Open Course
Life
Skill
Application
s Of Psychology
Department
1. Why did you choose this
course?
2. What do you hope to gain
from this course?
3. What do you mean by life
skill?
01 To promote life skill education
To develop abilities for
Objectives of 02 adaptive and positive behavior
course
To enhance self-confidence and
03 self-esteem
PSY5D02 LIFE SKILL APPLICATIONS (48
HOURS)
Module 1 Introduction to Life Skill
Module 2 Self-awareness, Empathy,
and Problem-solving
Modules
Survival Skills, Effective
Module 3 communication, and
Negotiating skills
Life skills in a different
Module 4
area
Life Skill:
• Concept & Meaning
Module 1:
• Definition
Introduction
• Need and Importance
• Ten core life skills
Life Skill “Life Skills are abilities for adaptive and
Definition positive behavior that enable
individuals to deal effectively with the
demands and challenges of everyday
life” (WHO, 1997)
Need and • Self-awareness: Enhances understanding of
Importanc personal strengths, weaknesses, and areas
for improvement.
e
1. Personal Development
• Emotional regulation: Helps manage
emotions effectively, reducing stress and
promoting mental well-being.
• Goal setting: Aids in setting realistic and
achievable personal and professional goals
Need and • Effective communication: Improves
interpersonal interactions, fostering better
Importanc relationships at home, work, and social
e
2. Social Development
settings.
• Empathy: Encourages understanding and
compassion towards others, promoting
harmonious social interactions.
• Conflict resolution: Provides strategies to
manage and resolve conflicts amicably
Need and • Problem-solving: Enhances the ability to
tackle academic challenges and workplace
Importanc issues effectively.
e and
3. Academic • Critical thinking: Promotes analytical
Professional Success thinking, aiding in better decision-making
and innovation.
• Time management: Improves productivity by
teaching how to prioritize tasks and manage
time efficiently.
Need and • Stress management: Equips individuals with
techniques to manage stress, contributing to
Importanc better physical and mental health.
e
4. Health and Well-being
• Healthy lifestyle choices: Encourages regular
exercise, a balanced diet, and adequate
sleep.
• Addiction prevention: Provides knowledge
and skills to avoid and manage substance
abuse and addictive behaviors.
• Social responsibility: Fosters a sense of
Need and responsibility towards the community and
Importanc encourages active participation in civic
activities.
e and Civic
5. Community • Leadership skills: Develops leadership
Engagement
qualities, enabling individuals to take initiative
and lead community projects.
• Volunteerism: Promotes volunteer work,
enhancing community support and
development
• Coping strategies: Provides tools to cope with
Need and life's challenges and changes, enhancing
Importanc resilience.
• Flexibility: Promotes adaptability in various
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6. Adaptability and Resilience situations, making individuals more versatile
and capable of handling uncertainties.
• Life-long learning: Encourages continuous
learning and self-improvement, ensuring
individuals remain relevant and capable in a
rapidly changing world.
Concept & “Life Skills are abilities for adaptive and
Meaning positive behavior that enable
individuals to deal effectively with the
demands and challenges of everyday
life” (WHO, 1997)
Life Department Of Psycholo
Skill
Applicatio
ns
PART III
10 CORE LIFE SKILLS
Life Skills “Life Skills are abilities for adaptive and
positive behavior that enable individuals
to deal effectively with the demands and
challenges of everyday life” (WHO, 1997)
• WHO has identified ten core life skills
Core Life Skills • Essential for promoting mental well-being,
healthy behavior, and positive relationships.
• It is crucial for individuals to manage life's
challenges and make informed decisions
effectively.
• The ability to recognize one's own emotions,
1. Self-Awareness thoughts, values, motivation, strengths, and
weaknesses.
• It involves being aware of how your actions,
moods, and expressions affect others.
• it is the foundation of personal growth and
effective interpersonal relationships
How to Improv Self-
awareness
• Practice Mindfulness and Meditation
• Keep a Journal
• Seek Feedback from Others
• Reflect on Your Values and Beliefs
• Take Personality and Self-Assessment Tests
• The ability to understand and share the
feelings, thoughts, and experiences of
others.
2. Empathy • It involves putting oneself in another
person's position and responding with care
and sensitivity.
• Not just about feeling sorry for someone;
it’s truly understanding their perspective
and emotions, even if you have not
experienced the same situation
Empathy vs Sympathy Key Differences
2. Empathy • Empathy involves deeply understanding
others' feelings, while sympathy is more
about feeling pity for someone's situation.
• Empathy connects you with others,
whereas sympathy can sometimes create
distance.
• Involves analyzing information and situations
logically, objectively, and systematically.
• Being curious, asking questions, and looking
3. Critical Thinking beyond the surface.
• It involves evaluating evidence, identifying
biases, and considering different viewpoints.
• Critical thinking helps identify the root causes
of problems, generate potential solutions,
and make logical and well-thought-out
decisions.
• Creative thinking is about generating new
and original ideas by breaking away from
conventional patterns of thought
• ability to look at problems or situations from
4. Creative Thinking
a fresh perspective & think outside the box
• It combines imagination, curiosity, and open-
mindedness to explore different ways of
doing things.
• Core Elements: Fluency, Flexibility,
Originality & Elaboration
• Process involves identifying a problem,
gathering information, evaluating
alternatives, making a choice, and
reviewing the decision's outcome
5. Decision Making
• Factors include personal values,
emotions, social influences, and available
information.
• Choosing the best option from a set of
alternatives
• Problem-solving involves identifying
problems, generating solutions,
evaluating options, and implementing
them effectively.
6. Problem Solving • It's a critical skill for overcoming
obstacles in personal and professional
life.
• Common barriers include cognitive
biases, emotional responses, lack of
information, and rigid thinking.
• Process of sharing information, thoughts, or
feelings in a way that is clearly understood by
others.
7. Effective
• Verbal vs. Non-verbal Communication
Communication • Effective communication is crucial in personal
relationships, workplaces, and everyday
interactions as it helps convey ideas, resolve
conflicts, and build strong connections.
• Effective communication includes clear
expression, active listening, understanding non-
verbal cues, and providing feedback.
• Abilities that help us interact positively and
effectively with others.
• These skills are essential for building and
8. Interpersonal maintaining healthy relationships in
Relationship personal, academic, and professional
settings.
• Key components: effective communication,
active listening, empathy, respect,
cooperation, conflict resolution, and the
ability to work well in a team.
• Stress is a natural response to challenges or
threats.
• While some stress can motivate, excessive
9. Coping with Stress stress can affect physical and mental health
• Coping with Stress involves strategies and
skills to manage the physical, emotional,
and psychological strain that comes from
challenging situations
• Consequences of stress
• Long-term benefits of stress management
• Coping with emotions involves
recognizing your feelings and
understanding their impact on your
10. Coping with behavior.
Emotions • This skill helps in responding to situations
calmly and rationally
• This skill helps you to respond to
emotions healthily, preventing them from
negatively impacting behavior,
relationships, or decision-making.
• Coping with emotions involves
recognizing your feelings and
understanding their impact on your
10. Coping with behavior.
Emotions • This skill helps in responding to situations
calmly and rationally
• This skill helps you to respond to
emotions healthily, preventing them from
negatively impacting behavior,
relationships, or decision-making.
1. Self-Awareness
Core Life Skills 2. Empathy
3. Critical Thinking
4. Creative Thinking
5. Decision Making
6. Problem Solving
7. Effective Communication
8. Interpersonal Relationship Skills
9. Coping with Stress
10. Coping with Emotions
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