Sunday, 13 June 2021

3 days workshop on Counselling Skills organised by HMV


 

A three days virtual workshop on Counselling Skills was organised by Psychology Department under the able guidance of Principal Prof.  Dr. (Mrs.) Ajay Sareen. The workshop was conducted by Dr. Sheba Singh, Ph.D. Psychologist, Mumbai. The students of Diploma in Counselling, B.Voc Mental Health Counselling & Psychology (Hons.) along with faculty of the department participated in the workshop Dr. Ashmeen Kaur, Head of Psychology Department said that such workshops and interactive sessions give practical exposure to students & help them when they step out to work in their respective fields. Dr. Sheba Singh gave beautiful & detailed explanation on various topics such as child & adolescent counselling, Adult & Marital Counselling, Case History Taking & Mental Status Examination (MSE).  She mentioned that people come for therapy when they face academic or behavioural difficulties, psychological stress, bulling, divorce, grief, experienced traumatic events or sexual, emotional abuse. She further added that during this pandemic psychologists saw on increase in mental disorders among people due to which they are looking forward for counselling. Principal Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Ajay Sareen appreciated the efforts of the department. Head of Department Dr. Ashmeen Kaur presented vote of thanks.