Learning to know: Cognitive abilities
Decision making / proglem 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 influences
- Analyzing attitudes, values, social norms, beliefs and factors affecting these
- Identifying relevant information and information sources
Learning Personal Abilities
Skills increasing internal control
- Self-esteen & confidence building skills
- Self-awarness skills includes awareness of right influences, values, attitudes, strengths and weaknesses
- Goal-setting skills
- Self-evaluation, self-assesment & self-monitoring skills
Skills for managing feelings
- Anger management
- Dealing with anxiety & grief
- Coping skills for dealing with loss, abuse & trauma
- Time managment
- Positive thinking
- Relaxation techniques
Interpersonal communication skills
- Verbal and non-verbal communication
- Listening
- Expressing feelings; giving feedback (without blaming) and receiving feedback
- Ability to listen to 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
- Skills of influence and persuasion
- Motivation skills
