Swati Salunkhe

Psychology broadly refers to an in-depth analysis of behavior with relevance to different life situations, be it human or even animal behavior. A parallel field, namely Psychiatry deals with issues of a similar nature concerning similar sections of the population.

So how different is Psychology from Psychiatry? Is it really different or are they the same courses with different names?

Difference in Curriculum;

Study/Training;

• Ø Psychologist: – M.A./M.Sc [Psychology]

Eligibility:- BA [Psychology]/Graduation in any stream.

• Ø Psychiatrist: – MBBS & Post-Graduate Diploma in Psychiatry.

Eligibility:- 10+2 [PCB]

Difference with regard to treatment methodology;

• Ø Psychologists:- Involve majorly in counselling & psychotherapy

                                Includes verbal interactions & assessment.

• Ø Psychiatrists:- Involve majorly … Continue Reading
  

The world of work has been ever dynamic with the rising number of specializations in each profession. Though on one front this is a positive trend yet it brings along a tag of uncertainty and confusion among the young minds.

Besides the dilemma of choosing a career, youngsters also face added pressures to conform to societal norms and parental expectations. In this stormy sea, Career Guidance and Counselling stays afloat as a raft.

What is this career guidance and counselling…

Career Guidance and Counselling is a helping service to make correct choice from among … Continue Reading

 As the board exam approaches, the only buzzwords in a student’s life are “study,” “revision”! Isn’t it boring? Everybody you meet keeps reminding you to revise. Now is it important to revise & what exactly is revision? Lets check it out!

Revision –as the word goes, it means “re-vision,” i.e. to see & go over again all that has been learnt. It means revising the entire year’s portion in a period of few days. That sounds tough, doesn’t it? Therefore, the most important factor for revision is MOTIVATION. To be self motivated … Continue Reading

MBA/MMS/PGDBA/PGDBM

A Business Administration degree differs from other masters degrees. It includes a lot more practical work on transferring the academic theories of the courses into a set of tools or capabilities that these holders can use in the real business world.  In the context of degree the word ‘administration’ refers to the overall management of all aspects of the firm’s business. Degree in Business Administration is referred by different names. E.g.  MBA or MMS or PGDBA or PGDBM

MBA: It refers to Masters in Business Administration.

MMS: It refers to … Continue Reading

Home Science

Introduction:

Taking up Home Science ……………… Want to be a housewife? This is a very  common notion that home science students have to deal with. Home management is not confined to home but forms the foundation of a challenging profession. Home science is both a science and an art related to modern housekeeping. Home science means managing home with the help of science. Home science as a field of study built upon many disciplines to accomplish and maintain the betterment of the family. Home … Continue Reading

A question that becomes a nightmare for parents and children equally is the choice of stream after schooling. The decision may be arrived through various approaches. Once the decision of the stream is made, the next question, though important, but quite obviously overlooked – which college to go to? For many, this question might itself sound irrelevant. The pressure of securing admission [now as it is an online procedure] is so high that the choice of college takes a back seat. But as the tension of seeking admission gets … Continue Reading

CAREERWISE

Earlier, many people were born into a career. A farmer’s son became a farmer, a businessman’s son became a businessman or a lawyer’s son followed his father’s footsteps. Unlike the earlier generations, who were born into a career, one of the most challenging tasks faced by the youth today, is to make a career for themselves.

With growing competition & increasing career opportunities, it has become very important for the youth to make the right career choices. Career – most talked, discussed, thought, advised & surely … … Continue Reading

                                    Career Planning and Options after Standard X

The ninth standard examinations are over and before the kids get their results they try and catch up with as much of play as they can, because they know that the beginning of May would mean serious study in order to get high percentages in the tenth standard.

Their coaching classes would begin and they are going to have to study hard as the ‘preparatory tests’ are going to be held soon.  No sooner has the student adjusted to this routine, that school starts with a bang from day one. … Continue Reading