Friends –is fun, the word itself brings memories, sweet and not so sweet but a relationship that is, very inevitable part of our lives. Especially in our growing up years with family and school, college and career, friends become an
Each one of us wants our kids to have the best of everything. We want our child to be independent, well mannered, creative, have a strong ability to fight failures and above all we want them to learn something new
Do you ever feel like a rat stuck in a maze? Do you ever have the urge to run away from the environment you are living in? Do you ever feel stuck or held back? These are the times when
“Your personal boundaries protect the inner core of your identity and your right to choices” –Gerard Manley Hopkins A relationship tends to be fruitful only when it contributes to the growth of a better self. For relationships to survive, specific
Self-injury/ Self-harm, “Deliberate Self Harm” or “Non-suicidal self injury” refers to the act of causing injury, not amounting to suicide, on oneself. It can be revolting to many people, as the idea of injuring oneself goes against the concept of
Cannabis is a common substance of abuse during adolescence among school, college going students and street children in India. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 147 million people or 2.5 percent of world population use Cannabis, making it the
Caretakers of Ms A, 13-year-old girl visited a psychologist reporting the chief complaints of the girl being self-harming, sad, unhappy, isolated, and inexpressive most of the time of the day over a period of time. After having a few counselling
According to Allport, “Personality is the dynamic organization within the individual of those psychological systems that determine his unique adjustment to his environment.” Psychologists from all over the world have defined personality in different ways and have researched behaviours which
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Diploma in Medicine and Social Psychology, Ph.D. INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE: Conducted various workshops and conferences internationally; Associated with Forensic Psychological Investigations (Singapore) PUBLICATIONS: About 100 research publications in national and international journals, 4 books, contribution of chapters in several
One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say. Bryant H McGill A counselor, listening intently is the first step towards understanding, assessing and guiding the client. They know that listening is
