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Introduction & Description
NG Workshop is a group session for transformation and development of individuals in a group environment supported by the presence of fellow participants and guided by a competent facilitator. Dr. Eric Berne, the developer of Transactional Analysis emphasized and demonstrated the power of groups to help individuals change and grow. The healing power of NG Workshops are the outcome of CEO’s 30 plus years of working with groups in:
- Mother Teresa’s home for destitutes
- Rehabilitation home for juveniles
- Divyodaya an inter-religious centre
- Women’s forums
- Supportive cancer care
- Industries with workers, staff and management
- Counselling - with clients from different backgrounds etc.
- Education - students, faculty and management
NG has a 30-year record for Safety and Protection of participants confidentiality.
NG Workshops:
- Crafted to cater to clients, teams and organizations
- Unique and dynamic events to suit participant's requirements
- Offer safe spaces for ensuring confidentiality and protection of participants.
The duration of NG Workshops is decided based on their purpose and participant requirements. Marathons are group sessions/workshops conducted for over 12 hours.
NG Sangam:
A marathon, NG Sangam is a confluence of Nitya Gurukula:
- Trainees
- Clients
- Contacts and
- Well Wishers,
who come together, to search within themselves and with other participants, deeper meanings. Sangam themes:
Moving Beyond Comfort Zones, Holistic Professionalism etc.
Participants apply and practice their insights and learnings during the workshop, supported by their colleagues and NG Facilitators. Space and time are provided in NG Sangams for learning, creativity, expression, music, movement, Tai Chi and TA learnings.
Observed and reported by the participants outcomes in NG Sangam is the Guru Within in action, manifested as:
- Enhanced Self-Esteem
- Reduced stress
- Holistic Competencies in handling emotions & relationships
- Work-life balance
- Micro and macro perspectives of Self-Other-Environment
NG Workshops: Topics & Outcomes
NG Workshop topics are chosen from the expressed and unexpressed needs of clients, trainees and participants of Nitya Gurukula, who wish and intend to grow themselves, beyond their comfort zones. NG Workshop goals are created and tuned to suit participant needs by NG Lead Trainer Sashi in collaboration with NG Resources.
NG Workshops over the years
| Period | Theme/Topic | Focus | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing Workshops | Managing infertility, Grooming, Parenting-Learning to Grow, Growing to Learn, Tai Chi, Holistic Professionalism, Holistic Communication, Faculty development, Organizational development | Body-mind-spirit-social connectivity thru contracting, Competency creation and building | Guru Within in action, Enhanced Self Esteem, Reduced stress, Holistic Competencies |
| 2012 to 2019 | NG Sangam- confluence of NG Trainees, Clients, Well-Wishers, Seekers | Transformations, Evoluting Self | Transformations & movement, Macro and micro perspective of Self-Other-Environment |
| 2002 to 2012 | Excellence Workshops for School populations- management, teachers, board exam students and parents | Contact and contract to enhance outcome for all populations | Enhanced outcomes in marks, relationships, goal setting |
| 1991 to 2002 | Cancer care, Emotional Intelligence & Leadership, Empowerment, Art & music sessions for cancer patients and their families | Caring, Relationships | Healing self & relationships, Effective leadership skills |
| 1990s to 2002 | Educating educators | Awareness and student – teacher relationships | Learning environments and relationships building |
| 1980s | Women's Groups | Self Awareness & Problem Solving using Transactional Analysis, Parenting | Awareness, Solutions |
| Period | Theme/Topic | Focus | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Period: Ongoing Workshops | Theme/Topic: Managing infertility, Grooming, Parenting-Learning to Grow, Growing to Learn, Tai Chi, Holistic Professionalism, Holistic Communication, Faculty development, Organizational development | Focus: Body-mind-spirit-social connectivity thru contracting, Competency creation & building | Outcomes: Guru Within in action, Enhanced Self-Esteem, Reduced stress, Holistic Competencies |
| Period: 2012 to 2019 | Theme/Topic: NG Sangam- confluence of NG Trainees, Clients, Well-Wishers, Seekers | Focus: Transformations, Evoluting Self | Outcomes: Transformations & movement, Macro and micro perspective of Self-Other-Environment |
| Period: 2002 to 2012 | Theme/Topic: Excellence Workshops for School populations- management, teachers, board exam students & parents | Focus: Contact and contract to enhance outcome for all populations | Outcomes: Enhanced outcomes in marks, relationships, goal setting |
| Period: 1990s to 2002 | Theme/Topic: Cancer care, Emotional Intelligence & Leadership, Empowerment, Art & music sessions for cancer patients and their families Educating educators | Focus: Caring, Relationships Awareness and student – teacher relationships | Outcomes: Healing self & relationships, Effective leadership skills Learning environments and relationships building |
| Period: 1980s | Theme/Topic: Women's Groups | Focus: Self Awareness & Problem Solving using Transactional Analysis, Parenting | Outcomes: Awareness, Solutions |
NG Workshops Reference:
Berne, E.,.(1966) Principles of Group Treatment.New York Grave Press.
Reason, P., & Bradbury, H. (2008). 'Sage Handbook of Action Research:
Participative inquiry and practice' (2nd ed.). London : Sage Publications.
NG Testimonials
“We found the programme to be very useful and informative. Value added session”
L& T Defence
“Participants felt that the session was interactive. The experiential and activity based teaching style of the workshop facilitators were something they felt they can take back to their classrooms as their delivery style. The session was an enjoyable experience for the young teachers.”
Coimbatore Institute of Technology, For NG Workshop
“I enjoyed your very positive outlook to coping with stress and COVID very much.
I live in Sydney, Australia and I must say the country in general has coped with all aspects of COVID quite sensibly. I worked from home for 2 months and it certainly changed my outlook in many ways. I did enjoy the compulsory slow down of our hectic lives.”
Marina Monger
“The exercise taught during the session was very useful and is been continuously followed by many of our faculty and students.”
Sri Ramkrishna Institute of Paramedical Sciences. For NG Workshop
“It was an amazing workshop. I haven’t seen this level of quality in the longest time”
Ms. Japneet Bedi
“Wonderfully organized, more frequent follow up programmes may be proposed”
Sundararajan G A R
“Its great environment & really retreat for body & mind. If we can get handouts for Tai Chi, its great”
Saranya S
“The institute is awesome and hospitality. We expect you to bring us many more workshops”
Shivani V N
“The workshop was simply eye opening. I am looking forward for more workshops like this”
Lakshmi Shrinidhi S
“It was excellent and it was more than I expected”
Nikitha T
“It was really exciting. Loved the session. In love with Sashi Mam. Thumbs up guys”
Jane Regina I
Very useful for my future and very kind persons I have met
“Very useful for my future and very kind persons I have met”
Lekha Priya S
“It has helped me and open up an awareness of what state we are in during a conversation. Would like a practical approach further”
Anupa
“Word fail to describe what you mean to me. You have shown me light in the darkest of times and your words will always stay with me – etched on my heart!
Thank you for teaching me to love and respect myself. Thank you for making me believe in myself. Thank you for making this savage, average human being into a confident person.
I seek your blessings as I embark upon the most important journey of my life!”
From a NG Counselee to a NG Counsellor
“NG is a perfect platform to grow myself personally and professionally.
I am experiencing the depth of Holistic Wellness.”
Shajitha
“Nitya Gurukula gave me confidence to explore my competencies
and learnt to improve myself holistically”.
Nisha
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