Kolkata, Sept 6, 2025: Techno India Group’s mental health initiative Monoshij relaunched its popular and much-requested series Saturday Vibes with an insightful webinar titled “Building Positive Relationships, the Heart of Being” on Saturday. The event brought together psychologists, students, and participants for an engaging discussion on the role of relationships in wellbeing.
The session featured Clinical Psychologist Mrs. Sukanya Bose as the guest speaker and was moderated by Clinical Psychologist Mr. Devdeep Roy Chowdhury. To ensure interaction and engagement, Counselling Psychologist Ms. Pragya Priya Mandal conducted a reflective activity where participants shared three words that came to mind when they thought of themes like trust, friendship, safety, togetherness, and home. The activity set a warm tone and created a sense of connection among the audience.
The central idea of the session was to highlight the importance of positive relationships in mental and emotional wellbeing. As part of the relaunch of Saturday Vibes, the organizers wanted to emphasize how relationships are not just personal bonds but also the foundation of community life and workplace harmony.
Speaking at the event, Mrs. Sukanya Bose explained that relationships are at the core of human existence. She pointed out that while personal goals and achievements bring satisfaction, it is the quality of our connections with others that truly determines happiness and stability.
The PERMA Model of Wellbeing – During the discussion, Bose introduced participants to the PERMA model, developed by positive psychology expert Martin Seligman. The model highlights five elements of wellbeing:
P – Positive Emotion
E – Engagement
R – Relationships
M – Meaning
A – Accomplishment
Bose stressed that among these, relationships play a central role because they support all other elements. Strong bonds provide emotional safety, make engagement possible, add meaning to life, and help individuals celebrate accomplishments. She explained that people who enjoy nurturing and supportive relationships often have better resilience, improved productivity, and a higher sense of life satisfaction.
Conflicts, Bose pointed out, are natural and unavoidable in any relationship. However, the way people respond to disagreements determines whether relationships grow stronger or weaker. She shared practical strategies for handling conflicts constructively, emphasizing the importance of being present and paying full attention during disagreements rather than rushing to judgment. She also highlighted the need to respect boundaries by recognizing personal space and limits, as well as the value of celebrating milestones together to strengthen bonds. Equally important, she noted, is adapting to change and accepting that relationships naturally evolve with time and circumstances. Her advice, centered on openness, patience, and flexibility, offered participants practical tools to nurture both personal and professional connections.
Conflicts, Bose pointed out, are natural and unavoidable in any relationship. However, the way people respond to disagreements determines whether relationships grow stronger or weaker. She shared practical strategies for handling conflicts constructively, emphasizing the importance of being present and paying full attention during disagreements rather than rushing to judgment. She also highlighted the need to respect boundaries by recognizing personal space and limits, as well as the value of celebrating milestones together to strengthen bonds. Equally important, she noted, is adapting to change and accepting that relationships naturally evolve with time and circumstances. Her advice, centered on openness, patience, and flexibility, offered participants practical tools to nurture both personal and professional connections.
To keep the session lively, Ms. Pragya Priya Mandal designed an activity where participants wrote down three words that came to mind when thinking about trust, friendship, safety, togetherness, and home.
The responses included words like comfort, warmth, bonding, belonging, respect, and security. These reflections created a collective sense of connection in the group. Participants later shared that this exercise helped them pause and realize how simple emotions shape the foundation of their relationships.
Mandal explained that such reflective activities are useful in counselling and group discussions because they help people connect personal feelings with larger concepts.
The webinar received active participation, with attendees expressing appreciation for both the content and the format. Many found Bose’s explanations on the PERMA model eye-opening and easy to relate to. Participants noted that the practical tips on empathy, active listening, and conflict resolution were highly relevant for daily life.
Some participants also highlighted how the session encouraged them to re-examine their own approach to relationships. A few remarked that they often focused on career or academic growth but had not paid enough attention to the quality of their bonds with friends, family, or colleagues. The audience agreed that the session provided practical takeaways and motivated them to invest more in building trust, respect, and care in their relationships.
The relaunch of Saturday Vibes was met with enthusiasm, as the series has always been one of the most awaited initiatives of Monoshij. Known for creating open spaces for dialogue on mental health, Saturday Vibes has a reputation for blending knowledge with interactive experiences.
After a brief break, the return of the series with such a relevant topic was seen as a positive step. The organizers said that Saturday Vibes will continue with more sessions on issues that affect students, professionals, and families in everyday life.
The webinar underlined the importance of conversations on mental health and wellbeing in academic and professional institutions. By choosing the theme of relationships for the relaunch, Monoshij reminded participants that achievements and progress are meaningful only when supported by strong human connections.
As the session concluded, participants left with not just theoretical knowledge but also practical steps to nurture meaningful bonds. The activity, insights, and reflections together created a sense of warmth that carried the essence of Saturday Vibes.
The session “Building Positive Relationships, the Heart of Being” successfully relaunched the Saturday Vibes series at Techno India Group. With clear insights from Clinical Psychologist Sukanya Bose, thoughtful moderation by Devdeep Roy Chowdhury, and interactive activities by Pragya Priya Mandal, the event offered participants both learning and personal reflection.
For Techno India Group and Monoshij, founded by Manoshi RoyChowdhury, the session reaffirmed their commitment to promoting mental health awareness and wellbeing. For participants, it was a reminder that while success matters, it is the relationships we build and nurture that truly form the heart of being.