By Ms. Deepika Bhosale (Counselling Psychologist) Today, as I looked around, everything seemed quiet and calm. Yess! Things have changed from the past and everything seems different but does that does not mean we have to stop ourselves from doing various things right? We all are going through massive mental and emotional ups and downs. …
If you are noticing anxiety in yourself or those around you these days you are not alone! With mention of covid-19 filling radio and television news, social media feeds and our email in boxes, it’s no wonder we are all anxious. Between the uncertainty of the real health risk and the hype, fear and anxiety …
by Deepika Bhosale “Art is a place for children to learn to trust their ideas, themselves and to explore what is possible”- Maryann F Kohl The above mentioned quote informs my work with children. Children are naturally creative and it is easy for them to express themselves through art as opposed to answering questions directly. …
The whole world is going through a situation which is unique. The entire country is in lockdown. With the social distancing measures in place to control the spread of coronavirus, we all are spending more time with our families than ever before. The physical symptoms of the novel coronavirus are well documented. But the mental …
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Here are 3 distinct stories, or case studies on therapy with children diagnosed with Autism (ASD). They highlight varied approaches in each case and are useful illustrations of these techniques in successful interventions.
Instilling self belief and a positive attitude is a key role that a school counsellor plays. The recognition of the school counsellor by the children served is one of the most cherished rewards enjoyed by the author of this story.
This article highlights the importance of some of the key roles of a school counsellor in enhancing the social and mental wellbeing of school children with an emphasis on life skills guidance classes.
Childhood experiences last a lifetime. A teachers ability to use listening as a means of empathy can greatly impact growth of children, their self worth and esteem. This story also underlined the value of listening in later life.
Juggling Multiple Roles, Creating Happy Hearts By Kalyani Govekar, Psychologist & School Counsellor When I candidly look back to my journey as a psychologist I believe my clients are the ones who shaped and moulded me, not just as a therapist but also as a person. I made up my mind that I wanted to …
Interventions for Children with ADHD Visualization technique for ADHD children by Ms. Suzanne Ferreira, M.Ed. (Special Education) Children with ADHD are often found to be in a state of stress, especially in school, either on account of their physiological state of arousal or difficulties encountered in learning and understanding -which again could increase their levels …
