Body Language and Communication
A practical course on non-verbal communication that will build your self-confidence, your influence and your ability to understand the person you are talking to.
15 modules
Offline, 4 Tigran Mets
May 15 to July 15, 18:30-21:00
For those who want to:
Develop the ability to understand others (emotions, lies, signals)
You will learn to read real emotions, spot lies and notice the hidden signals that most people miss
Strengthen your self-confidence and influence
You will start conveying inner strength through your posture, voice and gaze, reaching your goals without unnecessary words.
Create your own communication style
You will understand how your body, facial expressions and tone of voice shape the first impression, and how to manage that process consciously.
Understand how non-verbal perception works
You will develop a recognizable, confident and natural manner that reflects your personality and inspires trust.
What will you learn?
You will learn to read people's facial expressions, micro-expressions, voice and posture, even when they try to hide them. This will help you understand more accurately what the other person is really feeling.
You will be able to see when a person says one thing while their body shows the complete opposite. This is useful in negotiations, hiring, relationships and any social situation.
You will understand how the “first impression” of you is formed and learn to manage it. You will master the key non-verbal elements of confidence: standing posture, facial expressions, tone of voice and pauses.
You will learn to use eye contact, open gestures, pauses and your voice for gentle influence. This will help you build trust and lead without “hard methods”.
You will be able to build your non-verbal personal brand: how people perceive you at first glance. This is especially important for experts, HR specialists, coaches, entrepreneurs and bloggers.
You will learn to speak with confidence and persuasion, without tension or rushing. Working with your voice helps not only in negotiations but also in everyday communication.
You will master self-regulation methods: “power poses”, breathing, focusing your gaze. This will help you stay calm and focused even in stressful situations.
You will learn to choose behavioral signals that create sympathy and the impression of a kindred spirit. This is especially valuable in sales, interviews, business meetings and public speaking.
You will learn to see what a person does not say but conveys through gestures, facial expressions and space. This will give you an edge in any conversation, from a job interview to personal relationships.
You will go through dozens of exercises, scenes and video cases, and practice on yourself and in pairs. Thanks to this, the course will not be just “theory”: you will bring the skills you gain into your everyday life.
How will you study?
Team format
Small groups of 20-25 students
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Individual work
With each student, according to their needs
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Telegram group
For discussing the course modules
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Experienced lecturers
Specialists with proven experience in their field
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Friendly atmosphere
For building long-term connections
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Armenian
Modules are taught in Armenian
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Flexible group schedule
You can study in the evening and daytime hours, as well as on weekends
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Certificate after graduation
The certificate will help you find a job
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Maximum practice
Course content: 40% theory, 60% practice
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Course instructor
Diana Yurik Sargsyan
Psychologist, PhD in Psychology, associate professor
I work as a lecturer at the Department of General Psychology of Yerevan State University and as a researcher at the Psychology Research Center. I also represent the Psychology Research Center and support Meta.psy.
Course program
- The meaning, significance and impact of non-verbal signals
- Types of non-verbal channels (gestures, facial expressions, posture, tone of voice, space, etc.)
- The nature of bodily reactions
- Practice: analyzing non-verbal behavior in photos
- 7 basic emotions: joy, sadness, fear, anger, surprise, disgust, contempt
- Micro-expressions: what they are and how to notice them
- Working with facial expressions (using Paul Ekman's system)
- Practice: emotion recognition exercises with videos, photos and live interaction
- Types of gestures: open, closed, defensive, dominant
- The significance of body, hand, leg and head position
- Working with space, proxemics
- Practice: analyzing photos and videos, the “gesture translator” game
- Indicators typical of lying and evasiveness
- Conflict between verbal and non-verbal signals
- Emotional “leaks” and body “leaks”
- Practice: a “manipulation detector”, analyzing real examples
- How context affects the meaning of a gesture
- Cultural differences in non-verbal communication
- Perception errors and distortions
- Practice: cases on differences between contexts, discussion and debate
- Reading a non-verbal portrait
- Forming hypotheses about personality and mental state
- Quick assessment: who can be trusted, who is lying, who is closed off
- Practice: work in pairs and small groups
- Non-verbal authority: how to show confidence
- Leader gestures and postures
- Using facial expressions and pauses in persuasion
- Practice: non-verbal argumentation in a mini-debate format
- The effect of postures and movements on perception
- Eye contact and how to use it correctly
- Managing space and the rhythm of communication
- Practice: a non-verbal “warm-up” and capturing the group's attention
- Gestures and signals of influence
- Tools of pressure, adaptation and feigned sincerity
- Persuasion techniques through non-verbal suggestion
- Practice: simulating negotiations with manipulative elements
- Instant response to the other person's non-verbal changes
- Reading the mood of a group
- Non-verbal diagnostics in sales, HR and coaching
- Practice: working on cases from different professions (personalized for the target audience)
- Conscious control of facial expressions
- The art of “frozen” expressions
- Mirror neurons and the adaptation effect
- Practice: exercises on neutrality and switching emotions on and off
- Non-verbal branding: the image of a leader, an expert, an ally
- Behavioral strategies: on stage, in negotiations, in sales
- Working with voice, pauses and silence
- Practice: creating a personal profile, a non-verbal image in 3 formats (1:1, group, public)
- How the body affects your mental state: from posture to self-confidence
- Anxiety reduction techniques using physical methods
- Psychophysiology: bodily “anchors”
- Practice: resource anchors, training “power poses”
- A systematic approach: reading, influence, management
- Analyzing situations: “before” and “after”
- Non-verbal storytelling techniques
- Practice: integration cases and simulations
- Presenting your personal image
- Analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of your non-verbal behavior
- Feedback from the instructor and the group
- Final practice: speeches / negotiations with a focus on non-verbal style
Packages
PRO MAX
MINI
A quick start for beginners
What is included:
The Mini format is a good option for those who want to try the course format, gain basic knowledge and solve specific problems.
