Objectives:

1. Objectives: TLW:  Gain knowledge on the concept of concentrating on the development of skills needed for life while addressing the development of the whole individual Identify target life skills and successfully apply attained knowledge through the creation of life skill activities using interactive and innovative teaching techniques Target Vocabulary: Self-esteem, communication, teamwork, leadership, critical thinking, emotional well being, physical well being, eight fold path to enlightenment Motivation: Presenter will enter room without speaking and “act out” various ineffective and unhealthy behaviors (unkempt physical appearance, non-verbal communication of low self-esteem ,etc.) ~ presenter will leave the room without speaking ~ presenter will re-enter room and ask participants to record any observed behaviors they deem ineffective or unhealthy followed by a brief group discussion of findings Presentation: Power point Life Skills will be used to present information and ideas while initiating discussion of objectives Practice: Participants will be divided into groups and lead through a number of games & activities highlighting various Life Skills Assessment: Participants will work in groups to create Life Skill activities ~ each group will be given a specific skill to teach 

2. Life Skills gotta have ‘em

3. Self-esteem Definition of Self-Esteem: “Self-esteem, fully realized is the experience that we are appropriate to life and to the requirements of life. More specifically, self-esteem is: 1~Confidence in our ability to think, confidence in our ability to cope with the basic challenges of life; and 2~ Confidence in our right to be successful and happy, the feeling of being worthy, deserving, entitled to assert our needs and wants achieveour values and enjoy the fruits of our efforts” (Brandon, 1994, p.4). adapted from the self-esteem workshop conducted by PC Consultant Alfred Engelfried. Brandon, Nathaniel (1994). The Six Pillars of Self Esteem. New York: Bantam.

4. Six Pillars of Self-Esteem Brandon, Nathaniel (1994). The Six Pillars of Self Esteem. New York: Bantam.  Living Consciously  Self-Acceptance  Self-Responsibility  Assertiveness  Living Purposefully  Personal Integrity

5. The lotus (Sanskrit and Tibetan padma) is one of the and one of the most poignant representations of Buddhist teaching. The roots of a lotus are in the mud, the stem grows up through the water, and the heavily scented flower lies pristinely above the water, basking in the sunlight. This pattern of growth signifies the progress of the soul from the primeval mud of materialism, through the waters of experience, and into the bright sunshine of enlightenment.

6. Eightfold Path to Enlightenment

7.  Wheel of Esteem

8. communication Verbal Non-Verbal ~Body Language Effective Leadership Assertiveness Passive ~ Aggressive

9. Teamwork • Community building • Communication • Flexibility • Peer Relationships

10. Leadership • Strong Communication Skills • Emotional Intelligence & Well Being • Critical thinking & problem solving • Flexibility, Open-minded

11. Emotional Well Being •  Self worth •  Ability to express emotions • Anger management • Avoiding peer pressure •  Maintaining healthy relationships

12. Physical Well being  Health & Fitness  Food Safety & Nutrition  Sex Education  HIV Awareness and Education  Yoga Meditation

13. Critical Thinking •  Problem solving • Resisting peer pressure • Making healthy choices • Key for successful Leadership

14. Resources Youth Development Life Skills Manual: prepared by: The Youth Development Initiatives Group ~ Peace Corps Thailand Friends Tell Friends on the Street : Thai Red Cross Research Center ISBN 974-87790-1-7 Best New Games: Dale N. LeFevre ISBN-13: 978-0-7360-3685-6 ISBN-10:0-7360-3685-7 http://pcthailand.org