One of the most important events that led me to take up psychology as I suffered from a physical injury at the age of 12 which was difficult for me to manage as a child I didn't understand how to express my emotions which lead to other problems.
So I was determined to help people who go through emotional and mental health problems.
Tell us about your background and journey.
My journey of life till now as beautiful as it has up and down, which helped me learn and grow as an individual, I see everything and every day as new learning, that makes me curious about life.
What led you to take up this career path?
I was 14 years old when I was first time introduced to the name psychology I was very curious how the subject tells us about human behavior, somehow I was not able to get that subject during my 11th and 12th stand nut that made my decision to peruse psychology even more.
One of the most important events that led me to take up psychology as I suffered from a physical injury at the age of 12 which was difficult for me to manage as a child I didn't understand how to express my emotions which lead to other problems.
So I was determined to help people who go through emotional and mental health problems. So I did my graduation and post-graduation in clinical psychology got trained in different therapy which is NLP, Gestalt, CBT-REBT, and did a diploma in child psychology as well.
What are some common myths in society about psychology?
The most common myth is that people who go for counseling have some mental illness which is not true. Counselling is for everyone, many times we face problems which we are not able to cope counsellor helps people by giving different tools as per the person's problem to able able to handle it more appropriately in future circumstances.
Another myth that is very common that medicine works faster than therapy so why not take medicine only, medicine is only provided to those who have severe illness or choric illness, not even a person who requires medication. Counseling does take time because it's not easy to break our old patterns.
The most common myth is that people who go for counseling have some mental illness which is not true. Counselling is for everyone, many times we face problems which we are not able to cope counsellor helps people by giving different tools as per the person's problem to able able to handle it more appropriately in future circumstances.
Another myth that is very common that medicine works faster than therapy so why not take medicine only, medicine is only provided to those who have severe illness or choric illness, not even a person who requires medication. Counseling does take time because it's not easy to break our old patterns.
How can people practice mindfullness?
Mindfulness is a daily practice. So every morning or before going to bed take 5 mins for yourself, sit or lie in a place which you feel is comfortable and in a comfortable position, and don’t focus on your thoughts but focus on your breathing first, center yourself by not engaging in any thoughts positive or negative.
Mindfulness is a daily practice. So every morning or before going to bed take 5 mins for yourself, sit or lie in a place which you feel is comfortable and in a comfortable position, and don’t focus on your thoughts but focus on your breathing first, center yourself by not engaging in any thoughts positive or negative.
And once you feel calmness and peace in your body that you can end. But do remember it's not a one-day task, it's a part of daily routine and you will be able to see changes in your body, as well as the stress level, is decreased.
What are your tips for people who want to practice this profession?
A very important piece of advice to those who want to practice this profession is to be a part of the community by proper education because we are dealing with humans, I personally say post graduation in psychology is really important as it gives a good inside of the whole functioning of human biology and psychology.
A very important piece of advice to those who want to practice this profession is to be a part of the community by proper education because we are dealing with humans, I personally say post graduation in psychology is really important as it gives a good inside of the whole functioning of human biology and psychology.
And don’t being a counselor or therapist simply by doing online courses or attending workshops that can lead to Misguiding the client. Experience is very important, as you might feel the job is not well earning give time growth comes in every career. Keep yourself up to date with different tools and methods that can help the clients.
Is work-life balance a myth or reality according to you?
A work-life balance is not a myth according to me, a person does have 24 hours from which even spending half an hour or hour daily for self can reduce stress and any illness can be reduced, chances of burnout will be less. So the myth becomes a reality rest of the time can be divide into any way.
Is work-life balance a myth or reality according to you?
A work-life balance is not a myth according to me, a person does have 24 hours from which even spending half an hour or hour daily for self can reduce stress and any illness can be reduced, chances of burnout will be less. So the myth becomes a reality rest of the time can be divide into any way.
The thought that comes to us that we are being selfish by taking time to ourselves is not true. Once you understand that everyone needs my time. It will improve ourselves and make us more efficient in work and personal life as well.
How according to you can one manage stress?
Stress can be managed daily by meditation, exercise, sleeping for 7-8 hours, eating well, and do give time to one of your favorite hobbies. This can reduce daily stress it helps by not leading to a dis stress state.
How according to you can one manage stress?
Stress can be managed daily by meditation, exercise, sleeping for 7-8 hours, eating well, and do give time to one of your favorite hobbies. This can reduce daily stress it helps by not leading to a dis stress state.
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Interviewed by - Subham Biswas
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