Notes on counselling
Dealing with stigma
By Dr. Soumitra Basu — Jul 15, 2012
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Self-esteem in children
By Dr. Soumitra Basu — Jan 15, 2012
Dr. Soumitra Basu, a practising psychiatrist, is the Director of a new school of psychology, the Mira Vision Trust. He is also one of the editors of NAMAH.
Dealing with fear in children — personal notes
By Dr. Soumitra Basu — Jul 15, 2011
Quite often mothers complain to me about the fears and feelings of insecurity in their children. If the child is very young and there is no obvious family discord, the first thing that I ask is…
The healing space
By Dr. Soumitra Basu — Oct 15, 2010
Often we forget the importance of space. Structures which are open and light or those that are dark and narrow can affect our body and psyche. Big institutions and hospitals are being obliged to…
The healer’s hand
By Dr. Soumitra Basu — Apr 24, 2010
Modern medicine seems to have forgotten the importance of touch. One of the first things a tiny baby or a dying man in coma respond to is touch. When all words fail, a touch can heal. In these notes,…