Value Added Course

Value Added Course Report: Negotiation in Relationships
Date: 10 to 15 July 2025
The Department of Psychology, Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University), successfully organised a Value-Added Course titled “Negotiation in Relationships” for III Semester M.Sc Psychology, Counselling Psychology, and Clinical Psychology students from July 10th to July 15th, 2025.

A total of 291 students enthusiastically participated in the five-day course, which featured engaging sessions on Foundations of Friendships and Relationships, The Psychology of Love, When Relationships Go Wrong, Flourishing and Positive Relationships, and Integration and Application. Topics included understanding friendship and love, recognizing relationship challenges, conflict resolution, and practical application through role plays and simulations. These sessions provided students with a deeper understanding of interpersonal dynamics and practical knowledge on handling various relationship challenges.

Students actively participated throughout the course, engaging in insightful discussions and interactive activities. Students thoroughly enjoyed the sessions and provided highly positive feedback. Many expressed that the course was insightful, engaging, and a valuable addition to their academic journey, helping them gain practical skills that will benefit their personal relationships and professional growth.

Value Added Course (VAC) on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Date: 08 to 12 July 2025
The Department of Psychology, KRISTU JAYANTI (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), Bengaluru, organised a Value Added Course (VAC) on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for III Semester B.Sc. Psychology students. The course was conducted from 8th July 2025 to 12th July 2025 at H1 Auditorium, Humanities Block.

The Value Added Course focused on equipping students with practical tools for managing stress through mindfulness practices. The theme of the course, “Present Awareness, Inner Balance”, aimed at fostering self-regulation, emotional well-being, and mental clarity among students. Sessions were designed to enhance students' awareness of the present moment, reduce anxiety, and cultivate a balanced psychological state.

The course comprised experiential modules that included guided meditations, breathing techniques, body scans, and reflective discussions. All sessions were facilitated by faculty members from the Department of Psychology with expertise in mindfulness and mental health education. The curriculum emphasized the application of mindfulness in academic, personal, and interpersonal domains.

The course was well-received by the students, who actively participated and shared positive feedback regarding the impact of mindfulness on their daily stress levels. An assessment was conducted and E-Certificates were issued to participants who successfully completed the course.