Dr. Seema Girija Lal

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May 7, 2025

Understanding Interoception: Why Movement is a Message, Not Misbehavior

The body doesn’t lie. It tells the truth of what wasn’t held, named, or soothed. Let’s talk...

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March 24, 2025

Meet and Greet – Merry Barua

So, what was it about March 22, 2025, that made it one of the most unforgettable days of my life? ...

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March 7, 2025

MyndStories writing workshop

I joined the MyndStories writing workshop because I was done writing. The spark was gone, and I ne...

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March 6, 2025

MyndStories

Ankita, a young and vibrant writer I met through MyndStories (thank you, Smitha, for roping me int...

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December 1, 2024

Unlearning GOOD GIRL/ GOLDEN CHILD patterns from childhood.

Breaking Free from the "Good Girl" and "Golden Child" Trap Were you the “good girl” or the “go...

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November 10, 2024

THAT_BAD_CLIENT ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-o35hB7U8KY&t=11s When someone says, "That is a diffi...

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October 30, 2024

KERALA DISABILITY POLICY – EXPERIENCES AND SUGGESTIONS

FULL LINK https://youtu.be/ozEvVsRMnYc?si=JDprnvtzexVdk-5I ...... In the past two decad...

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October 21, 2024

Birth

B: BODY IMAGE and navigating changes I : IDENTITY shifts and navigating them R: RELATIONSHIP dynam...

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October 10, 2024

October Observations 10

#OCTOBER10 #WhatbetterpostthanTHIS! Text from each image below 1. CONTEXTUALIZING MENTAL...

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October 9, 2024

October Observations Navarathri Day 7

Today is Navarathri Day 7, and it’s all about the color BLUE. A perfect color to reflect on...

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October 7, 2024

October Observations Navarathri Day5

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_6lFwAO3W4 White is often seen as a symbol of peace, purity, a...

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October 3, 2024

October Observations Navarathri Day1

#YELLOW for #HOPE AUDIO : MALAYALAM Link here : https://youtu.be/NtnMvUSKtiM?si=FvOf8e4xo...

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October 1, 2024

October Observations

Starting online consults in 2020 and diving deeper into relationship dynamics, one concept that ...

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September 30, 2024

septemeber musings day30 .

 Wanted to mark the end of my fav month on a special note. What better than the long pending #BOO...

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September 21, 2024

September Musings Day21

 The first real insights into mental health, homelessness, poverty, and how all of these intersec...

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September 14, 2024

September Musings Day14

BRING ALIVE YOUR INNER CAT: 1. Stretch like you mean it: Arch your back, extend those claws...

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September 3, 2024

September Musings Day 3:

Writing has kind of become a routine—but not rigid YET. So, I was okay with letting my tho...

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September 2, 2024

Follow-Up on CBSE’s Response and Subsequent Actions under the RPwD Act, 2016

Dear Shri Rajesh Aggarwal Sir and Shri Praveen Ambashta Sir, I hope this letter finds y...

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September 2, 2024

DEAR MEN, HERE’S A SELF CHECK. “Why do you see your wife angry always?”

So I Don’t Ever Forget Some Essential Pieces " S: Spiritual Intimacy I: Intellectual Intim...

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August 8, 2024

RED FLAGS are inside us

Dear Women, Red flags are within us, in our bodies. Listen to her. Ask yourself do you listen to h...

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July 31, 2024

RAIN in the Context of Natural Disasters

1. R - Recognize o What it means: Recognise the body sensations within you as you read about or list...

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July 20, 2024

Children Fighting – What Can We Do as Parents?

LINK HERE : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3XeoFoTmwY Children Getting Along Better? B...

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July 14, 2024

ARCH Framework

#Part 25 of #MakingLivedExperiencesMatter took a while to shoot. There is much debate and discussi...

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June 10, 2024

Navigating Couple’s Consultation Challenges

When to Move from Combined to Individual Consultations: Navigating Couple's Consultation Challeng...

