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Skill Development Sessions with Dr. Abhishek Ghosh<\/h3>\n

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\u2728 After-school life – the expectations & the excitement \u2728
\nClass XII had an insightful session with Dr. Abhishek Ghosh on ‘After-school Life’. Dr. Ghosh a Phd in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, from the University of Calgary, Canada, who is presently practsing as a Wellness Coach and School Counsellor, after 15 years abroad, highlighted the importance of taking ownership and becoming self-reliant sooner than later.
\nStudents were exposed to strategies such as crafting a CV\/Resume, a Statement of Purpose, networking through travel and meetings, and were informed about the cardinal importance of having a presence in online platforms such as LinkedIn, to sustain fast-paced learning. The cardinal importance of a back-up plan was harped upon as was the importance of coping with what lay ahead, without causing any harm to the mind or body.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_images_carousel images=”8487,8488,8489,8490″ img_size=”full” autoplay=”yes” wrap=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]\"\u2728\"<\/span>Coping with failures and building resilience\"\u2728\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Class XI had a 40min brainstorming session on handling failures, with Dr. Abhishek Ghosh.<\/p>\n

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Dr. Ghosh, who had completed his PhD in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from the University of Calgary, Canada, has worked abroad for 15 years before returning to India. At present he works as a Wellness Coach and Student Counsellor. Dr. Abhishek Ghosh’s session with the students focussed on the accepting failures, learning from mistakes, staying positive, yet grounded and walking the path of success.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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De-escalation techniques to prevent potential violence, conflict avoidance and active listening were some valuable topics that were touched upon in this wonderful session on self-improvement.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The students of Class VIII at The Future Foundation School engaged in a virtual tour into the world of Social Media, conducted by Dr. Abhishek Ghosh.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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In these sessions, we explored what is addiction and its subtypes. Additionally, the students learned about the characteristics of a \u201csocial media addicted\u201d person, following the norms of parental guidance while using any platform and adhering to the rules of the platform (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube etc.) to avoid any kind of violation.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The students were also educated about the social media business model and how it uses different modes of distraction to impact the user attention span such as ads and short content.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Of note, students were given a simple hack based on screen time to reduce their addiction within 3 weeks complementing with practices such as acceptance and gratitude.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The overall session focussed on using the social media for diverse and meaningful activities in a responsible manner boosting holistic well being and classroom performance.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Building Self-Esteem \u2013 A Journey Within<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The students of Class VI at The Future Foundation School engaged in an insightful session on Self-Esteem, conducted by Dr. Abhishek Ghosh, exploring how we value our achievements and understand our strengths.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Through interactive discussions and deep thinking activities, students identified profiles of low and high self-esteem, and reflected on how self-perception shapes our purpose and productivity.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The session concluded with powerful strategies to boost self-esteem \u2014 inspired by The Mother’s words:<\/div>\n
“Be confident, you will become what you have to be and achieve what you have to do.”<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Empowering young minds to recognise their worth and walk the path of confidence and self-belief!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Students of Class VII at The Future Foundation School took part in an engaging session with Dr. Abhishek Ghosh, focusing on effective self-study habits that boost performance and encourage independent learning.<\/p>\n

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The session also explored the contrast between holistic school education and non-holistic private tuitions, urging students to take charge of their academic journey.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The students of Class V at The Future Foundation School recently participated in an enlightening session on the theme “Body as a Temple”, led by Dr. Abhishek Ghosh, our in-house Student Counsellor.<\/p>\n

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Through the lens of the Upanishadic concept of Panchakosha, students were introduced to the five layers of being \u2014 Physical, Vital, Mental, Intellectual, and Spiritual \u2014 laying the foundation for a holistic, healthy, and medicine-free life.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This session sowed the seeds of self-awareness and wellbeing at a young age, empowering our learners to view the body not just as a physical entity, but as a sacred vessel for growth and evolution.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What do we mean by Life Skills<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n