Jamia Millia Islamia hosts 3-day workshop on childhood trauma and rehabilitation
Synopsis
Jamia Millia Islamia wrapped up a three-day national workshop on childhood trauma with RCI-accredited CRE status — a signal that India's rehabilitation education community is pushing for more structured, strength-based professional training. The same week, JMI's MMTTC concluded a 45-session environmental sustainability course for 81 multidisciplinary participants, reflecting the university's broader drive to anchor applied learning in academic settings.
Key Takeaways
Jamia Millia Islamia hosted a three-day National Workshop on Childhood Trauma and Rehabilitation , concluding on 18 September 2026 .
The workshop was accorded CRE status by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) , lending it formal professional development recognition.
Key speakers included Bharti Sharma , Farah Javed Farooqui , Jessey Abraham , and Tanuja , Dean of Academic Affairs, JMI.
Separately, JMI's MMTTC concluded a two-week online Refresher Course on Environmental Sustainability on 16 September , with 81 participants and around 45 expert sessions .
The two programmes together reflect JMI's push to integrate applied professional training with multidisciplinary academic research.
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) in New Delhi concluded a three-day National Workshop on childhood trauma and rehabilitation on 18 September 2026, bringing together experts who called for stronger professional frameworks and greater public awareness around healing and recovery practices for children.
About the Workshop
Titled 'Healing Childhood Trauma: Strength-Based Approaches and Rehabilitation Practices', the workshop was organised by the Centre for Jawaharlal Nehru Studies, JMI, in collaboration with the Institute of Advanced Studies in Education (IASE), the Department of Teacher Training and Non-Formal Education (TT&NFE), the Faculty of Education, JMI, and the Indian Association of Health, Research, and Welfare (IAHRW). The programme carried Continuing Rehabilitation Education (CRE) status from the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).
Key Sessions and Speakers
The inaugural session on 15 September opened with a welcome address by Bharti Sharma, Department of TT&NFE, IASE, JMI, who underlined the importance of deepening professional understanding of childhood trauma. Farah Javed Farooqui, also of the Department of TT&NFE, IASE, JMI, delivered the inaugural address, reflecting on the need for expanded awareness and connecting the workshop's themes to the educational legacy of Jamia Millia Islamia.
The valedictory session gathered senior academicians and practitioners to consolidate the insights generated over the three days. Jessey Abraham, Professor and former Head and Dean of the Faculty of Education, JMI, delivered the valedictory address. Tanuja, Dean of Academic Affairs and Officiating Director, CSSI, JMI, served as Guest of Honour and delivered the concluding remarks.
The workshop acknowledged the leadership of Mazhar Asif, Vice Chancellor and Chief Patron, Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, Registrar and Patron, and Bharti Sharma, Director, Centre for Jawaharlal Nehru Studies.
Parallel Environmental Sustainability Course
In a related development, the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC), JMI, concluded a two-week online multidisciplinary Refresher Course on 'Environmental Sustainability through Indian Knowledge System and Innovation' on 16 September, organised in collaboration with JMI's Department of Environmental Science.
The course brought together 81 participants from diverse disciplines — including environmental sciences, life sciences, social sciences, humanities, and languages — across approximately 45 expert sessions. Topics covered included climate change, water conservation, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, pollution control, waste management, sustainable materials, disaster resilience, and the use of technology for environmental sustainability.
Significance and Broader Context
Childhood trauma remains a significantly under-addressed area in India's mental health and rehabilitation discourse. Workshops that carry RCI-recognised CRE status contribute directly to the continuing education of rehabilitation professionals, filling a gap in structured training opportunities. This event underscores the growing institutional momentum at JMI to bridge academic research with applied professional practice in health and education.
As awareness of childhood mental health challenges grows, similar multidisciplinary programmes are expected to expand in scope and frequency across Indian universities.
Point of View
Making it materially consequential for practice standards. Yet childhood trauma remains structurally under-resourced in India's mental health policy architecture, and three-day workshops, however well-organised, cannot substitute for systemic curriculum reform in teacher training. JMI's dual effort — pairing trauma rehabilitation with environmental sustainability education — signals an institutional ambition to be a training hub, but the real measure will be whether these programmes feed into policy-level change or remain self-contained academic events.
NationPress
18 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the JMI childhood trauma workshop about?
The three-day National Workshop, titled 'Healing Childhood Trauma: Strength-Based Approaches and Rehabilitation Practices', focused on building professional awareness and stronger rehabilitation frameworks for addressing childhood trauma. It was organised by the Centre for Jawaharlal Nehru Studies, JMI, in collaboration with IASE, TT&NFE, and the IAHRW, and carried CRE status from the Rehabilitation Council of India.
When and where was the JMI childhood trauma workshop held?
The workshop was held at Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi, running from 15 September to 18 September 2026, with the inaugural session on 15 September and the valedictory session concluding the programme.
What is CRE status and why does it matter for this workshop?
CRE stands for Continuing Rehabilitation Education, a designation granted by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) that gives formal professional development credit to licensed rehabilitation practitioners who attend. This means participation in the workshop counts toward the mandatory continuing education requirements of rehabilitation professionals across India.
What was the JMI environmental sustainability course about?
The Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC) at JMI conducted a two-week online Refresher Course on 'Environmental Sustainability through Indian Knowledge System and Innovation', concluding on 16 September 2026. It featured around 45 expert sessions for 81 multidisciplinary participants, covering topics from climate change and water conservation to waste management and disaster resilience.
Who led the JMI childhood trauma workshop?
The workshop was organised under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Mazhar Asif as Chief Patron and Registrar Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi as Patron. Key speakers included Bharti Sharma, Farah Javed Farooqui, Jessey Abraham, and Tanuja, Dean of Academic Affairs and Officiating Director, CSSI, JMI.
