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As part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations, a three-day International Workshop on “Schema Therapy” was organized by the Salesian Psychological Association (SPA) South Asia on 14, 15, and 16 January at Don Bosco Provincial House, Bangalore. Dr. Father Jose Thomas Koyickal SDB, the Provincial of Bangalore Province, inaugurated the Workshop in the presence of the Resource person, Jan Kossack, Father Shalbin Kalanchery SDB, the Vice Provincial, and Father Joy Nedumparambil SDB, the Provincial Economer.

- Dr. Fr. C.M. Joseph Cherukunnel SDB

To equip faculty members, research scholars, and students with the latest knowledge and skills in artificial intelligence and student well-being, Don Bosco College Golaghat, Assam, organized a five-day international Faculty Development Programme (FDP) from November 25 to 29, AI and Well-being in Higher Education: Balancing Technology and Mental Health. The IQAC, in collaboration with the college's research cell, organized the FDP.

- Anthonysamy Amaladoss

As the number of suicides has been on the increase among adolescents in India in recent years, BREADS Bangalore of Salesian Province of Bangalroe addressed their issues through a Mental Health Initiative for Nurturing Development and Support (MINDS) on October 10, the World Mental Health Day.

- Bangalore Correspondent

The Salesian Psychological Association (SPA) India is offering a unique opportunity for priests, religious sisters, and brothers to deepen their understanding of sexuality and integrate it into their celibate lifestyles. This five-day residential workshop, scheduled to begin on 15 November 2024, will take place at Ashir Bhavan, Ernakulam, Cochin, Kerala. The event will address contemporary issues related to sexual boundaries, intimacy, celibacy, and psychological maturity.

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- Cherukunnel Joseph SDB

A two-day International Workshop on “Mobile and Pornography Addictions in the New Digital World” was successfully organized by the Salesian Psychological Association (SPA) at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Bangalore, on August 10-11. The event attracted significant participation, with 65 attendees comprising psychologists, counsellors, principals, teachers, social workers, and research scholars from across India.

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- Fr. C. M. Joseph SDB

Don Bosco College Anagdikadavu successfully concluded a six-month certificate course in counselling psychology organized by the Department of Psychology. The ceremony, held at the college auditorium on February 13, saw the distribution of certificates to 35 participants from diverse backgrounds, marking the culmination of their journey into the realm of counselling psychology.

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In a powerful demonstration of unity and unwavering dedication to safeguarding the Rights of Children, Dimapur, Nagaland, witnessed an inspiring walkathon organized by AIDA for a Child-Friendly Dimapur on September 23. The event was designed to raise awareness about the fundamental rights of children, foster community solidarity, and champion the cause of a pristine and secure environment for the younger generation.

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In a significant initiative aimed at curbing drug addiction and preventing school dropouts among the youth, Rajanagar Parish of Arunachal Pradesh organized a one-day awareness programme on September 10. Sr. Jacinta Topno, FMA, the resource person, shared valuable insights on combating these pressing issues with 231 young persons.  

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The 20th anniversary of the inauguration and blessing of Sumedha Centre, a place for the psycho-spiritual journey, was celebrated on March 19, the feast day of St. Joseph, Patron of the Centre. 

Sumedha Centre was set up and inaugurated at Don Bosco specialized Training Centre, Don Bosco Provincial House, New Delhi, on March 19, 2003. In March 2009, the centre shifted its operations to Jeolikote, Uttarakhand, in the diocese of Bareilly. On March 19, 2022, the centre was again moved to the current location at Don Bosco Senior Secondary School premises at Jharmari, Punjab.

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Sneha (27), differently abled, was looked after by her mother for several years until her death a few months back. She was then looked after by her maternal uncle and another good-hearted lady, Lourdumary, who cared for her as a family member. But the time has come for Sneha for more care and attention than before. Hence, the Salesian Cooperators at Lingarajapuram decided to take Sneha to the Missionaries of Charity for more care. 

 

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NIRAIVAGAM conducted a webinar on “Parenting the children with Autism” on the world Autism Awareness Day on 2nd of April 2022.
- YESUBALAN Suresh
`Awareness on Alcoholic Addiction and Drug Abuse among Youth`, a webinar as a part of the ``Nasha Mukth Samaj Abhiyan Andolan`` campaign was hosted by The Central University of Haryana and SIGA Polytechnic College in Chennai on January 16, 2022. The honourable Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, Shri Kaushal Kishore was the Chief Guest of the program.
- PORUTHUR Joseph
A seminar on `Healthy Young Minds` for the students of Don Bosco School of Excellence, Coimbatore, was held on October 1, 2021, by Dr Shilpa, a Maternal and Child Health Specialist and counsellor from Pathways Foundation.
- Herbert Amos Gandhi
Don Bosco Youth Centre, the educational-recreational hub in Shillong, has turned into a Corona Care Centre for those infected by Covid-19. The Centre became functional on May 6, 2021, under the leadership of its director Father Michael Makri, and assisted by five lay collaborators and the members of the Salesian Family, the Salesian Sisters (FMA) and the MSMHC Sisters. The Centre provides essential services to the post-Covid-19 patients who have completed the Covid-19 treatment from different hospitals.
- Michael Makri
Sonada: A group of ten Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) in the hills have come together to fight COVID-19 with a 15-week Wellbeing Campaign. Their slogans include: `Bring Back the Smiles,` and `We Build Each Other`.
- C.M. Paul