The ‘PSYCH AURA’ HANDS ON TRAINING ON COUNSELING SKILLS AND EMOTIONAL CATHARSIS Programme was organized by the Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Allied Health Sciences, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University Samayapuram, Trichy to create an insight about the Counselling skills and emotional healing on 19th to 20th march 2025 in Lecture hall II, 3rd floor, between 10 am to 4:30pm.
Day 1: 19th March 2025 - Inaugural Ceremony and Practical Sessions
The event began with the rendition of "Tamil Thai Vaalthu", symbolizing respect and pride in Tamil culture.
To mark the auspicious beginning, the ceremonial lamp was lit by the dignitaries, symbolizing the triumph of knowledge over ignorance.
The Welcome Address was delivered with great enthusiasm, expressing gratitude to all the dignitaries, faculty members, and students for their presence and support.
An insightful video was presented by the Department of Clinical Psychology, highlighting the significance of "Psych aura".
An elegant Welcome Dance followed, performed by talented students, gracefully welcoming the gathering and creating an inviting atmosphere.
He addressed the audience with his inspiring words on emotional catharsis and its therapeutic importance. He also emphasized the relevance of practical counseling skills in professional practice and mental well-being.
He conducted an interactive and hands-on session, demonstrating various techniques of emotional catharsis. He taught practical skills and exercises to help students understand how to facilitate emotional release effectively.
The session also covered various therapies, including:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
Gestalt Therapy
Art Therapy
Dr. Haribabu's detailed explanations made complex concepts easily comprehensible and practical.
The students and faculties actively participated in the Q&A session, seeking clarifications and sharing their reflections on the techniques demonstrated.
Day 2: 20th March 2025 - Advanced Practical Sessions
The day started with a session on healing the inner self, followed by role-play counseling exercises to build empathy and communication skills. The highlight was an Art Therapy session, promoting emotional healing through creative expression.