Phase I
Methods of practicing self-care for personal and professional well-being
‘Methods of practicing self-care for personal and professional well-being’ was organized on 2nd September 2020 for the capacity building of Staff and Counselors of District Child Protection Units (DCPU), Members of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), and Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), Maharashtra.
Facilitated by Dr. Aparna Joshi, Project Director, iCALL and Tanuja Babre, Programme Coordinator, iCALL.
Summary of the session:
The first session of the series was conducted by Dr Aparna Joshi and Tanuja Babre. The objective of the session was to introduce the importance of self-care for the caregivers, and understand the psychosocial impact of the challenges experienced in their professional as well as personal role. The session also provided various quick self-care practices and exercises that can be incorporated for holistic well-being.
‘Methods of practicing self-care for personal and professional well-being’ was organized on 2nd September 2020 for the capacity building of Staff and Counselors of District Child Protection Units (DCPU), Members of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), and Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), Maharashtra.
Facilitated by Dr. Aparna Joshi, Project Director, iCALL and Tanuja Babre, Programme Coordinator, iCALL.
Summary of the session:
The first session of the series was conducted by Dr Aparna Joshi and Tanuja Babre. The objective of the session was to introduce the importance of self-care for the caregivers, and understand the psychosocial impact of the challenges experienced in their professional as well as personal role. The session also provided various quick self-care practices and exercises that can be incorporated for holistic well-being.
Methods of practicing self-care for personal and professional well-being
‘Methods of practicing self-care for personal and professional well-being’ was organized on 7th September 2020 for the capacity building of Staff and Counselors of District Child Protection Units (DCPU), Members of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), and Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), Maharashtra..
Facilitated by Tanuja Babre, Programme Coordinator, iCALL and Madhuri Tambe, Program Officer, iCALL.
Summary of the session:
The session was conducted by Tanuja Babre and Madhuri Tambe. The objective of the session was to familiarise the staff with the importance of self-care, understand the psychosocial impact of the challenges experienced and how one can practice various self care activities for their holistic well-being. Additionally the session introduced several self-care activities and exercises for the participants to include in their daily lives.
‘Methods of practicing self-care for personal and professional well-being’ was organized on 7th September 2020 for the capacity building of Staff and Counselors of District Child Protection Units (DCPU), Members of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), and Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), Maharashtra..
Facilitated by Tanuja Babre, Programme Coordinator, iCALL and Madhuri Tambe, Program Officer, iCALL.
Summary of the session:
The session was conducted by Tanuja Babre and Madhuri Tambe. The objective of the session was to familiarise the staff with the importance of self-care, understand the psychosocial impact of the challenges experienced and how one can practice various self care activities for their holistic well-being. Additionally the session introduced several self-care activities and exercises for the participants to include in their daily lives.
Understanding the psychosocial impact of issues faced by children in need of care protection and children in conflict with the law
‘Understanding the psychosocial impact of issues faced by children in need of care protection and children in conflict with the law’ was organized on 14th September, 2020 for the capacity building of Staff and Counselors of District Child Protection Units (DCPU), Members of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), and Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), Maharashtra.
Facilitated by Dr. Mohua Nigudkar, Dr. Aparna Joshi, Project Director, iCALL and Tanuja Babre, Programme Coordinator, iCALL.
Summary of the session:
The session was facilitated by Dr. Mohua Nigudkar, Dr Aparna Joshi and Tanuja Babre. The session explored constituents of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, background of children and adolescents in need and the importance of psychosocial support in such structures. The session also shed light on manifestations of trauma, signs of distress in children and introduced simple intervention strategies to help children and adolescents in distress especially in the context of the pandemic.
‘Understanding the psychosocial impact of issues faced by children in need of care protection and children in conflict with the law’ was organized on 14th September, 2020 for the capacity building of Staff and Counselors of District Child Protection Units (DCPU), Members of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), and Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), Maharashtra.
