Pritika Malhotra
Montreal ,QC
Summary
Experienced at enhancing community support by being compassionate, open-minded, and non-judgmental. Extremely enthusiastic about mental health and a willingness to improve my support skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Best Buddies
Montreal , QC
08.2022 - Current
- Formed one on one valuable connections with new international students and help them better adjust in university life.
Volunteer
Peer Support centre
Montreal , Quebec
08.2022 - Current
- Trained in skills like active listening, empathy, and being non-judgemental.
- Provided support services to fellow students- created an open environment wherein they could express their feelings.
- Engaged in regular role-plays as a way to improve my skills.
- Organized support groups for my fellow peer supporters. Actively reached out to them after every session to follow up and keep a check on their well-being.
Frosh leader
McGill university
Montreal, Quebec
08.2022 - 08.2022
- I was trained in a variety crisis intervention situations- alcohol/ drug overdose and how to help maintain a healthy sexual relationship amongst peers- giving special importance to consent etc.
- Welcomed new students to McGill university by involving them in various fun activities and facilitating interactions amongst peers.
Volunteer
AIDS conference
Montreal, Quebec
08.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted with special events or programs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Greeted visitors and answered questions about program, requirements and opportunities.
- Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Specialized Course
Mindscape centre of Counselling and psychological wellbeing
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Received training in the field of Child and adolescence Psychology. Focus on the issues of disabilities in mainstream classrooms and identifying kids behavior challenges.
- Completed a project on Slow learners and how to incorporate them in the mainstream classrooms.
Specialized course
Mindscape centre for counselling and psychological wellbeing
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
05.2020 - 06.2020
- Got extensive training in basic skills of counseling- Case History Taking, Mental Status examination and ethics in Psychotherapy
- Got hands on training in how to conduct Case history taking and MSE by the help of various role plays.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And International Development Studies
McGill University
Montreal, QC12.2024
Skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to improve
- Ability ot remain calm in stressful situations
- Open- minded and non-judgemental
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- MS Office and computer skills
- Excellent verbal and Written Communication
Timeline
Volunteer
Best Buddies
08.2022 - Current
Volunteer
Peer Support centre
08.2022 - Current
Frosh leader
McGill university
08.2022 - 08.2022
Volunteer
AIDS conference
08.2022 - 08.2022
Specialized Course
Mindscape centre of Counselling and psychological wellbeing
06.2020 - 08.2020
Specialized course
Mindscape centre for counselling and psychological wellbeing
05.2020 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And International Development Studies
McGill University
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