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               primary goal of the initiative is to foster a sense of optimism, promote resilience and enhance their
               capabilities,  making  the  most  of  their  leisure  time.  Furthermore,  the  program  emphasises  the
               importance  of  making  use  of  the  knowledge,  expertise,  and  abilities  of  experts  to  take  on
               responsibilities and approach life with a positive and forward-thinking attitude.

               Likewise, the group counselling sessions, called ‘Inspire Hope,’ were conducted under the theme
               ‘Revive Hope.’ The goal is to provide them with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for
               the future and rekindle hope through self-awareness, emotional wellbeing, problem-solving, and
               stress and anxiety management assistance.

               Wafa Al Ali, Acting Director of the Family Development Department at FDF, affirmed that
               FDF’s workshops have played a significant role in fostering a positive mindset among participants.
               These workshops focus on cultivating positive thinking through a series of events, such as the
               ‘Happiness Tele-match’ activities which are unrestricted games designed to provide entertainment
               and stimulate the spirit of competition. Additionally, a range of competitions tailored to different
               groups are also included in the team activities, designed to ensure entertainment, mitigate negative
               feelings, and promote positive communication among individuals.

               Wafa also explained how the ‘Knowledge Encounter’ initiative, designed for therapeutic reading,
               deeply focusses on bolstering the mental wellbeing of its younger participants. Group discussions
               on reading and self-improvement provide opportunities for the youth to increase their reading
               skills, while also ensuring a therapeutic process. Moreover, this also plays a significant role in
               enhancing their academic competencies and communicative abilities.

               Another key workshop – ‘Be Responsible’ – is centred around teaching participants about the
               concepts of personal and societal responsibility and making them aware of the value of self-control
               and  commitment  in  achieving  one’s  goals.  It  fosters  a  sense  of  identity,  stimulates  positive
               communication, and improves problem-solving and time management abilities. This empowers
               them  with  the  ability  to  build  healthy  relationships  with  others  by  employing  effective
               communication and self-management strategies among others.

               Al Ali said: “Our workshops aim to support individuals from different societal segments in their
               overall wellbeing. One such program that tries to encourage participants to adopt healthy lifestyle
               habits  is  our  ‘Fitness  Forever’  workshop.  It  aims  to  provide  a  deeper  understanding  of  the
               biological clock and circadian rhythm, and the correlation between sleep quantity and quality with
               overall health. It also emphasises how important exercise and movement are to enhancing both
               mental and physical health, while also assisting participants in altering their thought patterns to
               realise their goals.”
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