Facilitated by Dr. Mohua Nigudkar, Dr. Aparna Joshi, Project Director, iCALL and Tanuja Babre, Programme Coordinator, iCALL.
Summary of the session:
The session was facilitated by Dr. Mohua Nigudkar, Dr Aparna Joshi and Tanuja Babre. The session explored constituents of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, background of children and adolescents in need and the importance of psychosocial support in such structures. The session also shed light on manifestations of trauma, signs of distress in children and introduced simple intervention strategies to help children and adolescents in distress especially in the context of the pandemic.
Adopting a child-centric approach while offering support to children and adolescents in institutions
‘Adopting a child-centric approach while offering support to children and adolescents in institutions’ was organized on 21st September, 2020 for the capacity building of Staff and Counselors of District Child Protection Units (DCPU), Members of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), and Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), Maharashtra.
Facilitated by Dr. Aparna Joshi, Project Director, iCALL, Tanuja Babre, Programme Coordinator, iCALL and Sindhura Tammana, Research Associate, iCALL.
Summary of the session:
The session was facilitated by Dr. Aparna Joshi, Tanuja Babre and Sindhura Tammana. The objective of the session was to introduce the principles, perspectives, and techniques for building a child-centric approach to work with children in institutions. The session consisted of the common issues of children under Child Care Institutes, the manifestations of these issues in children and intervention strategies for risky behaviours, internalizing and externalizing issues in children and adolescents.
‘Adopting a child-centric approach while offering support to children and adolescents in institutions’ was organized on 21st September, 2020 for the capacity building of Staff and Counselors of District Child Protection Units (DCPU), Members of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), and Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), Maharashtra.
Facilitated by Dr. Aparna Joshi, Project Director, iCALL, Tanuja Babre, Programme Coordinator, iCALL and Sindhura Tammana, Research Associate, iCALL.
Summary of the session:
The session was facilitated by Dr. Aparna Joshi, Tanuja Babre and Sindhura Tammana. The objective of the session was to introduce the principles, perspectives, and techniques for building a child-centric approach to work with children in institutions. The session consisted of the common issues of children under Child Care Institutes, the manifestations of these issues in children and intervention strategies for risky behaviours, internalizing and externalizing issues in children and adolescents.
Methods of practicing self-care for personal and professional well-being
“Methods of practicing self-care for personal and professional well-being'' was organized on 3rd September 2020 for the capacity building of counselors of District Child Protection Units (DCPU), Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) and those working in child care institutions.
Facilitated by Dr. Aparna Joshi, Project Director, iCALL and Tanuja Babre, Programme Coordinator, iCALL.
Summary of the session:
The session was conducted by Dr Aparna Joshi and Tanuja Babre for the counsellors of DCPU, CWC and Juvenile Justice Board (JJB). The objective of the session was to introduce the importance of self-care for the counsellors, and understand the psychosocial impact of the challenges experienced in their professional as well as personal role. The session also provided various quick self-care practices and exercises that can be incorporated for holistic well-being.
“Methods of practicing self-care for personal and professional well-being'' was organized on 3rd September 2020 for the capacity building of counselors of District Child Protection Units (DCPU), Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) and those working in child care institutions.
Facilitated by Dr. Aparna Joshi, Project Director, iCALL and Tanuja Babre, Programme Coordinator, iCALL.
Summary of the session:
The session was conducted by Dr Aparna Joshi and Tanuja Babre for the counsellors of DCPU, CWC and Juvenile Justice Board (JJB). The objective of the session was to introduce the importance of self-care for the counsellors, and understand the psychosocial impact of the challenges experienced in their professional as well as personal role. The session also provided various quick self-care practices and exercises that can be incorporated for holistic well-being.
Conceptual frameworks for understanding child development and psychosocial impact of different kinds of vulnerabilities
‘Conceptual frameworks for understanding child development and psychosocial impact of different kinds of vulnerabilities’ was organized on 18th September, 2020 for the capacity building of counselors of District Child Protection Units (DCPU), Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) and those working in child care institutions.