- 6 modules on the basics of reading emotions, facial expressions and gestures
- Ready-made schemes for recognizing lies and tension
- Practical assignments
- Certificate of participation
Suitable for those who want to start understanding and “reading” people but are not yet ready for the full course. You can later upgrade to the BASE or PROMAX package for an additional fee.
BASE
33 250 AMD per month
41 583 AMD per month
Suitable if you want to come across as more confident, understand people better, influence without pressure and improve your soft skills for life and career. A package with a perfect balance of price and content.
- 10 modules, from recognizing emotions to influence and charisma
- Paired sessions and video case analysis
- Participation in meetings
- Group feedback on completed assignments
- Participants' chat and team support
- Certificate with a final assessment
This is the most popular package. It includes the full core toolkit: understanding, influence and self-regulation.
What is included:
Maximum practice + self-confidence in communication
Full transformation and individual feedback
What is included:
This is the richest and most advanced format of the program. You do not just learn techniques, you build your own personal communication style: conscious, confident and memorable.
- 15 full modules, from understanding emotions and lies to influence, pauses, charisma and image building
- 2 individual consultations with a non-verbal communication expert
- Feedback on your self-expression: video analysis + personal recommendations
- Working with voice, pauses, posture, facial expressions and gestures
- Access to the group chat and ongoing contact
- Additional mini-analyses
- Work on your personal non-verbal brand
- Certificate with an assessment of individual skills
Suitable for those who want to become visible, influential and confident, and apply all this at work, in public life and in negotiations. This format is as close as possible to personal coaching, but costs several times less.
54 083 AMD per month
MINI
Skills you will gain:
Main result:
The participant starts to understand what the other person feels or hides, and is able to recognize manipulation during communication.
- Recognizing basic emotions by face, voice and body
- Reading gestures, facial expressions, posture and space
- Detecting signs of lies, manipulation and insecurity
- Diagnosing the other person's emotional state
- Interpreting non-verbal signals with context and cultural differences in mind
- Greater self-awareness in observing behavior and perception
Main result:
The participant starts to understand what the other person feels or hides, and is able to recognize manipulation during communication.
BASE
Skills you will gain:
Main result:
The participant uses non-verbal tools to influence, persuade and manage other people's behavior.
- “MINI” package +
- Manage attention and trust using posture, eye contact and tone of voice
- Show confidence and authority through gestures and posture
- Apply non-verbal persuasion methods in sales, negotiations and speeches
- Recognize and apply manipulation techniques through non-verbal signals
- Quickly navigate group and individual non-verbal behavior
- Adapt to the other person to strengthen your influence
Main result:
The participant uses non-verbal tools to influence, persuade and manage other people's behavior.
PRO MAX
Skills you will gain:
Main result:
The participant manages themselves, builds the needed image and creates a strong first and lasting impression, including in stressful situations.
- Base package +
- Controls facial expressions and gestures
- Creates and maintains a professional, leadership or expert image
- Uses the body to manage inner state (confidence, calm, focus)
- Becomes a conscious and self-controlled communicator
- Shapes their own non-verbal style in different contexts: sales, public speaking, negotiations
- Receives expert feedback on their non-verbal behavior
Main result:
The participant manages themselves, builds the needed image and creates a strong first and lasting impression, including in stressful situations.
Body Language and Communication
A practical course on non-verbal communication that will build your self-confidence, your influence and your ability to understand the person you are talking to.
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