Corporate

Consulting for management to recruit right human resources for the job specification by incorporating application of robust psychological theories like person-fit theory, which will help the management to cut down costs due to recruitment, training, sickness leave, attrition etc. Consulting for corporate to improve the performance of existing human resources by tapping their potentials which may be masked by various personal (physical and mental health, personal attributes (personality, attitude) and interpersonal issues at home and office. This can be achieved by using tools like psychological assessment using standardized tools and effective evidence-based training methods to give best solutions for the effectiveness of the organization. MANAS, also develops assessment tools uniquely for the organization depending on their needs.

Schools and Colleges

Provide solutions to educations institutions based on their need. MANAS gives effective training solutions in the areas like:

Attitude, Life Skills, Resilience, Test Taking Skills, Time Management, Dealing with adolescent children (for parents and teachers), dealing with distractions like Facebook, mobile phone, games etc, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Test Anxiety Management, Study Skills, Stress Management, Classroom Management, Emotional Management for Students, Teachers and also Parents. Psychometric assessments are also carried out for students on various standardized tests depending on the requirement of the management.

General Public

Counseling and coaching for people with different needs. MANAS provides counseling for marital issues, adolescent problems, weight management issues, geriatric issues, bereavement, academic issues etc. MANAS conducts workshops for general public in relevant topics like effective parenting, conflict resolution, stress management, weight management, emotional management, work-life balance etc.

Dr. Chitra Aravind is a RCI-Certified Consultant Psychologist. She did her Ph.D and M.Phil in Psychology from University of Madras. She went through 12 years of solid direct education in Psychology. She has also done her diploma in Human Resource Management at Loyola College. She is a motivational speaker and has delivered lectures to wide range of population. She is also a writer who regularly contributes information on mental health to magazines. Her area of research interest includes Occupational health psychology, Industrial psychology, Neuropsychology and School psychology. She has won many awards pertaining to the research work including Dipak Bhat Award at the International Conference organized by Visakhapatnam. Her research work has been published in various Indian and International journals like Journal of Indian Academy in Applied Psychology, International Research Journal of Social Sciences, Indian Journal of Health and Well-being, Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, Indian Police Journal, Business Psychology etc.

She has wide range of experience in the field of Counseling, Training, Research, Recruiting, Psychotherapy and Relaxation techniques.

She has been providing consultancy services to various corporate, educational institutions, and social bodies, through counseling and training programs. She blends her corporate work experiences in the training programs to make the session meaningful and alive. Her unique observational skill helps her understand the need of the organization and helps in fine delivery of the services. She has made positive differences in lives of many people, through her empathetic approach and expertise in counseling services. She has conducted many workshops and lectures in the field of Resilience, Leadership Development, Personality Development, Transactional Analysis, Stress Management, Time Management, Life Skills Training, Managing Change Accident proneness and Alcoholism etc. She had authored books, scientific journals and also had published various popular articles in websites and magazines. She has been a resource person for various visual and print media like Kungumam Magazine, Deccan Chronicle, India Today, IANS, Makkal TV etc. She is a member of various psychological associations like Madras Psychological Society, Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, Rehabilitation Council of India etc. Her motto is to help people live a meaningful, productive and a happy life.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Worked as Research Associate for a Government project titled, 'Influence of certain psychosocial variables on occupational stress and psychological well-being of women police' funded by Bureau of Police Research and Development, Ministry of Home affairs, New Delhi.


• As a part of Central Government project, was responsible for the tool development and standardization. The research process was precisely planned and successfully carried out within the time and financial budget. The survey data was collected directly among 1,800 sample allover Tamil Nadu state, India.


• Lead a team of psychologists in the psychometric group assessment (stress and well-being) of over 2000 women police officers all over Tamil Nadu.


• Meticulously developed new psychological tool following rigorous scientific steps right from theoretical conceptualization, item generation through literature search and focus groups, item validation, item refining, pilot testing, devising survey blueprint, item analysis, construct validity (Factor analysis), interpretation of the statistical data (labeling the dimensions), reliability, criterion validity and establishing norms.


• Presented scientific and theoretical papers in various National and International Conferences: International Gerontology Conference, Visakapatnam, International Conference organized by Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, Visakapatnam, International Conference on Sexology, Chennai, National Seminars and Conferences at University of Madras etc.


• Conducted training for development of various soft skills for Senior officers, Sea Captains and Engineers, Commercial and IFS employees, Police officers (Inspectors, Assistant Commissioners etc), IAS aspirants, School principals, teachers and students from various institutions like India cements, Air India, Madras School of Social Work, University of Madras, HIMT, Manidhaneyam IAS Coaching Centre, Bro.Siga Animation Centre (NGO), Police Training College, Chennai Corporation, Public Transport Corporation etc.


• Trained and guided many aspiring psychologists



• Translated Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale in Tamil language on behalf of Connor and Davidson.www.connordavidson-resiliencescale.com.