Facilitated by Dr. Mohua Nigudkar and Tanuja Babre, Project Coordinator, iCALL.
Summary of the session:
The second session was facilitated by Dr. Mohua Nigudkar, Tanuja Babre and Sindhura Tammana for the counsellors of DCPU, CWC and Juvenile Justice Board (JJB). The session explained the basic structure of Child Care Institutions (CCI), different adversities faced by children and adolescents in CCI and the importance of psychosocial support in such structures. It also explained approaches to understand adolescents’ behaviors through various developmental theories and explored various psychosocial assessments for children and adolescents. Following which, the session covered skills such as case conceptualization, and intervention strategies of internalized distress.
‘Conceptual frameworks for understanding child development and psychosocial impact of different kinds of vulnerabilities’ was organized on 18th September, 2020 for the capacity building of counselors of District Child Protection Units (DCPU), Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) and those working in child care institutions.
Facilitated by Dr. Mohua Nigudkar and Tanuja Babre, Project Coordinator, iCALL.
Summary of the session:
The second session was facilitated by Dr. Mohua Nigudkar, Tanuja Babre and Sindhura Tammana for the counsellors of DCPU, CWC and Juvenile Justice Board (JJB). The session explained the basic structure of Child Care Institutions (CCI), different adversities faced by children and adolescents in CCI and the importance of psychosocial support in such structures. It also explained approaches to understand adolescents’ behaviors through various developmental theories and explored various psychosocial assessments for children and adolescents. Following which, the session covered skills such as case conceptualization, and intervention strategies of internalized distress.
Therapeutic interventions for addressing psychosocial concerns of children and adolescents
‘Therapeutic interventions for addressing psychosocial concerns of children and adolescents’ was organized on 23rd September, 2020 for the capacity building of counselors of District Child Protection Units (DCPU), Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) and those working in child care institutions. .
Facilitated by Tanuja Babre, Programme Coordinator, iCALL and Sindhura Tammana, Research Associate, iCALL.
Summary of the session:
The session was facilitated by Tanuja Babre and Sindhura Tammana. The objective of the session was to familiarise the counsellors with different techniques for case conceptualisation such as goal setting and preparation of an individual’s care plan. Furthermore, the session introduced intervention strategies for externalised concerns in the context of the pandemic. Additionally these intervention strategies and concerns were explained through a case study.
‘Therapeutic interventions for addressing psychosocial concerns of children and adolescents’ was organized on 23rd September, 2020 for the capacity building of counselors of District Child Protection Units (DCPU), Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) and those working in child care institutions. .
Facilitated by Tanuja Babre, Programme Coordinator, iCALL and Sindhura Tammana, Research Associate, iCALL.
Summary of the session:
The session was facilitated by Tanuja Babre and Sindhura Tammana. The objective of the session was to familiarise the counsellors with different techniques for case conceptualisation such as goal setting and preparation of an individual’s care plan. Furthermore, the session introduced intervention strategies for externalised concerns in the context of the pandemic. Additionally these intervention strategies and concerns were explained through a case study.
Providing support for children with a developmental disability .
‘Providing support for children with a developmental disability’ was organized on 25th September, 2020 for the capacity building of counselors of District Child Protection Units (DCPU), Juvenile Justice System (JJB) and those working in child care institutions.
Facilitated by Mamatha Shetty.
Summary of the session:
The session was conducted by Mamatha Shetty. The session aimed to equip counselors with strategies to provide support to individuals with intellectual disability. The session explored characteristics of individuals with disability, their psychosocial needs, their concerns especially in the context of the pandemic and their behavioural responses. The session focused on understanding the concerns experienced and suitable intervention strategies. The session also introduced effective techniques while working with families of children and adolescents.
