Prayatna : The Learning Lounge
01 Preface
The dearth of the right place and gaining practical knowledge led to the discovery of The Learning Lounge in 2021. The Learning Lounge is a place for the psychology aspirants and for the interns who are looking forward to the right internship program. The Learning Lounge, organizes different forms of workshops, seminars, programs, and internship models for students’ growth. It is a homely environment with not just bookish examples but real-life practical cases to deal with. It helps especially clinical and counseling psychology interns to explore a whole new path, learning experience, and exposure to the world of psychology.
02 About Prayatna
Early Intervention Services:
“Every child is Special” – With this belief Prayatna Counselling and Early Intervention Program was conceptualised in the year 2010. There was a dearth of Counsellors and scarcity of centres conducting therapies with a holistic approach. Having all the therapies under one roof and having it monitored by experienced and quality professionals was the dream. We at Prayatna believe that Early Intervention is a perfect gateway to Inclusive Environment for a child. We aim at Early Intervention for a child who shows delay in developments and other concerns. Over the Years Prayatna has been blessed by many happy parents which is not only a matter of pride but a matter of great work satisfaction. This has strengthened our will power and our belief to work towards Inclusion.
Counselling and Psychological Services:
At Prayatna, a team of expert Clinical Psychologists (RCI Registered), Counsellors, Psychotherapists, Art Based Therapists, Dance Movement Therapists, ensure a holistic approach towards cognitive and emotional wellbeing of our client. Positive and structured approach towards betterment in Psychological health of Adolescences, Teenagers, Adults, old age people gives an in depth insight and clarity in understanding “Self”. Our services include various types of psychotherapies like cognitive behavioural therapy, behavioural therapy, rational emotive behaviour therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy and all types of Counselling for all age groups viz., Career Counselling, Marital/Pre-Marital Counselling, De-Addiction Counselling, Interpersonal/Intrapersonal Counselling, Midlife counselling, Counselling for various disorders. We also conduct psychological assessments for cognitive ability, personality, aptitude and different mental disorders (of all age groups) that in turn helps us to design a intervention management plan for the counselling/therapy program. Over the time Prayatna has a hive of happy and satisfied Client and Counselees who hold Prayatna in high regard which gives us immense gratification. Prayatna has been an integral part in moulding their perspectives and outlook; consequently adapting to various circumstances around them.
Learning Lounge :
This is our Prayatna to enhance and impart knowledge to aspiring and budding mental health professionals Clinical Psychologists, Counselling Psychologists, Clinicians, Clinical social workers, Paramedical professionals, Remedial/Special Educators. We design special Internship Programs for Psychology (clinical as well as counselling) students to comprehensively and diligently understand the importance of Skills, Techniques and Ethics in the field of psychology. Main objective of all our programs is to gain conversance with a wide spectrum of Diagnostic tools, Assessments, its implementation and engage in Role play Analysis in Counselling and Clinical Psychology. The internship program empowers each participant to acquire confidence and credence in SELF so as to conduct themselves in the therapy with necessary clarity to deal with others cognitive and emotional concerns and wellbeing. We conduct workshops and various awareness campaigns to create a better understanding about INCLUSION. We also conduct Seminars, Training workshops, Certificate Courses and seminars for psychological assessments, Psycho Therapy, life skills, Anger Management, Counselling Skills and Techniques, Parenting Techniques, Child Development and Early Intervention at Learning Lounge. After various online and offline programs our Interns have been placed at various Established Institutions and have embellished their career paths with success.
03 Objectives
- To create in depth understanding of similarities and differences between Clinical and Counselling Psychology.
- To gain conversance with a wide spectrum of Counselling Techniques, Skills, Ethics and its implementation and engage in Role Play analysis.
- To comprehensively and diligently understand the importance of assessments, various diagnostic tools and execute ones knowledge into practise.
- To empower each participant to acquire confidence and credence in self so as to conduct themselves in the therapy with necessary clarity to deal with other’s cognitive and emotional concerns and wellbeing.
