Magazine release and an expert talk on Communication During Conflicts were conducted by the English Association of NSS Training College, Ottapalam on Monday, 25 July 2022. The teaching faculty and the students from Malayalam and Social Science departments attended the function. Dr. Mridula K, Assistant Professor welcomed the gathering. The function was presided over by the Principal, Dr. Ampili Aravind. The chief guest, Dr. Mallika Balakrishnan released the magazine Meraki. Staff advisor, Dr. Lakshmi. V and student representative Aiswarya. P felicitated the function. The official session was followed by Dr. Mallika Balakrishnan's interactive and engaging session. As a retired Headmistress and a consultant psychologist, she knew the pulse of the students and was able to instil novel perceptions on how to maintain good rapport with the students. The main takeaway of the session was how she conceptualized her idea of teaching- “to focus on the behaviour rather than the individual”. Sruthi from Malayalam option and Penuvia Mathew from Social Science gave their feedbacks on the session. Magazine editor, Afsana. T. H delivered vote of thanks.
