Dr. Beáta Dávid, vice dean of the Faculty of Health and Public Administration, director of the Institute of Mental Health talked about the importance of personal relations and safety at work. She noted that during this unpredictable and uncertain pandemic situation we all need the safety of personal relations. She added: besides personal relations, the possibility of working can strengthen the individual’s sense of security. We should also take time to reflect on how we cope with the current crisis situation. Is it about experience or survival? Are we able to face the situation and most importantly, are we able to identify, respect and maintain our resources? – asked dr. Beáta Dávid and she quoted Simone Weil: “We must learn to long for what is ours.”
She added that the majority of the students attending the ceremony had to complete their studies facing difficulties on a daily basis in healthcare and the social sector – one the most challenging fields in healthcare.
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The director’s speech was followed by the awarding ceremony and a musical performance by saxophonist Sándor Zsemlye and pianist Károly Gáspár. The “Embertárs” award (established in 2010) has been awarded to Katalin Jeney-Tauzer from the Social worker MA graduating class of 2018-2020, in recognition of her outstanding academic achievement and for her commitment to the profession. Another recognition was given to András Párkányi from the class graduating this year. The award for “Early childhood mental health” has been granted for Viktor Gócs, who graduated from the class of 2018-2020 of the Integrated Parent-Infant Consultant training. Zsófia Gaul (lactation consultant class of 2018-2021) has been awarded with a Joan Scott prize in recognition of her outstanding work as a lactation consultant in the area supporting infants, children and their families and for her hard work in the student community.
Following the commitment ceremony 24 “Social work” MA students from the class 2018-2020 received their diplomas along with the 23 students graduating this year. 17 students got their master’s degree in Interdisciplinary family studies. Furthermore, 25 lactation consultants, 22 integrated parent-infant consultants and 23 social and family mediation professionals received their degrees.
Bernadett Bódi
Photo: Attila Kovács- Semmelweis University
Translation: Norbert Lukács
