The SLAF Station Colombo hosted a counseling programme yesterday (20 February 2024), with the theme "Happy Family Happier Air Force," aimed at improving the well-being and unity of its members and their families. The event, organized by the Warrant Officers’ & Senior Non-Commissioned Officers’ Mess of SLAF Station Colombo under the direction of the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore Chandima, featured insightful discussions led by Wing Commander RP Halangoda, a distinguished clinical psychologist within the SLAF.

The counseling programme brought together SLAF personnel along with their spouses, providing a platform for open dialogue and self-reflection on nurturing healthier relationships within the family unit and the broader SLAF community. During the welcome address, the Chairman of the Mess Committee expressed gratitude to the spouses for their support and dedication, acknowledging the sacrifices they made to facilitate their loved ones' service in the SLAF.

Wing Commander RP Halangoda's expertise and insights offered practical strategies for managing stress, improving communication and strengthening familial bonds. Participants actively engaged in interactive discussions, sharing personal experiences and gaining insights from each other's perspectives.

As the event concluded, participants were encouraged to apply the lessons learned in their daily lives and to continue raising positive relationships within their families and the SLAF community.