Dr Jose Parappully, Director OF Sumedha Centre, Jharmari, was invited to conduct a one-day workshop on the topic “Psychosexual and Celibate Maturity” for a group of Salesian Sisters in their 30’s and 40’s. There were 43 participants.
The programme was organized by the FMA Province of Kolkata at its Provincial House in Dum Dum, Kolkata on 5th October, 1925.
The workshop content included The Dynamics of Midlife,
especially the Emergence or Re-Emergence of Sexuality and Intimacy needs, Sex,
Sexuality and Intimacy. Celibate Chastity and Celibate Friendship and Heterosexual
Attachment Dynamics.
The workshop was highly interactive, with ample time for participants to introspect and share in groups their response and reaction to the topics explored in the light of their own personal experiences of these.
Participants found the workshop immensely helpful. They were
able to resonate with the topics explored as these reflected their own
experiences of sexuality, celibacy and intimacy.
Twenty three of the 43 participants gave a perfect 10 on a
scale of 1 to 10 on Usefulness.
Some typical comments;
“The workshop was most
useful for me because it made me reflect more about my state of life especially
on chastity, relationships and friendships, and celibate loneliness.” (Age 42)
“I realised that many of the topics explored
are in line with my own experiences. It has helped me to understand myself better
and also to assess my approach towards my struggles in the past. Now I have
been enlightened to face my inner struggles which I couldn’t share openly with
others before.” (Age 47)
“It was useful because it was very interesting,
and interactive and it is related to our own life which we face everyday of
life.” (Age 39)
“It helped me to
review my life and change for the better.” (Age 44)
“It helped me to
overcome my past life of pain.” (Age 40)
“Sharing was very
enriching and gave me the realization that I am not the only one experiencing
these struggles.” (Age 38).
”It was a clear
presentation that I could understand easily.” (Age 24)
“Many examples throughout
the presentation helped me to understand things in a better way.” (Age 41)
The topics explored in this one-day workshop are dealt with in greater detail and depth during the 12-week “Sumedha Sadhana - A Psychospiritual Wellbeing Journey” conducted at Sumedha Centre, Jharmari, Punjab.
The next programme is from February 07 to May 01, 2026. For
a brochure and other details please contact: sumedhacentre@gmail.com
