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KNOW THYSELF 6

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Know Thyself

Psychopathology/Emerg Trends (PSY-540)

Know Thyself

One of the highlights of this course is the constant opportunities to participate in surveys and tests that build on the knowledge of self. The VIA character assessment presents a fantastic opportunity to know myself, to serve others better, and to be at peace with myself. One of the top strengths determined by the assessment is lightheartedness. I like telling jokes when appropriate (VIA Institute, 2024). I believe that lightheartedness lights up a room and makes people comfortable. The second highlighted strength is spirituality. I am a Christian, which plays a massive role in my life. I find my strength and peace in my Christianity, and this is a strength (VIA Institute, 2024).

The third strength that I have learned about is creativity. The test asserts that I think of novel ways to make things come to life, including artistic ways. The fourth strength is curiosity (VIA Institute, 2024). I have an interest in a variety of topics, and this often helps me achieve my goals. The fifth strength is the appreciation of beauty and excellence. This is where I notice beauty and excellence in everything I encounter.

I agree with these results. I honestly believed that spirituality would be my first strength. I believe everything I do stems from my being a Christian first and then everything else later. However, I am glad that my spirituality emerged and became a source of strength for me (VIA Institute, 2024). I was surprised that lightheartedness would make it to the top. I consider myself to be an individual with a sense of lightheartedness. However, I had no idea how much of a strength that was. I appreciate my curiosity and creativity, and I recognize their vital role in my life (VIA Institute, 2024). My idea of God-given gifts goes beyond spiritual gifts; it moves even to gifts such as creativity and curiosity. When Moses was building the ark, God instructed him to pick Bezalel and Oholiab to aid him with the construction. The Lord says, "'See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills— to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts.

Moreover, I have appointed Oholiab, son of Ahisamak and of the tribe of Dan, to help him. Also, I have given all the skilled workers the ability to do everything I have commanded you." This shows that the strengths and skills come from the Lord, and he is the one who distributes them fairly among His people. I am pleased to have been blessed with the gifts of lightheartedness, creativity, appreciation for beauty, and curiosity, all for the glory of God (VIA Institute, 2024).

These strengths have been evident in the past year. I have grown my discipleship group due to my lightheartedness. I try not to make it too serious, constantly approaching things with lightheartedness and including everyone. This often disarms people, and they become more vulnerable. This has also helped me in my coaching practice, making it easier for people to open up and share their experiences (VIA Institute, 2024). My spirituality has been beneficial for me. Striking a balance between ministry, family, and education has been difficult. More often than not, I find myself questioning why I am doing all this. Then I am reminded of Philippians 4:6-7, which states, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." I find peace knowing when I can come to the Lord, He will give me peace. I also apply my spirituality in my discipleship practice. I remind my disciples that if they trust in the Lord with all their hearts and lean not on their understanding and submit to Him, the Lord will make their paths straight (Proverbs 3:5-6). This shows how I use spirituality as my strength.

I have used my creativity and curiosity greatly when preparing my research proposal. The creativity came in designing how I would approach the research. I learned how to understand and interpret data, which helped me better understand how to derive patterns and meaning from data. I also used creativity to find the best data collection attributes and how to make my ideas into a reality. I then used my curiosity to learn about mathematical methods. I was not keen on mathematics until my encounter with Microsoft Excel. Here, my curiosity peaked, and I became interested in learning more about mathematical formulas and statistics. That was very helpful in preparing my proposal as it gave me an insight into how data is processed in research.

My appreciation for beauty is something that I truly benefit from. I will admit that there are times this year when I have felt overwhelmed and somewhat disappointed spiritually because of all my life's pressure. I felt like the fire was too much, and I didn't know how to talk to Him in prayer without sounding like I was complaining more than trusting Him. In these moments, I would walk and see nature and art. These entities would remind me of how amazing God is, and that would help me calm down and express my grievances to God in peace.

These gifts would be beneficial in my ministry. In particular, lightheartedness and appreciation of beauty have already been very helpful. I look forward to being a life coach in the future. I know this career path would benefit me as I have been interested in it for a while. Lightheartedness and appreciation for beauty will play a vital role in this endeavor. My lightheartedness will be crucial in disarming those I am ministering to. It is something I intend to use significantly in my coaching endeavor. My appreciation for beauty will help me to be gracious. This skill will help me appreciate even the smallest of life coaching efforts, making me a better life coach.

