WORKSHOP ON MINDFULNESS FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT AND FOCUS

Date: 7th May 2026 (Thursday)

Time: 8:55 AM – 9:45 AM

Location: Room 228, Department of Psychology, Assam Don Bosco University

Participants: BA 6th Semester Students (29 Participants)

Type of Activity: Educational workshop

Resource Person: Ms. Khriephretuonuo Pienyu

Faculty in-charge: Ms. Chandrani Goswami

Organized by: Department of Psychology, Assam Don Bosco University

Student Engagement & Learning Report

As part of the Positive Psychology curriculum(Minor Paper), the Department of Psychology, Assam Don Bosco University, organized a workshop titled “Workshop on Mindfulness for Stress Management and Focus” on 7th May 2026 for BA 6th Semester- Positive Psychology Minor paper students. This workshop was specifically designed to provide students with experiential learning opportunities by applying positive psychological concepts in a practical setting.

The objective of the workshop was to help students understand mindfulness as a core positive psychology intervention that enhances psychological well-being, emotional regulation, stress management, and cognitive focus. Rather than limiting learning to theoretical classroom discussions, the module emphasized practical exposure through direct engagement with evidence-based mindfulness strategies. The workshop was conducted by Ms. Khriephretuonuo Pienyu, who introduced students to the principles of mindfulness and guided them through interactive exercises including mindful breathing, awareness practices, reflective observation, and focus-building activities.

Students actively participated, reflecting enthusiastic engagement and academic involvement.

• Practical understanding of mindfulness as a positive psychology intervention
• Both formal and non formal mindfulness techniques.
• Application of stress management techniques through experiential exercises
• Enhanced self-awareness, emotional regulation, and present-moment focus
• Ability to translate theoretical concepts of positive psychology into practice
• Improved reflective thinking regarding psychological well-being

Impact Analysis

The Workshop had significant academic and psychological value by bridging theoretical knowledge with practical application.

• Strengthened understanding of mindfulness within the framework of positive psychology
• Enhanced student engagement through active participation and experiential learning
• Increased awareness of practical coping strategies for stress management
• Improved focus on psychological well-being and self-care
• Development of practical skills useful for future counselling, educational, and personal contexts