Media Release

Mangaluru, Feb 17: The department of Clinical Psychology, Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research, St Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru organized a two-day workshop on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) on Februray 15- 16.

The workshop was conducted by Dr Jini Gopinath, a trained Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Hypnotherapist who has done extensive work in the field of mental health, wellness and education since the past 20 years.

Currently he is working as the chief psychology officer at YourDost.Com. He is also visiting faculty at several prestigious institutions across the country. YourDost is an online counseling and emotional support platform designed to foster mental wellness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a treatment approach that helps one recognize negative or unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. CBT aims to identify and explore the ways emotions and thoughts can affect one's actions.

The workshop began with a prayer sung by Diya and Eliza. The workshop was hosted by Daania, I year M.Sc. clinical psychology student. This skill training workshop was attended by the UG and PG psychology students of the college. The goal of the workshop was to introduce CBT techniques and strengthen their knowledge in regards to psychological interventions.