Three day Workshop on Social Work Practice for MSW and Sociology students, Inaugurated

The inauguration program for “Three day Workshop on Social Work Practice for MSW and Sociology students” was organised by the Department of Sociology and Social Work at Seminar Hall (Main Block), GEMS Arts and Science College, Ramapuram at 10.30 AM on 18th, September, 2019. The inaugural program was graced by Mr. P. T. Hamza (Director, GEMS), Mr. Muhammed Navas (Vice Principal), Mr. Praveen Varghese Thomas (Life skill trainer and Doctoral Fellow, Loyola College of Social Sciences, Trivandrum), Dr. Mirshad Rahman T M (Workshop convener and Head), Mr. Aneesh Kumar. C (Sociology Course Coordinator and Assistant Professor) and Mrs. Anu Jose, (MSW Course Coordinator and Assistant Professor). The scheduled program was initiated by prayer followed by welcoming the gathering by Mrs. Anu Jose. The brief description about the three day workshop was given by Dr. Mirshad Rahman T M and emphasized the scope of the three day workshop. The Presidential address was delivered by the Vice Principle of the college, Mr. Muhammed Navas in the absence of our beloved principle Mr. Naveen Mohan. The Workshop was inaugurated by Mr. Praveen Varghese Thomas. Mr. P. T Hamza, delivered the keynote address. He congratulated the coordinators and students for taking the initiative for organizing the workshop. The inaugural program was closed by thanks giving by Mr. Aneesh Kumar. C. There were 75 participants including first year Sociology and MSW students from the DSSW, GEMS ASC and students from social work departments of various colleges including SNDP YSS College, Perinthalmanna and Ideal Arts and Science College, Cherpullasserry, Palakkad. This three day workshop offers students the opportunity to attend a range of sessions by different professionals working in the social work field to help focus discussions on the different areas of the profession like life skills, social work in the mental health sector, community development, and practice of psychology for social workers and performing arts in social work.