The Decider: LifeSkills (12 Core Skills)

A Practical Approach to Everyday Mental Wellbeing

The Decider LifeSkills programme introduces participants to 12 evidence-based skills grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Designed as a focused and accessible version of the full Decider Skills course, this training offers simple, practical tools to help manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviours in everyday life.

Whether you’re looking to improve your emotional resilience, reduce anxiety, or support others, LifeSkills provides a structured foundation to build healthier habits and coping strategies.

Who Is This Course For?

This programme is ideal for:

  • Older teens and adults looking to develop practical, foundational skills for mental health
  • Individuals navigating stress, emotional ups and downs, or relationship challenges
  • Organisations and educators supporting youth and community wellbeing


The course is suitable for both personal growth and professional settings, including schools, NGOs, youth services, and workplace wellbeing initiatives.

What You Will Learn

Participants will gain a clear understanding of 12 practical life skills aimed at improving daily functioning, emotional awareness, and interpersonal effectiveness. Topics include:

  • Techniques to manage anxiety, stress, and impulsive behaviours
  • Tools to build mindfulness, emotional regulation, and communication
  • Ways to enhance self-awareness, manage triggers, and respond more calmly in challenging situations
  • Skills that support better decision-making and reduce unhelpful thinking patterns

These strategies are designed to be applied immediately, helping individuals take more control over their emotional responses and wellbeing.

Course Format and Structure

Total Duration: 6 hours

(Delivered over 6 sessions x 1 hour each)

Delivery Mode

Available both online and face-to-face

Format

Offered as individual sessions or in small group settings

Language

Sessions are available in English, Cantonese, or Putonghua (enquire for availability)

The flexible structure of LifeSkills allows participants to explore and practise the tools in a safe, supportive environment.

The Decider: LifeSkills equips participants with the essentials for a healthier, more balanced life while accommodating diverse needs and experiences.

Why Choose The Decider: LifeSkills?

Unlike longer therapy-based programmes, LifeSkills is concise, action-oriented, and tailored for immediate use. It enables individuals to gain self-management techniques without requiring a clinical diagnosis or lengthy commitment.

At Positive Wellbeing Limited, our facilitators are trained in trauma-informed practice and experienced in working with diverse communities across Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and Mainland China.

Course Benefits

  • Builds emotional intelligence and resilience
  • Supports mental health literacy in non-clinical settings
  • Encourages early intervention and self-regulation
  • Can be integrated into personal life, schools, workplaces, or community groups

Ready to Learn Life-Changing Skills?

To explore upcoming sessions or arrange training for your organisation, please contact our team.

📩 Email: training@positivewellbeinghk.com
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