Bhavini Soorma
Hamilton,Ontario
Summary
Empathetic, compassionate and committed to providing effective mental health care by offering a patient-focused practice style that emphasizes active participation. I am motivated to gain new experiences and learn to make a difference through my hardwork , kindness and resilience. I am keen to be a part of the working culture and the community of Canada.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychologist
YourDost
Bangalore, India
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Built rapport and guided discussion with patients using therapeutic communication techniques.
- Provided online individual therapy sessions to clients to provide emotional support and foster mental wellness and personal achievement.
- Developed individual courses of treatment for each patient by evaluating goals, mental health and practical conditions.
- Educated clients about coping strategies for managing symptoms of mental illness.
- Maintained detailed case notes and updated treatment plans as needed to monitor client progress and changes in behavior and symptoms.
Trainee Psychologist
Tulasi Healthcare
Gurugram, India
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Built rapport with patients using therapeutic communication techniques and took in-depth case histories and performed mental status examinations.
- Provided psycho-social rehabilitation and therapy to address patient's mental
health and addiction related concerns. - Developed essential skills and techniques through diligent practice.
- Educated family members about the impact of addiction and psychotic disorders on the individual's mental health and well-being.
- Assisted clients in developing strategies for managing stressors associated with chronic illness.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for clients using therapeutic goals, and screening and assessment tools such as MMSE, MMPI-2, WAIS IV, PANSS, SCID I and II, and others to measure cognitive, behavioral, and emotional functioning. Monitored client progress through regular follow-up sessions and documentation of progress notes.
Junior Research Assistant
Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital
New Delhi, India
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Worked in association with Nerd Tools Foundation for the project “Screening and Assessment Toolkit for Specific Learning Disability (SATKit-SLD).
- Traveled to field sites to collect and record data useful for study purposes.
- Conducted training sessions for teachers and counselors on how to use the toolkit it educational settings.
Education
Ontario College Post-Graduate Certificate - Brain Disorders Management
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON08-2024
Master of Science - Psychology
Indian Institute of Psychology And Research
India07-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Delhi
India05-2017
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Effective and Empathic Communication
- Active Listener
- Emotional Awareness
- Patient Screening
- Formulating Treatment Plans
- Analytical Thinking
- Mental Health Counseling
- Group Therapy
- Family Counseling
- Psychological Assessment
- Data Analysis through SPSS
- Research Paper Writing
- Reliable- punctual and professional person
- Organized – Great planning skills, time management and multitasking
- Operating System knowledge- Windows
Certification
SATKitspital, India (February,2019)
- 'Summer Internship Program’ conducted by MentSafeTalkh Foundation (India) for training in
clinical and counseling psychology skills and on-field experience from 1st June 2016 to 30th
June 2016. - Participated in and attended various workshops such as, " Coping with the stress of Corona
virus”, “ COVID-19 and Mental Health: Caring for the public and ourselves”, " Rational
Emotive Behavior Therapy", “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in an IndiLohiantext”,
"Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Common Emotional Disorders", " Introductory Workshop
on Dance Movement Therapy".
Volunteering
YourDostTulasi
- Organization: Antahkarana
Mental health professional for mental health advocacy projects, working with a team of legal and mental health professionals to analyze already existing mental health policies in schools across Delhi, India and devising reforms to make mental health more accessible to school students of different age groups.
- Organization: Mental Health Foundation
Clinical Team Member in Mental Health Foundation’s Community Project Phase III and IV at Kirti Nagar,New Delhi, India providing mental health services to people at their doorstep.
- Crew Member in the 2nd Conclave on Mental Health Awareness- Psychological First Aid organized by Mental Health Foundation(India) in association with Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Science(AIIMS), India.
Publications
- Cognizance and Use of Technological Aids by Elderly; Journal of the Indian Academy of Geriatrics
- Handicap Dimensions as predictors of Quality of Life among Persons with Spinal Cord Injury; Journal of Indian Social Science Academy
Project
- Developing a scale to measure Emotional Adjustment among Young Adults
Affiliations
- As a Mandala and Resin artist, I try to incorporate art based activities to enhance emotional wellbeing and to reduce stress and anxiety among individuals, to bring about holistic development and growth.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Psychologist
YourDost
12.2022 - 08.2023
Trainee Psychologist
Tulasi Healthcare
03.2021 - 03.2022
Junior Research Assistant
Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital
10.2019 - 12.2019
Ontario College Post-Graduate Certificate - Brain Disorders Management
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Master of Science - Psychology
Indian Institute of Psychology And Research
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Delhi
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