Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
DECLARATION
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Anju G

Anju G

Palakkad

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate social worker with strong academic grounding in Environmental Science and a professional MSW (Medical & Psychiatry) background. Experienced in psychosocial counseling, therapeutic support for children with Neurodevelopmemtal disorders, and community-based social work interventions. My exposure through community living camps, internships, government projects, and field work has shaped me into an empathetic, self-aware professional with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. Passionate about counseling, therapy, community empowerment, and implementing meaningful social work interventions.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Psychosocial Counsellor

Arista Centre for Rehabilitation
07.2025 - Current
  • Providing psychosocial counselling for clients with anxiety, trust issues, trauma, and adjustment difficulties.
  • Supporting therapy sessions for children with autism, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, and developmental delays.
  • Preparing case histories, progress reports, and therapeutic documentation.
  • Case co-ordinator with other Professionals.

Project Assistant

Kerala State Biodiversity Board
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Completed People’s Biodiversity Registers (PBR) across various LSGs.

Public Relations Executive

Arista Centre for Rehabilitation
04.2018 - 08.2019
  • Maintained client relationships, organized rehabilitation programs, and coordinated community engagement.

Project Assistant

District Environmental Impact Assessment Committee
08.2017 - 02.2018
  • Assisted in environmental clearance procedures for mining activities.

Project Scientist

Kerala State Land Use Board
04.2014 - 03.2016
  • Prepared watershed management master plans for Gayathri and Thootha sub-watersheds.

Research Assistant

Agricultural Research Centre
01.2014 - 03.2014
  • Established polyhouse nurseries in RATTC Malampuzha.

Education

MSW - Medical & Psychiatry

St. Mary’s College
Puthanangadi
01.2025

MSc. - Environmental Sciences

Bharathiar University
01.2013

BSc. - Botany

Mercy College
Palakkad
01.2011

Higher Secondary - undefined

GAPHSS
Elappully
01.2008

SSLC - undefined

GMGHSS
Palakkad
01.2006

Skills

Counseling techniques and Behavioral Interventions

Interests

Reading

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • 24-day field work at Perinthalmanna Municipality – learned functioning of LSGs, Waste management, and local projects.
  • 25-day field work at TOTEM Resource Centre, Wayanad – studied about indigenous tribal communities, Psubmitted a mini research report based on Impact of Climate change on Tribal Community
  • 21-day field work at Amma Multispeciality Clinic, Perinthalmanna – Gained understanding in various Neurodevelopmental disorders in children, Hands-on experience in Remedial training for children with Learning Disability
  • 24-day field work at Louise Mount Hospital, Wayanad-dealing with Psychotic, Neurotic and Substance Use Disorder patients
  • 21-day Field work at Dr. Salim’s Centre for Neuro Psychiatry, Perinthalmanna-Participated in Case History taking, Mental Status Examination, Daily ward rounds, Psychological assessments, case discussions and clinical management of patients under supervision.
  • Hands-on experience with PRA techniques for community development.
  • Presented a paper at a National Conference on the topic "A Study on Academic Challenges and Stress Among Mothers Pursuing Higher Education".
  • Participated in rural camp at Arippa, Kollam – engaged in community analysis and programme facilitation.
  • Completed UGC-sponsored certificate course in Human Rights.
  • Presented papers on bio-warfare, sacred groves, and environmental protection.
  • Attended national seminars on carbon sequestration, sustainability, and biodiversity.
  • Contributed to environmental projects like PBR and watershed management plans.

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Timeline

Psychosocial Counsellor

Arista Centre for Rehabilitation
07.2025 - Current

Project Assistant

Kerala State Biodiversity Board
09.2019 - 03.2020

Public Relations Executive

Arista Centre for Rehabilitation
04.2018 - 08.2019

Project Assistant

District Environmental Impact Assessment Committee
08.2017 - 02.2018

Project Scientist

Kerala State Land Use Board
04.2014 - 03.2016

Research Assistant

Agricultural Research Centre
01.2014 - 03.2014

MSc. - Environmental Sciences

Bharathiar University

BSc. - Botany

Mercy College

Higher Secondary - undefined

GAPHSS

SSLC - undefined

GMGHSS

MSW - Medical & Psychiatry

St. Mary’s College
Anju G