Tamanna Chowdhury
Blaine,MN
Summary
To enhance my skills in a work-related environment and learn new things that will change and develop me as a better professional Counseling Psychologist. Also, I am eager to implement my talents, by putting them into good use for the benefit of the organization for which I will work. Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children and adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing, and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. Develops and implements treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for my clients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Psychologist
MindShaper
06.2020 - Current
- Interviewed, observed, and surveyed patients to gain necessary information for psychological diagnosis.
- Managed caseload of individual clients, couples, and family therapy sessions.
- Developed customized treatment plans for clients, addressing their unique psychological needs and goals.
- Facilitated psychoeducational workshops for patients and families, increasing understanding of mental health issues and available resources.
- Enhanced patient well-being through the integration of mindfulness-based interventions and relaxation techniques into therapeutic sessions.
- Led psychoeducational classes, workshops and seminars.
Mental Health Professional
Proyash - Special Educational School with Autism
05.2015
- Observing how to Exclusively counseled children with Autism Spectrum Disorders; Learned how to evaluate and assessed children to determine need areas; Counseling with the expert of individuals, groups, or families to help them understand problems
Mental Health Professional
Autism Welfare foundation (Special School)
05.2015
- Learned how to define goals and develop realistic action plans as per the needs of individuals; Observing how the expert develop the therapeutic and treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities, and needs; Collecting information about individuals, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods
Mental Health Practitioner
MindShaper (Startup Mental Health Platform)
06.2018 - Current
- Taking one to one, couple session; Creating awareness through poster making, video and online session; Promoting mental health; Conducting online meditation session, stress, anger and others psychological issues based workshops and trainings
In Charge of Counseling Center: Psychosocial Counselor
University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh
02.2016 - 03.2018
- Attending FM Radio Program; Attend training sessions; Facilitated training workshop based on mental health awareness issues; Taking guest lecture; Individual & group counselling; Facilitation training & workshop
Participate University Counselor (IVLP)
Department Of State
09.2017 - 10.2017
- Attended official and learning sessions about CVE; Organize and coordinate the planned activities; Identify the challenges working on this topic; Maintain close liaison
- Learned comprehensive academic plans for students, resulting in higher graduation rates and overall success.
- Gathered knowledge of how to connect students with relevant resources and support services to address personal challenges impacting their academic progress.
- learned to mentor incoming counselors as they transitioned into their new roles, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth.
Counselor
Healing Heart Counselling Center
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Individual & group counselling; Initial assessment; Taking professional supervision
Counselor
National Institute of Mental Health and Hospital
02.2016 - 07.2016
- Individual & group counselling; Facilitation training & workshop; Initial assessment & Consultation with psychiatrist; Taking supervision; Case presentation; Visiting indoor for supportive psychotherapy
Counselor
Student's guidance and counseling center, TSC, DU
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Individual & group counselling; Facilitation workshop; Initial assessment; Taking supervision; Consultation with psychiatrist
Education
M.S (Counselling Psychology) - Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology
University of Dhaka
01.2016
01.2014
B.Sc. (Psychology) -
University of Dhaka
01.2013
H.S.C. Science -
Dhaka City College
01.2008
S.S.C Science -
Mohammadpur Preparatory Girls' High School
01.2006
Skills
- Individual, group & family counseling
- Plan and implement a personalized treatment
- Facilitating workshops & training
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma, PTSD, abuse & crisis counselling
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Psychological assessment and intervention
- Transactional Analysis (TA)
- Grief and loss counseling
- Motivation Interviewing (MI)
- Counseling drug and alcohol addicted
- Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)
- Counseling students in a group
- Working with electronic files and MS Office suite
- Handling sensitive issues with maturity
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Inherent leadership qualities
- Ability to create a positive team environment
- Anxiety Reduction Techniques
- Stress Management Strategies
- Case Documentation
- Depression Management
- Developing relationships
Personal Information
- Father's Name: MD. Mofiz Ullah
- Mother's Name: Shabani Begum
- Blood Group: O+
- Date of Birth: 11/27/90
- Gender: Female
- Permanent Resident of the United States of America
- Nationality: Bangladeshi
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Islam
Philosophy
Every day is a second chance for me, and we all have the same possibility for better changing.
Publications
Adaptation of the Relationship Assessment Scale for Use in Bangladesh, Journal of Bangladesh Psychological Studies, 2016, 26, 25-32, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/313376592_Adaptation_of_the_Relationship_Assessment_Scale_for_Use_in_Bangladesh
Occupation
Mental Health Professional, Psychosocial Counselor and Psychologist
References
- Mahjabeen Haque PhD, Associate Professor & Chairperson, The Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology, University of Dhaka, mahjabeenhaquedu@gmail.com
- Syed Tanveer Rahman, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Dhaka, tan@du.ac.bd
- MD. Azharul Islam, Assistant Professor, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, University of Dhaka, azharsbd@gmail.com
Professional practice supervision
- DMC
- TSC
- NIMH
- Healing Heart
- ULAB
Training
- Mental Health First Aid, Innovation for well-being foundation
- International Transactional Analysis, TA 101 Certificate
- Mindfulness based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), ASHA Counselling and Training Services by P.K. Saru
- Cognitive Therapy (CT), Healing Heart Counseling Center
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Healing Heart Counseling Center
- Introduction to Psychodrama, Dept. Educational and Counselling Psychology, DU
- Drug and AIDS Counselling, Dept. Educational and Counselling Psychology, DU
- Introduction to Diagnosis and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), Dept. Educational & Counselling Psychology, DU by Dr. Shoaib (DMC)
- Introduction to Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Dept. Educational & Counselling Psychology, DU by Father. Bosco
- Building healthy boundaries, Dept. Educational & Counselling Psychology, DU
Professionaltrainer
- Computer Literacy: DECP
- NIMH
- Healing Heart
- Heal Bangladesh
- Skillwillz
Disclaimer
I do hereby declare that the information herewith is true & consistent as per my Knowledge.
Timeline
Lead Psychologist
MindShaper
06.2020 - Current
Mental Health Practitioner
MindShaper (Startup Mental Health Platform)
06.2018 - Current
Participate University Counselor (IVLP)
Department Of State
09.2017 - 10.2017
Counselor
Healing Heart Counselling Center
04.2016 - 08.2016
In Charge of Counseling Center: Psychosocial Counselor
University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh
02.2016 - 03.2018
Counselor
National Institute of Mental Health and Hospital
02.2016 - 07.2016
Counselor
Student's guidance and counseling center, TSC, DU
06.2015 - 06.2016
Mental Health Professional
Proyash - Special Educational School with Autism
05.2015
Mental Health Professional
Autism Welfare foundation (Special School)
05.2015
M.S (Counselling Psychology) - Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology
University of Dhaka
B.Sc. (Psychology) -
University of Dhaka
H.S.C. Science -
Dhaka City College
S.S.C Science -
Mohammadpur Preparatory Girls' High School
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