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DIGITAL SELF LOVE
WELLNESS KNOWS NO
& CYBER AGE
SAFETY PSI organised a virtual workshop
on August 10, 2020, for parents
Dand students of DP 1 - 2 on self-
compassion. The workshop was organized
with the intention of promoting wellness
amongst DPSI students, teachers, and
the parent community. Ms. Sarmeet Kaur,
one of the parents of the school and an
experienced psychologist and relationship
coach was the facilitator who volunteered
to conduct the session. The workshop
was brilliantly framed on the importance
of self-compassion in today’s time when
uncertainty is inevitable and maintaining a
healthy social emotional wellbeing is vital.
The workshop reached out to the audience,
creating awareness around the myths where
self-compassion is perceived as self-pity,
selfishness and narcissism. The facilitator
irtual wellness sessions on cyber safety guided the audience through various
were conducted in September 2020 for calming techniques such as guided imagery
Vthe students of MYP 1 - DP 2. These and deep breathing. Mindfulness, kindness
sessions were intended to spread awareness and connectedness were also introduced as
amongst the student community about the the core component of self-compassion. The
unknown dangers of the cyber world and facilitator concluded by talking about how
precautions to be taken for their personal gratitude and self-care brings peace and
safety and well-being as well as the well-being composure to lives.
of their peers. Students were apprised about
tools including viruses, trojans, and malwares — Editorial Team
that are used by cybercriminals. The discussion
was then directed towards Cyberbullying and
how young adults must be mindful of what they
share on their social media — about themselves
and their friends. Safety guidelines on the use
of strong passwords and non-disclosure of vital
personal information were some tips that were
provided.
— Editorial Team
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