Caring Minds International (Institute of Mental Health & OPD Clinic) and Jadavpur University renewed two MOUs ‘One-Year Diploma in Psychological Counselling’ and ‘Six-Month Certificate Course in Psychotherapy’.

COURSE DETAILS:

Diploma in Psychological Counselling 

• Duration: year
• Study Mode: Online, Offline, Hybrid
• Classes Held: Three days a week
• Course Structure: Theory classes, Practicals, Project work, Case Studies, Examination

Certificate Course in Psychotherapy 

• Duration: 6 months
• Study Mode: Online, Offline, Hybrid
• Classes Held: Two days a week
• Course Structure: Theory classes, Practicals, Project work, Case Studies, Examination
• Minimum eligibility: BA/MA Psychology / Social Work

The MOU was signed between Prof. Bhaskar Gupta,  Hon’ble V.C., Jadavpur University and Dr. Minu Budhia, Psychotherapist and Founder Caring Minds International, in the presence of: Prof Amitava Datta (Pro V.C.), Dr. Snehamanju Basu (Registrar), Dr. Sanjay Gopal Sarkar (Joint Registrar), Prof (Dr.) Muktipada Sinha (Prof. Dept. of Education & Joint Coordinator CSCDW), Prof. Manojit Mandal (Prof. Dept. of English & Joint Coordinator CSCDW), Mr Debasish Pal (Finance Officer), Dr. Satyaki Bhattacharyya (Controller of Examinations), Mr Pranab Kumar Halder (Law Officer).

The courses are offered by Akademia, the academic and training wing of Caring Minds International, which develops and delivers short and long-term psychology related courses. It also conducts self-development workshops for individuals, soft skills training for corporate organisations, and training workshops for schools & colleges.

Commending Dr. Minu Budhia on her constant endeavour to better mental healthcare by offering psychological education and reiterating his cooperation, Prof. Bhaskar Gupta, V.C., Jadavpur University said, “Jadavpur University looks forward to a continued connection of educational excellence. We remain committed to ensuring affiliation for the existing courses and any others you introduce in the future.” Dr. Minu Budhia said, “We are honoured to be renewing these MOUs. We have had 5 successful years and look forward to training many more students over the next five years. Jadavpur University’s continued faith and support motivates and inspires us to continue with confidence on the journey to providing accessible, certified psychological education. There is a grave mismatch between the requirement and the availability of skilled, trained, and certified mental health professionals who can provide quality, affordable mental healthcare services. Caring Minds International already has been offering a variety of courses to bridge this gap and we will continue to develop need-of-the-hour certified programmes. Courses such as these are important as each person who graduates brings us one step closer to decreasing the paucity of mental health professionals in our country.”

Course Objectives:

The objective of both courses is to impart and equip the students with essential counselling skills and techniques along with in-depth knowledge of various psychotherapeutic approaches, which will empower the students to work effectively in the field of mental health. Mental health issues are on rise and these courses in this respect would equip the students to heal people in meaningful ways and contribute to the society, increase coping skills and create an atmosphere of positive and productive mental health.

About Caring Minds:

Established in 2013 under the leadership of psychotherapist & founder Dr. Minu Budhia, Caring Minds International (Institute of Mental Health & OPD Clinic) is a ISO 9001-2015 certified, one-stop solution under one roof for all issues related to psychological health. Team comprises Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists (M. Phil, RCI registered), Counselling Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Physiotherapists, Special Educators, and eminent allied professionals who cater to issues across all age groups – from children to the elderly. All conversations, appointments, records, etc. are 100% confidential. Please note, Caring Minds are not an NGO or a charitable institution.

The first of its kind in East India, in over 11 years, Caring Minds International has touched 25 Lakh+ lives via Caring Minds International, their three wings – Clinical, Akademia, and Outreach & Awareness.

Clinical Wing deals with all issues related to the mind to help people in need of a guiding hand for their overall emotional wellbeing. Our clinical services include:

• Counselling (In-Clinic & Online (Video/Telephonic) Consultations
• Psychiatric Intervention / Psychiatric Doctors
• Psychometric Assessment
• I.Q. Testing
• Adult & Geriatric Counselling
• Child & Adolescent Counselling
• Career Counselling
• Special Education
• Remedial Education
• Paediatric Physiotherapy
• Hearing/Speech Therapy
• Occupational Therapy

Outreach & Awareness Wing focuses on breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues by initiating dialogues offline and online (talks, panel discussions, presentations, flyers, pamphlets, books) across socio-cultural organisations to regularise and normalise discussions on mental health.

Registration is open for both courses. For all queries and to register, please call 9804246337.