• A GUEST LECTURE ON“APPLICATION OF DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOUR THERAPY IN CLINICALPOPULATION”

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    ORGANISED BY:- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY,
    MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE (C.o.E) ,
    S.C.B MEDICAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL.

     

     

    On 18th January 2024 (Thursday), The Department of Clinical Psychology organized a
    guest lecture on “APPLICATION OF DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOUR THERAPY IN CLINICAL
    POPULATION.” Dr. Swapnila Dash, a practicing Licensed Clinical Psychologist at
    Texas,U.S.A. had graced the occasion as the resource person of the day. At the beginning
    of the session, the Director-cum-Medical Superintendent of the Mental Health Institute
    (C.o.E), Prof. Dr. S.P. Swain felicitated the resource person.
    After the felicitation ceremony, Prof. Dr. S.P. Swain gave the inaugural speech. The
    session began with an introduction by Dr. Jashobanta Mahapatra, HOD of Clinical
    Psychology and was then taken over by Dr. Swapnila Dash.
    The session consisted of detailed explanations regarding What is Dialectical Behaviour
    Therapy (DBT) , 5 main components of DBT such as Dialectic, Mindfulness, Emotion
    Regulation, Distress Tolerance and Interpersonal Effectiveness as well. The structure
    and steps of the therapeutic process in DBT was explained in detail with the prominent
    methods used for skill training in the above said 5 domains of DBT .
    After the completion of topics, an interactive session was conducted, during which the
    resource person, Dr. Swapnila Dash cleared doubts and answered the questions raised
    by the participants.
    The workshop ended with a Valedictory and Vote of Thanks by Dr. Pratiti Pattnaik

  • ONE-DAY WORKSHOP ON “APPLIED BEHAVIOUR ANALYSIS IN MANAGEMENT OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER”

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    ONE-DAY WORKSHOP ON “APPLIED BEHAVIOUR ANALYSIS IN
    MANAGEMENT OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER”

    On 3rd March 2024 (Sunday), The Department of Clinical Psychology organized a one-day
    workshop on “Applied Behavioral Analysis in the Management of Autism Spectrum Disorder.”
    Prof. S.P.K. Jena, Senior Professor, Department of Applied Psychology, University of Delhi
    (South Campus), New Delhi, graced the occasion as the resource person of the day.
    At the beginning of the session, the Director-cum-Medical Superintendent of the Mental Health
    Institute (C.o.E), Prof. Dr. S.P. Swain felicitated the resource person. After the felicitation
    ceremony, Prof. Dr. S.P. Swain gave the inaugural speech.
    The session began with an introduction by Dr. Jashobanta Mahapatra, HOD of Clinical
    Psychology and the session was then taken over by Prof S.P.K Jena. In the first half of the
    workshop topics such as Fundamental assumptions of basic concepts of applied behavior
    analysis, techniques of applied behavior analysis, and behavioral assessment and diagnosis were
    covered.
    In the second half of the session, which continued after a short lunch break, a practical case of
    Autism was discussed. During the case discussion, a child with autism, and his parents were
    called on stage to discuss the problems the child is having, and simultaneously management
    using ABA was discussed. This helped in increasing the practical knowledge of the participants
    in understanding when, where, and how to use ABA in the management of Autism.
    Following the case discussion, topics such as Management of deficit and excess behavior in
    Autism, and research on ABA in Developmental Disabilities and Ethical Issues, were covered.
    After the completion of topics, an interactive session was conducted, during which the resource
    person, Prof S.P.K. Jena cleared doubts and answered the questions raised by the participants.
    The workshop ended with a Valedictory and Vote of Thanks by Dr. Pratiti Pattnaik, coordinator
    of the workshop.

  • The World Autism Day (2 nd April) was observed at Mental Health Institute (COE) SCBMCH Cuttack

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    The World Autism Day (2 nd April) was observed at Mental Health Institute (COE) SCBMCH Cuttack

    The program was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Prasenjit Mohanty, Dean & Principal, S.C.B Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack with the presence of Prof. Dr. Sarada Prasanna Swain, Director Cum MS, MHI (COE) with other dignitaries of MHI . Children diagnosed with Autism along with there parents from SAHAYA were invited and felicitated .All the faculty members , staffs and students of MHI attended the program.