SAKSHI KAUSHAL

Mobile Number: 981-***-****

Email: adjnl6@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

A Postgraduate in psychology from one of the premiere institutes based in Bangalore. Apart from excelling academically, gained hands on practical experience in varied fields of psychology.

Presented a research paper at the 44th Indian Social Science Congress held in Bangalore and had the honour of publication of my paper.

Worked for 3 months in a 300 bedded government hospital with a team of doctors, Clinical Psychologists & Social Workers. Additionally, worked as a pro bono research mentor in a Delhi based NGO working in the field of legislations governing mental health in India.

A passionate writer, who worked with one of the most widely circulated national papers in the country (Times of India); first as a student correspondent from school and then as a stringer during my under-graduation.

An avid reader and a fitness enthusiast; represented my school at State level in the discipline of Badminton.

A sincere and dedicated team player with a positive outlook, quick learner and always open to new ideas.

Looking to work with an Organization of International Repute to gain skills, knowledge and experience and to successfully contribute towards Organizational and Personal goals. Position of Responsibilities Held

Psychology Hub

(Counselling psychologist)

Working as a freelance counselling psychologist taking weekly counselling sessions with clients, taking case history, devising a therapy plan and following up.

Antahkarana Group

(Research mentor and mental health professional, August 2020 to present) Working as a mentor and freelance psychologist on a research advocacy project with Antahakarana group. Critically analysing various mental health laws and policies of the Central government and preparing research reports. Co-ordinating with a team of research mentors from the legal and psychological field. Guiding interns regarding the various steps in research. Conducted a training session for all the interns on

‘basics of research’. Working on various projects for school children across Delhi to promote mental health and counselling services for children of all age groups.

Civil Hospital - Panchkula, Haryana

(Internship training, October 2019 to December 2019) Worked as an intern/trainee with the ‘district mental health program’ team of district Panchkula (Haryana) comprising of two psychiatrists, a clinical psychologist, a psychiatric social worker and a team of community nurses. During the internship I accompanied the team for various community outreach programs to primary health centers, community health centers, schools and orphanages, for psycho- education and case identification. Participated in meetings for family self-help groups to psycho-educate caregivers and support groups of mentally ill individuals. Overlooked conduction of case history and Mental Status Examinations of out-patients, and observed pre-discharge counselling sessions and sat in for follow up therapy sessions for in-patients in the psychiatric and de-addiction ward of the hospital. Observed and assisted in assessments for IQ, disabilities and other mental disorders.

Observation-ship at Ivy Hospital, Mohali

(Intern, January 2019)

Observed and dealt with patients in a hospital setup under the supervision of the in-house psychiatrist in a multi-specialty hospital. Observed conduction of case history and Mental Status Examination of patients under the guidance of the psychiatrist. Accompanying the psychiatrist on his daily rounds to observe in- patients in the psychiatric ward and de addiction centre of the hospital.

Social work

Participating in outreach programs and psychoeducation workshops in old age homes and providence schools across Bangalore. Organizing and actively participating in community outreach programs organized by my college on various occasions.

Times of India

(Stringer, January 2017 to July 2017)

Worked as a freelance reporter and correspondent for E-times Chandigarh, which included interviewing influential personalities from various fields and covering local events. Miscellaneous

Worked as a Student Correspondent for Times of India (NIE) 2012- 2013.

Participated as a delegate in the Model United Nations (2017) event organized by the Economics Department of DAV College, Chandigarh

Worked as a writer for PU Mirror, an independent student newspaper from September 2016 to May 2017.

Educational qualifications

Class 12th Carmel Convent School, Chandigarh

Central Board of Secondary Education

88.20% 2012

Graduation

BA (Honors in

psychology)

DAV College, Chandigarh

Panjab University

73.41%

(First division with

honours in Psychology)

2014-2017

Post-graduation

(M.Sc.

psychology)

Indian Institute of Psychology and Research,

Bangalore

Bangalore University

77%

CGPA-7.94

A Grade

(First class distinction)

2017-2019

Awards & Acknowledgements

Participant in the under-16 girls age group (2010), in the Haryana State Inter Centre Sports Competition organized by Sports and Youth Affairs Department, Haryana 2010

Stood third in the under-19 age group (2012), in the state school badminton tournament organized by the Education Department, Chandigarh Administration

First position in the college in semester 1 (BA Psychology honors) for academic year 2014-2015

Won third prize in paper presentation for my research paper titled “Asakti and Anasakti” at inter- college fest Zeitgeist (2017), organized by Post Graduate Government College, Chandigarh.

Presented a paper titled “Stress in relation with sports” at the National seminar-cum-workshop on advances in applied sports psychology (2017).

Third position overall in 1st year (M.Sc. Psychology) for academic year 2017-2018

Second position overall in 2nd year (M.Sc. Psychology) for academic year 2018-2019

Presented a paper titled “Psychological Distress among Criminal and Civil Lawyers” at the 43rd Indian Social Science Congress (2020). Publication of research abstract in the journal of Indian Social Science Academy.

Workshops

Attended a 8-day workshop on Mindfulness Based Skills Training (2016) organized by Department of Psychology, DAV College, Chandigarh facilitated by Ms. Shveta Shourie (mindfulness coach).

Participated in the 4th international conference on psychology and allied sciences (2016) organized by Indian Association of Health, Research and Welfare under the aegis of Rehabilitation Council of India. Abstracted titled “effects of cyber bullying and mental health” published in the journal.

Completed level 1 content in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) course/workshop (2016) conducted by EFT-Individual practitioner Ms. Nanika Singh (psychologist).

Participated in a 2-day national seminar cum workshop (2017) on ‘Developing Mental Strength in Sports’ organized by DAV College, Chandigarh under the aegis of Sports Psychology Association of India (SPAI). Presented a research paper on the topic “Stress in Relation with Sports”.

Attended a 3-day workshop on Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (basic level) (2020), organized by Your Dost Academy facilitated by Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis.

Participated in the educational activity titled “COVID-19 and mental health: Caring for the public and ourselves” (2020), organized by American Psychiatric Association.

Attended a 4-day workshop on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for common emotional disorders

(advanced level) (2020), facilitated by Dr. Jini K Gopinath.

Attended a 1-day workshop on “Introduction to Psychotherapy” (2020) organized by Department of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences, Fortis healthcare facilitated by Ms. Kamna Chibber

(counsellor).

Attended a 1-day workshop on “Introduction to Art therapy” (2020) organized by Department of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences, Fortis healthcare facilitated by Ms. Aditi Kaul (expressive arts-based therapist).

Attended a 1-day workshop on “Introduction to Music and Movement Therapy” (2020) organized by Department of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences, Fortis healthcare facilitated by Ms. Tanushree Sangma (expressive arts-based therapist).

Attended a 1-day workshop on “Introduction to Positive Psychology” (2020) organized by Department of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences, Fortis healthcare facilitated by Ms. Mimansa Singh Tanwar (clinical psychologist).

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)

Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software by IBM Areas OF Specialization (Therapy)

Anxiety disorders

Adolescence and early adulthood adjustment issues

Learning disabilities and mental retardation

Mild depressive disorders

Substance dependence disorders

Other stress and adjustment disorders

Obsessive compulsive disorder

Cognitive behavior therapy techniques

Behavior modification therapy

Areas Of Specialization

Research methodology (qualitative and quantitative)

Steps in research process

Abnormal psychology

Cognitive psychology

Psychometry

Test construction

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