Title: Re-Skill & Up-Skill the Life Skills
Organized by: Centre for Life Skills & Personality Development
Institution: Amity Institute of Behavioral and Allied Sciences, Amity University, Madhya Pradesh
Date & Time: 17th April 2025 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Venue: Seminar Hall, Block-C (Online Discourse)
Speaker: Dr. Alka Seth, C.R.S. University, Jind
Faculty Coordinators: Dr. Sandhya Garg & Dr. Devanshi Khemaria
Student Coordinator: Jasmeet Kaur & Prachi Pallavi Biswal
Objective of the Event:
The online discourse aimed to enhance awareness and understanding of the 10 core life skills as identified by the World Health Organization (WHO). The session was intended to re-skill and up-skill students, equipping them with essential tools to handle everyday challenges and promote holistic development.
Core Topics Covered:
The event focused on the 10 Core Life Skills categorized under three key domains:
- Thinking Skills:
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Social Skills:
- Effective Communication
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Empathy
- Emotional Skills:
- Self-awareness
- Coping with Stress
- Coping with Emotions
Highlights:
- Dr. Alka Seth delivered an insightful session highlighting the importance of integrating life skills into personal and academic lives.
- The event was aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as Good Health & Well-being (Goal 3) and Quality Education (Goal 4).
- The session encouraged active engagement and reflection among participants on how life skills play a critical role in personal and professional growth.
Conclusion:
The online discourse was a valuable initiative by Amity University’s Centre for Life Skills & Personality Development. It provided students with a practical framework to foster resilience, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal effectiveness. The session received positive feedback from participants and was deemed highly relevant in the current educational landscape.