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Children become so comfortable that they disclose
a lot of information, thoughts and emotions, and
we know that we need to refer them to individual
counseling. We need to do more of that. (CCDT,
Mumbai, YWCA, New Delhi).
The need for a shelter home for boys arose
from the children and adolescents during the
life skills sessions. The organizational head took
this matter seriously and tried to find donors
who would be interested in establishing a
children’s home for boys in the Kamatipura
slum of Mumbai. (CCDT, Mumbai)Programs related to spirituality, meditation and
yoga can help strengthen the Life Skills Education
Program as well. These can offer calmness and
hope, especially to children who are sick. Yoga and
meditation are very much a part of Indian culture,
as are values of hope, caring and knowing that
someone who is benevolent cares about what
happens to us (regardless of religion) and looking
forward to a better afterlife. Networking with
faith-based organizations can help children cope
with their present difficulties. NGOs offering Life
Skills Education Programs must sensitize these
organizations about children’s needs.