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Grishma Ashar

Grishma Ashar

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    A Queer Counseling Psychologist| Trauma Informed Therapist | Queer Affirming Therapist| Researcher | UGC NET 2022| SET MAH 2021| International Chess Player |

  • Education

    • Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University

      2020 - 2021
      Postgraduate Diploma Sports Psychology A

    • Sophia College (Autonomous)

      2016 - 2019
      Bachelor's degree PSYCHOLOGY O

      Activities and Societies: 1. Represented India in Commonwealth Games and SAARC Nations. 2. National gold and silver medalist in Chess. 3. Member of the Sport's club.

    • Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University

      2019 - 2021
      Master's degree Counseling Psychology O

      Activities and Societies: 1. Organized, conducted and participated in several workshops, book clubs and seminars. Experienced gain through them made me eligible to graduate with an honours degree. 2. Led SNDT University Chess team to national team selection.

  • Experience

    • Akshayshakti Welfare Association

      Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
      Teacher Assistant

    • Samaritan Suicide Prevention

      Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
      Call Agent

    • Squareknot.in

      Feb 2019 - Mar 2019
      Content Writer

    • StandWeSpeak

      May 2020 - Oct 2021
      Curriculum Developer

    • Jobs For Women

      Nov 2020 - Jan 2021
      Teacher Assistant

    • SHANTILAL SHANGHVI FOUNDATION

      Oct 2021 - Dec 2022
      Consultant Psychologist

    • Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University

      Nov 2021 - Apr 2022
      Assistant Professor

    • Self-employed

      Apr 2022 - now
      Counseling Psychologist

    • YourDOST

      Dec 2022 - now
      Consultant Psychologist

    • Tata Institute of Social Sciences

      Jan 2023 - Apr 2023
      Field Work Supervisor

    • LAIS

      Jun 2023 - now
      School Counselor

    • Tata Institute of Social Sciences

      Sept 2023 - Dec 2023
      Fieldwork Supervisor

    • Rubaroo

      Jan 2024 - Apr 2024
      Psychologist

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate course on Basic Counseling Skills

      MMP Shah College for Women, Matunga
      Sept 2020

    • Certification in Cognitive Therapy

      EMOTICONS® India
      May 2024

    • UGC NET PSYCHOLOGY

      University Grants Commission (ugc)
      Feb 2022

    • State Entrance Test, Maharashtra (SET)

      University Grants Commission (ugc)
      Sept 2021

    • Introduction to Basic Cognitive Processes

      NPTEL
      Sept 2017

    • Trauma Informed Counseling

      Cognizavest
      Jun 2023

    • Advanced course in IQ Assessment - WAIS and WISC

      Institute For Psychological Health, Thane
      Jul 2019

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Grishma Ashar
      Research Paper Presentation Mariwala Health Initiative Feb 2025 Successfully presented my paper titled, 'Belonging Nowhere: Lived Experiences of Isolation, Familial Attitudes, and Intersectional Erasure Within Indian Community.'
    • Awarded to Grishma Ashar
      Research Presenter Certificate Bombay Psychology Association Mar 2024 Successfully presented the qualitative paper titled, "Hum Saath Saath Hai?: Life Experiences of Indian Queers centred on Familial Attitudes and Social Support"
    • Awarded to Grishma Ashar
      Participation Certificate R Z Shah College of Arts ,Science and Commerce May 2022 Presented research paper titled, "The Effect of Gender Discrimination on Financial Self-efficacy of Indian Women", in an one-day Multidisciplinary National E-conference on the topic "Sustainable Development Goals 2030: Challenges & Opportunities" held on 21st May 2022. Published in International Journal of Advance and Innovative Research, ISBN: 2394 – 7780
    • Awarded to Grishma Ashar
      Participation and Selection for Publication Certificate Jagran Lakecity University Oct 2021 Presented a research paper (selected for publication) titled, "Effect of Internalized Homophobia on Safe Sex Behaviors among Indian Homosexual and Bisexual Adults", in a Two Days International Conference on “Towards Gender Equality: Overpowering Structural Barriers and Reclaiming Agency” held on 28th and 29th October, 2021.
    • Awarded to Grishma Ashar
      First Place in Research Paper Presentation The Kelkar Education Trust's V. G. Vaze College of Arts, Science & Commerce (Autonomous) Apr 2021 Won the first place for the research paper (selected for publication) titled, "Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Emotional Eating among Mumbai Suburban Postgraduate Students", in a two day transdisciplinary international web conference - The Pandemic Turn: Challenges, Direction & Innovation In New Order, organized by The Kelkar Education Trust's V. G. Vaze College of Arts, Science & Commerce (Autonomous), held on 25th - 26th February 2021.