“Emotional wellbeing is just as important to us as breathing is.” To bring about
emotional balance and confidence among the students, St Agnes P U College
under ‘Abhaya’ organized a session on ‘Sexual Exploitation and the Importance
of Counseling’ for the students of the college.
Dr Rameela Shekhar the Director at Manashanthi Counseling - a Training and
Research Centre, Mangalore was the resource person. The speaker in her
address stressed upon what we need to do in times of exploitation and how the
victim has to have confidence in oneself as well as people around like parents,
teachers and counselors.
Sr Norine DSouza, Principal, Sr. Janet Sequeira, Vice Principal, Dr Tressie
Menezes Convener of Abhaya were present on the dais.
Sr Judith Frank introduced the speaker and welcomed the gathering. Khatheeja
Fida from II SEBA proposed the vote of thanks. The entire programme was
compered by Lama from II HEPP. The programme ended with the college
anthem.