The inaugural workshop of the Proactive Emotional Wellness Workshop Series, organized by FICCI FLO in collaboration with Sleepwell Foundation was organised on May 1, 2024. The virtual workshop was the first in a series of 11 online workshops on emotional wellness.
The series was initiated by Namita Gautam, Past President of FLO and Managing Trustee of the Sleepwell Foundation, highlighting her commitment to addressing the holistic needs of women.
The workshop aimed to promote emotional well-being among women and provide them with tools to manage their emotions effectively. It covered various topics, including understanding emotional hurt, the importance of emotional first aid, debunking myths around emotions, strategies to avoid feeling emotionally hurt, and the consequences of neglecting emotions. Participants also learned about steps for emotional first aid and tools for self-care.
The session was conducted by Ms. Neelam Agarwal, an experienced counsellor, and Ms. Simi Hanspal, a compassionate family and marital therapist. Their expertise and insights provided valuable guidance to participants, empowering them to manage their emotions effectively.
FLO Past President & Managing Trustee, Namita Gautam ; FLO President, Joyshree Das Verma and FLO Vice President, Puja Garg also addressed the session.