The Department of Psychology at St. Teresa’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam organized training sessions on The Science of Love & Relationships and Emotional Regulation on March 3rd, 2023 for the MBA students of Saintgits Institute of Management, Kottayam. The sessions were conducted as part of the MoU signed with Saintgits Institute of Management for the exchange of faculty for learning and knowledge building.
Asst. Prof. Bindu John, Head of the Department of Psychology, and Ms. Ann Joseph, Assistant Professor of the Department of Psychology, facilitated the sessions for the First Year MBA Students of Saintgits Institute of Management.
Ms. Bindu John explored the training sessions on the Science of Love and Relationships, discussing various theoretical models related to love and relationships, the role of communication in building and maintaining healthy relationships, and strategies for building intimacy and emotional connections. She also explored the various reasons that cause relationships to break down and the impact of healthy relationships on the growth and development of children in marriages.
Ms. Ann Joseph discussed the impact of emotions on our daily lives, the different types of emotions, and the importance of self-awareness in managing emotions. She shared different techniques for regulating emotions, including deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and art therapy, and discussed various models related to understanding and regulating emotions.
The speakers provided a comprehensive overview of the science of relationships and emotional regulation and also offered practical tips for maintaining healthy relationships and managing one’s emotions effectively. The program helped educate students on how to manage their emotions effectively and improve their overall well-being. It also helped them understand the various factors that contribute to building and maintaining healthy relationships. 93 students of the MBA program at Saintgits Institute of Management benefitted from the program.