A one-day Training of Trainers session on the Super Skills for Life (SSL) and Study Skills Programme (SSP) was successfully held on 22 May 2025 at the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine (SPM), Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya. This initiative was aimed at building the capacity of rural school counsellors to deliver the SSL and SSP modules effectively as part of the intervention phase of the research project entitled:
“Enhancing Adolescents’ Emotional Well-Being and Social Skills Using Super Skills for Life.” This session was made possible through a collaborative effort between Universiti Malaya and Sunway University, reflecting a shared commitment to supporting adolescents’ mental health and academic resilience through structured, evidence-based school interventions. The training was attended by school counsellors from SMK Kampong Soeharto, SMK Tiram Jaya and Sekolah Berasrama Penuh Integrasi (SBPI) Sabak Bernam.
Conducted by Associate Professor Dr Nik Daliana Nik Farid, the Super Skills for Life session aimed to enhance students’ emotional well-being by promoting resilience, positive coping strategies, and preventive approaches to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Facilitated by Dr Darishiani Paramasivam, the Study Skills Programme introduced practical academic strategies, including time management, study planning, and note-taking techniques to help improve students’ learning performance and academic outcomes.
The training provided participants with meaningful insights and practical tools to prepare them for the upcoming intervention phase of the research project. Feedback from the teachers was highly positive, with all expressing confidence and readiness to implement the SSL and SSP modules with their students in their respective schools.
We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all the dedicated counsellors who participated in the training. Their enthusiasm, commitment, and willingness to adopt these evidence-based modules are commendable. We encourage all participating counsellors to carry forward this momentum into the next phase of the study, as their continued involvement will not only support the successful implementation of the intervention but also create a meaningful impact on the emotional well-being and academic growth of their students.
This write-up was prepared by Associate Professor Dr Nik Daliana Nik Farid and Dr Darishiani Paramasivam from the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya.
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