The Conference of Religious Women India (CRWI) organized a training workshop for Catholic nuns to address challenges posed by sexual abuse, poor mental health, and suicidal tendencies.
The program, which took place in the western Indian state of Goa from April 1 to 5, involved about 50 nuns. The program was part of a series of training sessions. The current program was the 10th in the series.
The church-run Christ University's Department of Psychology in Bangalore collaborates with CRWI in developing the training modules.
The program aims to equip Catholic nuns to be resilient in facing the challenges of mental health for themselves and guide others in their ministry, says Sr. Molly Mathew, the head of the program.
According to her, as many as 350 nuns have already attended the program that deals with understanding distress, personality traits, counseling, and ethics.
Participants also learn basic counseling skills for mental health and wellness, said Mathew, a member of the Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians.
In the last few years, nuns have faced several instances of rape, murder, and suicide. Additionally, gender discrimination, and mental health issues have led church authorities to address the concerns.
The training is meant to help nuns who work in various professions and enable them to face challenges.
The CRWI represents about 103,000 nuns working across India, according to the Global Sisters Report.
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