
Module 5: Relationship and Emotional Intelligence Skills
Areas of focus:
- What usually comes to mind when relationship skills are mentioned is usually romantic relationships. Skilling Young Adults will work to expose participants to a very broad range of relationship skills that can be applied at the individual, family, community and society levels.
- For example, at the individual level, skills for getting along with others, forming friendships and alliances and working in teams in a manner that respects individuality, builds on strengths, accepts weaknesses and meets needs will be emphasized.
- At the community level, skills for listening to, understanding, respecting, following and obeying authorities, and abiding to the laws of the land will be highlighted. Also covered under community relationship skills will be skills for undertaking leadership roles, using power wisely, being a thoughtful and informed citizen who votes, pays taxes, participates in helping the community thrive and serves to protect and defend the rights and lives of others.
- At the family level the training will focus on skills for being a kind, loving and supportive family member, committing resources to nurture and champion the dreams of every family member, respecting differences of each family member and embracing each member or who they are.
- Participants will be exposed to conflict management skills and anger management skills.
Practical Activity:
- Exercises in conflict resolution
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