In this second edition of Life skills and assets, the authors explore practices of proven worth and challenging contexts for interventions.

On the theoretical side, the book examines how life skills and assets are widely used in current discourses in psychology and education. Links with positive psychology, resiliency theory, inclusive education policies and practices, and indigenous knowledge systems, are explored.

On a practical level, the book illustrates the application of the life skills programmed in group interventions with diverse participants. It also presents examples of the asset-based approach in research and practice.

Contextually, the challenges of identifying, accessing and mobilizing strengths and assets in a milieu characterized by vulnerable children, HIV & Aids, poverty, unemployment and illiteracy are