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June 2, 2024

COUPLE_CONFLICTS

#MakingLivedExperiencesMatter Link here https://youtu.be/gSwNM4_GIyI?si=BV75Ym80owbAlBQ9...

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May 25, 2024

The concept of “ego”

LINK HERE : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lvf06r398kU&t=682s The concept of "ego" can be pr...

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May 16, 2024

H-A-P-P-Y: prioritizing Health, embracing All [ Anxiety, Agony, Anger] emotions, acknowledging the interplay of Past and Present, and valuing Your role in shaping a wholesome future

In the journey of nurturing your children, remember the essence of true happiness lies not solely ...

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May 3, 2024

Part 20: Navigating Emotional Impact and Release

Welcome to Part 20 of Making Lived Experiences Matter. In this post, we delve into how to mana...

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April 20, 2024

Mastering Emotional Health with R.U.L.E.R.

Welcome to the latest installment of Making Lived Experiences Matter. In this post, we introduce t...

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April 16, 2024

A MESSAGE FOR VISHU FOR ONE AND ALL

A MESSAGE FOR VISHU FOR ONE AND ALL Using the acronym #VISHU and wishing everyone the same....

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April 7, 2024

Part 17 of Making Lived Experienced Matter

What happens when we force children to say THANK YOU AND SORRY? Do we as parents APOLOGIZE to ou...

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April 2, 2024

Autism through the lens of trauma and anxiety.

My lived experience during a conference about NEURODIVERSITY organised by two premier academic ins...

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March 31, 2024

PART 15 OF MAKING LIVED EXPERIENCES MATTER

While I am a strong advocate of parent empowerment and how parents are indeed responsible for pare...

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March 23, 2024

RELATIONSHIPS and TOXICITY

She and He are great friends She thinks he is a great listener and understands her feelings He thi...

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March 16, 2024

OWN the Journey.

When a diagnosis or a "therapy" method does not make sense to you - QUESTION. Every current "evidenc...

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March 8, 2024

Navigating Emotional Discomfort and Friendships: Avoiding Escalation with A.V.O.I.D.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZPDS-QgGBg&t=6s Welcome to Part 11 of Making Lived Experienc...

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March 3, 2024

On how to A.V.O.I.D an escalation and be emotionally available for your partner.

There are a lot, a whole lot of women who voice about the emotional unavailability of their husban...

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February 20, 2024

Part 10: Navigating Grief and Emotional Discomfort with the A.V.O.I.D. Framework

  Welcome to Part 10 of Making Lived Experiences Matter. In this episode, I’ll discuss why...

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February 10, 2024

Navigating Grief: Dealing with Death – Part 9 of Making Lived Experiences Matter

Welcome to Part 9 of Making Lived Experiences Matter. In our previous sessions, we explored coping...

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February 3, 2024

Understanding Trauma and Coping Mechanisms

Welcome to Part 8 of Making Lived Experiences Matter! In our previous session, we introduced the c...

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January 28, 2024

Part 7 of “Making Lived Experiences Matter”: Addressing Discomfort and Disconnection

Welcome back to Part 7 of "Making Lived Experiences Matter"! I’m thrilled to continue our journe...

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January 20, 2024

Understanding the D-words in Sensory Processing

Introduction Hello everyone, and welcome to Part 6 of "Making Lived Experiences Matter". Today...

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January 13, 2024

Understanding Anxieties from the Sensory Brain

1. Recap: What We’ve Learned So Far Welcome back to Part 5 of "Making Lived Experiences Matte...

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January 6, 2024

Title: The Importance of Emotional Hygiene: Creating Safe Spaces for Expression

  Introduction Welcome to Part 4 of our Making Lived Experiences Matter series. If you've b...

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December 30, 2023

Title: Understanding the Emotional Pyramid: From “I Don’t Know” to “I Won’t”

  Introduction Welcome back to Making Lived Experiences Matter. If you’ve been following ...