- To authorize and facilitate each participant to develop appropriate and essential skills in the field of counselling and clinical psychology.
04 Syllabus
Clinical Psychology
- Basic Attending Skills
- Case History
- Mental Status Examination
- Behavioral Interviewing
- Classification of Disorders
- Disorders Sign and Symptoms, Etiology, Prognosis and Treatment
- Psychological Assessment
- Intelligence
- Personality
- Scales of Depression, Anxiety, Mania, OCD and Other Mental Disorders
- Psychodiagnostic Report
- Treatment Management Plan
- Psychotherapy Techniques
- Behavioral Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Group and Couple Therapy
- Case Study
For offline mode
- Relaxation & Meditation
- Role Play
- Group Discussion
- Practical Exposure
Counseling Psychology
- Introduction
- Characteristics of Counselor
- Case History
- Counseling Models and Approaches
- Types of Counseling
- HIV/AIDS
- Educational and Vocational
- Addiction/Anxiety
- Child Protection and Rights
- Counseling for Mental Disorders (Depression, Personality Disorder, Gender Identity Disorder, Eating Disorder)
- Assessment in Counseling( Educational and Vocational Interest, Personality, Depression, Anxiety, Memory)
- Cognitive Behavior Counseling
- Relaxation
- Case Study Discussion
- Report Writing
For offline mode
- Practical Counseling Training
- Practical Exposure
- Role Plays
RESOURCE PERSONS
Ms. Nikisha M.S. Counselling and Psychotherapy, Early Childhood Intervention with Vast Experience of More Than 16 Years Director of Prayatna
Dr. Dhara Desai M.O.Th, Nair Hospital (Mumbai) Occupational Therapist, Prayatna
01 Preface
The dearth of the right place and gaining practical knowledge led to the discovery of The Learning Lounge in 2021. The Learning Lounge is a place for the psychology aspirants and for the interns who are looking forward to the right internship program. The Learning Lounge, organizes different forms of workshops, seminars, programs, and internship models for students’ growth. It is a homely environment with not just bookish examples but real-life practical cases to deal with. It helps especially clinical and counseling psychology interns to explore a whole new path, learning experience, and exposure to the world of psychology.
02 About Prayatna
Early Intervention Services:
“Every child is Special” – With this belief Prayatna Counselling and Early Intervention Program was conceptualised in the year 2010. There was a dearth of Counsellors and scarcity of centres conducting therapies with a holistic approach. Having all the therapies under one roof and having it monitored by experienced and quality professionals was the dream. We at Prayatna believe that Early Intervention is a perfect gateway to Inclusive Environment for a child. We aim at Early Intervention for a child who shows delay in developments and other concerns. Over the Years Prayatna has been blessed by many happy parents which is not only a matter of pride but a matter of great work satisfaction. This has strengthened our will power and our belief to work towards Inclusion.
Counselling and Psychological Services:
At Prayatna, a team of expert Clinical Psychologists (RCI Registered), Counsellors, Psychotherapists, Art Based Therapists, Dance Movement Therapists, ensure a holistic approach towards cognitive and emotional wellbeing of our client. Positive and structured approach towards betterment in Psychological health of Adolescences, Teenagers, Adults, old age people gives an in depth insight and clarity in understanding “Self”. Our services include various types of psychotherapies like cognitive behavioural therapy, behavioural therapy, rational emotive behaviour therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy and all types of Counselling for all age groups viz., Career Counselling, Marital/Pre-Marital Counselling, De-Addiction Counselling, Interpersonal/Intrapersonal Counselling, Midlife counselling, Counselling for various disorders. We also conduct psychological assessments for cognitive ability, personality, aptitude and different mental disorders (of all age groups) that in turn helps us to design a intervention management plan for the counselling/therapy program. Over the time Prayatna has a hive of happy and satisfied Client and Counselees who hold Prayatna in high regard which gives us immense gratification. Prayatna has been an integral part in moulding their perspectives and outlook; consequently adapting to various circumstances around them.
