Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Extra-Curricular Engagements
Strengths
Languages
Timeline
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Astha Gupta

Astha Gupta

Kalpi

Summary

To leverage my academic background in Social Work and professional counseling experience to design, implement, and facilitate impactful life skills development programs that promote personal growth, emotional resilience, and social empowerment among individuals and communities. I aspire to work as a Life Skill Coordinator at YES Foundation, where I can contribute to strengthening community engagement, supporting youth development, and driving holistic social change.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Patient Counselor

Dr. G Affordable Clinic
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Conducted counseling sessions with drug addict patients, emotionally unstable individuals, and patients with anxiety and other disorders.
  • Managed counseling sessions and patient–doctor interactions effectively.
  • Guided patients in anger management, emotional regulation, and coping strategies.
  • Conducted family counseling and awareness sessions to improve patient support systems.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of new patients to determine appropriate levels of care and support required during their treatment journey.
  • Managed patient case files, ensuring accurate documentation of medical history, diagnoses, and treatment progress.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing empathetic counseling and support during treatment.

Psychiatric Counselor (Internship)

Nur Manzil Psychiatric Hospital
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Assisted psychiatrists and psychologists in behavioral therapy sessions.
  • Supported patients with stress management, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.
  • Exposure to life skills training modules like decision-making and interpersonal effectiveness.
  • Collaborated in the development of awareness campaigns and patient education materials to enhance mental health literacy.
  • Implemented psychosocial rehabilitation approaches, empowering patients to build life skills and regain independence post discharge.
  • Gained in-depth exposure to life skills frameworks, including decision-making, self-awareness, and interpersonal communication.

HIV Trainee (Internship)

Government Medical College
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Delivered counseling and psychosocial support services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS, addressing both medical and emotional dimensions of care.
  • Participated in awareness programs and sensitization campaigns.
  • Developed understanding of public health programs and patient rights.
  • Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
  • Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) -

Bundelkhand University
Jhansi, India
01-2024

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) -

Bundelkhand University
Jhansi, India
01-2022

Intermediate - Science

SP Girls Inter College
Kalpi
01-2019

Skills

  • Life Skills Training: Communication, decision-making, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, coping with stress, leadership
  • Counseling & Facilitation: One-on-one and group counseling, case handling, empathetic listening
  • Community Engagement: Awareness drives, mobilizing youth and women, impact-based sessions
  • Soft Skills: Verbal & non-verbal communication, teamwork, empathy, adaptability, organizational ability
  • Substance abuse awareness & Mental health assessment
  • Family support & Clinical judgment
  • Conflict Resolution & Problem-Solving
  • Digital Proficiency: MS Word, MS Excel, Report Management, Social Media Management, AI Tools
  • Skilled in digital tools for documentation and analysis

Extra-Curricular Engagements

  • Volunteered in community health awareness programs.
  • Organized peer discussions on stress management.
  • Actively participated in rural social work camps organized by various NGOs.

Strengths

  • Passion for empowering communities and youth.
  • Strong ability to build rapport with individuals from varied backgrounds.
  • Commitment to ethical and empathetic practice.
  • Capacity to deliver impactful awareness sessions and workshops.

Languages

English – Proficient
Hindi – Native

Timeline

Patient Counselor

Dr. G Affordable Clinic
09.2024 - 03.2025

Psychiatric Counselor (Internship)

Nur Manzil Psychiatric Hospital
05.2024 - 07.2024

HIV Trainee (Internship)

Government Medical College
10.2023 - 12.2023

Master of Social Work (MSW) -

Bundelkhand University

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) -

Bundelkhand University

Intermediate - Science

SP Girls Inter College

Additional Information

I hereby declare that all information provided in this resume is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I am committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct in my professional endeavors


Astha Gupta

Astha Gupta