Divya Singh Anand
Email: divyasinghanand15@gmail.com
Phone: +919819535976
Address: Powai, Mumbai – 400076. Maharashtra
EDUCATION:
Certified in Advanced Skills in Cognitive Behavior Therapy 2013
University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
Certified in Primary & Advanced Rational Emotive Behavioural therapy 2012
Albert Ellis Institute, New York, NY, USA
Trained in Bilingual and Culturally Competent Psychological Assessment 2012
Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, Boston, MA, USA
Post Graduate Diploma in Child Rights Law 2010
National Law School of India University, Bangalore, India
Master in Science in Clinical Psychology 2005
Christ College, Bangalore University, India
Masters in Human Resource Management 2005
Christ College, Pondicherry University, India
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Journalism, Optional English 2003
Christ College, Bangalore University, India
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Geneva Centre for Autism, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Psychologist and Instruction Therapist Sep 2013 – Dec 2013
- Administering ABA based intervention to clients on the spectrum.
- Assessment & Mapping of ABLLS and other diagnostic tools.
- Assisting Supervisor Therapist on day to day activities and case planning.
- Developing resources, teaching aids and intervention tools.
Bunts Sangha’s, S M Shetty Educational Institutions, Mumbai, India
Senior Psychologist-In-Charge of Psychological Services Sep 2008 – Jun 2013
- Planned psychological services for students and families of Children and Adoloscents.
- Identified, assessed, and planned intervention on cases of learning disability, autism, ADHD, mental retardation and others.
- Conducted training workshops for families and students in the area of special needs, remediation, skill development and academic support.
- Extensive continuous awareness training for staff and teachers associated with the institution.
- Follow-up on IEP, BIP, case status report and organized open houses with team members and family.
- Planned and coordinated between the multidisciplinary team for case management.
- In-Charge of communication and reporting between the management and counseling department on weekly updates.
Keys Consumer Diagnostics, Mumbai, India
Research Consultant May 2007 – Apr 2008
- Planned psychological research methodologies for consumer behavior study.
- Administered survey questionnaires, Interviews and group discussions.
- Interpreted consumer responses and conducted strategic planning based on the research outcome for product launches and advertisement.
- Planned marketing and branding promotional activities.
Arya Vidya Mandir, BKC, Mumbai, India
Psychologist and Counselor May 2006 – Apr 2007
- Counseled students, parents and families.
- Identified and assessed for special needs services.
- Teachers training and resource development for educational excellence.
ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Other training and achievements:
- Trained in Autism Intervention and Using Principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis from Geneva Centre for Autism in Toronto, Canada.
- Certified in Master Trainer Program in Autism-trained in IPad and Computer Assisted Learning for Autism.
- Advisor to Nepal Academy of Psychology in Kathmandu, Nepal since May 2013. Duties include training psychologists, counselors, teachers and nurses in mental health and special needs.
- Attended numerous training and workshops both in India and overseas.
- Associated with various NGO’s and centre for consultation and pro bono services.
In addition to 9 years of full time work experience, I also had a successful and strong private practice in psychotherapy with adult clinical and psychological issues such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, sleep, stress related disorders, grief and trauma counseling.
Volunteer Experience:
- Geneva Centre for Autism
- Missionaries of Charity
- Leprosy Village
Languages known:
Fluent in English, Hindi, Bengali and ability to converse in Nepal
Computer Skills:
Proficient in MS Office