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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.

Counseling Unit

Address

Room no: UB 20905
Building: 66 Mohakhali,Dhaka 1212

+880-2-222264051- 4 Ext. 4053
monzia@bracu.ac.bd

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  • Education

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    • 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
  • Publications

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    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.

  • Professional Activities

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    • 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
  • Courses Taught

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    • Introduction to Psychology (PSY 101)
    • Psychology for Architects (PSY 421)
  • Conferences, Talks, and Speaking Engagements

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    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

     

  • Awards, Honors

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    • 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
  • Membership

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    Member of the Bangladesh Educational and Counseling Psychology Society (BECPS) since 2015

  • Workshop/Seminar/Conferences

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    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)
  • Community Service

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    • 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

News & Events

BRAC University alumni team wins Brussels-based ‘Social Entrepreneurship Challenge 2022’

June 27th, 2022
A BRAC University alumni team has secured 1st prize of a “Social

BRAC University professor co-authors publication on vaccine cold chain challenges

June 26th, 2022
Professor Farzana Munshi, the Interim Chair of the Department of Economics and

BRACU Alumni receives Chevening "Silver Award"

June 19th, 2022
BRAC University’s School of Law alumni, Mohammad Pizuar Hossain, also a

BRAC University organizes Career Fair 2022

June 15th, 2022
An in-house Career Fair was organized at the cafeteria and auditorium of BRAC

Blood Donation Camp

June 27th, 2022 - 9:00am to
June 28th, 2022 - 6:00pm
On behalf of BRAC University Response Team, we cordially invite you to join the

Webinar on “Applying Technology for Online/Blended Learning”

June 28th, 2022 - 6:30pm to
June 28th, 2022 - 7:30pm
BRAC IED Learning Lab presents a webinar on “Applying Technology for Online






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