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The document discusses life skills and their importance for adolescents. It defines life skills as abilities that promote mental well-being and competence when facing life's realities. Key life skills discussed include decision making, problem solving, effective communication, and coping with stress. Developing these skills helps adolescents build self-awareness, make responsible decisions, and adopt positive behaviors that prevent health and social problems.
The document discusses life skills and their importance for adolescents. It defines life skills as abilities that promote mental well-being and competence when facing life's realities. Key life skills discussed include decision making, problem solving, effective communication, and coping with stress. Developing these skills helps adolescents build self-awareness, make responsible decisions, and adopt positive behaviors that prevent health and social problems.
The document discusses life skills and their importance for adolescents. It defines life skills as abilities that promote mental well-being and competence when facing life's realities. Key life skills discussed include decision making, problem solving, effective communication, and coping with stress. Developing these skills helps adolescents build self-awareness, make responsible decisions, and adopt positive behaviors that prevent health and social problems.
I N I T I A T I V E IAP VISION 2007 IAP VISION 2007 A doles c ent F riendly S c hool I nit iat iv e A D O L E S C E N T
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I N I T I A T I V E LIFE SKILLS-AN INTRODUCTION A doles c ent F riendly S c hool I nit iat iv e IAP VISION 2007 IAP VISION 2007 A D O L E S C E N T
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I N I T I A T I V E SELF AWARENESS Self Identity Ego- Identity Self Confidence Self Esteem AUTONOMY & INDEPENDENCE Assertivenes Critical Thinking & Decision Making Problem Solving Values Clarifications Curious, Adventurous, Experimental RISK TAKING COPING WITH STRESSES & FAILURES ADOLESCENT PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT A doles c ent F riendly S c hool I nit iat iv e IAP VISION 2007 IAP VISION 2007 A D O L E S C E N T
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I N I T I A T I V E What is Life Skills? abilities that help promote mental well being and competence in young people as they face the realities of life. A doles c ent F riendly S c hool I nit iat iv e IAP VISION 2007 IAP VISION 2007 A D O L E S C E N T
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I N I T I A T I V E 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.. A doles c ent F riendly S c hool I nit iat iv e IAP VISION 2007 IAP VISION 2007 A D O L E S C E N T
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I N I T I A T I V E What 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.. A doles c ent F riendly S c hool I nit iat iv e IAP VISION 2007 IAP VISION 2007 A D O L E S C E N T
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I N I T I A T I V E What 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 A doles c ent F riendly S c hool I nit iat iv e IAP VISION 2007 IAP VISION 2007 A D O L E S C E N T
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I N I T I A T I V E Significance of learning Life Skills To be able to explore alternatives Weigh pros and cons Make rational decisions Communicate effectively To say No Be assertive A doles c ent F riendly S c hool I nit iat iv e IAP VISION 2007 IAP VISION 2007 A D O L E S C E N T
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I N I T I A T I V E 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 A doles c ent F riendly S c hool I nit iat iv e IAP VISION 2007 IAP VISION 2007 A D O L E S C E N T
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I N I T I A T I V E What is Decision Making ? Abilities to assess available options To foresee the consequences of different decisions (actions/non-actions) No decision is also a decision A doles c ent F riendly S c hool I nit iat iv e IAP VISION 2007 IAP VISION 2007 A D O L E S C E N T
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I N I T I A T I V E Decision Making Major Life Decisions GOALS Develop, Prioritize, attain CHOICE Of life style,study & food habits, hobbies COPING UP With stress, alcohol, drugs, STD, AIDS CAREER Choice of profession,further study A doles c ent F riendly S c hool I nit iat iv e IAP VISION 2007 IAP VISION 2007 A D O L E S C E N T
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I N I T I A T I V E Responsible Decision Making Making decision after examining the choices & consequences in view of ones values and goals is Responsible Decision Making A doles c ent F riendly S c hool I nit iat iv e IAP VISION 2007 IAP VISION 2007 A D O L E S C E N T
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I N I T I A T I V E Steps for Responsible Decision Making Identify/Define the problem Consider the consequences or outcomes Consider family and personal values Choose one alternative Implement the decision A doles c ent F riendly S c hool I nit iat iv e IAP VISION 2007 IAP VISION 2007 A D O L E S C E N T
