Ms. Monzia Mushtaq
Psychosocial Counselor and Lecturer
Monzia Mushtaq has been working as a Psychosocial Counselor and Lecturer in the Counseling Unit of BRAC University since 2014. She obtained a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology and a Bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of Dhaka. Now, she is doing her another Masters in Public Health from the North South University.
Address
Level: 3
Kha-224 Merul Badda
Dhaka 1212. Bangladesh
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Education
+–- Masters in Public Health (on going) from the Department of Public Health, North South University
- Masters in Counseling Psychology, Department of Educational and CounsellingPsychology, University of Dhaka
- Honors in Psychology, Department of Psychology, University of Dhaka
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Publications
+–Conferences
Pervin, M., & Mushtaq, M. (2017). Attitudes towards inclusion of pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A survey of regular primary school teachers in Bangladesh. In Annual BAGSS Conference. Bamberg, Germany: Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences, University of Bamberg. Retrieved from https://www.uni-bamberg.de/fileadmin/bagss/ABC/ABC_2017_Programme_digita...
Mushtaq, M. (2016). Difference between third gender people and gender conforming people in life satisfaction and life stress in Bangladesh. In 6th International Conference on Language, Education, and Innovation. Singapore. Retrieved from https://icsai.org/procarch/6iclei/6iclei-028.html
Magazine/Newspaper Articles
Mushtaq, M. (2017, February 14). Emotional abuse-the dark side of a romantic relationship. The Daily Star. Retrieved from http://www.thedailystar.net/lifestyle/ask-maya-apa/emotional-abuse-the-d...
Mushtaq, M. (2016, March 4). You deserve better. Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved from https://www.dhakatribune.com/uncategorized/2016/03/04/you-deserve-better
Mushtaq, M. (2015, September). Let’s talk about sexuality: Breaking the silence of adolescents. Counseling Unit Newsletter, Brac University, (2).
Huque, T., & Mushtaq, M. (2014). Mental health: Let’s end the stigma of mental illness. Counseling Unit Newsletter, Brac University, 1(1), 18–19.
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Professional Activities
+–- May’14 – present: Psychosocial Counselor and Lecturer, Counseling Unit, BRAC University
- September’13-April’14: Psychosocial Counselor and Teaching Assistant, Counseling Unit, BRAC University
- May’13-July’13:Psychosocial Counselor and Intern, Counseling Unit, BRAC University
- 2012 – 2013: Counselor, Students’ Counseling and Guidance Office, Teacher-Student Centre, University of Dhaka
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Courses Taught
+–- Introduction to Psychology (PSY 101)
- Psychology for Architects (PSY 421)
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Conferences, Talks, and Speaking Engagements
+–Conference Attendance:
• Annual BAGSS Conference, in the University of Bamberg, Germany, September 20-21, 2017
• 6th International Conference on Language, Education and Innovation 2016, Singapore.
• Transactional Analysis (TA) Forum Bangladesh: Empower Self and Lead a Meaningful Life, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (2014)Talks, and Speaking Engagements:
- Attended three Talk Shows on a Mental Health related show named “Ami Akhon Ki Korbo” in Banglavision
- Hosted a show on mental health in a Radio Station named Radio Dhol 94.0fm on January 2018
- Hosted 38 shows on mental health in a Radio Station named Colours fm 101.6, and the name of the show is “ Teen Tekka” in 2017
- Gave an interview to ICE TODAY Magazine in 2017. http://icetoday.net/2017/01/rendezvous-with-the-geniuses-behind-the-app/
- Hosted 42 shows on mental health in a Radio Station named Radio Next, 93.2fm, 2016
- Became a judge of a program of the community club of North South University, 2016
- Provided speech on Socialization and Self Confidence on a show Being Teen in the Radio Next, 93.2fm, 2015
- Facilitated a seminar on Life Journey with Autism: Care for Caregiver, which was organized by the Institute of Paediatric Neurodisorder and Autism (IPNA), Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) - 2015
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Awards, Honors
+–- 6 Days Training in Yoga and Meditation from Nepal Yoga Home, 2017
- Certificate in Higher Education in Teaching (CHET) Program, BRAC University, 2016
- Merit Scholarship for Honors Result, University of Dhaka-2011
- Merit Scholarship from the Board of Secondary Education, Dhaka -2005
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Membership
+–Member of the Bangladesh Educational and Counseling Psychology Society (BECPS) since 2015
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Workshop/Seminar/Conferences
+–Workshop Conduction:
- Anger Management
- Stress Management
- Meditation
- Effective Relationship Skills
- Effective Communication Skills
- Team Building
- Self-Love and Self Respect
- Acceptance and Goal Setting
- Managing Exam Anxiety
- Understanding Depression: Facing the Challenge
- Heal your Pain
- Enhancing Self-Confidence
- Gaining Confidence in Public Speaking
- Adjustment With Self and Othe
- Yoga and Meditation
- Prevention of Sexual Harassment
- Faculty Orientation Program
- Parents’ Orientation Program
- First Year Advising Team (FYAT) Orientatio
- How to be more Assertive
- Let It Go- Heal the Hurts
- Everyone Communicates, Few Connects-Secret of Effective Communication
Training Conduction:
- 5 days Training on Counseling Module “Trainer’s Guide” (icddr,b) for counselors’ on April, 2017
- 5 days Training on Skill Development: Project “Urban Street Children Program” (USCP), BRAC for Psychosocial helpers’ on May, 2014
Seminar Conduction:
- Seminar on Awareness on Drug Abuse
- Seminar on Parenting
- Seminar on World Mental Health Day
Module Development:
- Training of Trainers (ToT) and Session Module for the five days training program for the counselors of the International Centre for Diarrheal Disease Research
- Training of Trainers (ToT) and Session Module for the five days training program titled: Skill development Project: “Urban Street Children Program”
Workshop/Seminar /Training Participation:
- 6 Days Training in Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Nepal Yoga Home, Nepal, 2017
- Workshop on „Learning Outcomes, Lesson Planning and Critical Reflections, organized by the Professional Development Centre (PDC) of BRAC University on March 24, 2016
- Training on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(2015)
- Workshop on ‘Core Elements of Counseling for Sexuality, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights’ issues(2015)
- E-learning course on Basic Concepts on Sexuality -Module-1 of TARSHI’s e-learning course on Basics and Beyond: Integrating Sexuality, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (2015)
- 5 days Training on Play Therapy (2014)
- Workshop on Care for Caregivers (2014)
- Workshop on Faculty Orientation (2014)
- Three days Faculty Orientation Workshop, organized by the Teaching and Learning for Teachers, BRAC University from May 05-07, 2014.
- 5 days Workshop on Mindfulness based Stress Reduction (2014)
- Introductory course on Transactional Analysis (2014)
- Workshop on Self Defense against Sexual Harassment (2014)
- Training on Trauma and Disaster Response (2013)
- Training in Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy (2013)
- Workshop on Child Psychiatry (2012)
- Training on Medistic Psychology (2012)
- Symposium on “Existential Counseling”, “Counseling Psychology in 21st Century”, “Psychoanalysis”, “Understanding Object Relations & Attachment Theory”, and “Psychoanalytic Counseling” (2012)
- Training on “Diagnosis, Assessment and Intervention for Children with Autism and Developmental Delay”(2012)
- Workshop on Stress Management, Social Skills Training, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Anger Management (2012)
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Community Service
+–- Have been working at a charity foundation called Vivid as a Child Facilitator since July, 2015
- Worked for preparing the necessary tools to provide psychological first aid for the Rana Plaza Victim
- Worked as a volunteer counselor at the National Institute of Mental Health for three months