Learning Lounge :
This is our Prayatna to enhance and impart knowledge to aspiring and budding mental health professionals Clinical Psychologists, Counselling Psychologists, Clinicians, Clinical social workers, Paramedical professionals, Remedial/Special Educators. We design special Internship Programs for Psychology (clinical as well as counselling) students to comprehensively and diligently understand the importance of Skills, Techniques and Ethics in the field of psychology. Main objective of all our programs is to gain conversance with a wide spectrum of Diagnostic tools, Assessments, its implementation and engage in Role play Analysis in Counselling and Clinical Psychology. The internship program empowers each participant to acquire confidence and credence in SELF so as to conduct themselves in the therapy with necessary clarity to deal with others cognitive and emotional concerns and wellbeing. We conduct workshops and various awareness campaigns to create a better understanding about INCLUSION. We also conduct Seminars, Training workshops, Certificate Courses and seminars for psychological assessments, Psycho Therapy, life skills, Anger Management, Counselling Skills and Techniques, Parenting Techniques, Child Development and Early Intervention at Learning Lounge. After various online and offline programs our Interns have been placed at various Established Institutions and have embellished their career paths with success.
03 Objectives
- To create in depth understanding of similarities and differences between Clinical and Counselling Psychology.
- To gain conversance with a wide spectrum of Counselling Techniques, Skills, Ethics and its implementation and engage in Role Play analysis.
- To comprehensively and diligently understand the importance of assessments, various diagnostic tools and execute ones knowledge into practise.
- To empower each participant to acquire confidence and credence in self so as to conduct themselves in the therapy with necessary clarity to deal with other’s cognitive and emotional concerns and wellbeing.
- To authorize and facilitate each participant to develop appropriate and essential skills in the field of counselling and clinical psychology.
04 Syllabus
Clinical Psychology
- Basic Attending Skills
- Case History
- Mental Status Examination
- Behavioral Interviewing
- Classification of Disorders
- Disorders Sign and Symptoms, Etiology, Prognosis and Treatment
- Psychological Assessment
- Intelligence
- Personality
- Scales of Depression, Anxiety, Mania, OCD and Other Mental Disorders
- Psychodiagnostic Report
- Treatment Management Plan
- Psychotherapy Techniques
- Behavioral Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Group and Couple Therapy
- Case Study
For offline mode
- Relaxation & Meditation
- Role Play
- Group Discussion
- Practical Exposure
Counseling Psychology
- Introduction
- Characteristics of Counselor
- Case History
- Counseling Models and Approaches
- Types of Counseling
- HIV/AIDS
- Educational and Vocational
- Addiction/Anxiety
- Child Protection and Rights
- Counseling for Mental Disorders (Depression, Personality Disorder, Gender Identity Disorder, Eating Disorder)
- Assessment in Counseling( Educational and Vocational Interest, Personality, Depression, Anxiety, Memory)
- Cognitive Behavior Counseling
- Relaxation
- Case Study Discussion
- Report Writing
For offline mode
- Practical Counseling Training
- Practical Exposure
- Role Plays
RESOURCE PERSONS
Ms. Nikisha M.S. Counselling and Psychotherapy, Early Childhood Intervention with Vast Experience of More Than 16 Years Director of Prayatna
Dr. Dhara Desai M.O.Th, Nair Hospital (Mumbai) Occupational Therapist, Prayatna

Identifying the problem
Vulnerable young adults, especially those with disabilities have long been on the periphery of mainstream society. There are multiple challenges in access to appropriate vocational options as well as employment. The current job mapping and curriculum are not appropriate for the needs of these individuals. There are no certified courses available for young adults with disabilities (Autism and Intellectual Disabilities).
In India, young adults with special needs are currently seen in sheltered workshops. However this is not an employment model as they barely get a small stipend which is not sufficient to meet even their own basic needs. Less than 5% of young adults with disabilities are employed in the open or supported workforce.
