Chas I Bokaro: Delhi Public School, Chas, Bokaro, hosted an enlightening Students’ Orientation Program on 5th May 2025, focused on the essential life skill of Adolescence Counselling. The event aimed at empowering students with the tools to navigate the emotional, social, and psychological transitions of adolescence, was led by renowned psychologist Salony Priya, Founder and Director of UMMEED, and Gunjan, an experienced Educational Coach and core member of the UMMEED team.
The orientation session delved into the complexities of adolescence, encouraging students to embrace this phase of life with understanding and confidence. Salony Priya addressed the students, urging them to see adolescence not as a challenge to be fixed but as an important journey of self-discovery. She highlighted the importance of awareness as the key to self-empowerment.
Gunjan followed up with a session on emotional intelligence, emphasizing the significance of reflection in making decisions, handling peer pressure, and practicing self-discipline. She also focused on fostering self-esteem and resilience to help students better navigate academic and social challenges.
The session concluded with a vote of thanks from Dr. Manisha Tiwari, the Director and Principal of Delhi Public School, who expressed her gratitude to the resource persons. “We are fortunate to have had such passionate experts sharing their knowledge with our students. Their guidance has inspired self-awareness and strength in our young minds,” she said.
This session marked an important step in shaping not just academic knowledge but well-rounded, emotionally intelligent individuals. It set the stage for a year of growth, learning, and self-discovery for the students.
