29th January 2022

Life skills are abilities for adaptive and positive behavior that enable humans to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of life. They are commonly referred to as psychosocial competencies and are 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 responsible manner. It is important for teachers to be trained in these skills so that they in turn can help the students they encounter to understand who they are and what they want out of life. By becoming aware of this, young people are better equipped to handle the challenges they face and recognize when they need help. St. Teresa’s Institute of Education organised a workshop on ‘Life Skills’ for the teacher trainees of the F.Y. and S. Y. B.Ed on 29th January 2022. Resource Person Ms.Bhakti More, an alumnus of the Institution, conducted this action packed programme

The session commenced with an icebreaker wherein everyone enjoyed and participated wholeheartedly creating a good head start. Valuable inputs were provided on the meaning of life skills, types and their increasing importance in relation to a healthy and happy life. Thereafter students were also oriented to Stress Management, ways to manage stress, types of stressors, tips on stress-free living, the importance of humour in managing stress and its accompanying benefits. The role of humour in relieving stress and anxiety was emphasized through several engaging and interesting activities, presentations, online polls, videos, etc.

It was an enriching learning experience for the teacher trainees as expressed by them in the vote of thanks delivered at the end of the session. The workshop reinforced the truth that “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% of how you respond to it”.