Strong Hearts: Developing Life Skills and Mental Well-being for Women in the Community

Strong Hearts: Developing Life Skills and Mental Well-being for Women in the Community

          Women play a crucial role in family stability and community development. Recognising the distinct challenges they face, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Burapha University, in collaboration with Mueang Municipality, Chon Buri Province, organised the “Strong Hearts” project. The initiative addresses the necessity of life skills, stress management, and emotional resilience, bridging academic knowledge with real-world community needs to foster sustainable social impact.

Project Coordinator: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Burapha University

Objectives:

  1. To empower community women by developing their life skills, emotional management, and mental resilience.
  2. To provide practical tools for stress management and elevate self-awareness and self-confidence.
  3. To foster peer support networks and exchange experiences in a safe, collaborative learning environment.

Program Activities:

The event brought together 60 participants, including local women from Mueang Municipality, municipal officers, and administrators. The program utilized participatory learning methods, featuring interactive skill-building exercises, stress-coping strategies, and open sharing sessions designed to encourage peer support and mutual care within the community.

Expected Outcomes (Impacts):

  • Strengthened women’s capacities to manage everyday challenges, enhanced self-confidence, and empowered them to make informed decisions to improve their quality of life.
  • Improved overall psychological well-being among participants through effective stress management techniques and built a sustainable social support network within the municipality.

Date of Implementation: Aug 3, 2026