CHANDIGARH: With the aim of fostering holistic development and strengthening the mental resilience of its educators, Brookfield International School, located on Siswan Road, successfully organized a one-day Capacity Building Program (CBP) workshop. The event was centered on the vital theme of ‘Mental Health and Wellbeing’.
The primary objective of the workshop was to raise awareness among teachers about maintaining emotional balance, effectively managing stress, and achieving a healthy work-life balance amidst their hectic daily routines.
Expert Insights and Interactive Healing
Distinguished guest speakers Ms. Ritu Bali and Dr. Suman Lata graced the session as the main experts, sharing their invaluable insights with the faculty. They provided actionable, practical strategies to help teachers initiate positive changes in both their personal and professional lives.
To ensure the workshop remained engaging, it incorporated several practical activities:
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Mindfulness: The session commenced with deep breathing and meditation exercises specifically designed to provide immediate relief from everyday mental stress.
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Role-Play: Teachers were divided into different groups for role-play activities aimed at creating a joyful classroom environment and peacefully resolving behavioral issues among students.
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Team Building: Creative games and ice-breaking sessions were organized to lighten the mood, witnessing highly enthusiastic participation from everyone involved.
Commitment to Educator Wellbeing
Addressing the participating faculty, School President Manav Singla emphasized that teachers form the foundation of a positive and healthy education system.
“Only if our teachers are mentally and emotionally strong and content can they guide students toward a better and secure future,” Singla stated.
He reaffirmed that the school administration remains fully committed to the health and wellbeing of its staff and pledged to continue organizing similar supportive sessions in the future. Singla further highlighted that Brookfield International School is continuously striving to cultivate a positive, collaborative, and healthy learning environment for both its students and teachers.
At the conclusion of the enriching workshop, the school management expressed their gratitude to the guest experts and honored them with mementos.
