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Dr. T.Arun Kumar,Nada India convner organised a training programme @ TDH core, Tiruvannamalai




Nada India's Tamilnadu convener Dr. T.Arun Kumar organised a  training workshop on use of ear acupuncture as per NADA Protocol for addiction treatment and general well being for the staff  of TDH core, Tiruvannamalai on 14 June 2014,
The programme was attended by 22 project coordinators of TDH core. Terre des homes Core (Children's Organization for Relief and Education) Trust is a registered Indian Non Governmental /Child Welfare Organization (NGO), working for children in distress, for rehabilitation of children with disabilities and for children in need of care and protection

 Most of the trainees were MSWs. A brief introduction about how NADA protocol evolved and its practice in may countries was given.



Then the participants made a self portrait before receiving NADA ear acupuncture. Then NADA protocol was administered and retained for 45 minutes. Post treatment the participants again made a self portrait. The difference in the mind and body were felt by the receivers. 

 A presentation on NADA - A key to the inner Self was given. 
Then the step by step procedure of setting up the place and administering  a NADA was taught. Trainees were also trained in use of magnetic beads specially with children.  
It was decided that a review training session will  be organised after 3 months (In first week of September 2014) .

 Then the participants used NADA technique among themselves. Acupuncture needles and ear seeds were given for further practice.
The workshop aimed to facilitate a shared understanding of importance of barrier free services and skill in use ear acupuncture as an adjunct treatment at all stages of addiction treatment  (pre admission, detoxification and rehabilitation and after care).This also enabled trainees in building greater confidence in producing effective approach in dealing with children who avoid treatment.   






 Following participants attended the acudetox counseling training 
1 A.B.Sharmila M.A Program Director for Home and Community Program
2 Satheesh B.A Program Director for Home Project
3 Sudha MSW Program Director for Community Program
4 Bhuvaneshwari MSW Program Director for Home Children
5 Sudha MSW Taking care of Pushpam Home for Orphan and physically challenging girl’s children.
6 Sasikala MSW Taking care of Casarana Home for HIV /AIDS affected children
7 Jayasudha Labtechnicians Taking care of Maya home
8 Menaka MSW Taking care of Alaigal 2nd unit ,Child in need of protection.
9 Sharmiladevi MSW Taking care of (MDMBH home) Home for Orphan, Street abandoned boys children
10 Punitha MSc maths Taking care of (MDMCV home) Home for orphan, street abandoned. 
11 Sakila MSW, B.Ed Taking care of ESP projects
12 Vinnarasi MSW Child welfare officer for Alaigal 1st unit
13 Jayasudha MSW Child welfare officer for Alaigal 2nd unit
14 Bhavani MSW Taking care of MDMBH Vellore Home for Orphan, Street abandoned boys children
15 Amsa B.Sc Taking care of (MATT Home )Home for the children affected due to natural calamities.
16 Renuga MSW Social Worker (Child labour Project)



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