The department
of Psychology of Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar organised ICSSR
sponsored one day National workshop on Navigating the Rapids of Parenting : A social
Responsibility Perspective." The Keynote speakers of the workshop were Dr.
Vandana Sharma, Akal University, Bathinda and Dr. Anjali, Head Deptt. of
Psychology, Allahabad Degree College, Allahabad University. On this occasion
member local committee Dr. Sushma Chawla, Dean Academics Dr. Kanwaldeep Kaur were also present. The
workshop started with lighting of lamp and DAV Gaan. Workshop Coordinator Dr.
Ashmeen Kaur gave a brief introduction of the workshop and said that the
responsibility of raising happy, healthy & well adjusted children in
today's fast pace world has become a complex process. This workshop would bring
together eminent academicians, social scientists, experts & researchers to
discuss, to disseminate on this relevant issue for better understanding.
Principal Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Ajay Sareen
welcomed the guests and said that the qualities of parenting are within
every girl since childhood. She suggested
to give an open environment to the child. Keynote Speaker Dr Vandana gave her
presentation on Parenting styles & said that our life is flooded with
Digital Techniques like Mobile, Internet, Whatsapp etc. Their bad effects can
be seen in the society. She told that between 2009 & 2017 around 60%
children of 12-13 years were affected with depression. Nuclear families are
coming up at a fast pace. She said that we should not force our child to do
anything as per our whims or desires. The parents should increase this trust in
their children that his/her parents are always with him/her. Member LC Dr.
Sushma Chawla said that pre-marital counselling should be made compulsory for
all girls. Principal Prof. Dr (Mrs.) Ajay Sareen honoured all the guests with
Phulkari & Painting.
In the evening
session, Panel Discussion was organised. Dr. Davinder Singh, Head, Deptt. of
Psychology, GNDU Amritsar, Dr. (Prof.) Seema Vinayak, Head, Deptt of
Psychology, Punjab University, Chandigarh, Dr. (Prof.) Harpreet Kaur, Deptt. of
Psychology, Punjabi University Patiala, Dr. Jasbir Rishi, DAV University
Jalandhar were the panelists. They answered the queries of the participants. In
the valedictory session, organizing Secretary Ms. Shallu Batra gave vote of
thanks. Stage was conducted by Dr. Anjana Bhatia.