Table 2.

The ten LifeSkills modules presented in the VCS

1. Increasing awareness of and objectivity in distressing situations;

2. Evaluating one’s reactions to those situations to decide whether to try to change one’s reactions or to take actions to try to change the situations

3. Changing one’s reaction to distressing situations

4. Using assertion to get others to change their behavior

5. Problem solving to change distressing situations

6. Saying No to reduce exposure to distressing situations;

7. Speaking clearly so others really listen

8, Listening skills to make sure you hear what others are saying

9. Empathizing to increase understanding of others’ behavior

10. Increasing the positives in your interactions with others