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December 23, 2023

What is Mental Health?

A Heartfelt Thank You! I’m thrilled to share that my very first video has garnered 39 subscribe...

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December 16, 2023

Welcome to “Making Lived Experiences Matter”

Hello, I'm Seema, and I'm excited to finally say, "Like, share, and subscribe!" After much contemp...

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June 25, 2024

CCPD directs CBSE to issue a circular with clarity and not ask schools or parents to refer to Gazatte orders.

#HEARD! CCPD directs CBSE to issue a circular with clarity and not ask schools or parents to ...

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June 22, 2024

Men’s Mental Health, specifically focusing on fathers of children with disabilities.

LINK HERE : AUDIO IN MALAYALAM : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jApltEtvTHg&t=639s ...

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May 23, 2024

Feminism and Autism, a contrast between two “isms”

Let’s draw a contrast, a comparison grand, Between two "isms," let’s understand. “Ism,” a ...

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April 21, 2024

PART 19 OF MAKING LIVED EXPERIENCES MATTER

#PART19MAKINGLIVEDEXPERIENCESMATTER How to be RULERS of our life Applicable for preschoolers a...

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April 15, 2024

PART 18 OF MAKING LIVED EXPERIENCES MATTER

#PART18 #MAKINGLIVEDEXPERIENCESMATTER A MESSAGE FOR VISHU FOR ONE AND ALL Using the acrony...

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April 7, 2024

PART 17 OF MAKING LIVED EXPERIENCES MATTER

Part 17 of Making Lived Experienced Matter What happens when we force children to say THANK YOU A...

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April 2, 2024

PART 16 OF MAKING LIVED EXPERIENCES MATTER

#PART16_MAKINGLIVEDEXPERIENCESMATTER My lived experience during a conference about NEURODIVER...

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March 31, 2024

PART 15 OF MAKING LIVED EXPERIENCES MATTER

#PART15_MAKINGLIVEDEXPERIENCESMATTER While I am a strong advocate of parent empowerment and h...

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March 23, 2024

PART 14 OF MAKING LIVED EXPERIENCES MATTER

#RELATIONSHIPS_and_TOXICITY #PART14 #Making_Lived_Experiences_Matter She and He are great friends ...

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March 16, 2024

PART 13 OF MAKING LIVED EXPERIENCES MATTER

When a diagnosis or a "therapy" method does not make sense to you - QUESTION. Every current "evidenc...

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March 8, 2024

PART 12 OF MAKING LIVED EXPERIENCES MATTER

#Women_as_SUPPORTSYSTEM What to look out for in others and oneself. Dos and Don't s. Support Syste...

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March 2, 2024

PART 11 OF MAKING LIVED EXPERIENCES MATTER

There are a lot, a whole lot of women who voice about the emotional unavailability of their husban...

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February 20, 2024

PART 10 OF MAKING LIVED EXPERIENCES MATTER

#PART10 #MAKINGLIVEDEXPERIENCES The past two weeks have been incredibly overwhelming for all of u...

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February 10, 2024

PART 9 OF MAKING LIVED EXPERIENCES MATTER

"...I lost my Baby ZERO.." How can I save "me" from not losing myself...... LINK HERE : https:/...

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February 2, 2024

PART 8 OF MAKING LIVED EXPERIENCES MATTER

#Part8 #MakingLivedExperiencesMatter Audio in Malayalam , English subtitles coming soon... ...

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January 28, 2024

PART 7 OF MAKING LIVED EXPERIENCES MATTER

#MAKINGLIVEDEXPERIENCESMATTER #PART7 THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH to the 100-plus subscribers and those...

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January 20, 2024

PART 6 OF MAKING LIVED EXPERIENCES MATTER

LINK TO VIDEO BELOW : Audio in Malayalam , English subtitles uploaded : https://www.youtube.com/@M...

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January 13, 2024

PART 5 OF MAKING LIVED EXPERIENCES MATTER

#PART5 #MakingLivedExperiencesMatter...

