LIFE SKILLSPERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

Self awarenessSelf confidence

Ego identitySelf esteem

Autonomy and independenceCritical thinking and decision making

Problem solvingValue clarification

WHAT IS LIFE SKILL?

Ability to help promote mental well being and competence in young people as they face the realities of life

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION :Ability for adaptive and positive behaviour enables individuals to deal effectively with the environment demands and challenges of everyday life.

LIFE SKILLS INCLUDE DECISION MAKING CREATIVE THINKING CRITICAL THINKING PROBLEM SOLVING NEGOTIATION SKILLS INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS SELF AWARENESS EMPATHY EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

IMPORTANCE OF LIFE SKILLS

To be able to explore alternatives Weigh pros and cons Make rational decisions Effective communication To say “no” Be assertive

DECISION MAKING Ability to assess available options To forsee the consequences of different

decisions ( actions/non actions) No decision is also a decision

MAJOR LIFE DECISIONS

GOALSDevelop, prioritize, attain

CHOICELife styleStudyFood HabitsHobbies

COPING:StressAlcoholDrugsSTDS

CAREER :Choice of profession and further studies

RESPONSIBLE DECISION MAKING

Making decisions after examining the choices and consequences in view of one’s goals and values is responsible decision making.

STEPS FOR RESPONSIBLE DECISION MAKING

Identify the problem Consider the consequences

consider family or personal values Choose one alternative Implement the decision

CREATIVE THINKING

Enables to explore available alternative and consequences of various actions and non actions

Contribute to decision making and problem solving

Help adolescents to respond adaptively to the environment

CRITICAL THINKING

Ability to analyze information and experiences in an effective manner

Helps adolescents to recognize the factors influencing attitude and behaviour (peer, family value, pressures)

Assists in developing responsible behaviour

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

To express ourselves verbally and non verbally

To express opinions desires and fears also To ask for advice and help

EMPATHY Ability to understand and accept others To put oneself in other person’s shoes Being nurturing and tolerant Encouraging positive behaviour towards

people in need of difficulty

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

To be able to develop and nurture interpersonal skills

To be able to end relationships constructively

Help adolescents to relate with people in a positive way

NEGOTIATING SKILLS Allows to solve an issue or conflict

without intimidation, aggression, subordination

Negotiate as soon as possible for communication

Deal constructively with problems Unresolved problems lead to mental and

physical stress

SELF ASSERTIVENESS Assertive people respect themselves and

others respectively It is communicating feelings and needs

while respecting opinion of others Being able to stand up for one’s own

values and needs Take control of one’s own decisions Recognize attempts of others to control

SELF ASSERTIVENESS TECHNIQUE

Trust and value one’s own opinion RECOGNIZE AND USE NON VERBAL STEPS1) State your position2) Give reasons3) Repeat refusal4) Walk away5) Ignore the person6) Avoid the situation7) Find other’s support8) Talk about your own feelings

LIFE SKILL EDUCATION Helps in dynamic teaching and learning

THANKYOU

PRESENTED BY : Presented by: Shyamolima Datta (Counsellor)