THE 6 SKILLS
IMPROVE
The environment in school *
Academic results in Primary * and Secondary *
Productivity at work and in the home *
Mental health, especially during the pandemic *
PREVENT
Mental health problems, especially during the pandemic *
Abuse of alcohol and sexual behaviours of high risk*
Addictions *
Eating disorders *
Bullying
THE PREVENTIVE ACTION OF THE 6 SKILLS IS CRITICAL
ACCORDING TO THE W.H.O. IN 2020:
50% of mental health disorders worldwide begin at 14 years of age or before
And 75% begin before the mid-twenties
BEING AWARE OF
MY EMOTIONS
and how they affect
my behavior
MANAGING
MY EMOTIONS
and taking
better decisions
HAVING HIGH
SELF-ESTEEM
without being arrogant
LISTENING
WITH EMPATHY
and creating excellent
relations
COMMUNICATING
ASSERTIVELY
and knowing how to
resolve conflicts
LIVING
CONSCIOUSLY
and developing my qualities
THE 6 SKILLS
Survey of 350 primary and secondary teachers with over 10,000 students
“I think that the workshops in the 6 skills will help my students to”:
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Source: teachers of State schools in Guatemala and Honduras, October 2021
WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT COOL IS BEST
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With the students it was a very creative process. Their self-esteem improved greatly. I showed them how to be better people and how they can handle different situations.
– Secondary teacher, 2020
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This knowledge has been very useful for me and my family because we are putting CIB into practice especially during this pandemic.
-Mixed rural school teacher, 2020
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The experience was extraordinary for the young people.
– Secondary Principal, 2018
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We have seen an exceptional improvement in the self-regulation of students.
-Primary Teacher, 2018
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The 6 skils have helped me greatly personally.
– Primary Teacher, 2015
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The assessment of these sessions has been very positive both at the group and individual level. There have been important changes in the dynamics of the class.