An ecosystem approach to improve employment opportunities for vulnerable young adults
Sol’s ARC solution works towards creating an institutional model that builds the capacity of
the ecosystem to enable employment for vulnerable young adults across the country. Sol’s ARC has worked
extensively on understanding challenges that each stakeholder in the ecosystem faces and built systemic
solutions to address them.
We work with vulnerable young adults, their parents and community,
Government & National Institutes, Academic Institutes, NGO’s, Sector Councils and Industry leaders
to build awareness and capacity to create an inclusive and enabling environment for providing employment
opportunities across the country.
JOB MAPPING
job mapping is carried out to match the employment needs
CURRICULUM DESIGN
Our curriculum is based on UDL and accessible to diverse learners
CERTIFICATION
Sector Councils, Industry & Government accredit our process
TECHNOLOGY
Content is accessible in various languages over our LMS
COLLABORATION
NGO’s, Govt., National Institutes, Academic Institutes adopt and implemented this program
LEARNING CONTENT
Certified learning content in various sectors provided through the technology platform
TRAINING SUPPORT
We train partners to help build their capacity to integrate the program
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Our Pan-India Corporate Partners provide employment opportunities for vulnerable young
adults
An ecosystem approach to improve employment opportunities for vulnerable young adults
Sol’s ARC solution works towards creating an institutional model that builds the capacity of
the ecosystem to enable employment for vulnerable young adults across the country. Sol’s ARC has worked
extensively on understanding challenges that each stakeholder in the ecosystem faces and built systemic
solutions to address them.
We work with vulnerable young adults, their parents and community,
Government & National Institutes, Academic Institutes, NGO’s, Sector Councils and Industry leaders
to build awareness and capacity to create an inclusive and enabling environment for providing employment
opportunities across the country.

Identifying the problem
Vulnerable young adults, especially those with disabilities have long been on the periphery of mainstream society. There are multiple challenges in access to appropriate vocational options as well as employment. The current job mapping and curriculum are not appropriate for the needs of these individuals. There are no certified courses available for young adults with disabilities (Autism and Intellectual Disabilities).
In India, young adults with special needs are currently seen in sheltered workshops. However this is not an employment model as they barely get a small stipend which is not sufficient to meet even their own basic needs. Less than 5% of young adults with disabilities are employed in the open or supported workforce.
An ecosystem approach to improve employment opportunities for vulnerable young adults
Sol’s ARC solution works towards creating an institutional model that builds the capacity of
the ecosystem to enable employment for vulnerable young adults across the country. Sol’s ARC has worked
extensively on understanding challenges that each stakeholder in the ecosystem faces and built systemic
solutions to address them.
We work with vulnerable young adults, their parents and community,
Government & National Institutes, Academic Institutes, NGO’s, Sector Councils and Industry leaders
to build awareness and capacity to create an inclusive and enabling environment for providing employment
opportunities across the country.
JOB MAPPING
job mapping is carried out to match the employment needs
CURRICULUM DESIGN
Our curriculum is based on UDL and accessible to diverse learners
CERTIFICATION
Sector Councils, Industry & Government accredit our process
TECHNOLOGY
Content is accessible in various languages over our LMS
COLLABORATION
NGO’s, Govt., National Institutes, Academic Institutes adopt and implemented this program
LEARNING CONTENT
Certified learning content in various sectors provided through the technology platform
TRAINING SUPPORT
We train partners to help build their capacity to integrate the program
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Our Pan-India Corporate Partners provide employment opportunities for vulnerable young
adults
An ecosystem approach to improve employment opportunities for vulnerable young adults
Sol’s ARC solution works towards creating an institutional model that builds the capacity of
the ecosystem to enable employment for vulnerable young adults across the country. Sol’s ARC has worked
extensively on understanding challenges that each stakeholder in the ecosystem faces and built systemic
solutions to address them.
We work with vulnerable young adults, their parents and community,
Government & National Institutes, Academic Institutes, NGO’s, Sector Councils and Industry leaders
to build awareness and capacity to create an inclusive and enabling environment for providing employment
opportunities across the country.