Sara Isabel
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with hands-on experience as a student intern, excelling in clinical observation.Proven ability to foster emotional growth in underserved youth through volunteer work, demonstrating strong patient communication, and teamwork skills. Committed to advancing mental health care and supporting diverse communities.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
U&I NGO
Bengaluru
09.2024 - Current
- Engaged in building meaningful relationships with underserved youth through mentorship and support.
- Collaborated with peers to create a safe, inclusive, and motivating environment for children.
- Participated in planning community activities to foster emotional growth and resilience.
- Developed empathy, leadership, and interpersonal skills through regular interactions and group initiatives.
Student Intern
Immaculate Heart of Mary Hospital
Pala
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Shadowed a psychiatrist during outpatient and inpatient consultations, gaining firsthand experience in clinical mental health care. Assisted with patient documentation using ICD codes, psychiatric rating scales (e.g., HDRS, PANSS), and electronic health records.
- Observed diagnoses and treatment of various psychiatric conditions, including schizophrenia, OCD, bipolar disorder, GAD, and depression. Attended and analyzed complex case studies involving patients with mood disorders, psychotic features, and intrusive thoughts. Learned the practical use of tools like the Mental Status Examination (MSE) and DSM-5 for assessment and diagnosis.
- Understood the challenges of working with inpatients and families resistant to psychiatric treatment, especially in stigma-prone regions.
- Developed key skills in clinical observation, diagnostic accuracy, patient communication, and maintaining emotional boundaries in practice.
- Gained exposure to psychiatric medications, treatment planning, and the multidisciplinary nature of psychiatric care.
- Reflected on professional growth and clarified a long-term interest in counselling psychology over psychiatry.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Mount Carmel College
Bengaluru 04-2026
Associate of Arts -
The Choice School
Kochi 03-2020
Skills
- Strong communication and empathetic listening
- Research and case study analysis
- Familiarity with CBT, psychodynamic, and family therapy approaches (theoretical)
- Report writing and patient documentation support,
- Teamwork and interpersonal sensitivity
Affiliations
1. First-Hand Observation, Perseverance School, Bangalore
- Gained insights into tailored curricula for diverse children's needs
- Evaluated and adapted educator strategies for various learning requirements and disorders
- Identified symptoms, understood disorders, and engaged directly with children to comprehend their unique challenges
2. Community Development Program MG School for Excellence, Bangalore
- Developed and implemented specialised modules teaching essential life skills for junior and middle school students
- Topics covered include anger management, gadget de-addiction, values, and building tolerance to rejection (accepting a 'no' for an answer)
- Engaged closely with students to understand their behaviour and challenges
3. Volunteered at the 4th Inter-College Athletic Meet, Bangalore City University, active participant in the Community Development Program, Mount Carmel College, engaged in department-led mental health initiatives, and peer support groups
4. Active participant in the Community Development Program, Mount Carmel College; engaged in department-led mental health initiatives, and peer support groups
5. Engaged in department-led mental health initiatives and peer support groups
Certification
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – Udemy
- Psychological First Aid – Johns Hopkins University (Coursera)
- Behavioural Finance – Coursera
- Basic Microbiology, Health Emergencies Programme – WHO, Digital Marketing with Chat GPT – NICT Computer Education
- Digital Marketing with Chatgpt – NICT Computer Education
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
German
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Volunteer
U&I NGO
09.2024 - Current
Student Intern
Immaculate Heart of Mary Hospital
05.2024 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Mount Carmel College
Associate of Arts -
The Choice School
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