ICHARS Support Foundation is a non-profit arm of ICHARS, Institute of Clinical Hypnosis And Related Sciences, focusing on promoting the mental health CASE – “Bringing about Change through Awareness, Support, and Education.” Our work is based on the belief that by raising public awareness, educating communities, and equipping every person with the right tools, we can foster optimal mental health.
We have weekly Support Groups, namely: The talk it out Support Group, a safe space for people to vent out their emotions, and the Psychologist Support Group, a peer learning space where practitioners from the field of Psychology meet every week and have case discussions, share tips, and techniques with the fellow members of the group.
ICHARS Support Foundation has also initiated “The VisitMHP challenge”, an initiative that focuses on requesting people to seek help for better mental health before it’s too late.
INTERNSHIPS
60 hrs internship/ Eclectic Approach to Psychotherapy:
A free 60-hour (6 weeks) online internship program on conceptual understanding of the eclectic approach to psychotherapy program is offered monthly for psychology students and aspiring practitioners. As a part of this online internship program, the interns understand the concepts of 50+ techniques to address any presenting problems by clients. This is a self-paced internship program with pre-recorded videos and a weekly live Q&A discussion with the lead mentor, the CEO and Founder of ICHARS – Mr.Nitin Shah. 26 interns successfully completed this internship program.
Program – Free online internship to a conceptual understanding of the eclectic approach to psychotherapy
No of interns – 26 interns between the period of 1st October 2024 to 15th November 2024.
Duration – 60-hour internship program (i.e., for six weeks). We have new batches that are commenced during the first week of every month.
VISIT MHP
Visit MHP is an initiative to Spread awareness about the importance of visiting a mental health practitioner even before reaching the stage of disorders and offer Peer Support to Practitioners with free training programs, structured mentorship & a lot more.
- Addressing specific Client Issues:
Addressing Specific Client Issues” is a targeted webinar series created in collaboration with ICHARS, focused on discussing and navigating specific challenges encountered in client cases. This webinar provides a platform for psychologists to explore real-world scenarios, share insights, and receive expert advice on handling complex client issues. By participating in these interactive sessions, mental health professionals can enhance their problem-solving skills, gain new perspectives, and improve their therapeutic approaches, ultimately leading to better client outcomes.
Topic – Addressing Clients Having Difficulty Paying Attention, Controlling Impulsive Behaviors , or Being Overly Active.
Conducted By: Sakshi Sood & Jyoti Gijaran.
Beneficiary – Practicing psychologists
No of participants – 12 Participants
No. of sessions – 1 (per month)
Date- 1st October 2024
Duration – 1 hours
- Technique Workshop:
The “Technique Workshop,” developed in collaboration with ICHARS, offers psychologists an intensive training experience focused on advanced therapeutic techniques. This workshop provides hands-on learning opportunities, expert guidance, and interactive sessions to enhance participants’ skills. By integrating cutting-edge methods into their practice, psychologists can deliver more effective treatments and achieve better client outcomes, thereby advancing their professional capabilities.
1. Topic – Mind programming IF/WHEN THEN
Conducted By: Sakshi Sood & Jyoti
Beneficiary – Practicing psychologists
No of participants – 8 Participants
No. of sessions – 1
Date- 30th October 2024
Duration – 1 hours
In partnership with CareerNaksha, who serve as our collaborator course providers for career counseling, we host bi-weekly YouTube live sessions.
These sessions take place on both, their platform and the ISF platform, as part of the VisitMHP initiative, every other Wednesday
1. Topic – New age careers: Opportunities in emerging industries
Platform: ISF youtube channel
Conducted By: Nimisha Kaushik
Beneficiary – Practicing psychologists and psychology students
Date- 9th October 2024
Duration – 1 hours
2. Topic – Treating Burnout Among High Achievers without quitting your job.
Platform: CareerNaksha youtube channel
Conducted By: Vedangi Singh
Beneficiary – Practicing psychologists and psychology students
Date- 23rd October 2024
Duration – 1 hours