‘Providing support for children with a developmental disability’ was organized on 25th September, 2020 for the capacity building of counselors of District Child Protection Units (DCPU), Juvenile Justice System (JJB) and those working in child care institutions.
Facilitated by Mamatha Shetty.
Summary of the session:
The session was conducted by Mamatha Shetty. The session aimed to equip counselors with strategies to provide support to individuals with intellectual disability. The session explored characteristics of individuals with disability, their psychosocial needs, their concerns especially in the context of the pandemic and their behavioural responses. The session focused on understanding the concerns experienced and suitable intervention strategies. The session also introduced effective techniques while working with families of children and adolescents.
Addressing issues of substance abuse and externalizing behavior in child care institutes and strategies to work with groups
‘Addressing issues of substance abuse and externalizing behavior in child care institutes and strategies to work with groups’ was organized on 30th September, 2020 for the capacity building of counselors of District Child Protection Units (DCPU), Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) and those working in child care institutions.
Facilitated by Dr.Amrita Joshi.
Summary of the session:
The session was conducted by Dr.Amrita Joshi. The aim of the session was to familiarise the counsellors with understanding different ways of expressing distress, the relationship between addiction and adolescents, its usage, and its causes. The session emphasized on various techniques that can be used with adolescents and the dos and don’ts in therapy and effective group therapy techniques.
‘Addressing issues of substance abuse and externalizing behavior in child care institutes and strategies to work with groups’ was organized on 30th September, 2020 for the capacity building of counselors of District Child Protection Units (DCPU), Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) and those working in child care institutions.
Facilitated by Dr.Amrita Joshi.
Summary of the session:
The session was conducted by Dr.Amrita Joshi. The aim of the session was to familiarise the counsellors with understanding different ways of expressing distress, the relationship between addiction and adolescents, its usage, and its causes. The session emphasized on various techniques that can be used with adolescents and the dos and don’ts in therapy and effective group therapy techniques.
Interventions for addressing severe distress, crisis, and trauma
‘Interventions for addressing severe distress, crisis and trauma’ was organized on 28th September, 2020 for the capacity building of counselors of District Child Protection Units (DCPU), Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) and those working in child care institutions. .
Facilitated by Kushi Kushalappa, enfold, Dr. Aparna Joshi, Project Director, iCALL and Tanuja Babre, Programme Coordinator, iCALL.
Summary of the session:
The session was conducted by Khushi Kushalappa, Dr Aparna Joshi and Tanuja Babre. The objective of the session was to introduce counsellors with the signs of sexual abuse, its i,mpact on children and adolescents and dos and Don'ts of providing psychosocial support in such instances. The session also introduced the warning signs suicide, self-harm and introduce interventions strategies for providing psychosocial support. The session presented various ways of assessing self-harm and formulating coping strategies for children engaging in self-harm.
‘Interventions for addressing severe distress, crisis and trauma’ was organized on 28th September, 2020 for the capacity building of counselors of District Child Protection Units (DCPU), Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) and those working in child care institutions. .
Facilitated by Kushi Kushalappa, enfold, Dr. Aparna Joshi, Project Director, iCALL and Tanuja Babre, Programme Coordinator, iCALL.
Summary of the session:
The session was conducted by Khushi Kushalappa, Dr Aparna Joshi and Tanuja Babre. The objective of the session was to introduce counsellors with the signs of sexual abuse, its i,mpact on children and adolescents and dos and Don'ts of providing psychosocial support in such instances. The session also introduced the warning signs suicide, self-harm and introduce interventions strategies for providing psychosocial support. The session presented various ways of assessing self-harm and formulating coping strategies for children engaging in self-harm.
Phase II
Sessions for – Capacity building of Counsellors of District Child Protection Units, Child Welfare Committee, and Juvenile Justice Systems, Maharashtra
Interventions for Sexual and Reproductive Health
‘Sexual and Reproductive Health’ organized on 16th December, 2020. Facilitated by Madhuri Tambe, Program Officer, iCALL and Prerna Yadav, Program Officer, iCALL for the capacity building of counselors of District Child Protection Units (DCPU), Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) and those working in child care institutions.
