SKILLING RURAL YOUTH OF KHURJA

Emotional Wellness Workshop
at SDC KHURJA, (U.P.)
512 TRAINEES benefited

EMOTIONAL WELLNESS WORKSHOP

Date - 10 August 2023

Session - Gender Sensitisation Workshop
Trainer - Neelam Agarwal & Simi Hanspal
Participants - 75

Date - 10 August 2023

Session - Relationship Workshop
Trainer - Neelam Agarwal & Simi Hanspal
Participants - 75

Sleepwell Foundation conducted a workshop on Gender Senstization and Relationship for the Trainees of SDC, Khurja.

75 Trainees attended the workshops held in two sessions as per the two topics.

The objective of the workshop on Gender Sensitization were

—To create an inclusive gender diverse place with fair practices

—To bring modification of behavior by raising awareness of gender equality concerns

—To create an open-minded society

—To provide mentorship

—To familiarize them with their constitutional rights and safeguards.

—To enforce UGC guidelines for development of women studies in all educational sectors.

A very informative and interactive session took place where the young adults were made aware of the detrimental role of gender disparity, both in the economic front as well as in social settings. Through audio visual aids, role plays etc., the trainer brought home how a gender equal society would be beneficial for all. A brief discussion on third gender was also taken up by the trainer and how they too should be accepted and respected to form an inclusive society.

The second batch was on Workshop on Relationship. The objective of this session was to make the trainees understand the role of the different types of relationships in our society and how and why it is important to maintain healthy relationships.

The trainees were very eager to participate and demonstrated enthusiasm and willingness to listen, learn and try new things.

Having good relationships is essential for emotional wellness. Good relationships help us live happier and be more productive.

Date - 20 July 2023

Session - Emotional Wellness & Emotional First-Aid
Trainer - Neelam Agarwal & Simi Hanspal
Participants - 51

Date - 27 July 2023

Session - Perception & Communication Workshop
Trainer - Neelam Agarwal & Simi Hanspal
Participants - 68

Date - 27 July 2023

Session - Prevent Drug & Substance Abuse Workshop
Trainer - Neelam Agarwal & Simi Hanspal
Participants - 68

Sleepwell Foundation conducted workshops on Emotional First-Aid to make the trainees aware about their emotional responses and about how to deal with them. Unlike physical conditions, emotional conditions usually are ignored, suppressed or take a backseat in our day-to-day life. This is mostly because of a lack of awareness and knowledge that pushes emotional health to the margins. Inadequate handling of emotional conditions give rise to complex health issues which undermines optimum human development and detrimental for emotional wellness.

This workshop is intended to create awareness about our emotional health and wellbeing.

Sleepwell Foundation conducted a Workshop on Perception and Communication for the trainees of Sleepwell Foundation Skill Development Centre, Khurja to equip them with good communication skills needed to succeed in jobs and in lives.

Effective communication is a key interpersonal skill that is fundamental to success in many aspects of life. Many jobs require strong communication skills. People with good communication skills also usually enjoy better interpersonal relationships with friends and family.

By learning these skills the trainees can enhance their boundary in a competitive job market.

Sleepwell Foundation conducted workshops to Prevent Drug & Substance Abuse to educate the trainees about the dangers of addiction and how to abstain from these ills. The developing brains of adolescents are more vulnerable to addiction than adult brain. Through these workshops the trainees get the right opportunities to learn about the various facets of addiction and the damaging effect of substance abuse, and means and ways to cope with this menace if they ever fall in its trap.

Date - 15 June 2023

Session - Perception & Communication Workshop
Trainer - Neelam Agarwal & Simi Hanspal
Participants - 121

Date - 29 June 2023

Session - Relationship Workshop
Trainer - Neelam Agarwal & Simi Hanspal
Participants - 88

Date - 6 July 2023

Session - Emotional Wellness Workshop
Trainer - Neelam Agarwal & Simi Hanspal
Participants - 109

Sleepwell Foundation conducted a Workshop on Perception and Communication for the trainees of Sleepwell Foundation Skill Development Centre, Khurja to skill them with the process of interacting with others easier.

To be an effective communicator is an essential skill for the trainees that would give them an edge in the highly competitive world. Through this workshop we are making them just that.

Sleepwell Foundation conducted a Workshop on Relationship for the trainees of Sleepwell Foundation Skill Development Centre, Khurja to teach them how to navigate a world where different people have different expectations from their friends, family, and partners. Many emotional problems originating in relationship issues are a result of confusion, poor communication, and a lack of clarity.

This workshop was intended to provide a safe space, a resource, and a source of new perspectives and learning for the trainees that may give them impetus to be emotionally well.

Sleepwell Foundation conducted a Workshop on Enhancing Emotional Wellness for the trainees of Sleepwell Foundation Skill Development Centre, Khurja to skill the trainees with tools to prioritize their self-care through building self-awareness and being aware of their emotions.

The purpose of the workshop, which includes Helping the trainees understand and identify areas where they need to focus, Helping them survive difficult situations by being adaptive, and Helping them in communicating their emotional needs with others.

This workshop gave an opportunity for the trainees to learn about their emotional wellbeing.