Media Release
Mapusa, Aug 26: Emmaus Counselling Centre of the Carmelite Fathers has organised a 6 day non-residential course on Healing the Inner Child at Avila Jyothi,Carmelite Seminary Peddem Mapusa from August 20-25.
“Let us grow in Christ who gives life in abundance. He is the only Counselor who can heal us” said Fr Simon Diniz, principal,Rosary College Navelim while delivering a key note address for the inaugural ceremony.
“Techniques are good. We need to go through all the psychotherapies which will help us to know our own self and bring our ego down.” Dr Diniz said further.
Fr Diogo Proenca, welcomed the gathering for the inaugural function and presented a report of Emmaus’ programmes.
Tina D’cunha ,assistant professor, post graduate department of psychology, St Xavier’s College,Mapusa compered the programme while Br John Malvino Alfonso OCD,co-ordinator of the course proposed a vote of thanks.
30 priests and religious from different parts of the country participated in this course.
Fr S S Sahayaraj (Cap),from Anugraha institute of counselling and psychology,Dindigul Tamil Nadu was a resource person who dealt with child upbringing, wonderful/contaminate child,child abuse, reparenting, hatred and forgiveness,emotions and therapies like grief,anger,fear and laughter.
Fr Amandio Valadares,Episcopal Vicar,North Zone, Archdiocese of Goa, speaking as the chief Guest for the valedictory programme appealed to the priests and the religious to do away with the negativity and make service as a way of life.
“Happiness is a choice.We can make choices. It is a decision to be happy.” said Fr Sahayaraj in his concluding remarks.
Fr Jojo Vincent (Nagpur Diocese) and Sr Idhina Fernandes SCCG expressed their sentiments and gave a feedback on behalf of the participants. Certificates were distributed by Fr Valadares. Sr Erica Lobo DHM presented a report of the course.
Br John Malvino Alfonso ,co-ordinator of the course expressed happiness over the response and explained the purpose of conducting this course.
Fr Simão Fernandes compered the programme while Br Amayas Quadros proposed a vote of thanks.