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UNIT 3:<br />

ADOLESCENT BEHAVIOR AND LIFE SKILLS<br />

Module 16/Unit 3<br />

INTRODUCTION:<br />

Social relationships and pressures, along with issues of self-perception, can create<br />

psychosocial and behavioral concerns during adolescence that, in turn, influence sexual<br />

decision-making and <strong>reproductive</strong> <strong>health</strong>. In understanding these issues and being<br />

aware of skills that empower young people, the provider/counselor can work with<br />

<strong>adolescents</strong> to help them learn and utilize skills that contribute to <strong>health</strong>y development.<br />

UNIT TRAINING OBJECTIVE:<br />

To help providers and counselors recognize and understand adolescent psychosocial<br />

and behavioral concerns, as well as the life skills that are necessary <strong>for</strong> achieving<br />

<strong>health</strong>y development.<br />

SPECIFIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES:<br />

By the end of the unit, participants will be able to:<br />

1. Discuss psychosocial and behavioral concerns of <strong>adolescents</strong>.<br />

2. Discuss the life skills that are necessary <strong>for</strong> the <strong>health</strong>y development of<br />

<strong>adolescents</strong>.<br />

TRAINING/LEARNING METHODOLOGY:<br />

• Trainer presentation<br />

• Role play<br />

• Discussion<br />

• Group work<br />

• Assertiveness practice<br />

MAJOR REFERENCES AND TRAINING MATERIALS:<br />

• Advocates <strong>for</strong> Youth. 1995. Life planning education: a youth development program.<br />

(revised edition). Washington, DC: Advocates <strong>for</strong> Youth.<br />

<strong>Pathfinder</strong> <strong>International</strong><br />

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Adolescent Curriculum

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