Child and Adolescent

Services have started

StatusDr. Kavitha Praveen

We have restarted our services and are now open for consultations.

Call 9849924478 to fix appointments. Consultations by appointment only.

We are open 9am to 5pm on all days.

All clients are requested to carry their own mask and personal sanitizer and maintain social distancing norms.

VIEWS ON HOME SCHOOLING

Dr. Kavitha Praveen

SCHOOLING a period from age 5-15 years is an active developmental period for children from biological,psychological, social perspectives.

Most parents opt for Home Schooling usually as a reaction to bitter experience with school system/ teachers etc. While it needs to be looked carefully from various perspectives.

  1. 1) Parents/ atleast one parent able to take time (atleast 5-6 hours of day time) for following structured schedule towards academics & extracurriculars.
  2. 2) If both parents are engaged in full-time occupation, the possibility of caretaker monitoring the schedule involves additional resorces.
  3. 3) Socialization- Needs special concern which happens naturally when child attending regular school.Ofcourse, as part of extracurriculars some socialization comes into picture, but with limitations.
  4. 4) If parents are on changing occupation/ frequent migration, Home schooling seem to be better option.
  5. The above points are but few areas of concern to be taken care if opting for Home Schooling, however, Schooling period alone considered as period of learning is very narrowed down concept, for learning is life-long. Discipline, group compliance, ability to survive in challenging situations, peer group interaction and team spirit can be a miss. One need to be kept in mind as a parent is, preparation of child for facing life from broader perspective than just working towards a bread-winning occuoation.
  6. These points are just food for thought. As parent you are always the best person to decide what suits your child assessing the total situation.

MAKING PRODUCTIVE USE OF SUMMER for school kids

Dr. Kavitha Praveen

Set clear goals based on each child’s temperament & areas to refine (for any maladaptive behaviors) and based on you child’s age group.

The following general guidelines can be kept in view while setting goals:

  1. 1) Best time to DISCIPLINE- related to overindulgence(eating, gadgets etc). Giving clear instructions without ambiguity,
  2. eg;Everyone need to share available food items, Gadget use based on project, today learn lifecycle of butterfly.
  3. 2) Healthy HABIT FORMATION- Importance of healthy hygiene& study habits, developing a stuctured routine(acc to child’s need), daily physical exercise etc.
  4. 3)REGULATION of emotional expression-Impulsive behaviors & verbalizing emotions of anger, sadness, anxiety in acceptable & harmless way using reasoning, time out for unacceptable behaviors(shouting on family member when angry as unacceptable, instead communicate verbally to parent who will take it seriously & resolve).
  5. 4) REDUCING DISTRACTIONS by providing only essential resources-It is healthy to set limit on utilizing minimum resources & more focus on creativity using own efforts. Providing too much material resources can be hinderence to sharpen one’s mind.
  6. 5) Extra time for refining SKILLS OF INTEREST like sports, art, music, dance by spending time in practice, while regular school days provide limited time period.
  7. 6) Together FAMILY TIME SPENT-One need not look for out of the way activities for that purpose.Keeping the routine of each member in view, can be helpful to each other,
  8. eg; If mother is involved in kitchen, helping her in required task will speeden to complete her work of cooking.
  9. Priming for next academic year, by taking time to prepare difficult subjects with the help of older sibling/ parent.
  10. 7)Taking PROFESSIONAL HELP by approaching child psychologist/ family therapist if unable to handle uncontrollable behaviors if any,is not a bad idea.
  11. Summer can be a happy & together time/ bonding time for whole family unlike regular school days.These above guidelines bring concepts of togetherness, need for accommodation& interdependence essential for effective family functioning as a single unit.
  12. HAPPY SUMMER KIDS😊

ART THERAPY Workshop

Dr. Kavitha Praveen

Workshop for young children aged 6-12 years

Focus

  1. Build Communication skills through art
  2. Improve Presentation Skills through art
  3. Express Emotions & Feelings through art
  4. Healing of hurt and stress due to daily hassles like bullying and teasing in different environments that the child is exposed to

Necessary basic material for the workshop will be provided

Mark the dates: 11 & 12 April 2020

Time: 11 am to 1 pm

Interested Parents can call 9849924478 for registration.

Registrations open and ongoing. Registrations are limited to 15 participants on first come, first served basis

Services Available

Dr. Kavitha Praveen

Only at the centre & face to face services

Internet based services are NOT available

Children & Adolescents:

Behaviour Therapy

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
  • Anger Management
  • Academic Decline
  • Low Academic Performance
  • Assertive Training for Shy or Introverted children
  • Presentation & Communication Skills (for classroom seminars)
  • Handling Obesity (psychological aspects)
  • Time management skills
  • Life Skills Training

Young Adults

  • Career Counselling
  • Pre-marital counselling
  • Stress Management (education or career related)
  • Screen addiction

Married Couples

  • Marital & Adjustment related issues
  • Couple Sex Therapy
  • Family Adjustment Issues with other family members
  • Parenting Issues

For all Age groups

  • Handling Emotional Issues
    • Depression
    • Anxiety
    • Handling Grief/ Bereavement/loss of loved one
    • Handling fears / Phobias
  • Handling Psychological aspects of long term physical health issues
    • Diabetes
    • Blood Pressure
    • Cardiac Conditions
    • Arthritis
    • Cancer
    • Long term management of physical ailments