Fazlani L’Academie Globale organised a session on Social & Emotional Well Being for its students of Grades 9 & 11 on Friday,10th March. The author of the book ‘Teenage Matters’ Dr Shefali Batra, a senior psychiatrist & Mindfulness consultant working with parents and children for over 20 years was our guest speaker for the morning.
This awareness session categorically spelt out the evils of Drug Abuse,right from understanding the reasons of getting attracted & addicted to it,the stages of use and the signs to identify drug dependence in people. The spotlight was on the different types of drugs available today with a clear message that laid emphasis on ‘’JUST SAY NO” to it in any of its forms. Positive tips on building motivation to affirm the same were also shared and ensuring that physical well being through good sleep, nutrition and exercise as well as having a dependable and trusting circle of friends was encouraged.
The talk held the attentive interest of all present,as Miss Shefali reiterated the theories of Nature & Nurture, Bell’s Curve and familiarised everyone with terms like neuroplasticity,precontemplation ,remission etc.thus making the presentation very insightful and informative.
The Q & A session further clarified concerns of the audience and the session ended with an assurance from the Head of School Miss Arwa to conduct similar enlightening mornings for our young adults on a regular basis.
