Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 16: Smt. Shanti Gupta Centre for Women Studies (SSGCWS), MIER in collaboration with Model Academy School organized an adolescent education program for the students of class VIII and IX of the School.
The program was conducted in three phases which was culminated on August 13. Dr Jitendra Nagpal, Senior Psychiatrist, New Delhi was the resource person on the first day, whereas Dr Renu Gupta, chairperson MIER Group of Institutions, Dr Adit Gupta, Principal and Director MIER, Rupa Gupta, Joint Director and Director CWS MIER, Dr Pramod Srivastava, Principal, JK Dhiman, Vice-Principal were also attend the event.
The aim of the event was to provide adolescents with age appropriate information on the process of growing up during adolescence. It focused on the development of life skills as the most effective way to cope with the challenges of adolescence.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Nagpal said that adolescents age from 10 to 19 years account for 325 million people, or one-fourth of the overall population. Young people in India are in far better shape than previous generations; they are healthier, more urbanized, and better educated than ever before.
He said, “Psycho-social competence is a person’s ability to deal effectively with the demands and problems of daily life. In particular, where health problems are linked to behaviour and the behaviour is linked to an inability to cope well with life’s stresses and demands, improving psychosocial competence could be beneficial.”
Dr. Renu Gupta, chairperson MIER explained that raising adolescents’ entail being aware of the basic wants of all humans, which are amplified during adolescence: belonging, power, independence, and enjoyment. “The parents can benefit from an atmosphere of honesty, mutual trust, and respect. Creating a family mealtime culture of open communication could be beneficial,” he said.
Rupa Gupta, Director (CWS) formally welcomed the chief guest and the gathering, whereas Dr Pramod Srivastava introduced the resource person.
Jasleen Mohial, coordinator IQAC MIER was the resource person of the second day. She spoke about the ten life skills identified by WHO and emphasized on the necessity of self-awareness and empathy.
Maneka Khanna, in-charge Humming Birds and English Language trainer wrapped up the third day. She stressed the importance of critical and creative thinking in our daily lives and the impact of others’ opinions on our own.
Manju Vali, senior faculty of the School and Dr Reeta Dwivedi conducted the programme and presented a formal vote of thanks.
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