Why Organisations Choose Life Skills
Mental health needs are rising, with 50% of all mental health problems established by age 14 and 75% by age 18. The Life Skills offer a practical, evidence‑based solution that improves outcomes, builds resilience, creates a shared language and complements all psychological approaches. They are used across schools, youth groups, primary care, emergency services, health and social care, prison, police and probation services, and military and veterans settings.
Benefits for Individuals
The Life Skills help people recognise and manage their own thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Individuals learn to regulate emotion, increase mindfulness, communicate effectively and live a more skilful, less impulsive life. Other benefits include increased emotional intelligence, stronger neural pathways, improved mind–body connection and a shared language for mental health.
What’s Included in the Life Skills Programme
The programme provides everything needed to introduce and embed the skills: workshops, online training, manuals and handbooks, posters and props, training videos, online resources and apps.
Training Options
Life Skills Online Training
The Life Skills Online Training teaches professionals how to deliver all 12 CBT and DBT‑based Life Skills using our fun, creative and interactive approach. The training includes demonstrations, real‑life examples and practical guidance so staff feel confident introducing the skills to groups or individuals. It is suitable for any organisation supporting children, young people or adults.
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Good2Go for Schools
Good2Go is designed specifically for primary schools. Young people teach the Life Skills to children through engaging videos, making it easy for schools to deliver proactive mental health support without needing staff to be trained first. It builds on the success of the Life Skills and supports whole‑school wellbeing.
More information on the Good2Go Programme
The Life Skills Trainer Manual
Each skill includes its own evidence base, handout, trainer page, visual, prop and hand sign. Real‑life examples and a discuss–demonstrate–discuss format bring the skills to life.
Online Resources
Printable materials include a group session plan, A4 visual prompts for all 12 skills, homework sheets and lists of useful props.
Testimonials
Hear from mental health workers, headteachers and practitioners using the Life Skills. We're very proud of the impact that The Decider Skills is having in so many organisations. Thank you to everyone who has shared a testimonial.
Bring the Life Skills to Your Organisation
We welcome all enquiries and support organisations across education, health, social care, justice and community settings.
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