Neil’s Story: Transition for Success
Neil (name changed) was 3.8 years old studying in Nursery when he came for an assessment. He was a preterm baby by 1 month and his motor milestones were delayed. He also exhibited behaviour difficulties (hyperactivity and inattention). Parents reported difficulty remaining seated, following directions, fearfulness and withdrawal from activities. In addition to this parent also reported he […]
Tackling Negative Thoughts During the Pandemic
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. […]
Stay Calm, Have a Plan
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 […]
Superheroes Need Help, too!
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. […]
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 […]
Remedial Therapy in Primary Grades
Success of Remedial Therapy: from Reading to Writing By Darshika Shah, Special Educator Profile of a Primary Grade Special Child Neil was 3.8 years old when he came for an assessment to Drishti. He was in Nursery at that time. Initial consultation revealed that he was born preterm by 1 month. His motor milestones were delayed. He […]
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. […]