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What makes a good therapist?

Who is a therapist?  Therapists are licensed mental health professionals who hold a Master’s degree in psychology or counselling. A therapist begins his/her career by assisting mental health professionals which includes internships and extensive training, after which a therapist is eligible to help and deal directly with clients for counselling and guidance. A therapist helps […]

Pandemic and Your Changing Relationship with Food

The announcement of lockdown by the government due to the virus in India has bought significant changes in the lifestyle of the people, whether it’s work from home, the limited number of groceries, little or no socializing. The pandemic has affected not only the physical but also the mental health of the people. Stress: The responsibility […]

How has learning changed during the pandemic?

Introduction: Did you know that the pandemic breakout has led to over 1.2 billion children, in 186 countries to be out of school? According to UNESCO, in India alone, the closure of educational institutions has affected almost 32 crore students.  The closing of schools and educational institution has forced the academic field to look for […]

Why should we introduce financial literacy to kids?

Financial literacy is a basic understanding of finance and finance-related details. The concept of financial literacy is to help a person in utilise skills of finance for economic benefit. The economy has become the core element of survival.  When we talk about ‘financial skills’ – budgeting, investing, and other financial management, are recognised as skills. […]

How can children learn about inclusivity and diversity?

What Is Inclusivity and Diversity? By definition, inclusivity is the practice or policy of including people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized, such as those who have physical or mental disabilities and members of minority groups. Diversity is people belonging to different dimensions. A person belonging to a different race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, […]

How is the pandemic affecting children?

As we are constantly bombarded with news about COVID-19 and its spread, we experience a lot of anxiety and stress. Children face similar anxiety and stress, too. Detecting physical symptoms of COVID is simpler than knowing about its effect on our mental health. This applies particularly to children, as all their regular physical activities have […]

Q & A with Dextrus Workspace

14th October, 2020. Live Twitter Chat with Dextrus Workspace. Dextrus is a workspace with the single focus of creating the right work environment to enable you to be the best at what you do. Q1. How do you approach counselling/Therapy for Kids?  A1. I begin the process of counselling by telling the child that I […]

How does this work for the 21st Century Learner?

“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn. ” ― Alvin Toffler According to Colin J. Marsh in ‘Key Concepts for Understanding Curriculum’, “A wide range of personnel are involved in making curriculum. They go about their tasks in various […]