KNOW AS YOU GROW

Life skills have been defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “abilities for adaptive and positive behavior

that enable individuals to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life”.

THE TEN CORE LIFE SKILLS AS LAID DOWN BY W.H.O ARE:

  1. Self-awareness
  2. Empathy
  3. Critical thinking
  4. Creative thinking
  5. Decision making
  6. Problem Solving
  7. Effective communication
  8. Interpersonal relationship
  9. Coping with stress
  10. Coping with emotion

KEY ISSUES & CONCERNS OF ADOLESCENT STUDENTS

  • Developing an Identity
  • Managing Emotions
  • Building Relationships
  • Resisting Peer Pressure
  • Communicating and Negotiating safer life situations

KEY LIFE SKILLS

  • thinking skills
  • social skills
  • Emotional