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I N I T I A T I V E Creative 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 A doles c ent F riendly S c hool I nit iat iv e IAP VISION 2007 IAP VISION 2007 A D O L E S C E N T
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I N I T I A T I V E Critical 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. A doles c ent F riendly S c hool I nit iat iv e IAP VISION 2007 IAP VISION 2007 A D O L E S C E N T
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I N I T I A T I V E Effective Communication To express ourselves verbally & non-verbally To express opinions, desires, needs & fears also To ask for advice and help A doles c ent F riendly S c hool I nit iat iv e IAP VISION 2007 IAP VISION 2007 A D O L E S C E N T
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I N I T I A T I V E Empathy Ability to understand and accept others To put oneself in other persons shoes Being nurturing and tolerant Encourages a positive behavior towards people in need or difficulty A doles c ent F riendly S c hool I nit iat iv e IAP VISION 2007 IAP VISION 2007 A D O L E S C E N T
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I N I T I A T I V E Interpersonal 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 A doles c ent F riendly S c hool I nit iat iv e IAP VISION 2007 IAP VISION 2007 A D O L E S C E N T
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I N I T I A T I V E NEGOTIATING 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 A doles c ent F riendly S c hool I nit iat iv e IAP VISION 2007 IAP VISION 2007 A D O L E S C E N T
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I N I T I A T I V E Behavior change through Life Skills 1.Ignorance 2.Awareness 3.Concern 4.Knowledge 5.Motivation 6.Readiness to change 7.Willingness to change 8.Acceptance 9.Habit 10.Lifestyle A doles c ent F riendly S c hool I nit iat iv e IAP VISION 2007 IAP VISION 2007 A D O L E S C E N T
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I N I T I A T I V E 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 A doles c ent F riendly S c hool I nit iat iv e IAP VISION 2007 IAP VISION 2007 A D O L E S C E N T
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I N I T I A T I V E Coping with emotions & stress Recognizing effects of emotions on others and ourselves Being aware of how emotions influence behaviors Able to respond to emotions appropriately A doles c ent F riendly S c hool I nit iat iv e IAP VISION 2007 IAP VISION 2007 A D O L E S C E N T
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I N I T I A T I V E How 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 A doles c ent F riendly S c hool I nit iat iv e IAP VISION 2007 IAP VISION 2007 A D O L E S C E N T
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I N I T I A T I V E Self Assertiveness Assertive people respect themselves & others equally It is communicating feelings and need while respecting rights of others Being able to stand up for ones own values and needs Take control of ones decisions Recognize attempts of others to control A doles c ent F riendly S c hool I nit iat iv e IAP VISION 2007 IAP VISION 2007 A D O L E S C E N T
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I N I T I A T I V E Self Assertiveness Trust & value ones own feelings Recognize & use non verbal communication STEPS State your position Offer reason/explanation Acknowledge others feelings A doles c ent F riendly S c hool I nit iat iv e IAP VISION 2007 IAP VISION 2007 A D O L E S C E N T
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I N I T I A T I V E 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 A doles c ent F riendly S c hool I nit iat iv e IAP VISION 2007 IAP VISION 2007 A D O L E S C E N T
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I N I T I A T I V E Life 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. A doles c ent F riendly S c hool I nit iat iv e IAP VISION 2007 IAP VISION 2007 A D O L E S C E N T
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I N I T I A T I V E Key Messages Life skill management for adolescent is the need of todays 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 A doles c ent F riendly S c hool I nit iat iv e IAP VISION 2007 IAP VISION 2007 A D O L E S C E N T
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I N I T I A T I V E 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 A doles c ent F riendly S c hool I nit iat iv e IAP VISION 2007 IAP VISION 2007 A D O L E S C E N T
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I N I T I A T I V E Therefore, 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 A doles c ent F riendly S c hool I nit iat iv e IAP VISION 2007 IAP VISION 2007 A D O L E S C E N T
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I N I T I A T I V E Acknowledge inputs of Dr. Swati Y Bhave & Dr. Harish Pemde Acknowledge inputs of Dr. Swati Y Bhave & Dr. Harish Pemde
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