JMI hosts 3-Day National CRE Workshop on “Healing Childhood Trauma: Strength-Based Approach and Rehabilitation Practices”

New Delhi, September 18, 2026

A three-day National CRE Workshop on “Healing Childhood Trauma: Strength-Based Approaches and Rehabilitation Practices concluded successfully yesterday at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), The workshop was organised by the Centre for Jawaharlal Nehru Studies, JMI, in collaboration with Institute of Advanced Studies in Education (IASE), Department of Teacher Training & Non-Formal Education (TT&NFE),  Faculty of Education, JMI, and the Indian Association of Health, Research, and Welfare (IAHRW) with CRE status by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).

The valedictory session brought together distinguished academicians and professionals to reflect on the learning and insights generated during the three-day programme. Prof. Jessey Abraham, Professor and former Head & Dean, Faculty of Education, JMI, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and delivered the valedictory address. Prof. Tanuja, Dean, Academic Affairs and Officiating Director, CSSI, JMI, was the Guest of Honour and delivered the concluding address.

The session also acknowledged the leadership and support of Prof. Mazhar Asif, Vice Chancellor and Chief Patron, Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, Registrar and Patron, and Prof. Bharti Sharma, Hony. Director, Centre for Jawaharlal Nehru Studies, whose welcome address set the tone for the programme.

At the inaugural session that was held on 15 September, Prof. Bharti Sharma, Department of TT & NFE, IASE, JMI, delivered the welcome address and highlighted the significance of strengthening professional understanding of childhood trauma and rehabilitation practices. This was followed by the inaugural address by Prof. Farah Javed Farooqui, Department of TT & NFE, IASE, JMI, who emphasized the need for greater awareness regarding childhood trauma and reflected on the historical legacy and educational vision of Jamia Millia Islamia.

Dr. Sunil Saini, Co-Founder, IAHRW, also addressed the inaugural session gathering.

The keynote address on September 15, was delivered by Prof. Zubair Meenai, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences and Professor, Department of Social Work, JMI. He discussed how childhood trauma can manifest in physical and psychological health concerns and may have intergenerational effects. He emphasized the roles of parents, caregivers, family members, clinicians, schools and psychologists in identifying trauma and developing concrete, coordinated responses. He particularly stressed that healing requires strengthening the relationship between those who have experienced trauma and the systems and people involved in their care.

Dr. Etee Bahadur proposed the vote of thanks in the valedictory session formally bringing the workshop to a close.