The “I” word in therapy work with children with Kasturi Chetia
In this episode, we talk to Kasturi Chetia, a Clinical Psychologist working at Children First India, about ways in which mental health professionals working with children can create a safe inclusive therapeutic space, specifically for children from marginalised communities.
About the Guest:
Kasturi Chetia is an RCI licensed Clinical Psychologist currently working with a Child and Adolescent Mental Health organisation called Children First India. She engages with children, adolescents, young adults, parents, teachers, social workers along with a host of national and international organisations. She has a deep resonance with placing clients and their families at the centre of the therapeutic relationship. With each interaction, she aspires to create a nurturing and safe ecosystem, building awareness, removing stigma and shame around mental health and advocating community work by using the lens of social justice and collaboration.