I completed a 2-month internship under the supervision of Sr. Psychologist Shreya Batra. At the center, I observed and learned Applied Behavioural Analysis Therapy used for a clientele with neurodevelopmental disorders. I also observed Occupational Therapist Dr. Indumathi's sessions and learned firsthand why it is essential for OT and BT to work together. In addition, I also learned about speech therapy from the center's Speech Therapist Hemalatha Ma'am. I observed how speech difficulties are… Show more I completed a 2-month internship under the supervision of Sr. Psychologist Shreya Batra. At the center, I observed and learned Applied Behavioural Analysis Therapy used for a clientele with neurodevelopmental disorders. I also observed Occupational Therapist Dr. Indumathi's sessions and learned firsthand why it is essential for OT and BT to work together. In addition, I also learned about speech therapy from the center's Speech Therapist Hemalatha Ma'am. I observed how speech difficulties are countered and how language is broken down and characterized for our clientele. I also planned and organized a group session for the children targeting their sitting tolerance, functional communication, social skills, gross & fine motor skills, and attentional capacities. I learned the application and use of sensory play, discrete trial instruction, prompting, flooding and exposure, and other techniques. Show less

At Mind and Brain Hospital, I worked with the senior clinical psychologist Shailaja Christina, and a team of psychotherapists. I also observed the OPD sessions of Dr. Safiya MS, Consultant Neuropsychiatrist. Under the supervision of a skilled team of psychotherapists, I scored tests and wrote reports that were to be given to clients. I also observed and learned about the treatment of speech-related difficulties in children with neurodevelopment disorders from the sessions of Dr. Nayanatara… Show more At Mind and Brain Hospital, I worked with the senior clinical psychologist Shailaja Christina, and a team of psychotherapists. I also observed the OPD sessions of Dr. Safiya MS, Consultant Neuropsychiatrist. Under the supervision of a skilled team of psychotherapists, I scored tests and wrote reports that were to be given to clients. I also observed and learned about the treatment of speech-related difficulties in children with neurodevelopment disorders from the sessions of Dr. Nayanatara Nagendra D V. In addition to OPD, I spend quite a lot of time in the in-patient ward, interacting with clients and listening to their stories, cultivating skills of active listening, empathizing, eliciting information relevant to the case and forming connections with client. Show less

I completed a one month internship (June 1- July 4) at St. Joseph's Hospital Trust in Kerala wherein the was trained in Case History Taking and MSE and Mindfulness techniques such as Sitting with Breath and Body Scanning. I have also observed therapy sessions under Dr. Rajeev Michael, PhD, MPhil (NIMHANS) and developed worksheets for clients as well as engaged in supportive therapy. I have also observed the administration of psychological assessments like BDI, Y-BOCS, MDRS, IPDE, ACE and MMSE.

I represented Nandini Women's Clinic and on behalf of Dr. Nandini, who is a wonderful doctor and supervisor, my team and I frequented Schoenstatt St. Mary's Public School and conducted interactive sessions with the students to raise awareness on menstrual health and the differences in good and bad touch to enable students to be able identify and seek help when the situation calls for it. The aim was to educate the students on topics that are less expanded upon in classroom settings and teach… Show more I represented Nandini Women's Clinic and on behalf of Dr. Nandini, who is a wonderful doctor and supervisor, my team and I frequented Schoenstatt St. Mary's Public School and conducted interactive sessions with the students to raise awareness on menstrual health and the differences in good and bad touch to enable students to be able identify and seek help when the situation calls for it. The aim was to educate the students on topics that are less expanded upon in classroom settings and teach them on ways to deal with it. Show less

Honourpoint is dedicated to the fallen heroes of the Indian Armed Forces and strives to spread awareness and provide support to the families of these fallen soldiers. This organization was founded and is run by retired officers of the Indian Armed Forces. As part of the internship, I handled Honoupoint's Instagram page along with my teammates and aided in their mission of spreading awareness by creating posters, forming quizzes, informative posts and dedications to martyrs of this country. I… Show more Honourpoint is dedicated to the fallen heroes of the Indian Armed Forces and strives to spread awareness and provide support to the families of these fallen soldiers. This organization was founded and is run by retired officers of the Indian Armed Forces. As part of the internship, I handled Honoupoint's Instagram page along with my teammates and aided in their mission of spreading awareness by creating posters, forming quizzes, informative posts and dedications to martyrs of this country. I also engaged with individuals visiting our platforms and other developed other outreach programs. Show less