Core Programs of Deepjyoti India Foundation – Project Sampoorna
Core Programs of DIF - Project Sampoorna
Youth Mental Health Workshops
Overview
The Youth Mental Health Workshops are thoughtfully designed to support the psychological well-being of young individuals, especially those navigating systemic, academic, and emotional challenges. By fostering emotional awareness and resilience, the workshops aim to build safer, more expressive, and empowering environments for youth to thrive.
Key Focus Areas
Emotional Resilience: Helping youth recognize, process, and respond to emotions in healthy ways.
Stress Management: Equipping participants with practical tools to manage daily stress and academic pressure.
Journaling & Reflection: Promoting mental clarity and emotional expression through guided writing practices.
Peer Support: Creating safe spaces for sharing experiences and building solidarity among participants.
Methodology and Tools Used
Support Circles: Facilitated group sessions to encourage openness and mutual understanding.
Group Activities & Icebreakers: Interactive, trust-building exercises that promote connection and communication.
Art Therapy: Use of creative arts as a medium for self-expression and healing.
Mindfulness Practices: Techniques such as deep breathing, grounding, and meditation to support emotional regulation.
Interactive Discussions: Thought-provoking conversations led by trained facilitators to engage participants on topics relevant to mental health and well-being.
Target Demographic
Female students
First-generation learners
Youth from vulnerable and marginalized communities
Students in colleges and youth in communities identified through grassroots networks and needs assessments.
Current Locations (Ongoing)
Guwahati | Mumbai | Shillong
Target Locations for Outreach and Collaboration
Colleges and universities with significant first-generation or underserved student populations.
Community-based youth groups and localities identified as marginalized or under-resourced.
Facilitation Team
Led by a compassionate team of psychologists, trained facilitators, and social workers who bring experience in trauma-informed care and youth engagement.
Program Structure
Conducted as a series of sessions typically 2 to 3 per institution or group lasting between 45 to 90 minutes each. The program design is flexible, adapting to the age group, cultural context, and specific needs of participants.
Medical Clowning
Focus
Emotional healing for hospital patients particularly children, the elderly, and those in palliative care through laughter, engagement, and compassionate human connection.
Methods
Trained medical clowns deliver patient-safe humor sessions using interactive storytelling, puppetry, music, and gentle, empathetic conversations. Each session is tailored to the clinical environment, ensuring emotional sensitivity and medical appropriateness.
Collaborations
Tata Memorial Hospital, Intas Foundation, Sneha Sadan, old age homes, and other healthcare institutions.
Reach and Impact
Emotional outcomes (based on verbal feedback and medical staff reports):
Noticeable improvement in patient mood and a reduction in treatment-related anxiety.
Increased willingness among patients especially children to participate in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Elderly and palliative care patients experienced moments of joy, emotional relief, and human connection, often leading to expressions of gratitude and emotional release.
Medical Check-Ups(for Vulnerable Sections)
Target Group
Elderly individuals, home-based women workers, and underserved families in low-income communities.
Services Offered
General health check-ups including geriatric care, gynecological support, ENT consultations, dermatology assessments, diabetes screening, and other essential services through regular health camps.
Approach
We actively identify and engage with vulnerable beneficiaries through community outreach and household-level screening, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for those often left out of mainstream healthcare.
Collaborations
Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, Tata Memorial Hospital, ASG Eye Care, Bansara Eye Care Centre, Wintrobe Hospital, and Assam State Livelihood Mission.
Women’s Healthcare & Empowerment Programs
Objective
To empower youth and women from underserved communities with essential skills for employment, entrepreneurship, and long-term career growth.
Components
Skill Development Trainings: Workshops and practical sessions in areas such as digital literacy, communication skills, resume building, interview preparation, financial literacy, and basic computer usage.
Entrepreneurial Support: Guidance on starting micro-enterprises, managing small businesses, and accessing local self-employment schemes.
Career Counselling: One-on-one and group sessions to help participants identify their strengths, explore career paths, and align their interests with vocational opportunities.
Focus Groups
Youth from low-income communities, college students, and home-based women seeking financial independence.
Approach
We partner with educational institutions, vocational training centers, and livelihood missions to ensure access to certified trainers and career support networks.