The Department of Psychology, in collaboration with the Jeevani Cell of St. Teresa’s College, conducted the first phase of a ‘De-stress Training’ session for students on 21st October 2024. The training was facilitated by three experts: Kevin J. Peter, CBT practitioner and consultant psychologist; his assistant Vishnupriya, a psychologist; and Meenakshi S., the counseling psychologist from the Jeevani Cell. The session included interactive group discussions and hands-on activities that helped students identify stressors in daily life. Techniques taught included breathwork for managing emotions, rapport-building activities, and strength/weakness identification strategies based on the humanistic perspective. Additionally, an art therapy exercise encouraged students to express their self-perceptions through creative modalities. The session concluded with a Q&A segment where students discussed gaining field experience and applying techniques with disengaged clients.