HeadsUp Lifeskills is a training course for 15-24 years olds delivered in a community setting. The course was developed in order to facilitate the development of essential life skills that we may or may not already have. When we say the word "lifeskills" we mean the skills to deal with life's ups and downs, life's everyday hassles and tasks. These include how to communicate properly, solve problems and set goals. Of course we all communicate and solve problems every day but is there a more effective way of doing this in order to get the most of out life? We all use lifeskills every day of our lives but have we ever been told the most effective way of using them?

Have you ever been in a situation where you felt pushed into doing something you didn't want to do? Whether it's going out when you don't want to or doing some job you don't want to do. And you just can't seem to get your point across.

Have you ever felt that things are all just going wrong? Is this really the situation or are you looking at things in a negative light? Sometimes it's difficult to see the opportunities in what seems like a bad situation.

Are you aware that how you think about things affects how you react to them?

This course aims to equip you with a set of skills to deal with the above situations.
The topics covered include:

• Self - awareness
• Perception
• Communication skills
• Assertiveness
• Thinking skills
• Self - confidence
• Role models
• Problem - solving
• Self - esteem
• Feelings
• Goal - setting
• Focus

Course structure

The course is delivered over approximately 18 hours. This consists of six sessions of three hours. The course is delivered by two Life Coaches who are there to explain each topic to you. Each course session is split into three sections. Firstly you'll learn about a specific life skill, and then you'll see how it can be applied. Finally you will be asked to apply the technique to your own life and practise it in between sessions.

During each course we will ask you to participate as much as possible. However, no one will be forced into participating if they do not want to. All information revealed during the course will remain confidential.

Who should attend the course?

Anyone aged 15-24 is eligible to attend these HeadsUp Lifeskills courses. The courses are delivered throughout Ireland. If you are interested in attending one of these courses, please submit your details here.

For more information on this course please email lifeskills@headsup.ie