Summary of the session:
The session of the series was conducted by Madhuri Tambe and Prerna Yadav. The objective of the session was to help the practitioners gain an understanding on the sexual and reproductive health of children and adolescents. The session covered the different aspects of sexual health and ways to address sexual health concerns and the role of counselors in dealing with sexual health problems.
‘Sexual and Reproductive Health’ organized on 16th December, 2020. Facilitated by Madhuri Tambe, Program Officer, iCALL and Prerna Yadav, Program Officer, iCALL for the capacity building of counselors of District Child Protection Units (DCPU), Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) and those working in child care institutions.
Summary of the session:
The session of the series was conducted by Madhuri Tambe and Prerna Yadav. The objective of the session was to help the practitioners gain an understanding on the sexual and reproductive health of children and adolescents. The session covered the different aspects of sexual health and ways to address sexual health concerns and the role of counselors in dealing with sexual health problems.
Solution Focused Behavior Therapy (SFBT) and Dance Movement Therapy (DMT)
‘Solution Focused Behavior Therapy and Dance Movement Therapy’ organized on 17th December, 2020. Facilitated by Dr. Amrita Joshi and Tanisha Singh for the capacity building of counselors of District Child Protection Units (DCPU), Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) and those working in child care institutions.
Summary of the session:
The session of the series was conducted by Amrita Joshi and Tanisha Singh. The objective of the session was to introduce counsellors to therapeutic systems like SFBT and DMT. The session introduced counsellors to the fundamentals of SFBT and DMT along with its assumptions, and key techniques to be used when working with children and adolescents through case examples and experiential learning.
‘Solution Focused Behavior Therapy and Dance Movement Therapy’ organized on 17th December, 2020. Facilitated by Dr. Amrita Joshi and Tanisha Singh for the capacity building of counselors of District Child Protection Units (DCPU), Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) and those working in child care institutions.
Summary of the session:
The session of the series was conducted by Amrita Joshi and Tanisha Singh. The objective of the session was to introduce counsellors to therapeutic systems like SFBT and DMT. The session introduced counsellors to the fundamentals of SFBT and DMT along with its assumptions, and key techniques to be used when working with children and adolescents through case examples and experiential learning.
Psychosocial Support for Violence against Children and Adolescents
‘Psychosocial support for violence against Children and Adolescents’ organized on 21st December, 2020. Facilitated by Priti Parker and Shruti Chatterjee for the capacity building of counselors of District Child Protection Units, Juvenile Justice System (JJB) and those working in child care institutions.
Summary of the session:
The session of the series was conducted by Priti Parker and Shruti Chattejee. The objective of the session was to help counsellors understand the different nature of violence, its associated risk factors, its impact on children and adolescence, preventive responses and the intervention strategies that could be used. The session also looked upon the importance of self-care and various self-care techniques for the well-being of children, adolescents and caregivers.
‘Psychosocial support for violence against Children and Adolescents’ organized on 21st December, 2020. Facilitated by Priti Parker and Shruti Chatterjee for the capacity building of counselors of District Child Protection Units, Juvenile Justice System (JJB) and those working in child care institutions.
Summary of the session:
The session of the series was conducted by Priti Parker and Shruti Chattejee. The objective of the session was to help counsellors understand the different nature of violence, its associated risk factors, its impact on children and adolescence, preventive responses and the intervention strategies that could be used. The session also looked upon the importance of self-care and various self-care techniques for the well-being of children, adolescents and caregivers.
Art based therapy and Experiential Activity
‘Art based therapy and Experiential Activity’ organized on 22nd December, 2020. Facilitated by Bindiya for the capacity building of Staff and Counselors of District Child Protection Units (DCPU), Members of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), and Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), Maharashtra.
