JAMMU, Jul 20: The Department of Psychology, PSPS Government College for Women (GCW), Gandhinagar, Jammu, successfully concluded its Summer Internship Programme in Counseling Psychology Skills. A total of 90 students completed the internship at Dimaagi Mind Care and Research Centre, Channi Himmat, Jammu, under the mentorship of Dr. Rajinder Kumar, Consultant Psychiatrist and Course Director; Care-North, Gandhinagar, under the mentorship of Dr. Chand Trehan, Counseling Psychologist and Course Director; and DIET Jammu under the mentorship of Dr. Romesh Kumar, Counseling Psychologist and Head of Department, who provided students with intensive practical training and professional guidance in counseling psychology.
During the internship, students received hands-on training in case history taking, Mental Status Examination (MSE), counseling and communication skills, rapport building, psychoeducation, psychological assessment, identification of common mental health disorders, ethical counseling practices, observation of clinical interviews, behavior management techniques, documentation and report writing, crisis intervention, and professional conduct in mental health settings. The programme enhanced students’ practical skills, confidence, empathy, and professional competence.
The internship programme was supervised by Dr. Shabila Wani, Head, Department of Psychology, along with faculty members Dr. Ujjwal Sharma, Prof. Vinay Lata, and Dr. Rachna Devi under the guidance and support of the worthy Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Kulvinder Kour.
The successful organization of the internship was made possible under the able leadership, encouragement, and support of the Principal of PSPS Government College for Women, Gandhinagar, Prof. (Dr.) Kulvinder Kour, who has consistently promoted experiential learning and skill-based education for students.
The internship is expected to significantly strengthen the students’ professional competencies and prepare them for future careers in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, mental health services, and community outreach.
The Department of Psychology reaffirmed its commitment to providing students with quality experiential learning opportunities that bridge the gap between classroom knowledge and real-world professional practice.