Which Way To Go?
The unprecedented emergency of a worldwide outbreak called for many unexpected and sudden changes. While the work culture shifted online, the education sector shifted online as well. The colleges and the campuses were not prepared for such prolonged closures. The students as well as the campuses had different challenges going forward. On one hand, where […]
Success Story of Using Differentiated Instruction in Remedial Therapy
Student Aditya (name changed) came to Drishti in Grade 10 diagnosed with LD (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia. His previous progress reports indicated poor performance in his curriculum subjects. The student was facing difficulties in coping with the academic curriculum. He also exhibited behavioral difficulties (hyperactivity, impulsivity, distractibility, poor concentration, and inattention) when he came […]
Anxiety and Apprehension in Students Today- Why? & What can be done?
“You have to be very focused this year, attend school properly as well as all your tuitions as you are going to appear for your Boards! You have to score at least 95% to get into a good college” At any given point in time, a student who is preparing for board exams is usually […]
How To Make A Difference?
By Arshiya Khan – I would like to share my experience of working with a child who was on the spectrum of autism. The child was 14years old, struggling with his academics, behavior and sensory issues. I took up this challenge and desired to bring one possible change in his life. The child was non […]
Stories Of Trust And Friendship
By Nirali Hundiya – Developing a balance between trust and boundary setting is what I strive for as a School Counsellor. I would like to share two short instances of these values in action in my work with the students. Friendships: Agreeing To Disagree One of the concerns that was constantly coming up in 7th […]
Co-Creating Happiness
By Sanober Memon – “Nothing in the world is going to change unless people care like you” was the farewell note given to me by X, a 17 year old student at the end of her therapy in Drishti. She used to see me twice a week for 6 months for Depression and Generalised […]
A For Autism
By Ms. Anvesha Fomra – 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 […]
Psychological Wellbeing During Exams
By Ms. Sweetie Jain Birla (Psychologist and Counsellor) – “Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go, they merely determine where you start”. – Nido Quben We all face tension when we hear the word “EXAMS” as it triggers the fear of failure within us and the expectations from ourselves as well as of […]
My Journey of becoming a Clinical Psychologist
By Ms. Kalyani Govekar Joshi – When I candidly look back to my journey as a clinical 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 a clinical psychologist when I […]
Shadowing Successes
By Ms. Madhura Gurav In my previous job, I was working as a shadow teacher for this 2nd-grade boy. He was not diagnosed but had manifestations of LD. He was unable to catch up with his peers and there were accompanying behavioral concerns such as anger and stubbornness. I was working with him for around […]