Summary of the session:
The session of the series was conducted by an expert of Art-based therapy Ms. Bindiya. The objective of the session was to help learners’ experiencely learn art-based therapy and its different mediums. The session also covered an understanding of art-based therapy, its basic tenets, objectives of art based therapy, and various techniques that can be incorporated in it through experiential learning.
‘Art based therapy and Experiential Activity’ organized on 22nd December, 2020. Facilitated by Bindiya for the capacity building of Staff and Counselors of District Child Protection Units (DCPU), Members of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), and Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), Maharashtra.
Summary of the session:
The session of the series was conducted by an expert of Art-based therapy Ms. Bindiya. The objective of the session was to help learners’ experiencely learn art-based therapy and its different mediums. The session also covered an understanding of art-based therapy, its basic tenets, objectives of art based therapy, and various techniques that can be incorporated in it through experiential learning.
Process skills for Counseling: Children and Adolescents of CCIs
‘Process skills for Counseling: Children and Adolescents of CCIs’ organized on 23rd December, 2020 for the capacity building of Staff and Counselors of District Child Protection Units (DCPU), Members of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), and Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), Maharashtra.
Facilitated by Tanuja Babre, Programme Coordinator, iCALL and Sindhura Tammana, Research Associate, iCALL.
Summary of the session:
The session was conducted by Tanuja Babre and Sindhura Tammana. The objective of the session was to help the practitioners understand the process skills used in a counseling session and the flow of the following counseling sessions. The session incorporated a case example, based on which several process skills were explained. Lastly, the session covered ways to engage with parents and work effectively with them.
‘Process skills for Counseling: Children and Adolescents of CCIs’ organized on 23rd December, 2020 for the capacity building of Staff and Counselors of District Child Protection Units (DCPU), Members of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), and Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), Maharashtra.
Facilitated by Tanuja Babre, Programme Coordinator, iCALL and Sindhura Tammana, Research Associate, iCALL.
Summary of the session:
The session was conducted by Tanuja Babre and Sindhura Tammana. The objective of the session was to help the practitioners understand the process skills used in a counseling session and the flow of the following counseling sessions. The session incorporated a case example, based on which several process skills were explained. Lastly, the session covered ways to engage with parents and work effectively with them.
Working with Behavioral concerns of Children in CCIs
‘Working with Behavioral concerns of Children in CCIs’ organized on 24th December, 2020 for the capacity building of Staff and Counselors of District Child Protection Units (DCPU), Members of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), and Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), Maharashtra.
Facilitated by Tanuja Babre, Programme Coordinator, iCALL and Sindhura Tammana, Research Associate, iCALL.
Summary of the session:
The last session of the series was conducted by Tanuja Babre and Sindhura Tammana. The objective of the session was to introduce the different signs of distress and the concept of regressive behavior. The session shed light on the different kinds of regressive behaviours, intervention strategies and dos and donts when children or adolescents are engaging in regressive behaviors. The session also focused on suicide and self-harm in children and adolescents. It incorporated elements of signs, assessment, preventive responses, and intervention strategies.
‘Working with Behavioral concerns of Children in CCIs’ organized on 24th December, 2020 for the capacity building of Staff and Counselors of District Child Protection Units (DCPU), Members of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), and Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), Maharashtra.
Facilitated by Tanuja Babre, Programme Coordinator, iCALL and Sindhura Tammana, Research Associate, iCALL.
Summary of the session:
The last session of the series was conducted by Tanuja Babre and Sindhura Tammana. The objective of the session was to introduce the different signs of distress and the concept of regressive behavior. The session shed light on the different kinds of regressive behaviours, intervention strategies and dos and donts when children or adolescents are engaging in regressive behaviors. The session also focused on suicide and self-harm in children and adolescents. It incorporated elements of signs, assessment, preventive responses, and intervention strategies.
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