WORKSHOP ON CONSCIOUS PARENTING
We, at Sri Healthcare-Research International (SHRI) conducted first ever Parenting workshop in Kolkata. It was our first workshop in Kolkata. The purpose of the workshop was to train and impart relevant knowledge to the professionals and leaders of mental health field in the future regarding the significance of conscious parenting since early childhood in building a strong and resilient personality of children, and ensuring that the children since a very young age learn and develop in an environment they learn how to deal with stress of any intensity.
It was the first initial step taken by the organization in its vision of developing happy, healthy and enriched lives, and mission of working on preventive measures, so that the individuals learn to use their support system and have their personality resources to protect themselves and their mental health.
We were truly overwhelmed by the response and enthusiasm of the professional and trainees present, to learn and also impart the knowledge to the population at large. It was optimistic and motivating to see participants interacting and raising questions, showing their enthusiasm and passion to bring about a change, and understanding the significance and relevance of the topic.
Some of the feedbacks we received from the participants were –
“The entire session was very informative. It made me aware of the correct parenting styles and how it affects the children.’’
“It was really nice, enjoyed a lot and was able to learn many new things. The workshop was helpful. I got enlightened about the proper process of parenting, which I would teach others also, would try to incorporate it in my own life in future.”
“It was quite enjoyable workshop; we got to learn the different avenues of parent child relationship. It was very helpful as it provided an insight to how the parenthood has changed and needs to be changed over the years.”
It is such reactions and enthusiasms from the participants and trainees that also motivate us to do our best, moving forward and also conducting more of such interactions to bring about a space for individuals to think, voice their thoughts and ideas and create a change.
