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- 2. WHAT IS LIFESKILL ? WHO (1997) “The abilities for adaptive and positive behavior that enables individuals to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life” 'Adaptive' means that a person is flexible in approach and is able to adjust to different circumstances. 'Positive behavior' implies that a person is forward looking and finds a ray of hope, solution and opportunities even in difficult situations.
- 3. WHY LIFE SKILLSEDUCATION Early identification of problems, early intervention and support at key moments in lives Early identification of problems, early intervention and support at key moments in livesof young people is vital Development needs & aspirations of the individuals Development of psychosocial abilities To enhance capabilities and enlarge choices Life Skills Approach strengthens the ability of an individual to evolve, developing self- confidence and power to act, without being restricted to a single hands on skill.
- 4. WHAT IS THEEXPECTED OUTCOME OF THE LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMME? Enhanced self esteem Assertiveness Social sensitivity Listening and communication skills Ability to plan and set goals
- 5. HOW ‘LIFE SKILLS’LEAD TO PRIMARY PREVENTION OF HEALTH PROBLEMS? Knowledge Attitudes Values Life Skills Behavior reinforcement or change Positive Health Behavior Prevention of Health Problems
- 6. WHAT ARE LIFESKILLS LIFE SKILLS THINKING SKILLS SOCIAL SKILLS EMOTIONAL SKILLS Self-Awareness Interpersonal relationships Managing emotions Problem-Solving Effective- communication Coping with stress Decision-Making Empathy Critical-Thinking Creative-Thinking
- 7. THINKING-SKILLS These include decision-making/problem-solvingskills and information gathering skills. The individual must also be skilled at evaluating the future consequences of their present actions and the actions of others. They need to be able to determine alternative solutions and to analyze the influence of their own values and the values of those around them.
- 8. SOCIAL-SKILLS These include verbaland non-verbal communication, active listening and the ability to These include verbal and non-verbal communication, active listening and the ability to express feelings and give feed back. Also in this category, are negotiation/refusal-skills and assertiveness skills that directly affect one's ability to manage conflict. Empathy, which is the ability to listen and understand others' needs, is also a key interpersonal skill. Team work and the ability to cooperate include expressing respect for those around us. Development of this skill set enables the adolescent to be accepted in society. These skills result in the acceptance of social norms that provide the foundation for adult social behavior.
- 9. EMOTIONAL-SKILLS These refer toskills to increase the internal locus of control, so that the individualThese These refer to skills to increase the internal locus of control, so that the individual believes that s/he can make a difference in the world and affect change. Self-esteem, self-awareness, self-evaluation skills and the ability to set goals are also part of the more general category of self-management skills. Anger, grief and anxiety must all be dealt with, and the individual learns to cope with loss or trauma. Stress and time management are key areas of focus, as are positive thinking and relaxation techniques.
- 10. HOW DO LIFE-SKILLSHELP? Thinking-Skills :-With the enhancement of thinking skills, an individual demonstrates the ability to be original, flexible and imaginative. Instead of taking all that comes her/his way, s/he raises questions and thinks critically, identifies and analyses problems. While deciding on a thing s/he implements a well thought out decision and takes responsibility. It makes ne comfortable with one's own self at the same time accepting or trying to overcome weaknesses while building on the strengths for positive self concept.
- 11. SOCIAL-SKILLS Social-skills help aperson to demonstrate the ability to identify, verbalize and respond effectively to others' emotions in an empathetic manner. Along with this s/he gets along well with others without prejudices. S/he also takes criticism constructively and reflects, listens actively and communicates using appropriate words ,intonation and body language.
- 12. EMOTIONAL-SKILLS With enhanced emotionalskills an individual is able to identify causes and effects of stress on oneself and develop and use multi- faceted strategies to deal with it. As and when required, the person is also able to express and respond to emotions with an awareness of the consequences.
