Day 2: Enhancing Social Skills and Building Healthy Relationships

 

Session 1: Communication Skills (9:00 AM – 10:30 AM)

Objective: Improve verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Activities:

Interactive Lecture on Effective Communication (30 mins)

·         Importance of communication skills.

·         Components of effective communication: active listening, clarity, and empathy.

Active Listening Exercises (30 mins)

·         Paired activities where one student speaks and the other practices active listening.

·         Feedback on listening skills.

Public Speaking and Presentation Skills (30 mins)

·         Tips for confident speaking.

·         Short impromptu speeches by students.

 

Session 2: Teamwork and Collaboration (10:45 AM – 12:00 PM)

Objective: Foster teamwork and cooperative skills.

Activities:

Team-Building Activities (45 mins)

·         Marshmallow Challenge: Teams build the tallest structure using spaghetti, tape, string, and a marshmallow.

·         Group Jigsaw Puzzles: Each team assembles a puzzle piece by piece.

(Or choose any two from the Annexure 2.2)

Discussion on Collaboration (30 mins)

·         Importance of teamwork.

·         Respecting diverse perspectives and roles.

Session 3: Conflict Resolution and Problem-Solving (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM)

Objective: Develop skills to handle conflicts constructively.

Activities:

Workshop on Conflict Resolution (45 mins)

·         Types of conflicts and common causes.

·         Steps to resolve conflicts peacefully.

Role-Playing Exercises (30 mins)

·         Conflict scenarios for students to act out and resolve.

Problem-Solving Techniques (15 mins)

·         Strategies for effective problem-solving.

·         Group activity to solve a hypothetical problem.

 

Session 4: Building Healthy Relationships (2:45 PM – 4:00 PM)

Objective: Understand the dynamics of healthy relationships.

Activities:

Interactive Lecture on Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships (30 mins)

·         Characteristics of healthy relationships.

·         Warning signs of unhealthy relationships.

Group Discussions on Trust, Respect, and Boundaries (30 mins)

·         Importance of trust and respect.

·         Setting and respecting personal boundaries.

Empathy and Compassion Activities (15 mins)

·         Exercises to practice empathy.

·         Group sharing of empathetic experiences.

 

session 5: Counseling Program Introduction (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM).

Objective: Introduce students to the benefits of counselling and provide initial support.

Activities:

Overview of the Counseling Program (15 mins)

·         Benefits and importance of counselling.

·         How to access counselling services.

Group Counseling Session (30 mins)

·         Address common teenage concerns.

·         Q&A session with a counsellor.

Information on Further Support (15 mins)

·         Resources and contact information for ongoing support.