About this Event

The COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed the way we live, work, learn and socialise, which poses a unique set of challenges for all of us. Now more than ever, practicing self-care is essential for us to manage our emotional health and wellbeing.

We’ve invited a panel of speakers and panelists from different backgrounds to share insight and advice on how they handled uncertainties — and how you can, too.

Topics and keynote speakers

1. Social connections during remote working - Sharan Velauthan - TEDx Speaker, Activist, Marketing Specialist, Speaker. Currently EdTech Marketing Specialist at Forget Me Not, Australia

2. Increased awareness of mental health problems - Tips to manage stress and anxiety – Dr.Suhashini Ratnatunga, Consultant Psychiatrist, Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Colombo

3. Team building and managing issues – Professor Ajantha Dharmasiri, Former Director, Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Moderator

Indika Liyanahewage, FCMA, CGMA Chief Executive Officer, Eskimo Fashion Knitwear

Panellists

- Ishan Dantanarayana, Group Chief People Officer, Brandix 

- Shanelle De Almeida, Group Wellness Manager - Hemas Holdings PLC, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Founder of themindmanager.lk mental health blog

- Deepal Sooriyaarachchi, Management Consultant, former MD, AVIVA NDB Insurance PLC (now AIA Insurance)

Featuring a special mindfulness session led by:

Dilmi Weerasinghe, Psychological Counsellor, Founder Serenity Well-being Center

Date: Tuesday, June 29

Time: 2:00pm IST via Zoom

Fees: CIMA members: Complimentary

        Nonmembers: LKR 500