Badlaav

India's First Work Ex program for Mental Health Professionals

A work experience program aiming towards betterment of the field of Psychology by bringing about an update in present practice.

By Omkar Naik – Therapist & Life Coach Founder & Director CINQ IN
Piyusha Pande Therapist & Mindfulness Practitioner Founder & Director CINQ IN

Objectives

EXPOSURE TO CASES

While traditional healthcare students get to have a practical exposure in their field before they start practicing, students of psychology struggle to get good practical exposure before they enter the professional space

We plan on solving this issue by offering them the opportunity to take supervised sessions under highly experienced mental health professionals

THEORY VS PRACTICE

The students don’t know how to effectively implement the different theoretical concepts that are taught to them. For example, choosing which one will be best therapeutic technique will be best suited to a particular client

We aim to solve this problem by training them on the practical & effective application of their knowledge and providing them guidance on the importance of various practices in the field

HOLISTIC HEALTHCARE

Psychology as a field is still not seen as part of the mainstream healthcare industry leading to lack of collaboration among mental health and other healthcare professionals reducing the quality of care provided to patients

We will train students to effectively collaborate with mainstream healthcare providers leading to their patients getting the best care possible

SAY NO TO PSEUDOSCIENCE

There is high prevalence of various pseudoscientific practices in mental health like Spiritual Healing, Reiki, Aura healing, Tarot card reading & astrology which are leading to unfavourable outcomes for patients and serious repercussions.

We aim to tackle this issue by guiding the students on what psychology truly stands for and providing a purely scientific outlook to the field throughout our training.

OPPORTUNITIES

Universities and institutes abroad require immense practical learning background and need the students to have completed certain hours of social work, & a letter of recommendation as part of their recruitment process that students in India struggle with.

We not only provide the students with opportunities to get practical exposure but also offer them social service opportunities and a strong LOR on completion of the program.

Who will benefit from this program?

New psychologists seeking to develop a solid foundation in core areas of psychology, as well as practical skills and knowledge in relaxation, diagnosis, testing, and medical awareness.
Practicing psychologists seeking to improve their knowledge and skills in these areas, and to maintain high standards of care through regular self-improvement and reflection.
Mental health professionals seeking to provide holistic care to their clients, incorporating relaxation, mindfulness, and medical awareness into their practice.
Institutions seeking professional readiness to their students
Employers seeking workplace ready and experienced yet fresh and enthusiastic professionals

Clients seeking safe, effective, and holistic and affordable mental health care from competent and well-trained professionals.

What are the expected outcomes?

Practical Application of Knowledge: The field of psychology in India, as of today, lacks professionals who have strong practical knowledge about the field and know how to apply the knowledge that their respective institutes provide. This programme will help solve that problem by training newcomers to be ready for such practical applications by providing holistic and evidence-based learning to all individuals. The programme will also help them develop skills such as Diagnosis, clinical skills, professionalism, problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and critical thinking, which are vital for further practice.

Exposure to mainstream healthcare sector: The programme will help students gain a deeper understanding of the field and its dynamics, enhancing their overall perspective.

Professional Development: The programme will also aid individuals in building confidence, professionalism, and work ethics by working alongside experienced professionals and receiving mentorship.

Employability : This program prepares individuals to be ready to work in mainstream healthcare, thus making each applicant an attractive candidate for perspective employers and a capable clinician.

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