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December 30, 2023

PART 3 OF MAKING LIVED EXPERIENCES MATTER

#PART3 #MAKING_LIVED_EXPERIENCES_MATTER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxvV3jZ-dO8 LIKE, SH...

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December 23, 2023

PART 2 OF MAKING LIVED EXPERIENCES MATTER

#MAKING_LIVED_EXPERIENCES_MATTER Video TWO What is MENTAL HEALTH AND how and why is it seen differe...

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December 16, 2023

PART 1 OF MAKING LIVED EXPERIENCES MATTER

#MAKINGLIVEDEXPERIENCESMATTER Its been a long pending dream for me to say these words #LIKE #SHARE...

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March 15, 2024

Update on CCPD Hearing Regarding CBSE Assessment Issues

We were heard! Phew! Though it was after 6 months of follow-up, it does feel worthwhile. Despite all...

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March 11, 2024

CCPD Hearing on CBSE Assessment Issues: Call for Participation and Support

Please note there is a hearing with CCPD on the 15th March Friday. Anyone keen to voice the confusio...

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February 5, 2024

A heartfelt appreciation to #Assisi_Vidya_Niketan_School

A heartfelt appreciation to #Assisi_Vidya_Niketan_School and its entire community, including the Man...

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February 5, 2024

An Ode to the Millennial Maestros Behind the International Conference : @SKET Students of Kerala, an Education Trust

An Ode to the Millennial Maestros Behind the International Conference : @SKET Students of Kerala, an...

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January 15, 2024

IIT Hydrebad and TISS Mumbai.

#MAKING_LIVED_EXPERIENCES_MATTER I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Shubha from IIT Hyderabad...

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January 11, 2024

Rethinking Questions Around Neurodiversity, Intellectual Disability, and Care

I am delighted to be a part of this event! The invitation provided an exceptional image description,...

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December 22, 2023

SCMS School of Communication and Management Studies and Cochin School of Business

It was a privilege to collaborate with #SCMS School of Communication and Management Studies and Coch...

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November 26, 2023

a motivational session

I was recently asked to conduct a motivational session, and it turned out to be a unique experience ...

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November 23, 2023

Talk on mental health and related topics for students in grades 8 to 12.

Navy Children's School Kochi, in collaboration with NWWA, recently organized a talk on mental health...

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November 18, 2023

Engaging with the dedicated educators at The Charter School, Kochi

It was truly an honor to engage with the dedicated educators at The Charter School, Kochi, as we del...

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October 29, 2023

Embracing Neurodiversity: Insights from a Pioneering Round Table Conference

I had the privilege of being a part of the first-ever Round Table Conference on the topic of "Embrac...

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June 18, 2023

ABHISARA’23

Introduction: ABHISARA'23 was an extraordinary event, a culmination of my lifelong dedication as ...

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October 13, 2023

#KIDSCLUB #SENIORSECONDARYSCHOOL #TIRUPUR #TAMILNADU

#KIDSCLUB #SENIORSECONDARYSCHOOL #TIRUPUR #TAMILNADU   "When they were offline, and I got...

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September 23, 2023

KendriyaVidyalaya 1, Katari Bagh

#LIVE @KendriyaVidyalaya 1, Katari Bagh - Thanks to Bhargavi Ajit's passion that translates into act...

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September 11, 2023

World Suicide Prevention Day.

#September10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Let's rephrase it as #YourLifeMattersEveryDay_Day to e...

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September 9, 2023

#AcceptingDiversity

I have immense love and respect for individuals who have the courage to defy norms, refuse to fit in...

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August 20, 2023

Two Years Since Earning a Doctoral Degree

It's been two years since I earned that coveted doctoral degree, and it has been one of the most emp...

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August 12, 2023

Addressing parents, teachers, and administrators at Alphadale, the kindergarten section of Assisi Vidyaniketan

Addressing parents, teachers, and administrators at Alphadale, the kindergarten section of Assisi Vi...

