Description

The World Bank defines life skills as a broad set of social and behavioral skills, often referred to as “soft” or “non-cognitive” skills, that enable individuals to effectively navigate the demands of everyday life. It includes a group of psychological competencies and interpersonal skills that help people make informed decisions, solve problems, think critically and creatively, communicate effectively, build healthy relationships, empathize with others, and cope with and manage their lives in a healthy and productive manner. In this training, the Life Skills taught may be directed toward personal actions or actions toward others, as well as toward actions to change the surrounding environment to make it conducive to health, in accordance with the World Bank definition.

For Whom: Life Skills Officers and anyone who desires to explore the emotional, social and intellectual tools needed to achieve success in life - on a personal level, an interpersonal level, and within their community and work places.