A three
day training programme on Training the trainers program for Master of Social
Work students and Field workers from NGOs working with adolescents was organized
by the Department of Social Work, Christ University, Bangalore, sponsored by
ICMR (The Indian Council of Medical Research), New Delhi from 21- 23 April,
2014. Main objectives of this programme
was to facilitate the Post graduate trainees of Social work and field workers
of NGOs in planning and implementing appropriate programmes for the adolescents
as part of their field work placement as well as in their career in the
communities, schools and institutions for adolescents.
The training was held in the Conference hall
Room No: 505 of the Central Block, Christ University from 21st-23rd April,
2014. 16 participants including fieldworkers, field staff, academic counselors
and PhD scholars working with Adolescents attended the training programme. The
training programme was inaugurated by Professor Mallika Krishnaswami, Dean,
Humanities and Social Sciences, Christ University, Bangalore. The first day Dr
Sheeja Karalam was the main speaker who gave an introduction to the training
programme and conducted sessions on what makes a Good Trainer. Ms Benitta Itty,
Consultant, Anti Trafficking conducted sessions on how to carry out life skills
training for the Adolescents.
The
second day of the training programme Dr Ali Khwaja, Chairman, Banjara Academy,
Bangalore, was the key speaker who educated the participants on Management of
Adolescent issues. It was followed by the lecture on how to conduct sessions of
Developmental changes in Adolescence, Sexuality, STD’s and HIV/AIDS and General
health check up, Personal counseling, Peer group training by Dr Sheeja Karalam,
Associate professor, Dept of Social work, Christ University. How to conduct
sessions on Management of drugs and alcohol addiction among Adolescents,
handling Cyber bullying and internet addiction was handled by Dr Divya Ravindran,
Research Consultant, Child Protection Unit, UNICEF-DWCD, Bangalore.She also
spoke about legal awareness, Protection of children from sexual offences Act,
2012, Gender issues and career and vocational Guidance.
The
third day, a group
assignment to the participants on preparation of Psychosocial well-being
program for adolescents was given by Dr. Sheeja Karalam. It
was followed by Review and Evaluation of the programme by the participants,
Post- assessment on trainer’s knowledge, attitude and skills. Professor Mallika
Krishnaswami blessed the concluding session with her presence. She encouraged
the participants to share the experiences and insights they had during the
three day workshop. The certificates for participation were distributed. Soon
after that all the participants had the opportunity to receive a smiley ball.
Dr Sheeja
Karalam curtained the experiential three day workshop by giving a vote of
thanks to all present there. She thanked each one for their presence and for
spending their invaluable time to learn, share, develop and get inspired all
throughout the three days of workshop. Feedback was given both orally and in
written form by the participants. The 16 participants gave satisfactory
feedback about the training programme. They unanimously admitted and proclaimed
that the programme was very much helpful for them, and that it helped them to
develop insight into the problems faced by Adolescents as well as the ways to
deal with them. After the three day training programme the participants stated
that they were educated, enlightened, motivated and enabled to reach out to the
Adolescents and make a difference in their lives.The training was coordinated
by Dr. Sheeja Karalam, Associate Professor, Dept. of Social work, Christ
University, Bangalore.
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