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July 30, 2023

promoting girl child education across Delhi

The opportunity to engage with Room to Read and facilitate a day-long session online in Hindi for 38...

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June 26, 2023

Delta Study in Fort Kochi

I'm truly grateful for the opportunity to engage in a meaningful dialogue with the parents, teachers...

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June 23, 2023

Charter School Social Responsibility Cell (CSSRC)

I was truly honored to be invited to the Charter School Social Responsibility Cell (CSSRC) maiden ev...

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May 5, 2023

Union Christian College

Sharing the stage with someone who knows all the wild stories of our college life takes a lot of cou...

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April 7, 2023

World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD)

On Good Friday and World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD), I had the privilege of addressing an audience ...

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May 30, 2023

“Enrich 2023”

On Sunday, April 2nd, at 4 pm, I had the honor of being a speaker at the "Enrich 2023" workshop orga...

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March 1, 2023

Interacting with this wonderful group of students was a joy.

I'd like to express my gratitude to Tattwa for leading the way in our journey. Special thanks to Chi...

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February 8, 2023

importance of mental health

I am truly grateful for this opportunity to discuss the importance of mental health and the need for...

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January 26, 2023

session at Bhavans Kochi Kendra on the National Education Policy (NEP), National Curriculum Framework (NCF), and the role of counsellors and special educators.

Opportunities to collaborate with one's alma mater are always a blessing. It's incredibly reassuring...

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January 11, 2023

With postgraduate students of Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)

With postgraduate students of Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), we engaged in a d...

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November 26, 2022

#LIFE_and_LIVING is not a “to do” list , it is “to be” ,

  To become who we are OR unbecome who we are not. Are we in a hurry? Which CCCC are we i...

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October 23, 2022

നിറങ്ങൾ….. എന്നിലെ വർണ്ണങ്ങൾ നിങ്ങളിലേക്ക്…

I firmly believe that we should move beyond the conventional diagnostic model of working within the ...

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September 23, 2022

#VIHAAN

It's wonderful to see initiatives like #VIHAAN that aim to promote mental health awareness and well-...

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August 9, 2022

“Exploring Thought-Provoking Questions and Answers on the Experiences of Autistic and Neurodivergent Individuals”

It's wonderful to see these thought-provoking questions and answers that provide deep insights into ...

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August 21, 2022

“Addressing Concerns About Overthinking, Over-Feeling, and Excessive Worrying”

The session was held to address the alarming fact that a significant portion of people suffering fro...

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July 20, 2022

“Research Article Published in Culture, Medicine, and Psychiatry”

I am absolutely thrilled to receive this message! It's an incredible feeling to see my research arti...

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August 15, 2022

#FREEDOM

#FREEDOM is when we can make informed choices. #FREEDOM is having the Knowledge, Skill, and Suppo...

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May 30, 2022

“Vulnerabilities prompting use of technology and screen by mothers of autistic children in India: Lived experiences and comparison to scientific literature,”

I'm thrilled to share this wonderful news with you all. After years of hard work, research, and writ...

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June 28, 2022

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan group of schools in Kerala

It's heartening to see schools like the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan group of schools in Kerala taking ste...

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May 23, 2022

#Making_Lived_Experiences_Matter

    I want to extend my sincere gratitude to Sunayna Iqbal for inviting me to contri...

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May 23, 2022

❤ #Lived_Experiences_Matter ❤ 

    It's truly wonderful when school administrations are open to constructive dialog...

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May 8, 2022

“On #MothersDay, Collaborating with #NIMHANS, Dept. of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry,”

On #MothersDay, it was a privilege to collaborate with #NIMHANS, Dept. of Child and Adolescent Psych...

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April 28, 2022

When administrators, teachers, and parents STEP UP and work in collaboration with the children, anything is possible!

 When administrators, teachers, and parents STEP UP and work in collaboration with the children, an...

