In this course, students get an introduction to life skills, and the individual perspective is strong. The course provides knowledge about the connection between thoughts, feelings, body and action. Students learn about topics in life management such as conflict management, media use - social media, sexuality and gender, consumption and personal finances and stress management. The course also deals with basic rules of living, self-image, self-esteem and self-understanding.

The course consists of three underlying themes:

• Life skills
• Coping perspectives
• Coping strategies

Life mastery

The theme is about the concepts of life mastery and mastery. Students learn about the prerequisites for mastery, with special focus on self-image, self-esteem and the importance of emotions for mastery.

Coping perspectives

The theme sheds light on various coping challenges individuals face throughout a life course, with a particular focus on challenges in the transition phases of life. Students learn about the special challenges of different age groups, and there will be an extra focus on mastery in children and adolescents.

Concrete life challenges that must be mastered / Coping techniques?

The topic provides knowledge about various specific life challenges that must be mastered. Here, students learn about conflict management, relational difficulties, and issues related to the use of social media, sexuality, boundaries, and finances.

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