Counselling

VOICES FROM THE FIELD – MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELLING FOR ADOLESCENT

/ Children and Adolescent Girls, Counselling, Development, Gender Violence and Rights, Mental Healthcare

Ahmedabad Women’s Action Group (AWAG) is committed to working with women and adolescents, especially those exposed to violence of any kind. AWAG’s work with women from the underprivileged sections of society, especially post riots, brought to light the psychological distress experienced by women and their children and the urgent need to provide psychological counselling to […]

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Ahmedabad Women’s Action Group (AWAG) is committed to working with women and adolescents, especially those exposed to violence of any kind. AWAG’s work with women from the underprivileged sections of society, especially post riots, brought to light the psychological distress experienced by women and their children and the urgent need to provide psychological counselling to

Ladysewing

FROM HOUSEWIFE TO BREADWINNER…

/ Counselling, Development, Gender Violence and Rights, Women Empowerment

Meena (name changed to protect identity) is a 35 year old widow and resides in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. She lives with her in-laws and young children and has always been engaged in household work and other domestic chores. Hailing from a conservative community did not expose her to the outside world. Her husband was engaged as

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Meena (name changed to protect identity) is a 35 year old widow and resides in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. She lives with her in-laws and young children and has always been engaged in household work and other domestic chores. Hailing from a conservative community did not expose her to the outside world. Her husband was engaged as

ADDRESSING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN: AN UNFINISHED AGENDA

/ Counselling, Gender Violence and Rights, Women Empowerment

Domestic violence is a global issue reaching across national boundaries as well as socio-economic, cultural, racial and class distinctions. This problem is not only widely dispersed geographically, but its incidence is also extensive, making it a typical and accepted behavior. Domestic violence is widespread, deeply ingrained and has serious impacts on women’s health and well-being.

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Domestic violence is a global issue reaching across national boundaries as well as socio-economic, cultural, racial and class distinctions. This problem is not only widely dispersed geographically, but its incidence is also extensive, making it a typical and accepted behavior. Domestic violence is widespread, deeply ingrained and has serious impacts on women’s health and well-being.

“THIS TOO SHALL PASS!”

/ Children and Adolescent Girls, Counselling, Development, Gender Violence and Rights, Health and Hygiene, Mental Healthcare, Women Empowerment

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on our lives. Many of us are facing challenges that can be stressful, overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Covid appropriate behavior and actions such as social distancing are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but they can make us feel isolated and

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on our lives. Many of us are facing challenges that can be stressful, overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Covid appropriate behavior and actions such as social distancing are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but they can make us feel isolated and

Nonprofits, are you into Compelling Storytelling?

/ Children and Adolescent Girls, Counselling, Development, Gender Violence and Rights, Health and Hygiene, Mental Healthcare, Women Empowerment

Donors need a good story that can tug at their heartstrings. Agree? As a nonprofit, our top priority includes donor engagement, donor retention and fundraising. Isn’t it? Whatever it is that we do, revolves around running campaigns and working towards our more significant purpose. So what is the common thread here? Sure, storytelling. Storytelling is

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Donors need a good story that can tug at their heartstrings. Agree? As a nonprofit, our top priority includes donor engagement, donor retention and fundraising. Isn’t it? Whatever it is that we do, revolves around running campaigns and working towards our more significant purpose. So what is the common thread here? Sure, storytelling. Storytelling is

Your Top Ten Questions Answered

/ Children and Adolescent Girls, Counselling, Development, Gender Violence and Rights, Health and Hygiene, Mental Healthcare, Women Empowerment

Knock, knock. It seems that 2020 had just started, and everything was alright. But now we are almost closing ledgers for the year bygone, and we still find ourselves feeling overwhelmed by the pandemic. Even after all these months, we are still dealing with the same questions repetitively. Is the vaccine almost there? Are there

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Knock, knock. It seems that 2020 had just started, and everything was alright. But now we are almost closing ledgers for the year bygone, and we still find ourselves feeling overwhelmed by the pandemic. Even after all these months, we are still dealing with the same questions repetitively. Is the vaccine almost there? Are there

Fundraising? Penny For Your Thoughts!

/ Children and Adolescent Girls, Counselling, Development, Gender Violence and Rights, Health and Hygiene, Mental Healthcare, Women Empowerment

‘What’s the best and the most painful part of your job?’, a volunteer happened to ask me a couple of years ago. And ever since, my answer remains the same. There are a lot of things I admire about being associated with a non-profit. But there is something that I dread too. At least until

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‘What’s the best and the most painful part of your job?’, a volunteer happened to ask me a couple of years ago. And ever since, my answer remains the same. There are a lot of things I admire about being associated with a non-profit. But there is something that I dread too. At least until

THE PROS AND CONS OF SEX EDUCATION IN CHILDREN

/ Children and Adolescent Girls, Counselling, Development, Gender Violence and Rights

Sex education, by far remains the most controversial topic in the Indian education system. While most people agree that it should be included in the curriculum early on, it remains a taboo. However, issues such as early teenage pregnancies, STDs, and assaults can be avoided if children are being taught about these topics in the

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Sex education, by far remains the most controversial topic in the Indian education system. While most people agree that it should be included in the curriculum early on, it remains a taboo. However, issues such as early teenage pregnancies, STDs, and assaults can be avoided if children are being taught about these topics in the

Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic Lockdown On Domestic Violence

/ Children and Adolescent Girls, Counselling, Gender Violence and Rights, Mental Healthcare, Women Empowerment

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic many countries have reported an increase in domestic violence and intimate partner violence. The UN has described the worldwide increase in domestic abuse as a “shadow pandemic” alongside Covid-19. Domestic Violence cases have increased by 20% during the lockdown, as many people are trapped at home with their abuser. Pandemics, financial

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Amid the COVID-19 pandemic many countries have reported an increase in domestic violence and intimate partner violence. The UN has described the worldwide increase in domestic abuse as a “shadow pandemic” alongside Covid-19. Domestic Violence cases have increased by 20% during the lockdown, as many people are trapped at home with their abuser. Pandemics, financial

MENTAL HEALTHCARE IN THE TIME OF THE CORONA PANDEMIC

/ Children and Adolescent Girls, Counselling, Development, Gender Violence and Rights, Mental Healthcare, Women Empowerment

The world is reeling under difficult times due to the wide spread of COVID-19. With the rapid influx of news from all over the world, through television, social media, newspapers, family and friends and other sources, the most common emotion faced by all is FEAR. It makes us anxious, panicky and can even possibly make

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The world is reeling under difficult times due to the wide spread of COVID-19. With the rapid influx of news from all over the world, through television, social media, newspapers, family and friends and other sources, the most common emotion faced by all is FEAR. It makes us anxious, panicky and can even possibly make