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)