DREAM WORKSHOP AT SSRVM SCHOOL, BANGALORE

Dream workshop was conducted at SSRVM school, Bangalore from 8th November to 18th November 2011. Fifty students participated in two batches.

Few of the feedbacks received from the parents are presented below;

"My son master S.J.Hemanth initially refused to attend the workshop. After attending this, he is feeling more confident. I had a day to day briefings from him about the seminar in an enthusiastic way."                  
- Dr.R.Senthilkumar

"Firstly, I would like to thank the school(SSRVM) in general and Mr.Sarode in particular for educating children by boosting their confidence.
This course in particular makes them 'self introspect' within themselves their hidden talents, confidence and their latent abilities.
The anecdotes and examples quoted throughout the sessions should remind them of their duties and responsibilities.
Infact it was happy to note that everyday my child would come out to express everything about the workshop, which in turn made us feel that there will be changes, for better, in a child's attitude.
Everything from using the monetary resources, respecting elders, maintaining friends, honing their communicative skills are blended well at the right time of their growth.
The onus is on the children and parents to create such an environment to keep them reminding of their duties and what they learnt at this workshop so that it doesn't go into thin air!
Thank you."
- Ms. Meera Rao.

"My daughter has enjoyed the workshop immensely. She seems to have learnt the importance and need to be self confident, overcome fear, effectively communicate with others and to be helpful. She has through this workshop been initiated to the world of nurturing dreams and to work sincerely towards making it fruitful."
- Mr. Sudhindra Holla & Ms.Anupama Holla. 

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Dream workshop as school curriculum

We are witnessing the degradation of ethical and moral value these days, highlighted by conviction of many high profile and “successful” people across the globe.

So, it is very important to ingrain the true meaning of being success in life in the minds of teenage students. In this direction, I have developed a five day workshop called “Dream Workshop” which helps the teenage students overall personality development.

Schools play an important role in the life of students and by incorporating Dream   workshop as a part of curriculum,  they can really become engines of positive change.

SUPPORT

This workshop is being conducted since 2008, broadly on charity basis and has benefited hundreds of students. In order to broad base the number of beneficiaries, the workshop content has to be digitised.

The required fund will be generated by offering this workshop to the students who can afford to pay.Sponsoring the students for the workshop and help in any other manner is also welcome. Therefore it is requested that you can refer this workshop to the educational institutions where your children/relatives are studying. Also the resident associations, social, cultural and sports clubs can be referred.

Thank you in advance for your valuable support.

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TESTIMONIALS

“This workshop helped in many ways. I learnt how to spend money in a proper way. This workshop taught me the value of friendship, ways of communication, building self-confidence and overcoming fear. Also I learnt the importance of meditation and helping others.”      

                                                                          - Ashwin.H (Participant)

“This class has helped in many ways. He has learnt about spending money, value of friendship, overcoming fear. We appreciate your help and kind cooperation in this session. Looking forward for your next workshop.”   

                                                                             -- Harish.A.G. (Parent)

“I have thoroughly enjoyed the 'Dream workshop'. The concepts, thoughts and ideas were inspiring. I made new friends and I also incorporated all concepts into my daily life.... The workshop on a whole was a lovely, inspiring, refreshing, entertaining way of utilising our precious time.”                       

                                                                               --  Sana (Participant)

“I have certainly observed that Sana has understood the concepts of the workshop and enjoyed participating as initially she was reluctant to join but during the process she was inspired. I do hope she will consciously apply it in her routines. Look forward to more such sessions.”                          

                                                                 -- Dr. Kaveri Kuttappa (parent)

“Before coming to the workshop I was lazy but now I am active. I am improving in maths not only maths but other subjects also. I learnt how to make friends. I enjoyed your class very much.”

                                                            --   Amrutha Somayaji (participant)

“I am surprised to observe, within a short time you could succeed in transforming the child with proactive thoughts. Thank you for the same.”

                                                        -- D.K.Venkatesha Prasad (Guardian)

“I felt the classes were of real use. It changed our personalities. I have undergone many changes in myself and my surroundings. They say I have changed a lot. Thanks Dream workshop!!”

                                                                            -- Mathura.V (Participant)

“I see a lot of changes in my daughter. She gets up early does meditation. Eats without seeing TV. She does her things on her own and helps others.”

                                                                         -- Meena Varadaraj (Parent)

UNIQUENESS

The workshop engages every participant through stories, activities and discussions and makes them discoverer of the ideas needed to succeed in life not just in stature and monetary terms but also integrating ethical means and social responsibility.

The feedback from the participants and their parents are reflective of the effectiveness of the workshop.

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THE MODULES OF WORKSHOP

v     Dreaming more and more and making each one of them real for sure.

The very first session will put the participants on an enthusiastic journey of dreams to reality.

v     Building strong and healthy Relationships.

Participants discover that practicing just one virtue on a continuous basis lead to developing of many more virtues which act as a binding force in developing and maintaining better relationship.

v     Overcoming Fear.

Awareness of fear smoothens the journey of dreams to reality.

v     Communication.

Simple activities and discussions devoid of jargons will train the students in effective communication.

v     Building Self Confidence

This session boosts the self-esteem and also gives technique to develop good habits as well as getting rid of the bad ones.

v     Team play.

Learning the importance of leading and following and being a team player through innovative story bring out the true leadership qualities of the participants.

v     Awareness of individuality.

The interactions and games are designed in such a way that the participants are put on autopilot towards self-discovery right from the beginning.

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SYNOPSIS

A child will be living in a dreamy world once it enters the teenage. The teenage is a bridge between adolescent and adulthood. So, stepping into teenage leaving behind the adolescent years and continuing the life journey towards adulthood poses a lot of challenge to the child, parents as well as teachers.

The personality of the child gets crystallised during teenage. Therefore proper guidance will go a long way in moulding the personality of the child.

It is very common that parents and teachers notice a major shift in the attitude and behaviour of the children studying in 6^th and 7^th standard.

As mentioned earlier teenagers are in their own dreamy world and hence many a time they are unable to relate to the reality around them. The handling of relationships with parents, peers, teachers and others, difference between confidence and arrogance, balancing of academics and other interests will take a heavy toll on the mind of teenager leading to stress and other behavioural complications.

The Dream Workshop will address these issues in a unique interactive way and kindles an awareness of how to dream more and more and make each one of them real for sure. Teenagers will be given the seed of understanding that they are all extraordinary persons and also the knowledge of nourishing and growing it into a big tree.

The Dream Workshop is designed to help transform adorable adolescents to lovable teens and finally into responsible adults. This very much helps them to achieve success ethically and maintaining social responsibility.

The Dream Workshop is conducted for a group of twenty to thirty children and the duration is three hours each for five days

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