Chaanan Kaur (She/Her)

Experience

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  ABHI - Action for Barrier Free Handicapped Integration

  Jul 2013 - Jul 2016

  Volunteer

  ▪Assist ASD (autism spectrum disorder) and ID (intellectual disability) students▪Help with administrative work ▪Brainstorm ways to increase donations ▪Provide emotional support to parents/guardians of the children▪Help the children develop soft skills

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  Latika Roy Foundation

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2014

  Volunteer

  ▪Assist special education needs teacher in the class room.▪Help with administrative work.▪Interact with the children and help identify any signs of serious problems.

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  ISHH Guidance and Counselling Centre

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Summer Intern

  ▪Patient History taking▪Mental Status Examination▪Psychological Testing ▪CBT training

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  The Asian International School

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Student Counsellor

  ▪ SEN Identification & Student Testing Program▪ Oversight & support for teachers▪ Collection and Analysis of student achievement data▪ Create an anti-bullying support system▪ Counselling for behavioural/personal issues

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  O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU)

  Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

  Research Intern And Teaching Assistant

  ▪ Data collection for research projects▪ Preliminary information gathering for potential research topics▪ Compile, analyze and record data▪ Running and interpreting psychometric tests▪ Revision and editing of in house literature prior to publication▪ Help in organizing events hosted by the institute▪ Conducting independent research under supervision▪ Co-develop psychology course modules for second semester▪ Psychological issues support for students▪ Exam hall invigilation▪ Mental health awareness drives▪ Conducting interviews for student openings in JIBS Show less

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  Utrecht University

  Oct 2018 - Apr 2019

  Research Intern

  ▪Testing and recruiting participants for a research project on the role of self-esteem within social relationships and the ramifications it can have on psychological health.▪Compile, analyze and record data▪Working towards research publication ▪Critically analyzing psychological literature

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  YourDOST - Your Emotional Wellness Coach

  Oct 2019 - Mar 2021

  Psychologist

  ▪ Provide counselling sessions on the platform, via video calls, voice calls and chats▪Write content pieces for the website regarding frequently asked questions.

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  Heyy,

  Nov 2020 - Apr 2022

  Head - Helper Success

  Download our app :) 👋Android > https://bit.ly/heyyappApple > https://bit.ly/heyyappleMental health conversations that change lives.Mission - At heyy, we are on a mission to make mental health truly accessible and personal.The Why?India has more than 200 million citizens suffering from some form of mental illness. The impact of this on the economy of India is expected to be around $ 1 Trillion by 2030. The mental health topic remains tabooed and stigmatized. Or are largely unaware that they need help. Coupled with the barriers of having the least number of psychologists / therapists in India, mental health issues need an innovative solution to be tackled.The How?Despite 20,000+ apps on mental health, the issues and impact largely remains unaddressed. From habit forming products, to motivational quotes, to short content on everything from depression to anxiety, the net impact is still single digits. Then how do we tackle this problem at scale with all its complexities?The What?Let's agree - the best solution is for everyone to speak to a therapist. Period. Conversations, on this deeply human and complex challenges, with individuals who are trained. The answer lies in keeping the space personal while creating ways in which users start taking their first steps towards wellbeing.heyy, stands out in this by not removing the human intervention for the purpose of scaling. In fact, we are deeply personal in approach, enabling conversations in an anonymous and confidential setting with our Helpers and creating a suite of products around it, to nudge, help, plan and get our users better.On our app, users get access to -1. Self Assessments - Tangible measures to assess mental health and wellbeing2. Lifebuoys - Bite-sized and research backed resources, to inform and nudge3. Helpers - 24x7 mental health first-aid, by trained psychologists4. Experts - For intensive therapy needsIt just takes a heyy, ! Get started today. Show less

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  LifeWorks - Counselling & Mental Health Centre

  Feb 2022 - Feb 2024

  Counseling Psychologist

  Providing therapy for individuals in person and remotely.ADHD Assessments for adults and adolescents. Delivering seminars, workshops and talks for organizations on Mental Health.Incorporating culturally and contextually relevant EAP plans in organizations in Dubai Normalising the need for and importance of mental healthcare by providing accessible options where possible as part of community outreach.

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  My Conscious Mind Mental Health Center

  Jul 2022 - May 2023

  Counseling Psychologist

  Counseling individuals in person and remotely.Delivering seminars, workshops and talks for organizations on Mental Health.Incorporating culturally and contextually relevant EAP plans in organizations in Dubai. Normalising the need for and importance of mental healthcare by providing accessible options where possible as part of community outreach.

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  The Psychiatry and Therapy Centre

  Mar 2024 - now

  Psychologist

  Providing therapy for individuals in person and remotely.ADHD Assessments for adults and adolescents. Delivering seminars, workshops and talks for organizations on Mental Health.Normalising the need for and importance of mental healthcare by providing accessible options where possible as part of community outreach.