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ELEV-SC: School Counseling Program

Equipping school counselors with developmentally-informed, trauma-sensitive competencies to support students from primary through higher secondary — with a focus on the unique pressures of India's academic culture.

  • 68 learners

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  • 4 hours

    Video duration

  • 60 hours

    Course duration

  • 6 Ebooks

    Free of charge

    Dr. Nidhi Purohit

    Counseling Psychologist · School Mental Health Practice 

    What you are going to learn

    Who is this for?

    › Practicing school counselors seeking formal credentials
    › Teachers moving into counseling support roles
    › School psychologists expanding their competency base
    › NGO professionals working in educational settings
    › Education administrators overseeing student welfare

    LEARNING OUTCOMES

      • Apply developmental psychology principles across school age groups
      • Identify and respond to mental health crises in school settings
      • Design and deliver preventive mental health programs for students
      • Facilitate effective communication with parents, teachers, and administrators
      • Support students navigating academic pressure, transitions, and identity
      • Integrate trauma-informed practices into daily school counseling

    Dr. Nidhi Purohit

    Specialisation: Clinical Psychologist

    About

    Dr. Nidhi Purohit is a Clinical Psychologist (PhD) and a leading voice in adolescent and institutional mental health, known for seamlessly bridging research, policy, and on-ground practice. As a Master Trainer certified by TISS and trained by NIMHANS in relapse prevention, she brings deep expertise in psychosocial counseling, substance use, and suicide prevention.

    Her work spans academia and public systems—she contributed to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Rajasthan, as an adolescent health expert and led the development of mental health policies for higher education institutions. Reinforcing her commitment to institutional safety and child protection, she is a certified POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) trainer, specializing in empowering educators and administrators to build legally compliant and safer school environments. She has also organized and led multiple national and international conferences, workshops, and webinars, actively shaping dialogue and capacity-building in the mental health space.

    A published researcher with 14+ papers and book chapters, a peer reviewer for a Scopus-indexed journal, and the author of a psychological scale, she combines academic rigor with real-world impact. Beyond institutions, Dr. Nidhi has amplified mental health awareness through platforms like AIR and Gurgaon ki Awaaz, making her a trusted and influential voice in India’s mental health ecosystem.

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