Keeping in mind the increasing complexity of present day life , VIMHANS has developed comprehensive modules for enhancing and empowering the students ,paresnts and teachers to deal more effectively with the challenges of growing up.These modules have been created after critical evaluation of latest research in specific developmental areas and are developed along the guidelines provided in the CCE programme of the CBSE . It is based on the ten core guidelines laid down by WHO.

Please find the details of the modules attached along with charges.Please feel free to seek further information or clarification either by mail or by call .

To Call: Dr. Monalisa Palit At 9818257290 Between 7 pm And 9 pm Or Email Us : childissues@vimhans.com

PROPOSED MODULES for SCHOOLS

Do not train children to learning by force and harshness, but direct them to it by what amuses their minds, so that you may be better able to discover with accuracy the peculiar bent of the genius of each.

Recognising and celebrating the specific nuances and needs of growing up children, the team of professionals working extensively with children and adolescents at Vimhans have complied together varied educational, psychological and skill building modules to enhance our understanding and dealing of childhood issues.

MODULES FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS...NURSERY TO GRADE 5: CHILDHOOD ISSUES

Research exemplifies the role of early attachment between parents and children as the key ingredient in laying the foundation to the child’s basic sense of trust, responsibility and independence.

Keeping in view the criticality of healthy adult- child interaction patterns, module 1 is aimed at enriching parents with appropriate skills.

MODULE 1: (2 Sessions, 2 hour each) Target Audience: Parents and Teachers

Charges are Rs.500 per person

MODULES 2 and 3 would focus on EARLY DETECTION OF CERTAIN DISABILTIES

MODULE 2: (1 Session, 3 hour) Target Audience: Parents and Teachers

Charges are Rs.300 per person

MODULE 3: (1 Session, 3 hour) Target Audience: Parents and Teachers

Charges are Rs.300 per person

MODULES FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS... GRADE 6 TO11: ADOLESCENT ISSUES

While transiting through adolescence, teens not only experience physical changes but this development stage also advents advances in brain development.

Frontal lobe changes ensure abstract thinking allowing the teen brain to think and reason in a much wider perspective. The thoughts, ideas and concepts developed at this period of life greatly influence one's future life, playing a major role in character and personality formation.

As highlighted by Erikson, one of the major developmental tasks of this stage is the formation of a sense of self and identity with clear role identification. Appropriate boundaries, chores, communication dynamics are all aimed at ensuring that the child’s metamorphosis into a responsible, mature and independent being.

To address the gamut of physical, cognitive, emotional and psychosocial changes during the ‘wonder years’, we have specially designed modules encompassing the following...

MODULE 1: (2 Sessions, 2 hour each) (FOR GRADE 6-8)

BUILDING SELF-CONFIDENCE AND IMPROVING PEER RELATIONSHIPS

This module encompasses training on skills to recognise personal strengths, explore their potential and establish a positive self-image and confidence.

Charges are Rs.500 per person

MODULE 2: (2 Sessions, 2 hour each) (FOR GRADE 6-8)

LEARNING ABOUT EMOTIONS: DEVELOPING COMPETENCE IN SELF-ASSESSMENT AND SELF-DISCIPLINE

This module covers life skills and techniques of how adolescents can positively regulate their emotions, deal effectively and manage emotions like anger, hurt or jealousy.

Charges are Rs.500 per person

MODULE 3: (2 Sessions, 2 hour each) (FOR GRADE 6-8)

STRENGTHENING FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

This module is for both parents and teens highlighting the changing relationship between parents and teens:

MODULE 4: (2 Sessions, 2 hour each) (FOR GRADE 6- 8)

ENHANCING PEER RELATIONSHIPS

This module encompasses training on skills to make positive friendships and handling negative peer pressure and influences:

Charges are Rs.500 per person

MODULE 5: (2 Sessions, 2 hour each) (FOR GRADE 8-10)

BUILDING SELF-CONFIDENCE THROUGH BETTER COMMUNICATIONS

This module will focus both verbal and non-verbal ways of communication appropriate to our cultures and situations.

Charges are Rs.500 per person

MODULE 6: (3 Sessions, 6 hour each) (FOR GRADE 9&11)

DEVELOPING CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS FOR DECISION MAKING AND SETTING GOALS FOR HEALTHY LIVING

This module covers essentials in brain development and assists the young minds in building on the mind to think creatively, critically and competently. It aims at fostering analytical skills, generating fluency, flexibility and encouraging originality and constructive decision making among teens.

Charges are Rs.1500 per person

MODULE 7: (3 Sessions, 3 hour each) (FOR GRADES 7, 8, 9)

CREATING AWARENESS AND DEVELOPING ONES POTENTIAL

Charges are Rs.300 per person for each of the topics. (Each topic is independent)

Thus the entire series of training programmes have been designed to assimilate new relevant ideas to assist students to able to make informed decisions, solve problems, think critically and creatively, communicate effectively, build healthy relationships and cope appropriately with everyday issues.

ADDITIONAL MODULES FOR TEACHERS
(for both primary and secondary schools)

The modules for teachers aim to:

MODULE 1:(1session, 2-3 hours)

THE SURPRISING YEARS: ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT AND ITS BEHAVIOURAL IMPLICATIONS ON DAY TO DAY LIFE

MODULE 2:(1session, 2-3 hours)

LEARNING DIFFICULTY

MODULE 3:(1session, 2-3 hours)

INATTENTION AND HYPERACTIVITY AND OTHER BEHAVIOURAL ISSUES

MODULE 4:(1session, 2-3 hours)

UNDERSTANDING DEPRESSION, SUICIDE AND IMPROVING COPING SKILLS

Charges are Rs. 5000 per sessions for each of the topics.