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April 20, 2022

#NIMHANS [National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Science] #SAMVAD

#NIMHANS [National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Science] #SAMVAD   It was a remar...

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February 7, 2022

journey towards a Collaborative and Comprehensive Community Mental Health Program

Our journey towards a Collaborative and Comprehensive Community Mental Health Program, led by The Ba...

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January 23, 2022

#When_the_flowers_begin_to_speak by Sonali Pattnaik

#When_the_flowers_begin_to_speak by Sonali Pattnaik   Sonali's book speaks volumes. It...

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November 19, 2021

“Earning a Doctoral Degree from Vrije University in the Netherlands.”

Looking at the recent accomplishment, earning my doctoral degree from Vrije University in the Nether...

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December 8, 2021

“Letter Composed to Adv. Nazeer Chaliyam, Member of KeSCPCR.”

composed a letter to Adv. Nazeer Chaliyam, a member of KeSCPCR, to address a distressing incident in...

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December 6, 2021

What does it mean to be a THERAPIST?

In a video presentation primarily in Malayalam with a sprinkling of English, I continued my dissemin...

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December 3, 2021

International Day for Persons with Disabilities

On December 3, 2021, in honor of International Day for Persons with Disabilities, I had the privileg...

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December 3, 2021

Untitled

On December 3, 2021, in observance of the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, I had the...

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December 1, 2021

“Defending a Ph.D.”

I recently defended my Ph.D., and it was a night filled with memories and emotions. I couldn't help ...

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October 4, 2021

“Glimpse into the First Part of Ph.D. Thesis”

This is a glimpse into the first part of my Ph.D. thesis, where I explore the reasons behind my rese...

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September 29, 2021

Heart Talks

I recently moderated a panel discussion for "Heart Talks," an event organized by SUT Pattom Super Sp...

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September 4, 2021

“Ph.D. Thesis Submitted – Making Lived Experiences Matter”

  Ph.D. Thesis Submitted - A Journey of Making Lived Experiences Matter     At the ag...

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August 31, 2021

Mental Health Matters: The Importance of Emotional Well-Being  

Mental Health Matters: The Importance of Emotional Well-Being     In our pursuit of ove...

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August 27, 2021

event organized by Totto Learning,

The integration of school into our homes and the resumption of work signal a crucial time to priorit...

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August 18, 2021

“Doctoral Thesis Submitted – The Journey of Completion”

My Doctoral Thesis Has Been Submitted – The Journey of Completion   It is with great sa...

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August 11, 2021

#MENTAL_HEALTH_MATTERS #ROLE_OF_EDUCATORS

#MENTAL_HEALTH_MATTERS #ROLE_OF_EDUCATORS   I recently had the privilege of conducting an...

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August 8, 2021

session at Bhavans Munshi Vidyashram

During a remarkable session at Bhavans Munshi Vidyashram, I had the honor of connecting with Shri Ra...

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July 25, 2021

webinar on Mental Health

A recent webinar on Mental Health brought together a unique mix of participants, making it a special...

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May 26, 2021

five essential pointers for parents who may be uncertain about yet another year of online schooling for their children:

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, parents may find themselves grappling with the idea of ho...

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May 25, 2021

COVID AND CHILDREN WITH DISABILITY

As presented at the National Summit for Parents of Children with Special Needs organized by SNIC Reh...

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May 19, 2021

“Keynote Speaker at the National Summit for Special Needs Parents 2021.”

I had the privilege of being the keynote speaker at the National Summit for Special Needs Parents 20...

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April 23, 2021

#SUBMITTED

#SUBMITTED I'm thrilled to announce the submission of my research to "Research in Developmental D...

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April 20, 2021

#Article2_SUBMITTED

#Article2_SUBMITTED With a joyful spirit, I announce that Article 2 has been submitted to the "Jo...

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April 16, 2021

Sparx Life Skills Unlimited

I'm thrilled to look back on the amazing discussions we had during our recent event. With the ongoin...

