Session - Emotional Wellness & First Aid Workshop
Trainer - Ms. Vickie Rai & Ms. Neelam Agarwal
Participants - 102
Session - Coping with Depression Workshop
Trainer - Ms. Kavita Shriram & Ms. Suminder Kaur
Participants - 97
Session - Stress & Anger Management Workshop
Trainer - Ms. Parul Khanna Parashar & Ms. Veena Agarwal
Participants - 97
Sleepwell Foundation organized a series of three impactful workshops at Tihar Jail, New Delhi, focusing on the emotional and mental well-being of women inmates, sensitizing a total of 296 participants.
1st Workshop: Emotional Wellness and First Aid (2nd April 2025)
Trainers Conducted by Ms. Vickie Rai and Ms. Neelam Agarwal, this session encouraged inmates to recognize and express their emotions. Through discussions, videos, and reflective exercises, participants explored how emotional suppression affects physical and mental health. The workshop concluded with box-breathing techniques to promote calmness and emotional regulation..
2nd Workshop: Stress & Anger Management (9th April 2025)
Led by Ms. Kavita Sriram and Ms. Suminder Kaur, this workshop explored the causes and types of stress, including eustress, and how unmanaged anger impacts overall well-being. Participants engaged in discussions and received practical tips on managing stress and anger positively. The session was interactive, with inmates openly sharing their concerns.
3rd Workshop: Coping with Depression (16th April 2025)
Facilitated by Ms. Parul and Ms. Veena, this session helped inmates understand the signs and symptoms of depression. With separate sessions for Indian and foreign inmates (in Hindi and English respectively), the trainers emphasized healthy lifestyle practices and coping mechanisms. Many inmates shared personal experiences, making it a deeply moving and meaningful session.
Session - Emotional Wellness & First Aid Workshop
Trainer - Ms. Vickie Rai & Ms. Neelam Agarwal
Participants - 140
Session - Coping with Depression Workshop
Trainer - Ms. Veena Aggarwal & Ms. Neelam Agarwal
Participants - 120
Session - Stress & Anger Management Workshop
Trainer - Ms. Mamta Vaish & Ms. Suminder Kaur
Participants - 80
Sleepwell Foundation conducted three impactful workshops on Emotional Wellness & First Aid, Depression, and Stress & Anger Management for 340 inmates at Tihar Jail, New Delhi helping them rebuild their lives.
1st Workshop: Emotional Wellness and First Aid (Feb 13, 2025)
Trainers Ms. Vickie Rai and Ms. Neelam Agarwal guided inmates through understanding emotions and their impact. A video exercise differentiated physical and emotional hurt, highlighting the importance of acknowledging feelings. Participants reflected on how suppressing emotions affects them physically and mentally. The session ended with box-breathing techniques for emotional balance.
2nd Workshop: Understanding Depression (Feb 20, 2025)
Trainers Ms. Veena Aggarwal and Ms. Neelam Agarwal engaged participants in an interactive true-or-false activity to debunk myths about depression. The session covered symptoms, causes, and preventive measures to help inmates identify and manage depression effectively. A Q&A session encouraged open discussions.
3rd Workshop: Stress & Anger Management (Feb 27, 2025)
Trainers Ms. Mamta Vaish and Ms. Suminder Kaur explained stress types, Eustress (positive stress), and the impact of anger on emotional and physical well-being. Real-life examples helped inmates relate to their struggles, and the workshop concluded with golden tips for managing stress and anger constructively.
These sessions provided a safe space for emotional expression, with many participants sharing personal struggles. Some revealed their dependence on medication for depression and sleep issues. The Q&A discussions allowed trainers to offer practical solutions, reinforcing the need for more such workshops in the future.
Through these transformative workshops, the Sleepwell Foundation has provided Tihar Jail inmates with essential tools to manage stress, depression, and emotional well-being, helping them navigate their challenges more positively.
By addressing these concerns, Sleepwell Foundation is making a difference in the lives of prisoners, offering them hope, healing, and a chance at a better future.
