Life skills

子供たちへ　：

　　●　Doug's Summer Report　●

Hello Eiji,

We're off to the Clubhouse today for
a Pancake breakfast with the neighbours.
Beautifully sunny today too.

Doug :-)

PS.
Teachers/Parents - Here is a list of
the "life skills" recommended by
Unicef [United Nations Children's Fund]

http://www.unicef.org/lifeskills/index_whichskills.html.

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　　　Which skills are life skills?

There is no definitive list of life skills.
The list below includes the psychosocial
and interpersonal skills generally
considered important.
The choice of, and emphasis on, different
skills will vary according to the topic and
local conditions (e.g., decision-making may
feature strongly in HIV/AIDS prevention
whereas conflict management may be more
prominent in a peace education program).
Though the list suggests these categories
are distinct from each other, many skills are
used simultaneously in practice.

For example, decision-making often involves
critical thinking ("what are my options?") and
values clarification ("what is important to me?").
Ultimately, the interplay between the skills is
what produces powerful behavioural outcomes,
especially where this approach is supported by
other strategies such as media, policies and
health services.


　　Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Verbal/Nonverbal communication

Active listening

Expressing feelings; giving feedback
(without blaming) and receiving feedback

　　Negotiation/refusal skills

Negotiation and conflict management

Assertiveness skills

Refusal skills

Empathy

Ability to listen and understand
another's needs and circumstances
and express that understanding

Cooperation and Teamwork

Expressing respect for others'
contributions and different styles

Assessing one's own abilities and
contributing to the group

　　Advocacy Skills

Influencing skills & persuasion

Networking and motivation skills

Decision-Making and Critical Thinking Skills

Decision making / problem solving skills

Information gathering skills

Evaluating future consequences of
present actions for self and others

Determining alternative solutions
to problems

Analysis skills regarding the influence
of values and attitudes of self and
others on motivation


　　Critical thinking skills

Analyzing peer and media influences

Analyzing attitudes, values, social norms
and beliefs and factors affecting these

Identifying relevant information and
information sources

Coping and Self-Management Skills


　　Skills for increasing internal locus of control

Self esteem/confidence building skills

Self awareness skills including awareness
of rights, influences, values, attitudes,
rights, strengths and weaknesses


　　　Goal setting skills

Self evaluation / Self assessment
/ Self-monitoring skills

Skills for managing feelings

　　　Anger management

Dealing with grief and anxiety

Coping skills for dealing with loss,
abuse, trauma

Skills for managing stress


　　　Time management

Positive thinking

Relaxation techniques