Keeping up with kids’ mental health during Lockdown!
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 […]
Autism Case Studies
A for Autism! By Anvesha Fomra, Psychologist Being a psychologist comes with the great responsibility of shaping a child’s future. But what makes our role different from other professions is that when we do make a positive difference in a child’s life, it soothes and satisfies our very souls as well! The motto in Drishti states: Creating a […]
Positive Self Belief
“Look! That’s My School Counsellor.” By Khushboo Shah, Psychologist & School Counsellor As a mental health professional, I have always always believed in focusing on the positive and equipping oneself enough to deal with the negative. I have made sure that the same belief is ingrained in my students. Because of this belief, my student who […]
Role of School Counsellor
My Role as a School Counsellor By Sanchali Ghosh Dastidar, Psychologist School counsellors work every day to make small changes in a child’s life. My role as a school counsellor involves conducting regular guidance classes for the primary section. I have conducted sessions on topics such as bullying, communication, feelings and self awareness. Every week I […]
Listening Skills
Listening with Ears of Children, Looking with Eyes Full of Wonder By Neha P Nisarga, Psychologist From the time she started with math, she realized it was not going to be easy for her. Consistently scoring a D on Math, no matter the amount of effort or time that was put in, made her feel silly. […]
Best Practices in School Counselling
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 be […]