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Workshop Title: Mastering Social Life Skills

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Duration: 4 Hours

Audience: Teens, young adults, or adults seeking to improve social confidence and relationship skills
Format: In-person or virtual workshop with interactive activities, guided discussion, and reflection exercises

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Workshop Objectives:

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Participants will:

• Identify personal strengths and barriers in social interactions

• Practice active listening and assertive communication

• Learn to interpret and respond to verbal and nonverbal social cues

• Gain confidence in initiating and maintaining conversations and relationships

• Develop strategies for managing social anxiety and handling conflict

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Workshop Outline:

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I. Welcome & Introduction (30 minutes)

• Icebreaker: "Two Truths and a Lie" or "Speed Friending"

• Overview of workshop goals and ground rules

• Self-assessment: “My Current Social Confidence”

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II. Understanding Social Confidence (30 minutes)

• What is social confidence?

• Common myths about social skills

• Identifying personal strengths and challenges

• Mini-lecture and group discussion

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III. Communication Essentials (45 minutes)

• Verbal skills: clarity, tone, and timing

• Nonverbal cues: eye contact, posture, gestures, personal space

• Activity: “What Are They Really Saying?” (body language decoding)

• Role-play: active listening and feedback exercises

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IV. Relationship Building Blocks (45 minutes)

• Initiating conversations and small talk

• Finding common ground and building rapport

• Maintaining healthy friendships and boundaries

• Activity: Conversation carousel practice

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V. Navigating Conflict & Difficult Situations (30 minutes)

• Recognizing emotional triggers

• Assertiveness vs. aggressiveness

• Conflict resolution techniques

• Paired role-play scenarios: “What Would You Do?”

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VI. Overcoming Social Anxiety (30 minutes)

• Cognitive reframing and self-talk strategies

• Grounding techniques and relaxation

• Exposure ladder: facing fears gradually

• Group sharing and peer encouragement

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VII. Action Planning & Wrap-Up (30 minutes)

• Personal social growth plan

• Sharing goals and commitments

• Final Q&A and group reflection

• Evaluation and feedback forms

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Agenda Summary:

TimeActivity

0:00–0:30Welcome, Icebreaker, Goals, Self-Assessment

0:30–1:00Understanding Social Confidence

1:00–1:45Communication Essentials & Body Language

1:45–2:30Relationship Skills & Conversation Practice

2:30–3:00Conflict Management & Assertiveness

3:00–3:30Social Anxiety Tools

3:30–4:00Personal Action Plan, Group Wrap-Up, Evaluation