P003.2* – Understanding the training: What
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What is the NADEUM-WIKO / GAFÉIAS ‘Light Your Fire’ social skills training programme?
The NADEUM-WIKO / GAFÉIAS ‘Light Your Fire’ social skills training is a structured development programme designed to promote personal and social skills. It combines international principles for success with practical exercises for self-management and environmental control in everyday life.
The training supports people in
- formulating their goals more clearly
- taking responsibility for their actions
- reflecting on patterns of thinking and behaviour
- building constructive relationships
- consciously managing their personal development
It is an application-oriented training programme that combines learning and implementation.
Fundamentals of training
The content of the training is based on international success principle concepts and European approaches to social skills development.
The core principles are derived from the work of:
- Jack Canfield (USA)
- Martin Laschkolnig (Austria)
- Eric Adler, Master Coach
On this basis, a structured social skills training programme called ‘Light Your Fire’ was developed, which focuses on personal development, self-management and social maturity.
The principles of success in training
The training teaches a variety of principles for success in personal development. These principles help people to
- take responsibility
- make conscious decisions
- achieve goals
- overcome obstacles
- act constructively
The principles are not only taught in theory, but also applied in exercises and practised in everyday life.
Areas of expertise covered by the training
The NADEUM-WIKO / GAFÉIAS ‘Light Your Fire’ social skills training programme develops several key areas of competence:
Self-competence
Self-awareness, clarity of purpose, responsibility, inner stability
Social competence
Communication, empathy, relationship building, conflict management
Action competence
Decision-making, implementation, perseverance, goal orientation
Reflection competence
Learning from experience, reviewing behaviour, steering development
These skills work together to strengthen personal capacity for action.
Topics covered in the exercises
The training comprises several areas of exercise that are structured in stages. Among other things, they cover:
- personal responsibility
- learning and development
- willpower
- active behaviour
- trust
- perception of reality
The exercises help to consciously develop new ways of thinking and behaving and to stabilise them in everyday life.
Learning by doing
The training is structured in a practical manner. Knowledge alone is not sufficient — regular application in everyday life is crucial.
Repeated practice leads to new habits, attitudes and behaviours. This makes personal development sustainable.
A licensed trainer can accompany this process, deepen it and adapt it to individual needs.
Continuing with training
In the next step, you will learn how to work with the exercises and design your personal training programme.
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