“We are seeking support from government agencies, educational institutions, corporate organisations, media houses, faith-based bodies, and well-meaning individuals to partner with Safehaven Counselling & Educere Consult Ltd in expanding the Life Skills, Emotional Intelligence & Resilience Training to reach more teenagers, youths, and strengthen their emotional and mental wellbeing for the benefit of the society at large..
By Olawale Lamina
The Safehaven Counselling & Educere Consult Limited recently organised requisite two weeks training for teenagers in Abuja, towards equipping them with essential life skills for emotional well-being and responsible decision-making for the future.
The two-week programme, which held on January 17 and 24, 2026, took place at the Rhema Chapel International Churches Abuja Teens Church Auditorium, drew about 40 participants between ages 13 to 19 per session.
According to the programme Director, Mrs. Alero Mercy Adeoti , the training was designed to address the emotional, social, and psychological challenges commonly faced by teenagers, which include peer pressure, identity struggle, emotional regulation, and future planning.
The facilitators, led by Mr. Afolabi Josiah Oluwapelumi, stakeholders and partners comprising members of the Parents Intercession Initiative, PII, The Goodnews Diji Ministry, Tikvah Counseling Services, TSC, Life Power Counselling Clinic and members of the Counseling unit, (Rhema Chapel International Churches, Abuja) guided participants through four key thematic areas: self-awareness and emotional intelligence; emotional regulation, communication and decision-making; resilience, coping skills and self-esteem; and relationships, goal-setting and future readiness.
To facilitate better understanding on the part of the target beneficiaries, organizers stated that the training sessions were mainly interactive and practical, featuring visual learning tools, role-play scenarios, resilience exercises, and goal-setting activities.
One of the highlights of the programme was the introduction of tools such as the Emotional Intelligence Decision Tree and the Resilience Triangle, which helped participants understand how to manage emotions, cope with challenges, and make healthy choices.
Organisers pointed out that the focus of the training was centered around providing teenagers, who were the key Beneficiaries with practical strategies they could apply in everyday situations.
Facilitators also observed increased engagement, improved emotional expression, and greater confidence among participants as part of the positive outcomes of the training as sessions progressed.
Expressing her delight with the impacts the training had had, the Programme Director Safehaven, Mrs. Alero Adeoti said: “At the end of the training, many of the adolescents were able to demonstrate a clearer understanding of healthy coping strategies, communication skills, and goal-setting by the end of the training.”
The programme ended with a reflection session and certificate presentation to participating teenagers, reinforcing the importance of continuous personal growth.
Safehaven Counselling & Educere Consult Limited seized the moment to appreciate partners’ contributions in the delivery of the pilot edition of the Life Skills, Emotional Intelligence & Resilience Training, especially the leadership of Rhema Chapel Teens Church, Abuja, for providing the platform and support to reach adolescents within their community.
Speaking on the task ahead at a separate session, Mrs. Adeoti said that, ” Our goal is to build collaborative relationships that will enable us to scale the impact and make these life skills accessible to more teenagers in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT and its environs.”
And, to actualize the set goals, she added that the counselling group is open to partnerships with schools, faith-based organisations, parents’ groups, mental health professionals, and youth-focused institutions, who share a commitment to adolescent development.
“We also welcome support from educational bodies, non-profit organisations, and public and private sector stakeholders, particularly in expanding the programme to reach more young people across different communities.”
Speaking about challenges before the group, the Programme Director of the Counseling group noted that, “One of the major challenges is scaling the programme sustainably, particularly in terms of reaching more schools and communities, as well as providing training materials and logistical support.
“There is also a growing need for greater awareness and acceptance of emotional intelligence and resilience education as essential components of adolescent development.”
She emphasized the need for collaborative efforts on the parts of stakeholders to guarantee a far reaching success. “We are seeking support from government agencies, educational institutions, corporate organisations, media houses, faith-based bodies, and well-meaning individuals to partner with Safehaven Counselling & Educere Consult Ltd in expanding the Life Skills, Emotional Intelligence & Resilience Training to reach more teenagers, youths, and strengthen their emotional and mental wellbeing for the benefit of the society at large,” she concluded.
Meanwhile, organisers of the training have jointly expressed optimism that the initiative would contribute to raising emotionally aware, resilient, and future-ready young people, even as they assured of another training session come April 2026.
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