- 13. SELF-AWARENESS Self-awareness includes ourrecognition of 'self', of our character, of our strengths and weaknesses, desires and dislikes. Developing self-awareness can help us to recognize when we are stressed or feel under pressure. It is also often a pre-requisite to effective communication and interpersonal-relations, as well as developing empathy for others.We all have different attributes/qualities. Taking responsibility for own behavior Being able to stand up for one’s own values and needs Awareness of mental process Knowing one’s thought, feelings and actions
- 14. EMPATHY Empathy is theability to imagine what life is like for another person, even in a situation that we may not be familiar with. Empathy can help us to understand and accept others, who may be very different from ourselves. So this skill can improve social interactions, for example, in situations of ethnic or cultural diversity. Ability to understand and accept others To put oneself in other person’s shoes Being nurturing and tolerant Encourages a positive behavior towards people in need or difficulty
- 15. CRITICAL- THINKING Critical- Thinkingis an ability to analyze information and experiences in an objective manner. Critical-thinking can contribute by helping us to recognize and assess the factors that influence attitudes and behaviour, such as values, peer-pressure and the media. Helps adolescents to recognize and to assess the factors influencing attitude & behavior - values, pressures (peer,family) Key to form right attitudes towards life Assists in developing responsible behavior. Ability to analyze information and experiences in an objective manner
- 16. CREATIVE-THINKING Creative-Thinking contributes toboth decision-making and problem-solving by enabling us to explore the available alternatives and various consequences of our actions or non-action. It helps us to look beyond our direct experience and even if no problem is identified, or no decision is to be made, creative-thinking can help us to respond adaptively and with flexibility to the situations of our daily lives. Enables to explore available alternatives and consequences of actions or non-actions Openness to experience Helps adolescents to respond adaptively and with flexibility to the daily life situations
- 17. DECISION-MAKING Decision-Making helps usto deal constructively with decisions about our lives. This can have positive consequences for the health of young people when they actively make decisions about their own health practices by assessing different options and the effects of different decisions.
- 18. STEPS FOR RESPONSIBLEDECISION MAKING Identify/Define the problem Consider the consequences or outcomes Consider family and personal values Choose one alternative Implement the decision
- 19. PROBLEM-SOLVING Problem-Solving enables usto deal constructively with problems in our lives. Significant problems that are left unresolved can cause mental-stress and give rise to accompanying physical strain. Devising a plan in order to solve a problem Examining a related problem Adjustment to a situation PROBLEMS if left unresolved MENTAL & PHYSICAL STRESS
- 20. INTERPERSONAL-RELATIONSHIP Interpersonal-Relationship Skills helpus to relate in positive ways with the people we interact with. This may mean being able to make and keep friendly relationships, which can be of great importance to our mental and social well being. It may mean keeping good relations with family members, which are an important source of social support. It may also mean being able to end relationships constructively. To be able to develop & nurture supportive networks To be able to end relationships constructively Helps adolescents to relate with people in positive ways
- 21. EFFECTIVE-COMMUNICATION Effective-Communication means thatwe are able to express ourselves, both verbally and non-verbally, in ways that are appropriate to our cultures and situations.This means being able to express opinions and desires, but also needs and fears. And it may mean being able to ask for advice and help in a time of need. To express ourselves verbally & non-verbally To express opinions, desires, needs & fears also To ask for advice and help
- 22. COPING WITH EMOTIONS Copingwith emotions means involving recognizing emotions within us and others, being aware of how emotions influence behavior and being able to respond to emotions appropriately. Intense emotions like anger or sadness can have negative effects on our health if we do not respond appropriately. Recognizing effects of emotions on others and ourselves Being aware of how emotions influence behaviors Able to respond to emotions appropriately
- 23. COPING WITH STRESS Copingwith stress means recognizing the sources of stress in our lives, recognizing how this affects us, and acting in ways that help us control our levels of stress, by changing our environment or lifestyle and learning how to relax. Recognize sources of stress in our life Recognizing how these affect us Identifying ways that help to control our levels of stress Learning how to relax to minimize tensions
- 24. TAKE PLEASURE &PRIDE IN SAYING NO WHEN ONE WANTS TO SAY “NO” Ways to say NO Polite refusal Give reason Repeat refusal Walk away Ignore the person Avoid the situation Find others’ support Talk about your own feelings
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