Research initiative by Jaffna Medical Faculty As part of The Substance Use Prevention Programme by JMFOA International.
Inauguration of Training of Trainers session on the Manohari Module
Date: 30/04/2025
Time: 08.30am to 2.00pm
Venue: Seminar room at Department of Community and Family Medicine
Organized by: Department of Community and Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna.
The inaugural session of the Manohari Workshop was successfully conducted with the participation of selected school teachers of Jaffna Education Zone, as the beginning of implementation of the Manohari module in the schools to determine the feasibility and acceptability study of Manohari life skills training modules for Grade 10 students in the Jaffna Education Zone.
The event commenced with
A formal welcome by
- Dr. P.A.D.Coonghe (Department of Community and Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UOJ)
Inspiring addresses by
- Prof.R.Surenthirakumaran (Dean/ Faculty of Medicine, UOJ )
- Mrs.Victoriya E.P (Assistant Centre Manager, Psychosocial Resource Centre, Department of Education, Northern Province)
- Dr.M.Ganesan (Consultant Psychiatrist, National Institute of Mental Health)
- Ms.S.Uthayakala, Counsellor and Psychosocial Trainer
The core of this session featured an introduction to the Manohari Module, then expert facilitators Dr.M.Ganesan & Ms.S.Uthayakala conducted an interactive and insightful teaching sessions regarding first and second modules of Manohari to selected school teachers. This inaugural event set a strong foundation for the Manohari Workshop series.
At the conclusion of the session, participating teachers expressed that the training was highly useful and insightful. They enthusiastically accepted the approach of the Manohari Project and shared their curiosity and eagerness to implement it in their schools, reflecting a strong sense of ownership and motivation to carry the initiative forward.
