By : Mr. Mohamad Ashaari bin Awab _^K.B.;P.A., UPM AKRAB Coordinator

PUCHONG, September 30 - The AKRAB Strengthening Course Series 4/2024 is a program held annually for AKRAB UPM members. This time, the course is unique and special because, unlike previous sessions usually conducted in the Counseling Department auditorium, participants were taken to experience a different setting at the Puchong Ayer Hitam Forest, UPM. The course took place on September 7-8, 2024, with the first day starting from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and the second day from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

UPM Registrar, Mr. Muhazam Mansor, was present to officiate the program. He hopes that this program will enhance the skills and knowledge of AKRAB UPM members, enabling them to provide emotional support and mental well-being assistance to the UPM community more confidently and effectively.

Among the current needs of the UPM community is the awareness and care for mental health. Therefore, this program will equip AKRAB members with various techniques to assist clients seeking services from AKRAB. This initiative aligns with the aspirations of the Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Putra Malaysia to intensify Campus Well-Being Initiatives.

Following the officiation, the course commenced with a session by Mr. Zaim, who is not only an NLP Trainer but also a registered counselor at the UPM Counseling Department. “Believe before you succeed” was one of the key phrases from Mr. Zaim’s session. After that, Dr. Yazid introduced himself and presented activities related to NLP and nature therapy. The afternoon session was managed by former AKRAB UPM chairman, Mr. Razali. Although retired, he remains active and supportive of AKRAB, aiming for it to thrive and benefit UPM and Malaysia as a whole.

On the second day, activities continued with 'jungle trekking' and 'water confidence' exercises. However, it wasn’t just that; the activities were also integrated with the application of knowledge learned the previous day. Various information and tips made us very excited. Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the heavens and the earth. Indeed, there are many signs of His greatness and the blessings and love He bestows.

AKRAB Coordinator Mr. Mohamad Ashaari Awab hopes this program will foster and strengthen bonds of brotherhood among AKRAB UPM members. Additionally, he aims to implement impactful and beneficial activities collaboratively among AKRAB members, which encompass three categories: Management and Professional (Academic), Management and Professional (Non-Academic), and execution, ensuring that the knowledge gained by AKRAB UPM from this program can be shared back with the UPM community.

Date of Input: 30/09/2024 | Updated: 30/09/2024 | ayna