The Hyderabad Academy of Psychology
presents
Certificate course in Psychological Counseling
Intensive practical skills, clinical supervision, and theory
Featuring U.S. trained and Practicing Faculty
Starts: August 1st 2009 through March 2010
Classes: Twice a week (Wed evenings & Sat mornings)
Practical training: At chosen site (school, college or clinic)
Supervision: One to one with Dr. Diana Monteiro (weekly)
Eligibility: Open to all graduates
To apply: Call Dr. Diana Monteiro at 90002-34262/2784 9523
Fees: Rs. 18,500/- (Rs. 16,000 if you register before 10th July 2009)
Certificate of competence will be granted on successful course completion
Faculty
| Dr. Diana Monteiro | Ph.D., Counseling Psychologist, Fillings Psychological Services, Sec'bad & Licensed Psychologist & Health Service Provider, TN, USA |
| Dr. Melissa Bartsch | Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist & Health Service Provider, University of Tennessee, USA |
| Dr. Niranjan Reddy | Ph.D., Senior Clinical Psychologist, EMS Polyclinic & HOD, Sweekaar |
| Mrs. Tina Fernandes | M.A., B.Ed, HOD, St. Francis College for Women |
| Mrs. Usha, C. V. | M.A., Counselor & Faculty, St. Francis College for Women |
| Dr. B. S. Kavita | Ph.D., In-house Consultant Psychologist, HMRI |
| Mrs. Sujatha Raman | M.S., Consultant Psychologist, KIMS |
About the course
The Hyderabad Academy of Psychology (HAP) has been founded by Dr. Diana Monteiro as a training academy to bridge the gap between formal psychological education and practical application of psychology in everyday life. As the first endeavor, the HAP is engaged in the training of individuals to ensure that adequate training in practical skills, theoretical knowledge and supervision is provided to those who are engaged in the process of helping others.
Course Content
The course is designed to be equally distributed between theory and practical skills. To aid in the development of counselors, supervision by trained psychologists/counselors is provided to ensure all round development of counselors. Training in counseling is inadequate without practical application. Thus, in addition to classes twice per week, students of the course seeking practical experience will be placed at different sites (schools, colleges or clinics) and clinical supervision will be provided.
One half of the course will focus on theoretical content including but not limited to, the basics of psychology, human development, personality, abnormal behavior, theories of counseling and wellness perspectives. The other half will consist of practical skill training achieved through role-plays, experiential learning, practicum, lectures and demonstrations, and other learning techniques. Clinical supervision (one on one meeting) will be conducted once per week for those who are undergoing practicum training at different placement sites.
Course Director
Dr. Diana Monteiro is the Director of the Academy and has a passion for training counselors. She obtained her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi, USA and worked as a licensed psychologist before returning to India in 2008. After 10 years of training and experience in USA, Dr. Monteiro currently practices at Fillings Psychological Services in Secunderabad, teaches psychology and provides clinical supervision to psychologists-in-training. She has also conducted seminars and workshops on various psychology based topics locally and internationally.
Who should join
This course is open to all graduates. This part-time course is designed for (1) individuals who have little or no professional experience but wish to extend their knowledge of interpersonal and counseling skills and (2) counselors, healthcare professionals, teachers, social workers, managers, human resource personnel and all others who wish to increase their interpersonal and counseling skills and apply them within their professional practice.
Location
- Classes will be held at The Hyderabad Academy, H. No. 3-6-142/3/6, Street No. 17, opp. Rama Murthy Hospital, Near Indian Bank, Himayathnagar, Hyderabad.
- Supervision once per week will be held at Fillings Psychological Services, Near Rainbow Children's Hospital, Vikrampuri, Secunderabad.
Need additional information?
For more information, call 90002-34262 or 2784 9523 or send an email to dvmonteiro@yahoo.com
The accreditation or certification for counselling courses is currently not offered by any accrediting or certifying body in India. The Hyderabad Academy of Psychology maintains responsibility for the above course and its content under the guidance of Dr. Diana Monteiro, Licensed Psychologist and Health Service Provider (Tennessee, USA, License no. 2665).
