Ms. Harnoor Kaur Bhatia works as a Counselling Psychologist at The Mi…read morend Research Foundation(http://themindresearchfoundation.org) in Chandigarh. A Masters In Sciences in Psychology, Ms. Harnoor K Bhatia has a specialization in Clinical Psychology from Christ University, Bangalore. Prior to this, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Arts with Psychology Honours from M.C.M. DAV College affiliated to Punjab University, Chandigarh.
Her main area of interest is Research and Therapy, especially Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness and Transactional Analysis. Her preferred approach is eclectic since she believes that every individual is different and hence, does not subscribe to a one-size-fits-all solution.
She has hands-on experience in working with people suffering from Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, Substance abuse, depression, anxiety etc. She had the opportunity to either observe or provide therapy to the mentally ill patients of the entire age spectrum.
In her previous experiences she has worked in NDDRC (Neuropsychiatry and Drug De-addiction cum Rehabilitation Centre), Chandigarh where her key responsibilities included observing, noting case histories, conducting tests and assessments and group therapies. She has also worked as an Intern at Victoria Hospital, Bangalore with similar aforementioned responsibilities working specifically with children. In 2016, she interned at Atma Shakti Vidyalaya Society, Bangalore, where she was introduced to a vast array of new therapeutic and assessment techniques. During her time there, she conducted individual therapy sessions, group therapy sessions, tests, and assessments. Her core skills are:
• Aptitude in a wide range of clinical tasks including case histories, patient assessment, interventions, counseling, and behavior
modification.
• Profound knowledge of psychological disorders and conditions and their therapeutic treatments.
• Assess & interpret Intelligence tests such as BKT, WISC, WAPIS etc. and personality test and rating scales such as 16 PF, MBTI,
BDI, HAM A, HAM D, PANAS
• Administer & analyze projective tests such as RIBT, TAT, CAT, SCT, Draw A Man, HTP
• Well versed in administering NIMHANS Neuropsychological Battery
• Ability to generate, build and maintain professional client relationships
She is highly passionate about Positive Mental Health & Psychology and its application to everyday lives. In her words, Psychology is a learning paradigm of human behavior and using it to better the human kind, is a blessing in itself. With Psychology, she aims to inculcate brighter lives each day with her knowledge and expertise through her penchant for Outreach initiatives.read less