Life skills

Adolescent Friendly School Initiative

IAP VISION 2007IAP VISION 2007

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EIAP VISION 2007IAP VISION 2007


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LIFE SKILLS -ANINTRODUCTION



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SELF AWARENESSSelf –Identity Ego- Identity Self –Confidence Self – Esteem

AUTONOMY & INDEPENDENCE ⇒⇒⇒⇒ AssertivenesCritical Thinking & Decision MakingProblem SolvingValues Clarifications

Curious, Adventurous, Experimental ⇒⇒⇒⇒ RISK TAKINGCOPING WITH STRESSES & FAILURES

ADOLESCENT PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT



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What is ‘Life Skills ’?

�…abilities that help promote mental well being and competence in young people as they face the realities of life.



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�UNICEF

�“life-skills based education is

-behavior change or behavior development approach

-designed to address a balance of three areas:

� knowledge, attitude, and skills.

What is ‘Life Skills ’?Contd..



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EWhat is ‘Life Skills ’?

• WHO–“the abilities for adaptive and positive

behavior that - enables individuals to deal effectively

with the demands and challenges of everyday life”

Contd..



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EWhat are the “Life Skills ” ?

• Decision Making• Creative Thinking• Critical Thinking• Problem Solving• Negotiation Skills

• Interpersonal Relationship• Self Awareness• Empathy• Effective Communication

• Coping with stress & Emotions



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ESignificance of learning Life Skills

• To be able to explore alternatives• Weigh pros and cons• Make rational decisions• Communicate effectively• To say “No”• Be assertive



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EHow ‘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



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EWhat is Decision Making ?

• Abilities to assess available options• To foresee the consequences of different

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



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EDecision Making

Major Life Decisions

GOALSDevelop, Prioritize, attain

CHOICE Of life style,study & food habits, hobbies

COPING UPWith stress, alcohol, drugs, STD, AIDS

CAREERChoice of profession,further study



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Responsible Decision Making

Making decision after examining the choices & consequences in view of

one’s values and goals is Responsible

Decision Making



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ESteps for Responsible Decision Making

• Identify/Define the problem

• Consider the consequences or outcomes

• Consider family and personal values

• Choose one alternative

• Implement the decision



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ECreative Thinking

• Enables to explore available alternatives and consequences of actions or non-actions

• Contributes to Decision Making & Problem Solving

• Helps adolescents to respond adaptively and with flexibility to the daily life situations



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ECritical Thinking

• Ability to analyze information and experiences in an objective manner

� 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.



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EEffective Communication

• To express ourselves

• verbally & non-verbally

• To express opinions, desires, needs & fears also

• To ask for advice and help



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EEmpathy

• 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



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EInterpersonal Skills

• To be able to develop & nurture supportive networks

• To be able to end relationships constructively

• Helps adolescents to relate with people in positive ways



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ENEGOTIATING SKILLS

�Allows to solve an issue, problem or conflict

�Without anger, intimidation, insubordination,aggressive force or behavior

�Negotiate as soon as possible for communication

�Deals constructively with problems

�PROBLEMS if left unresolved ⇒ MENTAL &PHYSICAL STRESS



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Behavior change through

Life Skills

1.Ignorance2.Awareness3.Concern4.Knowledge5.Motivation6.Readiness to change7.Willingness to change8.Acceptance9.Habit10.Lifestyle



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STAGES

�Identify the problem or issue�Collect information/knowledge�Associated physical, emotional,

psychological feelings�Possible ways of solving�Effective communication skills�Alternative solutions�Mutual decision



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ECoping with emotions & stress

• Recognizing effects of emotions on others and ourselves

• Being aware of how emotions influence behaviors

• Able to respond to emotions appropriately



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EHow to cope with stress

• 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



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ESelf Assertiveness

• Assertive people respect themselves & others equally

• It is communicating feelings and need while respecting rights of others

• Being able to stand up for one’s own values and needs

• Take control of one’s decisions• Recognize attempts of others to control



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ESelf Assertiveness

• Trust & value one’s own feelings• Recognize & use non verbal communication• STEPS

– State your position– Offer reason/explanation– Acknowledge other’s feelings



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ETake 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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ELife Skills Education

• Dynamic teaching & Dynamic learning• Working in small groups & pairs• Brainstorming• Role-plays• Experiential learning• Games & debates• Home assignments, to further discuss and

practice skills with family & friends.



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EKey Messages

• Life skill management for adolescent is the need of today ’s world

• Life Skills Education makes a person “a balanced adult” who contributes meaningfully to society

• PEDIATRICIANS have a great role to play by learning & teaching this course



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Thus, the ‘Life skills ’ ….

• are applied– in various aspects of life

– in human relationships, learning about rights & responsibilities

– in health issues:

•Mental Health-Stresses•HIV-AIDS /STD Prevention•Drug abuse,•Sexual violence•Teenage pregnancy•Suicide Prevention



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ETherefore, the Adolescents should know about ‘Life skills’ because

• Empowers them to take positive actions to protect themselves and to promote health and positive social relationships.

• Utility in Other areas

– Environment Education– Consumer Education– Peace Education

– Social cultural Issues



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Acknowledge inputs of Dr. Swati Y Bhave & Dr. Harish PemdeAcknowledge inputs of Dr. Swati Y Bhave & Dr. Harish Pemde

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