CENTER FOR SAFEGUARDING
A N D H U M A N F O R M A T I O N
Research, Resource, Renewal
AN APOSTOLATE OF THE JESUIT CONFERENCE OF SOUTH ASIA
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Certified Courses
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Grief and Loss
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Healing Retreats
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Psychosexual Integration
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Trauma counseling
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Indian Laws on Safeguarding
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Catholic Canon Law on Safeguarding
OUR PROGRAMS
Training of Trainers
This is an intensive two-day program for trainers on Safeguarding - Advances. It explains the nuances of how to design a protocol for the protection of minors and vulnerable adults, and the various laws that are involved, like POCSO, JJ Act, Women in the Workplace Act, Domestic Violence Act, and Information and Technology Act
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November 19-21, 2024
Retreats on Demand
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Intersectionality Retreat
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This 8 day silent retreat takes the participants through various ways in which Jesus dealt with the different people he encountered. The participants will get insights into their ways of living and interacting, vis a vis Jesus' ways.
Retreat on Consecrated Life
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Drawing from Vita Consecrata, the participants will refresh their memories about why they chose to become priests and religious. This is an 8 day silent retreat.
Contact: centersafeguarding@gmail.com
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Forgiveness Retreat
April 6–14,2024
This retreat in the directed Ignatian retreat format helps participants traverse the various stages of development, leading to an acknowledgement of blocks to forgiveness. Once acknowledged, the participant will understand the various hidden blessings at
various stages in his/her life which were part of his or her growth process.
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Psycho-spirituality of Aging – Workshop
On Demand
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Aging gracefully is about embracing with positivity the passing years and acknowledging the wisdom and experience that comes with age. It’s about maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This 5 days’ workshop which starts with a one-day recollection is reflective and interactive. It utilizes Christian concepts to help the participants grow deeper in their connection with God and themselves. This workshop is best suited for those above 65 years of age.
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Diploma in Counselling and Safeguarding of Children and Senior Citizens - Blended Learning
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Sophia College (Autonomous), Mumbai, and the Center for Safeguarding, Pune are collaborating on this Diploma course
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Course overview:
This course covers the various concepts of ‘Counselling and Safeguarding of Children & Vulnerable Adults.’ The course will generate awareness about the issue of abuse in its various forms, and its treatment and prevention. It will address sociological, psychological, legal, and spiritual aspects of this issue. It is meant to develop advanced skills and understandings. (150 days: 60 days online classes + assignments + discussions +exams + research paper + 5 days onsite components)
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Dates: June 2024 - March 2025
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Eligibility
Minimum Qualification: Masters in Psychology/ Social Work/Women's/Gender Studies Degree/ Diploma in Human Resources / Development,/
Counsellors and Therapists
Diploma issued by Sophia College (Autonomous), Mumbai
Age: No limit
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Contact:
centersafeguarding@gmail.com
PROCESS
RETREAT - Onsite
October 27-November 2, 2024
Process
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Processing anything that happens within oneself requires that the person be aware and self-discover. The retreat will help the participant process any issues - spiritual, emotional etc., according to the movement of the spirit. The retreat is in silence and includes mass, and daily meetings with the spiritual director/guide. The retreat is one step among many in a continuing process to establish or sustain oneself, leading to better functioning. This retreat is in the directed Ignatian retreat style.
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Certificate in Gender Sensitization and Sexuality - Online
St Josephs University, Bengaluru, and the Center for Safeguarding, Pune are collaborating on this certificate course
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COURSE OVERVIEW
This interactive blended learning course will introduce the participants to gender sensitization, its aetiology, development, and the consequences of good and poor psycho-sexual integration at the level of the individual and of the individual with society. Aids and helps useful in working with various stakeholders, including those in schools and colleges, will be introduced to the participants and discussed.
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Dates: December 04, 2024 - March 28, 2025
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Time: 6 pm - 7 pm
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Eligibility
Open to students from disciplines like psychology, sociology, BSW, law, counselling, social work etc.
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Issued by St. Josephs University, Bengaluru
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Age: No limit
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy – Workshop - 5 days intensive
On Demand
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an action-oriented approach to psychotherapy. It helps the person stay focused on the present and accept thoughts and feelings without judgment. It encourages increased commitment to healthy, constructive activities and aims to help move forward through difficult emotions.
Flourishing in Our Daily Lives
April 22-26, 2025
Flourishing is characterized by commitment to personal and professional growth and resilience in the face of disappointments and failure. This workshop explores spiritual tools and strategies within the Christian tradition to supplement insights and practices within psychology. Specific guidelines and spiritual practices are offered to cultivate gratitude, temperance, humility, and forgiveness, among other key virtues, in the service of flourishing. This workshop is best suited for those above 40 years of age.
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