–thanks participants for enthusiastic response

THE American University of Research has concluded its first Youths and Parents in Transition Programme – Training Initiative to Bridge Differences — which was formulated by Dr. Eton Simon (AUOR President).

The first Batch of students graduated on Saturday, 29th June, 2014.

The programme has tremendously helped individuals in their professional and personal lives, including their relationships; and, in turn, the students indicated that they saw a transformation which motivated them to share their knowledge with others.

One student, Ms. Juanita Mohan, said the Instructor gave an excellent presentation, and was very helpful and friendly. Another student, Ms. Nikita Ifill, said she enjoyed the interaction because it was relaxing and fun.

Mr. Malcolm Embleton (Mediator) agreed that the programme has helped him to understand himself and add to his knowledge. Other students indicated that the programme helped them to discover things about themselves and their past experiences.

Some students were even motivated to join the three-month Psychology Programme which commenced on the day of the graduation. That programme has attracted many teachers, guidance counsellors, housewives, volunteers from private organisations, and youths attending secondary school, just to name a few.

200 scholarships are being offered to youths and parents to join the six-week training. With just over 100 scholarships remaining, AUOR is encouraging individuals to register now for the next programme, beginning on July 12th.

A Sunday programme lasting from 10.00hrs to noon is in place for those individuals who are unable to attend the Saturday programme, The training is a self-development programme (meaning that the certificate cannot be used for professional purposes), but it will help participants to develop their personal abilities.

The programme would be very interactive. No written exams or assignments would be given, except for each individual observing his own thoughts and behaviours, according to Dr. Beekhoo.

Areas which would be discussed throughout the six-week training include:
* Learning effective ways of communicating
* Understanding human behaviour and mental processes
* Developing self-awareness and self-empowerment
* Learning how to identify negative thoughts and abnormal behaviours

The American University of Research has extended special thanks and congratulations to all the students who graduated. Acknowledgements are also extended to the head teachers of various schools and other organisations, and to Ministries of Government which saw this programme as beneficial to their organisations.

A special thank you is extended to CNS Channel 6 and to Channel 2 for their sponsorship of the university’s advertisement.

For a student to accept a free scholarship, that student must kindly contact American University of Research on telephone number 227-1028; or email auopsinternational@gmail.com, or visit the university at 135 Sheriff & Fourth Streets, Campbellville, Georgetown.

(By Shirley Thomas)