Education and Sanskar
Building Psychological Understanding Through Jeevan Vidya–Sah-Astitva
Location
Parada village, District Buldhana, Maharashtra
Started
December 2022
Domain
Education and Sanskar
Project Lead
Yogesh Shastri
Participants
Youth aged 20–25
Format
Quarterly workshops with approximately 30–40 participants
About the Project
Sanchetana Psychology seeks to create a more comprehensive learning environment. The initiative helps young people examine psychological questions in relation to their everyday lives. Participants explore how they understand themselves, how they relate to others and how their thoughts and choices influence their wellbeing.
The programme draws from Jeevan Vidya–Sah-Astitva to encourage self-exploration rather than dependence on external beliefs. Participants are invited to reflect on human aspirations, expectations, emotions, relationships and the possibility of living with greater consistency.
By locating the programme in a rural educational setting, Sanchetana Psychology also makes meaningful psychological learning accessible to young people who may have limited exposure to such discussions.
Core Work
Why It Matters
Young adulthood is a period of significant transition. Individuals begin making decisions about education, work, relationships, family and their role in society. At the same time, they may experience pressure, uncertainty, comparison, conflict or confusion about their identity and aspirations.
Workshop Themes
Sanchetana Psychology conducts regular workshops approximately once every three months. Each workshop typically engages 30 to 40 participants.
Learning Model
The workshops are designed as participatory learning experiences rather than one-way lectures. Young participants are encouraged to ask questions, share experiences and examine ideas through dialogue.
Impact & Outcomes
Sanchetana Psychology primarily works with youth aged 20 to 25. Each quarterly workshop brings together approximately 30 to 40 participants. The project aims to build psychological literacy and emotional resilience among young people.
The initiative also benefits future teachers, counsellors, social workers and community leaders. Participants carry the understanding developed through the workshops into their professional and family environments.
Over time, the project aims to create a group of young people who can approach psychological questions with both analytical clarity and humane sensitivity.
30-40
participants in each quarterly workshop
20-25
age group primarily engaged
Quarterly
regular workshop rhythm
2022
year the initiative began
Partnerships
Sanchetana Psychology operates under Manav Shikshan Shodh Sansthan and has developed through collaboration and institutional support. Its partnerships include IASE and SHAPE Foundation.
SHAPE Foundation supports projects that connect education with human values, right understanding and responsible participation. Sanchetana Psychology aligns with this purpose by bringing psychological education into dialogue with Jeevan Vidya–Sah-Astitva.
SHAPE Foundation’s association helps strengthen the project’s capacity to conduct workshops, engage participants and make psychological learning accessible within a rural setting.
The partnership also connects Sanchetana Psychology with SHAPE’s broader work across education, health, sustainable living, justice and responsible social systems.
Way Forward
SHAPE Foundation’s association helps strengthen the project’s capacity to conduct workshops, engage participants and make psychological learning accessible within a rural setting.
The partnership also connects Sanchetana Psychology with SHAPE’s broader work across education, health, sustainable living, justice and responsible social systems.
Expanding the number of workshops
Creating advanced sessions for returning participants
Developing structured psychology learning modules
Training young facilitators
Introducing sessions for teachers and parents
Documenting participant learning and outcomes
The programme creates space to examine core life questions, helping participants move beyond surface-level motivation to engage with the deeper basis of human behaviour:
What contributes to lasting happiness and wellbeing?
How do expectations affect relationships?
What is the difference between reaction and responsible response?
How can individuals develop clarity in difficult situations?
How are personal wellbeing and social responsibility connected?
What role does the environment play in human development?
How can psychological understanding support healthier families and communities?
Sanchetana Psychology conducts regular workshops approximately once every three months. Each workshop typically engages 30 to 40 participants.
Health Psychology: Participants explore the relationship between thought, behaviour, lifestyle and health. Discussions include habits, stress, self-regulation and the connection between mental and physical wellbeing.
Interpersonal Relationships: The workshops examine expectations, communication, trust, respect and conflict within relationships. Participants understand relationships as an essential part of human wellbeing.
Child Psychology: This area focuses on the emotional, behavioural and developmental needs of children. It is highly relevant to future educators, parents and individuals working with children.
Environmental Psychology: Participants study the relationship between human behaviour and the surrounding environment, reflecting on how living conditions and consumption patterns influence wellbeing.
Self-Exploration: Across all topics, participants are encouraged to examine their own experiences. Jeevan Vidya–Sah-Astitva provides a framework connecting psychological questions to harmony in the self and nature.
The workshops are designed as participatory learning experiences rather than one-way lectures. Young participants are encouraged to ask questions, share experiences and examine ideas through dialogue.
This interactive format helps participants develop the confidence to express themselves and listen to different perspectives. It also helps them understand that psychology is not limited to textbooks; it supports clarity in family, education, and community life.
Facilitated discussions
Concept-based learning sessions
Reflection exercises
Case-based conversations
Group interaction
Questions related to everyday relationships
Connections between theory and lived experience
Sanchetana Psychology primarily works with youth aged 20 to 25. Each quarterly workshop brings together approximately 30 to 40 participants. The project aims to build psychological literacy and emotional resilience among young people.
The initiative also benefits future teachers, counsellors, social workers and community leaders. Participants carry the understanding developed through the workshops into their professional and family environments.
Over time, the project aims to create a group of young people who can approach psychological questions with both analytical clarity and humane sensitivity.
Greater awareness of thoughts, emotions and behaviour
Improved understanding of interpersonal relationships
Better ability to reflect before reacting
Increased sensitivity towards children and families
Greater awareness of environmental responsibility
Improved communication and participation
Interest in the deeper study of psychology and human consciousness
Ability to connect personal wellbeing with social harmony
Sanchetana Psychology operates under Manav Shikshan Shodh Sansthan and has developed through collaboration and institutional support. Its partnerships include IASE and SHAPE Foundation.
SHAPE Foundation supports projects that connect education with human values, right understanding and responsible participation. Sanchetana Psychology aligns with this purpose by bringing psychological education into dialogue with Jeevan Vidya–Sah-Astitva.
SHAPE Foundation’s association helps strengthen the project’s capacity to conduct workshops, engage participants and make psychological learning accessible within a rural setting.
The partnership also connects Sanchetana Psychology with SHAPE’s broader work across education, health, sustainable living, justice and responsible social systems.
Expanding the number of workshops
Creating advanced sessions for returning participants
Developing structured psychology learning modules
Training young facilitators
Introducing sessions for teachers and parents
Documenting participant learning and outcomes
Building connections with educational institutions
Extending psychological education to more rural communities
Integrating research and field-based learning
FAQ
Contact Us
Young people, educators, psychology students and institutions interested in workshops or collaborative learning can connect through SHAPE Foundation.
Phone: +91 7068886455
Email: tanya@shape.earth
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