DISCUSSION BOARD WEEK #2
this is to be completed only after you have listened/watched this week’s lesson
Since value systems can be partly or wholly unconscious (Vyskocilova et al., 2015), values and beliefs clarification is an informative
exercise for those seeking to grow in self-awareness. That is, values clarification can help a us better understand what we want out of
life and relationships.
Below you will find a list of some values. Notice it is what we feel and think about the value that brings up our beliefs about this value,
for example, if I were to look at the value of authenticity and notice what my thoughts and feelings are about that word my values and
beliefs become clearer. For example, and individual might notice thoughts or feelings like, “that word sounds weak and vulnerable” or
“I like authentic people” or “Authenticity is good” or “Most people are not very authentic.” Pay attention to those inner responses in
reading this list.
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Value Systems and Moral Dilemmas
In other words, while they can be uncomfortable and harmful to relationships, dilemmas and conflicts help people shape and refine their value systems by forcing them to think about their values.
Having well-identified and clarified values can help someone reflect on moral dilemmas (Vyskocilova et al., 2015). On the other hand,
in people who do not have well-clarified values or people who have conflicting values, moral dilemmas can lead to stress and anxiety, and even feelings of helplessness. Many people may not even be aware of what is causing them to have these negative feelings, and many
times these internal struggles/distress spills over into relationships, creating even more problems.
Values clarification is, therefore, a valuable tool which can help people refine their value systems in a low-risk environment, as opposed
to having to refine ones value system in a high-risk situation, such as when being faced with a moral dilemma in real life- during a time of distress. (positivepsychology.com/values-clarification/)
Below you will find two worksheets, Table of Common Negative Core Beliefs and Core Values.
Review and complete each of these worksheets- these will not be turned in.
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Think about where your values/beliefs came from– experiences, family, culture/society, exploration, religion, etc. ?
Think about how they serve you today in living a full and meaningful life.
Do you feel a sense of freedom to examine and question your values and beliefs?
Do you identify values and beliefs that you feel “should” be important to you or were very important to you at one time, but now it
doesn’t feel as important to you? – This doesn’t mean you reject them, just that you feel they may take a new position in your life.
PLEASE NOTE THE QUESTIONS ABOVE DO NOT NEED TO BE RESPONDED TO IN THE DISCUSSION BOARD, THEY ARE ONLY
THERE TO SPUR YOUR THINKING ABOUT VALUES/BELIEFS AND HELP YOU WITH THINK DEEPLY ABOUT THIS TOPIC.
FOR THE DISCUSSION BOARD THIS WEEK, PLEASE SHARE THE FOLLOWING:
AFTER COMPLETING THE WORKSHEETS AND PONDERING THE QUESTIONS ABOVE, PLEASE SHARE HOW YOU FEEL YOUR VALUES AND BELIEFS CURRENTLY IMPACT YOUR RELATIONSHIPS?
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