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Pritha Mani

Tannay

Summary

Compassionate Counselor focused on helping patients overcome personal obstacles. Diligent and resourceful professional with 13 years of hands-on experience effectively treating children, adolescents, and young adults struggling with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties in a variety of settings, including: private practice, schools, NGOs and Hospitals

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

VICE PRESIDENT

ASSOCIATION BAREFOOT COLLEGE AND BINDI INTERNATIONAL SUISSE
12.2023 - Current
  • Supporting Association Barefoot College and Bindi International Switzerland in increasing visibility and creating awareness about empowerment and education initiatives

Adjunct Professor

Webster University
10.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented course syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments.
  • Facilitated active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.
  • Provided constructive feedback on student assignments to promote student success.
  • Participated in departmental meetings to discuss teaching strategies and professional development opportunities.
  • Monitored student progress throughout the semester utilizing attendance records, grade reports, and other data sources.
  • Fostered classroom environment conducive to learning and building character.
  • Developed and adjusted course syllabus according to curriculum and university guidelines.
  • Assessed student performance with integrity.

Author

"It's On Us! Sexual Violence Prevention"
06.2023 - Current

Board Member

Hand in Hand Switzerland
11.2022 - Current
  • Supporting Hand in Hand Switzerland in increasing visibility and local presence in Geneva; creating awareness about education, empowerment and environment initiatives in schools and university

Child, Adolescent, and Young Adult Counseling

Self
01.2015 - Current

• Provide individual counseling services in both French and English

• Address issues on ADD/ADHD, anger management, stress anxiety, panic disorder, bullying, interpersonal issues, trauma, sexual assault, domestic violence, grief, loss, attachment issues, bipolar and depression

• Published “It's On Us!”, a Sexual Violence Prevention Book for schools and organizations. The book incorporated feedback from survivors of Sexual Violence

• Developed and facilitate an online free support group for LGBTQIA teens

• Supervise Masters Students and first year counseling practitioners

Workshop Facilitator

Les Roches
Les Roches
07.2023 - 07.2023
  • Facilitated a workshop on Depression for Professors and Staff members

Workshop Facilitator

Ecolint
03.2021 - 03.2023
  • Conducted a workshop on anxiety for students at Nations, an international school in Geneva

Workshop Facilitator

Arabelle
05.2022 - 05.2022
  • • Led workshop on parental stress for parents at a domestic violence center

School Counselor

La Cote International School
08.2018 - 01.2021

• Provided individual and group counseling services both in English and French

• Addressed issues on emotional regulation, peer difficulties, bullying, aggression, anxiety, depression, stress/anger management, grief and bereavement, sexual assault, trauma, and self esteem

• Created an open door system for students who are struggling emotionally to have a safe place to come to during break times

• Implemented circle times in classroom on anti racism, LGBTQIA, and bullying

School Counselor

College du Leman
08.2015 - 01.2019

• Worked with children in primary school

• Provided individual and group counseling services both in English and French

• Addressed issues on emotional regulation, peer difficulties, bullying, aggression, oppositional defiant disorder, anxiety, depression, stress/anger management, grief and bereavement, trauma, and self esteem

• Created an open door system for students who are struggling emotionally to have a safe place to come to during break times

• Facilitated weekly girl's group to discuss issues regarding friendships and self confidence

• Led workshops for teachers on positive discipline and anxiety

• Developed an anti bullying toolkit for teachers

• Implemented circle times in classroom

• Integrated PSHE into circle time to address emotional needs of students

• Facilitated sexuality workshops with preadolescent children

• Sessions include physical as well as emotional /psychological changes

• Developed and led workshops on mental well being for grades 1-5

Developed and led workshops for parents on: anxiety, parental stress,

Head School Counselor

Mosaic International School
07.2014 - 07.2015

• Worked with Children/Adolescents

• Networked between parents, special educators and outside therapists

• Conducted interviews with potential parents of children with special needs

• Made regular classroom visits and appropriate referrals for children aged 2 years to 13 years old

• Implemented circle times in classroom to discuss friendships and emotions

• Implemented and facilitated social groups for children aged 3 to 7 years old struggling with emotional and behavioral difficulties

• Conducted workshops for teachers on anxiety, bullying, catering to student needs and addressing special needs students

• Executed sexuality education workshops for children aged 8, 10, and 12 years

• Facilitated parent workshop on recognizing and responding to children's emotions