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April 14, 2021

#SUBMITTED!!!!

#SUBMITTED!!!!  In a moment filled with gratitude, I reflect on the significance of this day, Ap...

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March 23, 2021

insights with parents of preschoolers.

I appreciate Chithra Unnikrishnan for providing me with the opportunity to share essential insights ...

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March 8, 2021

Interactive Session with 100 Women Scientists on International Women’s Day hosted by Naval Physical and Oceanography Laboratory.

I appreciate the opportunity to have attended the Interactive Session with 100 Women Scientists on I...

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February 13, 2021

Vijayalakshmi Medical Centre

The discussion on fertility and pregnancy period care, hosted by Vijayalakshmi Medical Centre as par...

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February 11, 2021

“Mental Health and Coping with Infertility”

The live webinar on "Mental Health and Coping with Infertility" hosted by Times of India Kerala on S...

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February 6, 2020

Santhigiri Institute of Management.

Before we expect "teachers" to transfer skills to students, it is essential to consider how many tea...

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January 8, 2021

#PARTNERSHIP_2021 ❤ #SUBHAARAMBH ❤

#PARTNERSHIP_2021 ❤ #SUBHAARAMBH ❤   I have eagerly awaited this partnership, and I w...

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December 7, 2020

RPWD Act.

I'd like to express my sincere thanks to Assisi Vidyaniketan School, Kochi, for their incredible com...

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November 3, 2020

“On World Disability Day, December 3rd, Commemorating TogetherWeCan’s First Anniversary.”

On World Disability Day, December 3rd, we commemorate TogetherWeCan's first Anniversary.   ...

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October 16, 2020

Sometimes, positivity can be toxic.

Sometimes, positivity can be toxic. When we, as teachers, are told, "Everything will be fine," "Hold...

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November 8, 2020

Indian Education School, Kuwait

I'm delighted to share that my recent talk at Indian Education School, Kuwait, received a positive r...

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November 7, 2020

“Everybody Can Homeschool!”

I had the pleasure of participating in an event titled "Everybody Can Homeschool!" This event aimed ...

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November 2, 2020

#Rural_Academy_for_Management_Studies #WEBINAR with #MBA_Students

    I want to express my appreciation for the opportunity to engage with the future ...

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October 16, 2020

NOTHING_ABOUT_THEM_WITHOUT_THEM.

    I want to express my gratitude to Manish Samnani for this opportunity. I couldn'...

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October 11, 2020

DEAR_JOB_SEEKERS

#DEAR_JOB_SEEKERS   I want to share my personal journey and experiences, which I hope wil...

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October 10, 2020

Department of Psychology at MES College Marampally, in collaboration with IUCDS, M.G University

During the webinar organized by the Department of Psychology at MES College Marampally, in collabora...

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October 1, 2020

Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir Elammakkara and 360 Degree Careers

Our recent interaction with Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir Elammakkara and 360 Degree Careers was an opport...

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September 30, 2020

“Continuously Pursuing Knowledge to Advance Our Advocacy for Individuals with Disabilities – RTI”

At TogetherWeCan, we are always in pursuit of knowledge to further our advocacy for individuals with...

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September 7, 2020

Online Schooling: A Changing Landscape for Childhood Education  

 Online Schooling: A Changing Landscape for Childhood Education     The echoes of Mado...

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August 29, 2020

A Special Birthday Gift for Ammoomma: Honoring the Love for Education

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August 23, 2020

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August 18, 2020

Recap of Webinar: “WHITE BOARD” – Empowering Children with Disabilities

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October 23, 2022

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July 7, 2020

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March 3, 2019

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February 23, 2023

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January 17, 2020

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November 19, 2022

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November 7, 2022

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November 1, 2019

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October 28, 2019

Teamwork: Parents and Teachers Working Together for Effective Communication

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October 23, 2019

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October 14, 2019

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October 11, 2019

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October 9, 2019

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October 1, 2019

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September 27, 2019

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September 24, 2019

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September 20, 2019

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August 19, 2019

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August 4, 2019

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August 3, 2019

Sex Education and Sexuality for Adolescents

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August 2, 2019

Patients Engage and Aparna Mittal

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August 1, 2019

Understanding the Teen Brain

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July 19, 2019

discussion on screen addiction in children

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July 12, 2019

guidelines for therapy centers that cater to individuals with special needs and autism

