“It’s About Me” This course will examine and explore the important and complex issues of relationships. In order to understand relationships, it is imperative that you know and understand yourself in many different ways. The first part of the course will be an in-depth personal exploration of self-esteem issues. There will be an opportunity to improve communication skills, problem solving skills, decision-making skills, conflict resolution, and negotiating skills. In order to accomplish this, specific skills will be taught in class and practiced on a regular basis. The second part of the course will closely examine issues of friendships, family, gender, dating, love and intimate relationships.