Shillong, Mar 28: The National Council of Educational Research and Training’s (NCERT) Northeast Regional Institute of Education (NERIE) conducted a three-day enrichment programme aimed at enhancing the professional competencies of DCGC trainees.
The initiative, which concluded yesterday, targeted trained counsellors, equipping them with exposure to contemporary therapeutic practices and addressing real-world challenges faced in educational environments.
Participants engaged actively in discussions, sharing experiences that contributed to a richer understanding of innovative counselling techniques.
NERIE principal Prof. Flourette G. Dkhar emphasised the vital role of counsellors in promoting mental well-being among students.
The final day of the enrichment programme included sessions on emotionally focused therapy, existential therapies, and motivational interviewing. A highlight was a session on Indian perspectives in psychotherapy.
Attendee Krishna Nand Singh, librarian of Kendriya Vidyalaya Umroi Cantt, described the programme as “an insightful and transformative experience” that will significantly enhance student well-being initiatives.
