This five-day course provides the basic skills and tools to design and deliver meaningful, experiential Life Skills workshops. Participants who meet the course requirement will earn a Phase 1 Certificate. 

• Understand their individual learning style

• Improve their presentation skills

• Understand the 6-step problem-solving strategy

• Understand the stages of group development

• Know how to adapt lesson content and facilitation skills to different group needs

Course Fee: $975 regular / $675 students*
Course materials include The NEW Dynamics of Life Skills Coaching textbook.
*Student fee available only for Toronto Sessions. Proof of student transcript required

This five-day course provides the skills to facilitate group dynamics, address disruptive group behaviour and build confidence as a professional group leader. It is recommended that participants accumulate 60 hours facilitating Life Skills groups before attending this program. A mandatory pre-requisite for this program is Phase 1 - Foundations of Life Skills Coaching.

By the end of this course participants will:

• Understand the principles and application of the Life Skills model

• Understand the structural components of lesson design

• Be able to identify the impact of behaviour in groups

• Understand appropriate interventions for challenging behaviour

• Understand about the roles and responsibilities of Life Skills coaches

• Create a path for continued professional development

Course Fee: $975 regular / $675 students*
*Student fee available only for Toronto Sessions. Proof of student transcript required

• Women and men

• Professionals, students, consultants, trainers

• New and experienced group leaders in health care, social services, employment, youth, disabilities, corrections, human resources

• Facilitators who want to improve their leadership skills and confidence

• Group leaders who want to design and deliver their own workshops

• Supervisors who want to improve group motivation and dynamics

• People seeking professional development

• Students or professionals entering community or social work

Courses are offered throughout the country. Please refer to the Life Skills Training Schedule & Registration Form for details on courses and locations.

416.269.0091 x270
416.531.3907 (fax)
1.866.460.5595 (Toll free number)
lifeskills@ywcatoronto.org