The Navoprerona Wellness Centre, Guwahati, organised a workshop on Psychosexual Integration and Celibate maturity, under the auspices of the Salesian Psychological Association, South Asia, at the Don Bosco Institute, Guwahati, from 16 to 19th July, 2024.
The Salesian Psychological Association, South Asia, is celebrating its Silver Jubilee this year. This workshop was the first of many that are planned as part of the Jubilee celebrations.
Dr. Jose Parappully, the Director of Sumedha Centre, Jharmari,
Punjab, and former President of Salesian Psychological Association, was the
main facilitator.
Sr. K. P. Shobha, and Dr. L. B. Anthony took a session each
on the legal and moral aspects of sexuality and celibacy.
Topics covered in the Workshop included Understanding Psychosexual and Celibate Maturity, Sex, Sexuality and Intimacy, Sexual Boundary Violations, Abuse and Healing, Celibacy and Heterosexual Attachment Dynamics and Online Pornography.
There were 34 participants – 18 women and 16 men, from
various parts of the North-East and Kolkata.
Participants found the workshop immensely helpful for their
life and ministry.
Twenty four of the 34 participants gave a perfect 10 put of 10 on the Degree of Usefulness of the Workshop and another seven gave a 9 out of 10.
The general comment on the workshop shared by many was: “The
sessions were fantastic!”
Some other comments;
“The workshop was very useful because I learned many things
which were never openly discussed before. Everything was an eye-opener.” F.
“I came to know more about my own sexuality. Earlier I
looked at it as my burden and problem in living out my vocation. Through the
workshop I realise that I can live out my vocation meaningfully accepting the
daily struggles involved in it.” M
“The workshop enlightened me about some aspects of sexuality of which I
was ignorant of and needed necessary clarification. “M
“All religious (men and women) should be given a chance to attend such workshop.” M.
The workshop provided me with much knowledge, cleared many
of my doubts and provided me with practical tips on how to deal with certain
personal issues in living my religious life meaningfully. F.
“The workshop was useful me because first of all it helped
me to understand the beauty of sexuality and also to accept my sexuality. “M.
“I have benefitted immensely from all the topics discussed.
They were very apt for my life.” M.
The Salesian Psychological Association’s next Jubilee
Workshop is on “Online Pornography” on 10th and 11th
August at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Bangalore.
