Date: 04-05-2021
With the heavenly blessings of reverend Sant Baba Dlawar Singh Ji (Bramh Ji) and under the dynamic leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Dharmjit Singh Parmar Vice-Chancellor, Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, a Webinar on the topic “Combating Negative Emotions During Pandemic” was organized by Students Counselling Cell, Sant Baba Bhag Singh University on 04 May, 2021 through online platform.
Dr.Nisha Chhabra(RCI registered Rehabilitation Psychologist) Assistant Professor in Psychology, Guru Nanak Dev University College Verka, Amritsar was the resource person for the webinar. She has a wide experience of more than 16 years in this field. The programme commenced with the welcome address by Dr.Anju Sood, Associate Professor and University Student Counsellor. During the address, students and faculty were sensitized about the establishment of broad based Student Counselling System @ Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, clearly stating the objectives &functions of thesystem. Keeping in view the fact that on account of pandemic, students are not connected with us physically, they were made aware of the provision of online assistance via filling up online form, made available on university website.
Dr. Nisha’s talk on how to deal with negative emotions and mental illnessrationally during this period of pandemicwas highly informative and motivational for students as well as for faculty. Students were made acquainted with the techniques to enhance their physical immunity and mental resilience. Some of the therapies like grounding deep breathing and positive affirmations were also practised.
The students’ response was overwhelming. The programme was concluded with vote of thanks by Convener of the programme.