CCC NEWS LETTER	Vol : XXVIII For Private Circulation Only October 2004
Christian Counselling Centre (Registered under the Societies' Registration Act XXI of 1860) Institute for Human Relations, Counselling and Psychotherapy Vellore - 632 001, Tamil Nadu, India

Editorial

Dear friends,

Here is another newsletter wishing all our readers well. There is a lot of news in here of outstandingly creative and meaningful programmes to various strata of society including the poor and the needy. I want you to know that our staff have been working very hard on various activities of service, training and research which are the three prongs of our programme of equal and interdependent importance. Do keep our staff both those who need to move on and those who are able to continue in your prayers for health and satisfaction and success in their personal and professional lives. Also keep the Centre in your thoughts as we forge ahead with creative new plans, branches and needs.

I would also like to know how you are. Do write and tell us about yourselves either through e-mail or letters. We are pleased to have the emphasis on practical training, as that seems to be the need of the hour. You may have noted evaluations of counselling services such as HIV counselling etc which are pointing to the danger of calling `information giving' as counselling due to lack of practical training. If you know those who are stable and motivated to get further training in Counselling at CCC, do give them our website id : www.cccindia.org  and also let us know. All those who can come to the Lucknow conference are encouraged to quickly register yourselves using the information provided.

If for some reason the next newsletter is delayed, Meena and I and all the CCC community wish you and your families happy Dasara, Diwali, Christmas and New Year 2005. whichever you may be celebrating.

Sincerely

Dr. B.J. Prashantham

Director

Saukhyam : CCC's Branch in the Garden City of Bangalore

Responding to the ever growing need for counselling and human resource development, CCC proudly dedicated its first and only branch "Saukhyam" to the Garden City - Bangalore in February 2004, with a promise of promoting holistic health among individuals, families, communities and organizations. Saukhyam, like CCC, offers training courses, seminars, and workshops for individuals as well as organizations on a variety of topics and themes such as Stress Management - Coping with Change, Interpersonal Relationship Skills, Time Management, Managerial Skills, Employee Counselling, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Skills, Conflict Management and Resolution, Family Life Education, Student Counselling, Training of School Counsellors, Coping with Call Centre Work Stress, Psychosocial Aspects of HIV / AIDS Counselling, Counselling and Ethics, etc. Saukhyam also offers customised training programmes on request to suit your needs. In tune with CCC's mission, our training programmes at Saukhyam also are experiential in nature, culturally sensitive, ethically sound and holistic.

The word Saukhyam, refers to a quality of life that is not only free from stress and strain but also one that reflects inner peace and repose, enabling a person to function at maximum potential. This is CCC's wish for Bangalore as we commit 

Saukhyam to join hands with other NGO's in serving the society.

For more information, please contact our Programme Co-ordinator cum Counsellor Ms. Annie Joe at Saukhyam, No. 124, H.Colony, Indiranagar, Bangalore - 560 038., Mobile : 09886750165.

Ten Programme Highlights of 2003 - 04

1. World Vision of India, Salem ; Feb 2003 : One day programme on HIV/AIDS Awareness Programme for Pastors and Counselling Orientation

2. Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, Washington, USA ; Aug 2003 : Four Weeks course on International Psychology for Doctoral Students from Seattle Pacific University.

3. Association for Psychological Counselling Regional Conference, Chennai ; Aug 15-16, 2003 : Theme for the Conference was "Role of Culturally Sensitive Psychological Counselling in a Pluralistic Society."

4. Sathri Senate of Serampore University, Bangalore ; Sept 13-15, 2003 : National Workshop on Marital Counselling was organised by CCC for Senate of Serampore University and held at the CCC premises.

5. Inauguration of Saukhyam, Bangalore ; Feb 2004: CCC's branch Saukhyam was inaugurated by Mr. J. Alexander, Hon'ble Minister of Tourism, Karnataka on Feb 19, 2004.

6. Pravaham Community College for School Drop-out Students, Vellore ; Feb-Apr 2004 : Sixty hours "Life Skills" series for Community 

College students as part of their training as Nurse Aid/Assistant was offered free of cost and conducted in Tamil, as gesture of CCC's continued commitment in empowering the poor, motivated and needy of our society.

