Mr. Shami Suhrid

Shami Suhrid is a Psychosocial Counselor and Lecturer in BRAC University since October 2010 and he has played key roles in organizing and facilitating various workshops on mental health issues on and off the campus. He is keenly interested in promoting social emotional fitness, informed parenting and peaceful coexistence of lives. Having attained academic and professional degrees and certifications on Counseling Psychology and Human Development, Suhrid wants to explore the possibilities of translating and mobilizing knowledge in this regard in the context of Bangladesh through his research and practices. Beside his academic and professional persuasions, he is a passionate film enthusiast who wishes to make his own films and he dreams of composing his own songs and playing them on guitar for others one day.

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Counseling Unit

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Room no: UB 21105
66 Mohakhali
Dhaka 1212

+880-2-9844051 Ext. 4053; 09617444053
suhrid@bracu.ac.bd

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Education
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- Masters in Human Development, Learning, and Culture program, University of British Columbia, 2014-2016 (on going)
- Masters in Counseling Psychology, Department of Psychology, University of Dhaka, 2009
- Enrolled in Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA), certified by Training and Certification Council of Transactional Analysts Inc. (T&CC), USA.
- Honors in Psychology, Department of Psychology, University of Dhaka, 2008.
Professional Activities
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- October 2010 – present: Psychosocial Counselor and Lecturer, Counseling Unit, BRAC University
- June 2009 – June 2010: Counselor, Teachers and Student Center (TSC) in University of Dhaka.
Training & Other Professional Qualification:
- Psychotraumatology and EMDR, 2014
- Training on Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), 2013
- Training on ‘Child Focused Trauma Therapy’, 2012
- Training on Supervision skills for counselors, 2012
- Training on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), 2011
- Training on Introduction to Psychodrama and Sociometry for Counselors, 2011
- Training on Basic skills in counseling, Stress & Trauma Management, 2010
- Diploma in Counseling (Transactional Analysis and Neuro Linguistic Programing), Asha Counseling Centre, India, 2014
Professional association and memberships:
- Member of International Transactional Analysis Association
- Member of Bangladesh Counselors’ Association
Courses Taught
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- PSY101: Introduction to Psychology
- PSY421: Psychology for Architects
Membership
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- Member of International Transactional Analysis Association
- Member of Bangladesh Counselors’ Association
Workshop/Seminar/Conferences
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- Mental Health & Wellness
- Stress Management
- Anger Management
- Understanding Depression
- Happiness
- Self-Confidence
- Acceptance & Goal Setting
- Positive Parenting Skills
- Team Building

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