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July 8, 2019

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July 15, 2019

focus group discussion (FGD) on Inclusive Education

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June 20, 2019

various Navy Children Schools (NCS) across India

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June 14, 2019

Engaging in a Ph.D.

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June 3, 2019

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May 13, 2019

Craft World School

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May 29, 2019

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May 23, 2019

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May 10, 2019

Rights and Duties of Parents in the context of therapy.

It was an enriching experience to participate in the discussion hosted by 1SpecialPlace, where we ha...

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May 10, 2019

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April 7, 2019

Body Safety and YOU, Dear Children.

I'm honored to have had the opportunity to address the audience at UST Global Kochi on the crucial t...

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April 6, 2019

REFLECTIONS: Lessons for the Year’s End

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March 31, 2019

The Quest for “Organic” and “Inclusive” Labels

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March 29, 2019

Teachers, the Head, Heart, and Soul of Any School: A Year-End Recap

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February 12, 2019

Spectrum Spectacle, organized by the Autism Club

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January 25, 2019

“Opportunity to Present Ongoing Research on Empowering Mothers of Children with Autism at the Dutch Global Mental Health Research Network (ALTHEA).”

I had the incredible opportunity to present our ongoing research on the Empowerment of mothers of ch...

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October 27, 2018

Analyzing Effective Parenting Strategies

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October 9, 2018

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July 25, 2018

It’s time to have a conversation about RAINS.

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July 9, 2018

“Official Registration as a Part-Time External Ph.D. Student at VU Amsterdam (Vrije University).”

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July 2, 2018

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June 29, 2018

Little Flower Upper Primary School in South Paravoor

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June 28, 2018

importance of mindful communication

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June 19, 2018

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June 9, 2018

The Craft World (acronym) approach to Inclusion is as follows

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June 5, 2018

Teacher Sensitization session at The Village International School in Thodupuzha

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May 30, 2018

#TogetherWeCan, but I’m #Mindful of the difference too.

"#TogetherWeCan, but I'm #Mindful of the difference too. 💫   Working together is power...

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May 28, 2018

Empowering Conversations at the International Menstrual Hygiene Day!

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May 21, 2018

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April 29, 2018

Its_PARENTING_not_CHILDRENING for a reason!

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April 19, 2018

Annual Day Celebrations at Bachpan PreSchool

I proudly embrace any opportunity to speak about Child Rights or #TogetherWeCan. When I was approach...

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March 16, 2018

The Village International School in Thodupuzha.

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March 6, 2018

collaboration between #TogetherWeCan and #AutismClubErnakulam

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March 2, 2018

issue of child safety, especially concerning children with disabilities.

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February 28, 2018

impact of technology on our preschoolers

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February 18, 2018

importance of #ParentEmpowerment

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February 18, 2018

journey called “Motherhood”

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February 10, 2018

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June 18, 2017

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March 15, 2017

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August 6, 2016

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June 18, 2016

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January 28, 2016

session on safe and unsafe touch

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February 5, 2015

Surviving Abuse: 10 Thoughts for Recovery

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January 15, 2023

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February 5, 2015

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February 16, 2015

18 Gentle Reminders

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February 27, 2015

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May 4, 2015

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August 26, 2015

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October 12, 2015

Petition to Minister for Social Justice, Dr Muneer

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October 27, 2015

“Exploring Perceptions of Gender Discrimination and Empowerment with Young Women”

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October 29, 2015

The Ridiculous Conversation with the District Child Protection Officer

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December 14, 2015

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