7. Divine Retreat Centre, Chalakudy, Kerala; March 2004 : Eight days programme on Integrated Counselling Skills for 50 counsellors engaged in preaching and Biblically based counselling conducted in English with Malayalam translation was well received with requests for continuation of the programme every year.

8. America On-Line, Bangalore ; Aug 2004 : One day training programme for the Human Resource Managers of America On-Line on "Coping with Call-Centre Work Stress."

9. Seminar on "Christian Social Responsibility in a Global Context" led by Dr. James Bergquist, Former Director of Theological Education Fund, WCC hosted by CCC on Aug 14, 2004.

10. Upcoming Association for Psychological Counselling National Conference, Lucknow ; Dec 5-6, 2004 : Theme for the Conference is "Psychological Counselling and Health Across the Life Span."

Seminar : Christian Social Responsibility a Global Context

There were about 40 participants representing various NGO's, organisations, and Churches for this half day seminar hosted by CCC and led by Dr. James Bergquist on August 14, 2004. Dr. Bergquist is a Pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America with an outstanding career as Pastor, Professor, Administrator, Lecturer, and Writer spanning over several decades. He is currently a Visiting Professor at Lutheran Seminary in Hong Kong.

The first session dealt with "Ten Realities about the Global Church Today" chaired by Dr. B. J. Prashantham, Director, CCC. "Christian Social Responsibility and Globalisation" was addressed after a tea break chaired by Dr. Jagadish Gandhi, Director VIDS, Vellore. The final session was about "Person and Community - A Biblical Perspective" chaired by Dr. Jayakaran Isaac, Retd. Principal, Voorhees College, Vellore and Hon'Treasurer, CCC was inspiring and thought-provoking. Dr. Bergquist's thoughts, clarity of concepts, and experiential insights were much appreciated by the participants. CCC is committed to spreading the message of God's love through responsible service to the society and we promise to organise many more such seminars for the community in the future.

Announcing 3rd National Conference of APC in Lucknow &

Call for Papers

Association for Psychological Counselling (APC) is a Society that had been formed in 2002 at the initiative of CCC and is dedicated to preserve the well-being of citizens of India and establish/define standards and guidelines for counselling services, training and research.

APC's 3^rd National Conference is being organised by the Department of Psychology, National P.G. College, Lucknow on December 5th & 6th, 2004. The theme of the Conference is "Psychological Counselling and Health Across Life Span." Sub-themes include :

a) Counselling as means of preventing and treating mental health problems

b) Prevention and treatment of drug-addiction, alcoholism, suicide, rape, separation & divorce, bereavement & family violence.

c) Promoting healthy decision making in relationship within and outside the family : Interventions with young adults.

d) Helping in remodelling life style of chronically ill people and others close to them in facing the challenges.

e) Facilitating aging gracefully in older people.

Call for Papers :

Thematic research papers, both empirical and theoretical, on any of the sub-themes mentioned above or any other related areas shall be considered. The last date for receipt of paper is Nov 15, 2004.

More information :

For more information on the National Conference and registration details, feel free to write to the Organising Secretary - APC National Conference at the following address :

Dr. Pradeep K. Khattri,  Organising Secretary,  

3^rd National Conference of APC,

Reader & Head,  Department of Psychology,  National P.G. College, 

Lucknow - 226 001.  Uttar Pradesh

Ph : 0522 2618312 (College)   0522 2761061 (Residence)  09415004020 (Mobile)

Email : pkkhattri@indiatimes.com.

CCC's Internal and External Programmes : A Note & Statistics

True to its mission, CCC imparts high quality, experiential and focussed training programmes. To achieve this, we try to keep the participant numbers low so as to promote meaningfuly group discussions, supervision, and personal growth. CCC's expertise is in providing training courses that are experiential in nature, culturally sensitive, ethically sound and holistic. Our approach is integrative taking the biopsychosocial-spiritual entity. The following are our programmes conducted during 2003-2004.

