KASHMIRA KAKALIA : FULL PROFILE
Mental Health Professional- Narrative Therapist, Special Educator.
To promote social, emotional, intellectual and physical development, to facilitate and impart knowledge, build confidence, critical and analytical thinking skills and to make an individual self-sufficient in life.
Who Am I
Kashmira Kakalia- Mental Health Professional- Narrative Therapist, Special Educator.
My Aim is to promote social, emotional, intellectual and physical development, to facilitate and impart knowledge, build confidence, critical and analytical thinking skills and to make an individual self-sufficient in life.
Current Scope of Work
In-Clinic & Online
I work with all age groups- students, young adults, adults and senior citizens.
Groups in the context of group therapy.
Workshops.
Therapeutic Approach
I believe, people are experts in their own lives. I follow the principles of Narrative therapy that seeks a respectful, non-blaming approach to counselling and community work. In my therapeutic approach I help individuals identify their values and skills, and how to use them to meet problems. Separating the problem from the individual to help clients gain perspective and reduce feelings of shame or self-blame. Thus, help individuals construct more useful stories about themselves to make sense of their experiences, thoughts, and feelings. Empowering them to explore and reshape their life stories.
With students, whom I assist with special education, I use a multi-sensory approach. This involves individually planned program depending on individual needs. To equip them with life skills and knowledge. To help students develop emotionally and socially to build self-esteem, achieve success and be self-sufficient in life.
Qualifications
- Mental Health Training Programme- Narrative Practices Adelaide and Ummeed Child Development Centre. (MHTP-2014)
- Certified “Audiblox” Tutor – A Multi-sensory Learning Program
- Bachelor of Education (Special Education) (B.Ed. – 1993.) – University of Bombay.
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. – 1991.)- University of Bombay.
- Certificate in Brain Gym training.
- Diploma in Caregiving- Alison
Work Experience
- Organizing; Conducting Workshops; Seminars.
- A speaker at the International Narrative Therapy Conference ‘A Room Full of Stories’.
- Founder Mental Health Enrichment Program -Bi-monthly programs for senior citizens.
- Support group for Care givers.
- Guide– GetSetUp Online Community
- Worked as a Senior Special Education Teacher. (From June 1995 to April 2024.)
- Worked as a Junior Remedial Teacher, teaching basic academic subjects and remedial teaching in language skills. (From June 1993 to April 1994.)
- Social Work – Volunteer, assist at non-profit organizations supporting people with special needs.
Services Provided & Cost : KASHMIRA KAKALIA
| Services Upto 60 minutes | Online / In clinic (Clients residing in India) | Online (Clients residing outside India) |
|---|---|---|
| Counselling and Therapy | Rs. 2,300/- | Rs. 3,300/- |
| Remedial Education | Rs. 2,300/- | Rs. 3,300/- |
| Senior Citizens | Rs. 2,000/- | Rs. 3,000/- |
For clients residing outside India: The equivalent of the above prices can be paid in any currency.