• Coached parents

Child and Adolescent Counselor

Self
New Delhi
04.2011 - 06.2014

• Provided individual and group counseling services

• Addressed issues on ADD/ADHD, learning differences, anger management, stress management, burnout, anxiety, bullying, interpersonal issues, trauma, traumatic brain injury, grief, loss, aggression, attachment issues, bipolar and depression

School Counselor

Shri Ram School
04.2011 - 05.2014

• Provided individual and group counseling

• Spearheaded an anti-bullying task force

• Led classroom workshops on empathy for children aged 5 to 12 years old

• Facilitated teacher training on Safe Touch-Unsafe Touch

• Created and co-led a whole school gender sensitivity workshop

• Executed sexuality education workshops with preadolescent students

• Sessions included, bodily, emotional changes as well as personal safety

• Addressed issues on bullying, mental health, anxiety, anger management, grief and bereavement, stress, inter/intrapersonal issues, crises and trauma

• Made regular classroom observations and appropriate referrals

• Implemented circle times in classrooms

• Liaised between school and parents

• Facilitated a workshop on “Parental Stress” for Ernst and Young

Selected to attend a national conference on gender sensitivity by Ananta Aspen Centre and

Workshop Facilitator

Ernst and Young
New Delhi
10.2013 - 10.2013
  • • Led workshop on parental stress for employees at Ernst & Young, Gurgaon

Counselor

BLK Memorial Hospital
New Delhi
11.2010 - 04.2011

• Assisted the Head Psychiatrist

• Provided therapeutic Sessions for children struggling with academic, emotional and behavioral problems

• Conducted inpatient counseling services

• Connected with schools around Delhi

• Led workshops on anger and stress management

Learning Specialist

Vasant Valley
New Delhi
03.2007 - 05.2008
  • Worked with children with mild autism, down syndrome, hearing impaired and dyslexia

Specialist

Learning Matters
New Delhi
10.2006 - 03.2007
  • Worked with children aged 4 to 14 years olds with learning differences and attention difficulties

Education

Certificate in Therapeutic Play -

Leeds Beckett University
UK
09.2020

Certificate in Criminal Psychology And Behavior -

St Lawrence College
Ontario, Canada
08.2015

Master of Arts -

Webster University
Geneva
08.2010

Bachelor of Arts -

Skidmore College
New York, USA
05.2004

Skills

Proactive treatment of children, adolescents and adults with

Behavioral, emotional, psychological and social problems

Success in reaching children with developmental delays

Experience treating children and adolescents from diverse backgrounds in challenging environments

Private Counseling experience

Excellent organizational skills

Success in adhering to deadlines

Team player

Excellent work ethic

Certification

2016 EUROPEAN AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION Member

2015 AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION, USA Professional Member

2013 SWISS ASSOCIATION FOR COUNSELLING, Switzerland Licensed

Timeline

VICE PRESIDENT

ASSOCIATION BAREFOOT COLLEGE AND BINDI INTERNATIONAL SUISSE
12.2023 - Current

Adjunct Professor

Webster University
10.2023 - Current

Workshop Facilitator

Les Roches
07.2023 - 07.2023

Author

"It's On Us! Sexual Violence Prevention"
06.2023 - Current

Board Member

Hand in Hand Switzerland
11.2022 - Current

Workshop Facilitator

Arabelle
05.2022 - 05.2022

Workshop Facilitator

Ecolint
03.2021 - 03.2023

School Counselor

La Cote International School
08.2018 - 01.2021

School Counselor

College du Leman
08.2015 - 01.2019

Child, Adolescent, and Young Adult Counseling

Self
01.2015 - Current

Head School Counselor

Mosaic International School
07.2014 - 07.2015

Workshop Facilitator

Ernst and Young
10.2013 - 10.2013

Child and Adolescent Counselor

Self
04.2011 - 06.2014

School Counselor

Shri Ram School
04.2011 - 05.2014

Counselor

BLK Memorial Hospital
11.2010 - 04.2011

Learning Specialist

Vasant Valley
03.2007 - 05.2008

Specialist

Learning Matters
10.2006 - 03.2007

Certificate in Therapeutic Play -

Leeds Beckett University

Certificate in Criminal Psychology And Behavior -

St Lawrence College

Master of Arts -

Webster University

Bachelor of Arts -

Skidmore College
Pritha Mani