Vaishnavi Ravindran
Psychologist
Bangalore
Summary
Psychology postgraduate, specialised in Clinical Psychology with experience supporting children and families in medical, school, and therapeutic settings. Skilled in psychological assessments, psychoeducational, and designing engaging interventions using play, art, and experiential methods. Experienced in working with neurodivergent children, collaborating with parents and educators, and developing individualized learning and therapeutic strategies. Passionate about creating safe, creative, and supportive environments that foster emotional well-being, resilience, and holistic development in children.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Assistant Child Psychologist & Learning Support Assistant
Insight Childcare
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Worked primarily with neurodivergent children in school-based and one-on-one therapeutic settings.
- Assisted in developing and implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) tailored to each child’s developmental and learning needs.
- Designed engaging learning activities to make academic and therapeutic goals more accessible and enjoyable.
- Coordinated with parents, school staff, and the organization’s administrative team to ensure consistent support for the child across settings.
- Provided in-school learning support, as well as individual sessions focusing on communication, emotional regulation, and adaptive skills.
Intern, Child Life Services
Aster CMI Hospital
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Engaged directly with hospitalized children and their families, providing supervised psychological support through various modalities, such as art therapy, play therapy, and, occasionally, talk therapy for adolescents. These interventions were conducted under the expert guidance of Dr. Sushma Gopalan and her team.
- Offered emotional support to parents and caregivers during their child’s hospitalization, trained to identify psychological distress in children and their interactions, and referred cases needing further intervention to senior psychologists.
- Contributed to the research efforts of the Pediatric Department and Child Life Services, assisting in data collection and analysis to support ongoing studies.
- A pioneering institution in India's healthcare sector, providing a comprehensive approach to physical and mental health through its groundbreaking Child Life Services program.
Part-Time Pottery Instructor
Maya's Pottery
06.2024 - Current
- Conduct pottery workshops for children from Pre-KG to Grade 10, across multiple schools.
- Facilitate structured and creative pottery sessions that encourage self-expression, sensory exploration, and hands-on learning.
- Conduct full-length pottery sessions and workshops for adults.
- Exhibited personal ceramic works in an exhibition held in October 2024.
Intern, Purchase and Stores Department
Taj west End
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Assisted in tracking and managing inventory levels, ensuring accurate record-keeping for both incoming and outgoing stock.
- Helped inspect goods for damages or discrepancies and coordinated with suppliers for returns or replacements as necessary.
- Assisted in evaluating supplier performance and contributed to building strong supplier relationships.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
Montfort College
Bangalore 04.2001 -
BA - Psychology, Physical Education and Travel and Tourism
Mount Carmel College
Bangalore01-2020
Higher Secondary - Science
Amrita Vidyalayam
Bangalore01-2017
High School - CBSE BOARD
Amrita Vidyalayam
Bangalore01-2015
Skills
- Case history taking, Mental Status Examination (MSE), psychological assessments and testing
- Interpretation of psychological test results and symptom assessment
- Client relationship management
- Child-centered play therapy
- Emotional management techniques
- Group learning initiatives
Accomplishments
Volunteered in 15th National Assembly on Pediatric Emergency Medicine (NAPEM) Workshop 2024 Organized by the IAP Pediatric Emergency Chapter
Child Safety and Basic Life Support Course: Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka Conducted by IAP Pediatric Emergency Chapter and Indian Institute of Emergency Medical Services: February 2024
On site visits - 2022: Visited 6 organizations and NGOs during the master’s program to gain insights into the psychology profession, exploring diverse roles and functions of psychologists in society.
Organized a workshop on Understanding Boundaries: Safe and Unsafe Touch & Preventing Child Abuse, at APSA Dream School ( Association for Promoting Social Action (APSA)
Certification
Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life (The University of Chicago, Coursera, Online, 2021)
Timeline
Assistant Child Psychologist & Learning Support Assistant
Insight Childcare
10.2024 - 01.2025
Part-Time Pottery Instructor
Maya's Pottery
06.2024 - Current
Intern, Child Life Services
Aster CMI Hospital
08.2023 - 03.2024
Intern, Purchase and Stores Department
Taj west End
05.2019 - 06.2019
Master of Science - Psychology
Montfort College
04.2001 -
BA - Psychology, Physical Education and Travel and Tourism
Mount Carmel College
Higher Secondary - Science
Amrita Vidyalayam
High School - CBSE BOARD
Amrita Vidyalayam
RESEARCH
- Published Paper: Ravindran, V. et al (2024). Development and Validation of the Parent Satisfaction Scale for Child Life Services (PSS-CLS): A Pilot Study. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS).
Under Department of Psychology, Montfort College, Bangalore
- Research on: Childhood Emotional Neglect And Satisfaction In Romantic Relationships Among Young Adults Using Dating Apps
- Test Development: Attitude Towards Marriage in Indian Unmarried GenZ