LEARNING
Ammara Md Eqbal
Mental Health Professional/counselor
CHENNAI
Summary
Skilled Counselor with strong background helping clients overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills. Compassionate with extensive knowledge of counseling principles and practices. Adept at creating individualized treatment plans and leading group therapy sessions. Committed to creating safe, supportive environment for all participants. Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
11
11
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Counselor
IZHAAR-LETS SHARE[SELF EMPLOYED,E-COUNSELLING]
CHENNAI
03.2021 - Current
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
- Supervised individuals in small group atmosphere to cultivate safety, independence, and structure.
- Wrote reports for family and caregivers, documenting progress, challenges, and therapy milestones.
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
- Maintained accurate documentation of youth progress in line with reporting requirements.
- Encouraged children to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations.
- Demonstrated positive influence to children by acting appropriately, being respectful to others and actively listening.
- Coordinated youth programs and activities to enhance life quality and self-esteem.
- Arranged and facilitated therapy sessions for individuals, couples, and families.
- Facilitated workshops and classes on anger management, life skills and drug and alcohol prevention.
- Established and maintained relationships with youth, families and community partners.
- Implemented variety of fun and recreational activities for residents.
- Helped youth develop and achieve personal goals with close support.
- Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
Counselor Intern
IPERC [International psychology education research council]
CHENNAI
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Supported clients by representing needs and advocating for patient rights in healthcare, legal and community-based settings.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Supervised busy caseload, managing clients, balancing workload and prioritizing client needs.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from various diseases and issues.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Provided referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being.
- Prepared reports to summarize clients' mental health status and treatment progress.
Counselor Intern
chennai national hospital
CHENNAI
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Conducted client consultations and collaborated with other agency professionals to discuss courses of treatment.
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
- Performed 240 hours of supervised group and individual counseling sessions.
- Stayed current on mental health research to follow new developments and research in mental health field.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
03.2013 - 03.2017
- Endeavored to keep the superintendent informed of the school's various activities, operations, and engagements
- Reviewed and evaluated processes and frameworks of school's administrations
- Authored and maintained highest standards of student conduct and strictly adhere to due process when presiding our adjudication sessions
- Led a team of hard-working faculty using innovative teaching techniques last two years increased learning outcomes 200%
- Helped parents to understand their children’s emotional need
- Conducted monthly and weekly workshops for parents to develop various skills for good parenting
- Trained parent to understand children’s abilities for positive upbringing.
vice principal /Mother
03.2001 - 03.2003
- Teresa public school, Managed curricular and co curricular activities with the help of hardworking faculty members
- Developed lesson plans 10th grade social studies classes
- Incorporated Reading and Science skills into curriculum for well rounded learning
- Established reward system to manage behavior, resulting in marked decrease in detentions
- Promoted environment conducive to learning.
Education
Master of Arts - COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY
IGNOU [INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY]
DISTANCE 01.2019 - 06.2023
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION - Education
Loyola College of Education
JAMSHEDPUR 06.2015 - 03.2017
DIPLOMA -
IOU [INTERNATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
ONLINEBachelor of Arts - Psychology
RANCHI UNIVERSITY
JAMSHEDPUR 06.1998 - 03.2001
Skills
Verbal and written communicationOrganizationConflict resolution
Youth mentoring
Youth psychology
Youth supervision
Youth behavior management
Psychological interventions
Cognitive behavior therapy
Treatment plans
Recovery strategies
Group therapy
Intellectual function assessment
Certification
COUNSELOR INTERN, CHENNAI NATIONAL HOSPITAL ,OCT 2021 - NOV 2021
Interests
TEACHING
SPREADING USEFUL KNOWLEDG
Timeline
Counselor Intern
IPERC [International psychology education research council]
06.2022 - 12.2022
Counselor Intern
chennai national hospital
10.2021 - 11.2021
Counselor
IZHAAR-LETS SHARE[SELF EMPLOYED,E-COUNSELLING]
03.2021 - Current
Master of Arts - COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY
IGNOU [INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY]
01.2019 - 06.2023
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION - Education
Loyola College of Education
06.2015 - 03.2017
03.2013 - 03.2017
vice principal /Mother
03.2001 - 03.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
RANCHI UNIVERSITY
06.1998 - 03.2001
DIPLOMA -
IOU [INTERNATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY