Introduction : The aim of this study is to determine the effect of communication skills training on increasing self-differentiation among high school boy students.

  Method: This study was an experimental project by using a pre-test post-test design with control group. The sample consists of 30 high school boy students who were selected by using a multistage sampling method and then based on the scores achieved from the differentiation of self inventory (DSI), 30 students were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. Students in the experimental group were given 12 sessions of group communication skills training. While the control group received no intervention, both groups were post-tested after 10 days of the last session. Obtained data from self-differentiation inventory was analyzed through the comparison and analysis of covariance.

  Findings: The Findings of the study have shown that group counseling based on communication skills training has increased boy students self-differentiation (p<0/001). Besides, the students in experimental group have shown a considerable degree of increase in all four dimensions of self-differentiation.

  Conclusion : Communication skills training lead to increasing self-differentiation in high school boy students.

Introduction: the aim of this study is to determine the efficacy of life skill training (self conscious, making decisions and problem solving, stress coping strategies, interpersonal relationship, controlling anger) on life skill dimensions of adolescent orphans.

Method: this study employed pre test-post test, experimental method, Using control group. Statistical population of the study consisted adolescent orphans aged 12-18, who were under supervisory of Imam Khomeini Relief Committee in Isfahan. Referring to the muster of population, A sample of 60 male and female were selected and then were assigned randomly into two experimental and control groups (each consisting of 15 males and 15 females). Experimental group received the UNICF life skill training (UNICF training Package) in15 sessions in a 3 month period in the training groups, (the training group for males and females performed separately). Descriptive statistics (Mean and Mancova) and inferential statistics were used to analyzing research findings.

Findings: results of the study showed that life skills training had an effect on the quality of life of orphans.

Discussion: in addition to traditional and financial aids for supporting the adolescent orphans, It seems necessary to increase their quality of life through life skill trainings.