I am partially satisfied with my spirituality rank. I am glad it came up, though it saddens me that my lightheartedness exceeded my spirituality. It reminded me of the necessity of working on my spirituality to improve it continuously. A friend mentioned that my increased approach to viewing things from a lighthearted perspective would benefit the lives of others and mine, and I am starting to believe that they might be right. I need to grow my spirituality to make it the center of my life even more. The strategy I intend to take is to balance all things and grow forward.

References

Bible, D. (1985). The Bible. Chrysalis..

VIA Institute. (2024). Login | VIA Institute. Retrieved March 19, 2024, from https://www.viacharacter.org/surveys/freeresults?sessionID=30949152

5.1Discussion.CommandmentCorrespondence.docx

5.1 Discussion. Commandment Correspondence

Getting Started

In our first devotional about the Ten Commandments, we noted that our God is a “jealous” God and that He wants all of us to belong to Him and to Him only. Then we looked at the Ten Commandments as a whole. Rather than examining them one by one as separate and individual commandments, we looked at how each one is intertwined with the others. Now, we will look at the Ten Commandments as written in two distinct parts with a great correspondence between the first five and the last five.

Upon successful completion of this discussion, you will be able to:

· Discuss how the Ten Commandments may be viewed as written in two distinct sections.

· Share how you have been able to live out one of the commandment dyads and how they fit together in your life experience.

Background Information

Jewish tradition and theologians have posited that the first five commandments each has its corresponding commandment in the second five commandments. The second five are images on earth of what the first five represent in the heavens. For example, the first commandment states, “I am the Lord, they God.” This commandment’s correlate is the sixth commandment, stating “Thou shalt not murder.”

To continue, the second, “Thou shalt have no other Gods before Me,” goes with the seventh, “Thou shalt not commit adultery.”

The third, “Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord in vain” goes with the eighth, “Thou shalt not steal.”

The fourth, “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy,” goes with the ninth, “Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.”

The fifth, “Honor thy father and thy mother,” goes with the tenth commandment, “Thou shalt not covet (thy neighbor’s wife).”

As you look at these dyads of commandments, what are your thoughts? Do you see a correspondence between each pair?

Instructions

1. Navigate to the threaded discussion below and respond to the following:

a. Discuss how we can regard the Ten Commandments as written in two distinct sections.

b. Share how you have been able to live out one of these dyads and how they fit together in your life experience.

2. Your postings should also:

a. Be well developed by providing clear answers with evidence of critical thinking.

b. Add greater depth to the discussion by introducing new ideas.

5.2Discussion.ApplicationofMeasurement.docx

5.2 Discussion. Application of Measurement

Getting Started

In working with clients, you may find it useful to have them complete some sort of assessment or questionnaire, depending on the client’s goals and the type of information you would find useful to help them meet those goals. There is a huge array of questionnaires and measurement tools. Some of them are known to be valuable because they have been tested for validity and reliability, while others have not undergone rigorous testing. It is important for you to use these measurement tools wisely and with concrete reasons for having clients complete them. The process of evaluating measurement tools—if done well—is rigorous and takes years. Thus, it is valuable for you to have a sound understanding of various aspects of measurement tools so that you can select appropriate ones for your clients.

Upon successful completion of this discussion, you will be able to:

· Evaluate methods of measurement.

Background Information

For this discussion, take out the Values in Action (VIA) questionnaire and your results from completing the questionnaire in PSY-540 and review them. Read the VIA questions or statements that you responded to carefully and thoroughly and take notes on anything that stands out or occurs to you. Then, complete the discussion assignment.

Instructions

1. In your textbook, Scientific Advances in Positive Psychology, read Chapter 4, “Strengths of Character and Virtues: What We Know and What We Still Want to Learn.” (new tab)

2. In your textbook Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, read Chapter 2, “Distracted by Talent.” The author describes the problems with measurement.

3. Review and reflect on the Values in Action (VIA) (new tab) questionnaire, as well as your results from PSY-540 Workshop Three. The link to the VIA survey is provided here for your reference.

4. Navigate to the discussion topic and respond to the following questions:

a. What did you notice about the VIA measurement tool? What strikes you as well done, what seems problematic, and what else do you note about it?

b. Would you have concerns about having people from diverse groups take this “test”? Why or why not?

5. Your initial post:

a. Should be between 400 to 500 words.

6. Your postings should also: