Siloam is a facilitation center for psycho-spiritual experience for individuals and groups who want to explore and re-establish the meaning and purpose of their lives. The facility is a 14-acre pine forest, with excellent top of the line accommodations (single, double, group) for 100 persons. Siloam is
A new initiative of the Salesians of Don Bosco(Guwahati)
An invitation to solitude
An opportunit
y for wholeness
A centering place
A venue for self-transformation
A call to purposefull living
A chance for insightfulness
Where we are? Siloam is situation at an altitude of 3500 feet, and is 20 kilometres from Shillong, the capital of the state of Meghalaya. Traditionally known as "The Scotland of the East", Shillong (5000 ft) is the educational hub of Northeast India and a popular tourist destination of the region. The quietness of the serene pine forests tucked away along the creeks of the Umiam mountain lake-reservoir makes the location of Siloam an ideal setting most suited for introspection, restfulness and renewal, aimed at promotion of emotional, psychological and spiritual health. The Staff Residence
Fully furnished accommodation for 20 persons
Excellent Meditation/Prayer Room
Dining and Conference facility
2. The Program Facility
26 fully furnished (bath attached) rooms (twin beds) with a private balcony with stunning views of the views of the Umiam Lake
A spacious dining hall with seating capacity for 80 and with a large terrace overlooking the lake, for outdoor dining
A state-of-the-art conference facility for 100 persons
A recreation hall
A quiet meditation/prayer hall to seat 40
A large spacious lobby for interaction and meetings
3. The Trail of the Saints: 11 Waterfront Cottages
11 private waterfront cottages with expansive views of the lake
Each with a study and bedroom ( single/twin beds ) bath attached
Private gardens and lighted walkways
Private kitchenette
An ideal place for quiet reflection, retreat and rest
Reading materials
About "The Trail": The Best Kept Secret
Even though the focus of Siloam is the programmes that are designed at providing counselling skills training to clergy, religious, teachers, parents and youth workers and leaders, there is something else that is uniquely called "The Siloam Experience", It consists of 11 water-front cottages that we have we have for those who seriously want to make a personal and introspective journey back to their human, psychological and spiritual roots. This facility is meant to provide a special ambience under which individuals can examine the efficacy, personal satisfaction and fulfilment of their current level of functioning and under some professional guidance, make necessary changes for the future. We might even suggest the term of a "Turning Point" like the turning points that were experienced by the great Christians who became saints. Hence these cottages capture the humanity and the spirituality of saints like Augustine, Paul, Theresa of Avila, John of the Cross, Ignatius, Therese of Lisieux, Bl. Mother Theresa, Francis of Assisi and John Vianney. We hope that if one dares to walk the journeys with these saints they would discover the same fulfilment and happiness as the saints. This is what we envisage as a Siloam Experience. We also hope that the essence of this journey is comprehensively contained in the Emmaus Journey - of the Disciples of Emmaus. We hope that Siloam will provide an opportunity for all who come here, an opportunity to walk the Emmaus Journey with the Stranger, and be transformed into persons who find meaning and fulfilment in their lives.
4. The pathways
Siloam is interspersed with stony paved pathways around the lake. These pathways and footpaths allow for quiet walks along the lake side, both for meditation and for recreation. Siloam Programmes for 2012:
1.Workshop on Spiritual Direction
A Six-Day program for clergy and religious for the purpose of clarifying notions in spiritual direction and equipping them with important skills in directing those under their care towards meaningful spiritual growth.
2. Workshop on Preventive System
A Four-Day program intended for members of the Salesian Family and faculty in Educational Institutions to better understand a holistic educational theory advanced by Don Bosco to help students to develop into integrated human persons.
3. The Emmaus Way: Living The Word - Enhancing Ministry
The Emmaus Way is a 12-day spiritual journey specially designed for Priests and Religious modeled on the ‘Emmaus Journey of the Disciples” as they were walking away from Jerusalem back to Emmaus. This is also the core of Siloam experience in which the ‘disciples’ have the opportunity to share their personal experiences of God, priesthood and religious life.
4. Healing Journey of Forgiveness
A six-Day program focusing on understanding the notion of forgiveness as well as exploring the myths around it, and finding meaningful ways of practicing forgiveness in personal lives for achieving peace and fulfillment.
5. Counselling Skills Workshops
Five-day residential workshops (4 modules)for Teachers, Clergy, Religious, Community Leaders, and aspiring counselors focusing on understanding various psychological and personality theories of individual functioning, and to equip the participants with the fundamental and essential skills in understanding and helping self and others
6.Workshop on Parenting Skills
A two-day workshop for parents to understand their children and provide opportunities for an integrated development through meaningful and effective parenting interventions.
7.Enhancing the Person of the Educator
A Five-Day residential program focusing on helping the educators/teachers to understand themselves and their students, and establish meaningful relationships and design appropriate interventions for the integral human development of the students.
8.Personal Growth Series
These are Three-Day residential programs for High School/ College / University students designed to enhance their personal growth experiences through fulfilling interactions, and creative interventions. George Palamattathil, SDB, Psy.D
Director +91 94361 10438 [email protected]
Fr. George has been in the Northeast since 1970 and has served in various positions of responsibility. He has been active youth worker, social worker and was the founder and the first director of Bosco Reach-Out, one of the most prominent NGOs working in the Northeast. George holds Masters Degrees in Social Work, Psychology, and Sociology and a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of San Francisco (USA). On completion of his Doctoral studies, Fr. George returned to Shillong in May 2002 and has been the Vice-Principal and Director of Student Development Services of St. Anthony's College, Shillong. He is currently involved in training school and college teachers and principals in counselling, conducting programmes and workshops for parents on parenting skills, training programmes for religious leaders in responsible leadership, in addition to individual counselling, marital and family therapy. He conducts programmes abroad in the US on an annual basis. George has an excellent network of faculties from the US and European Universities who come on short-term basis, every year to facilitate training programmes in Siloam
2. Roy Parackal, SDB
Asst. Director +91 97745 37965 [email protected]
Siloam has attracted a notable number of national and international faculty who are rendering part time as well as consultative services to participants of the programme. This availability has enhanced the quality of our programs in Siloam
Part-time Staff:
Dr. George Kallingal, Psy.D (USA)
Dr. Meji Singh, PhD (USA)
Visiting Faculty:
Dr. Elena Flores, Psy.D (USA)
Dr. Terry Patterson, Psy.D( USA)
Dr. Judith Goodell, Psy.D (USA)
Dr. Margot Brown, Psy.D (USA)
Dr. Barbara Preiters, Ph.D (Austria)
For Program Registration and further enquiries, please contact us:
Address
Umsaw Khwan
Umsaw - 793 123
Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya, India
Contact Person
Fr. George Palamattathil SDB, Psy. Director
+91 94361 09170, +91 98568 37965
[email protected]
Fr. Director
+91 97745 37965
[email protected]
