Kaveri Counselling Cell and Empowerment Centre

Kaveri Group of Institutes (KGI) has been a pioneer in initiating significant steps in the field of schools and establishing caring systems. The Kaveri Counselling Unit is one such step which was started in 1994. It has been 28 years and the counselling team has been expanding into smaller units like the special education and remedial team, and lately into gifted education as well. We are proud that our establishment has truly strived to be equitable towards delivering services for students well-being in a school.

Main Objectives :

 

1. Enhancing the Psychological well-being of each student, teachers and parents of KGI.
2. Conducting assessments and interventions for students who have behavioral issues.
3. Handling issues related to
– Managing academic and school related stress.
– Bullying and peer pressures.
– Introducing better coping strategies to handle the socio-emotional issues of the student.
4. Prevention – Generating awareness to avert future problems, like media addiction.

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We at KGI believe in striving towards academic excellence in the learning process that is interactive, application-oriented and joyous.
Some of the regular programs conducted for the schools are:

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Enriching Minds Program

Enriching Minds Programme is a mental health awareness program conducted in all our institutes to ensure the emotional, social and cognitive well being among our students, teachers and parents.

number 2 circle | school

Know and Grow

This is a unique program where experts address the issues of puberty for both sexes and discuss the emotional issues related to physiological growth.

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Compassionate week

Bringing forth the need to observe being compassionate with fellow classmates and others in the community.

The Kaveri Counselling, Empowerment Team

Dr. Devasena Desai | school

Dr. Devasena Desai

Dr. Devasena Desai, doctorate in psychology from Jnana Prabodhini’s Institute of Psychology. She has been a consultant psychologist at the Kaveri Gifted Center since 2014 and currently the Associate director for Kaveri Counselling, Empowerment, and Gifted Center. Dr. Desai works towards creating systems for the counselling unit and facilitates in enhancing the work of school Counselors and special Educators. she has 27 years of experience as a private practitioner, a master trainer in parenting, teaching methods and about 9 years in gifted counselling and education. She has several research papers to her credit and is the author of three books as well. Currently working on creating policies for incorporating giftedness in schools.

Siddhi Kulkarni | school

Ms. Siddhi Kulkarni

Ms. Siddhi Kulkarni is the Afternoon Shift Counsellor for the Pre-Primary Section. She is a Certified Animal-Assisted Therapist with masters in Psychology. She has experience working with young children in both school and community settings, supporting their social, emotional, and behavioural development through age-appropriate interventions. She works closely with parents and teachers to understand each child’s needs and support their overall well-being. She believes that every child deserves a safe, caring, and inclusive environment where they feel happy, supported, and encouraged to grow and learn.

Madhura More | school

Ms Madhura More

Ms. Madhura More is a School counsellor and a Play Therapy practitioner. With her multidisciplinary educational background in Sociology and Psychology from Savitribai Phule Pune University. She creates a safe, nurturing space for children to process and express their emotions. By working closely with teachers, she integrates socio-emotional strategies into the classroom. She actively partners with parents to build a strong, consistent network of support for the students.