Teaching life skills at school: A experience with adolescents

Abstract

The objective of this study is to present and analyze the content of a psychological intervention for the development of Life Skills in adolescents, starting from a detailed description of the strategies used. The intervention, performed within a group context, consisted of 12 weekly meetings, lasting two hours each. The authors discuss the adequacy of the modality of care, the topics and contents approached and the methodology adopted aiming at the adolescents' development. The detailed presentation of group-work techniques allows its replication by other professionals. This model of care, regarding Health Promotion, is characterized as an important strategy for working with adolescents since it may turn them more competent in psychosocial terms, thus influencing their quality of life.