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IAP VISION 2007

IAP VISION 2007. LIFE SKILLS-AN INTRODUCTION. ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY SCHOOL INITIATIVE. Adolescent Friendly School Initiative. ADOLESCENT PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT. SELF AWARENESS Self –Identity Ego- Identity Self –Confidence Self – Esteem AUTONOMY & INDEPENDENCE  Assertivenes

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IAP VISION 2007

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  1. IAP VISION 2007 LIFE SKILLS-ANINTRODUCTION ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY SCHOOL INITIATIVE Adolescent Friendly School Initiative

  2. ADOLESCENT PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT 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

  3. What is ‘Life Skills’? • …abilities that help promote mental well being and competence in young people as they face the realities of life.

  4. Contd.. What is ‘Life Skills’? • UNICEF • “life-skills based education is -behavior change or behavior development approach -designed to address a balance of three areas: • knowledge, attitude, and skills.

  5. WHO “theabilitiesforadaptive and positive behavior that - enablesindividualsto deal effectivelywith the demands and challenges of everyday life” Contd.. What is ‘Life Skills’?

  6. Decision Making Creative Thinking Critical Thinking Problem Solving Negotiation Skills What are the “Life Skills” ? • Interpersonal Relationship • Self Awareness • Empathy • Effective Communication • Coping with stress & Emotions

  7. To be able to explore alternatives Weigh pros and cons Make rational decisions Communicate effectively To say “No” Be assertive Significance of learning Life Skills

  8. 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

  9. Abilities to assess available options To foresee the consequences of different decisions (actions/non-actions) No decision is also a decision What is Decision Making ?

  10. 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

  11. Making decision after examining the choices & consequences in view of one’s values and goals is Responsible Decision Making Responsible Decision Making

  12. Identify/Define the problem Consider the consequences or outcomes Consider family and personal values Choose one alternative Implement the decision Steps for Responsible Decision Making

  13. 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 Creative Thinking

  14. 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. Critical Thinking

  15. To express ourselves verbally & non-verbally To express opinions, desires, needs & fears also To ask for advice and help Effective Communication

  16. 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 Empathy

  17. To be able to develop & nurture supportive networks To be able to end relationships constructively Helps adolescents to relate with people in positive ways Interpersonal Skills

  18. 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

  19. 1. Ignorance 2. Awareness 3. Concern 4. Knowledge 5. Motivation 6. Readiness to change 7. Willingness to change 8. Acceptance 9. Habit 10.Lifestyle Behavior change through Life Skills

  20. 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 To Acheive

  21. Recognizing effects of emotions on others and ourselves Being aware of how emotions influence behaviors Able to respond to emotions appropriately Coping with emotions & stress

  22. 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 How to cope with stress

  23. 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 Self Assertiveness

  24. Trust & value one’s own feelings Recognize & use non verbal communication STEPS State your position Offer reason/explanation Acknowledge other’s feelings Self Assertiveness

  25. 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 Take Pleasure & Pride in saying NO when one wants to say “no”

  26. 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. Life Skills Education

  27. 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 Key Messages

  28. are applied in various aspects of life in human relationships, learning about rights & responsibilities in health issues: Thus, the ‘Life skills’ …. • Mental Health-Stresses • HIV-AIDS /STD Prevention • Drug abuse, • Sexual violence • Teenage pregnancy • Suicide Prevention

  29. 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 Therefore, the Adolescents should know about ‘Life skills’ because

  30. THANK YOU Acknowledge inputs of Dr. Swati Y Bhave & Dr. Harish Pemde

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