Comunicación sin daño para la reconciliación y la salud mental

Course Description:

This innovative and timely course combines knowledge from medicine and communication to promote peaceful and constructive dialogue in our ever-changing world. It is designed to help you develop the skills needed to create, recognize, and disseminate content that fosters reconciliation and supports mental health. By learning to "disarm" language and embrace respectful, democratic dialogue, you'll be equipped to navigate complex social issues and contribute to a more harmonious society.

What students will learn:

• Identify, construct, and disseminate harmless communication content
• Recognize the impact of harmless communication on mental health
• Manage the effects of information when producing, starring in, and consuming communicative content
• Optimize the use of language, context, data, images, and social networks
• Develop skills to address sensitive topics such as conflict, post-conflict scenarios, public health emergencies, sexism, gender issues, protests, and migration
• Learn to recognize and avoid disinformation
• Understand the principles of communication that promote reconciliation and mental well-being

Pre-requisites:

This course is introductory level and does not have any specific prerequisites. It is open to anyone interested in improving their communication skills and understanding the impact of communication on reconciliation and mental health.

Course Content:

• Concepts and definitions of harmless communication
• Principles of communication for reconciliation and mental health
• Basic components of harmless communication
• Reflection on content production
• Transversal recommendations for effective communication
• Elements of communicative pieces
• Production and transmission of communicative content
• Recommendations for current events storytelling
• Guidelines for communication in armed conflict and post-conflict situations
• Effects of communicative pieces on mental health and coexistence
• Digital sphere interactions
• Case studies

Who this course is for:

• Journalists and media professionals
• Social media managers and content creators
• Advertisers and marketers
• Opinion leaders and influencers
• Students of communication, journalism, and social sciences
• Mental health professionals
• Peacebuilding and conflict resolution practitioners
• Anyone interested in improving their communication skills for social impact

Real-world applications:

1. Improving workplace communication and conflict resolution
2. Enhancing social media presence with responsible and impactful content
3. Contributing to public discourse on sensitive topics in a constructive manner
4. Developing marketing and advertising campaigns that are socially responsible
5. Supporting mental health initiatives through effective communication strategies
6. Facilitating community dialogues and reconciliation efforts
7. Promoting peace-building efforts through thoughtful communication
8. Enhancing personal relationships through better understanding of communication's impact on mental well-being

Syllabus:

This course offers a unique opportunity to develop crucial communication skills that can positively impact both personal and professional spheres, contributing to a more understanding and peaceful society.