Mental health is an essential part of personal and professional growth. Recognising this, Kolkata Mary Ward Social Centre, under its Skill Development Project, organised a therapeutic session on mental wellbeing on 3rd June 2025 in collaboration with Anvikshya Academy.

The session was attended by 37 trainees, many of whom are young women navigating challenges of urban poverty, social pressures, and personal aspirations. The workshop was designed to offer them a safe space to reflect, release, and renew. Through interactive dialogue, breathing exercises, guided self-awareness activities, and emotional wellness techniques, the session helped participants connect with their inner selves, identify emotional triggers, and explore healthy coping mechanisms.

Facilitators from Anvikshya Academy skilfully addressed topics such as stress management, anxiety, self-esteem, and emotional expression — areas often overlooked in conventional training setups. Participants were encouraged to speak openly, share their stories, and take the first steps towards building emotional resilience.

The session not only helped in de-stressing but also in reaffirming each trainee’s worth, strength, and potential. It was a gentle reminder that vocational empowerment must walk hand in hand with emotional wellbeing to truly build a better future.

At KMWSC, we believe that healing minds is just as important as honing skills.

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