 

S.No.	Course Name	Duration	Total No. of Participants
1	1 Year Course	03rd Sept. 2003 - July, 2004	2
8 Weeks Course
1	Course No.114	07th Jan. - 28th Feb. 2003	10
2	Course No.115	08th July - 29th Aug. 2003	12
3	Course No.116	07th Oct. - 28th Nov. 2003	12
4	Course No.117	06th Jan. - 27th Feb. 2003	5
5	Course No.118	06th July - 27th Aug. 2004	7
		Total	46

Saukhyam Inauguration Programme

Dr. Jim Bergquist's Seminar

APC National Conference in Vellore

APC Regional Conference in Chennai

CCC Trainees skills practice

Pravaham Convocation Programme

SPECIAL PROGRAMME FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS

Short Courses on Counselling Skills : CCC offers 3-14 days course on "Communication and Counselling Skills : Theory and Practice" for college students as part of their degree programme at a mutually convenient time. We get B.A. / M.A. / M.Sc. Psychology / Applied Psychology students, B.Sc., / M.Sc. Nursing students and MSW students regularly from various colleges and Universities in Chennai, Madurai, Bangalore, Mangalore, Coimbatore, Pune, Hyderabad, Vellore and such.

Block Placement / Institutional Internship Opportunities: CCC has been organising Block Placement for MSW students and Institutional for MA Psychology students during the month of May every year. The next batch start on May 2, 2005 and admission closes on April 9, 2005. For more information, please write to the Director, CCC.

CCC Staff News

New Staff :

- Mrs. Sellakumari Baskar joined as Librarian in September, 2002.

- Mr. R. Gnanaprakasam joined as Driver in May, 2004.

- Mr. C. Kumaran joined as Support Staff in August, 2004.

- Mrs. Annie Joe joined as Programme Co-ordinator cum Counsellor, Saukhyam in June, 2004

CCC welcomes the new staff and looks forward to their good contribution.

Staff Wedding :

- Ms. Rejani Rajan, Sr. Lecturer, CCC and Dr. N. P. Huligesh, Raichur, Karnataka tied the knot on July 6, 2003.

- Mr. Alexander, Jr. Lecturer, CCC and Ms. Bindhu P.C., Jr. Lecturer, CCC wedded on January 05, 2004.

- Mr. N. Moa Imsong, Sr. Lecturer, CCC and Dr. Temsula, Kohima, Nagaland got married on April 22, 2004.

CCC community congratulates them and wishes them a happy and fulfilling married life.

Obituary :

Mr. T. Perumal, CCC Driver passed away on Feb.27, 2004. He is survived by daughters Mrs. Kavitha, Baby Soniya and son Master Vasanth. CCC community mourned his untimely death and held a memorial service for him on March 12, 2004.

Staff Resignation :

Mr. N. Moa Imsong, Sr. Lecturer and Ms. Rejani Rajan, Sr. Lecturer have terminated their services, responding to personal need for relocation following marriage. Their seven years of service to CCC is much appreciated. CCC wishes them the very best as they start a new life in Nagaland and Australia respectively. They remain good friends of CCC and are CCC ambassadors in their new location.

Present CCC Staff

Dr. B. J. Prashantham - Director

Mrs. Meena Prashantham - Associate Director

Dr. R. Jayakaran Issac - Hon. Treasurer

Professional Staff :

Mr. Rosario Arun Kumar - Lecturer

Mr. K. Alexander - Jr. Lecturer

Ms. Bindhu P.C. - Jr. Lecturer

Ms. Annie Joe - Programme Co-ordinator cum Counsellor, Saukhyam

Administrative Staff :

Mr. C. Varadarajan - Accountant

Mr. M. Chinniah - Supervisor

Mr. J. Joseph Burton - Computer Programmer

Mrs. Rupa Gopalakrishna - Office Secretary

Mrs. Sellakumari Baskar - Library Assistant

Support Staff :

Mr. R. Rangan - Helper

Mr. J. John William - Assistant Cook

Mr. S. Paul Sampath - Helper

Mr. Radhakrishnan - Helper

Mr. Shanthakumar - Helper

Mr. R. Gnanaprakasam - Driver

Mr. C. Kumaran - Helper

CCC Contact Address :

The Director

Christian Counselling Centre

Post Box No.110, Sainathapuram, Vellore-632 001,

Tamil Nadu. India. Ph : 0416 2261202

Fax : 0416 2262976 E-mail : ccc@cccindia.org

Website : www.cccindia.org

Saukhyam Contact Address :

Ms. Annie Joe

Saukhaym

#124, H. Colony, Indiranagar,

Bangalore - 560 038, Karnataka. India.

Mobile : 098867 50165.