KOMALSPARSH

Centre for Psychological Consultancy is a non-profit organization and offers best expert services and interventions

PHILOSOPHY

We are a philanthropic organization. It aims to enable the marginalized and distressed population, by extending empathetic care and support to the emotionally vulnerable people.

VISION

To extend mental health services to the communities by building awareness on self- empowerment and the need for psychological well-being.

MISSION

To promote positive mental health and holistic healing. To deliver psychological interventions. To extend services through community outreach program.

CONTACT FORM

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INTRODUCTION

The issues of globalization and current fast paced life have impacted the adjustments of both: mind and the body. As a fall out, one can see increasing prevalence of health issues, both physical and mental. The need of the hour is to focus on psychological well-being and to assess problems faced by the populace.

We at Komalsparsh provide an environment of holistic healing. The areas of concern are mental health issues, dealing with psychological and emotional well-being, career and educational needs of the people.

We offer a full spectrum of psychological services that caters to adults, children, adolescents and families.

The interventions are addressed to resolve personal difficulties and acquire resources, skills and knowledge necessary to pursue satisfying and productive lives.

About Us

PROFILE

About Dr. Leo Barnes Foundation

Dr. Leo Barnes Foundation (LBF) was founded in 1992 with the aim to provide monetary backing for higher education for children of seamen.

The motto was that no child of a seafarer would ever be deprived of the most valuable resource of all: KNOWLEDGE, especially for want of money. The Foundation awards scholarships for higher education (above 12th standard). In a year around 500-600 seafarers children benefit from this noble support.

As the years rolled by and the challenges people facing changed, the foundation has geared up to these new challenges by establishing educational, health and other new community outreach programs for the well- being of seafarers and others.

In pursuit of these objectives, the foundation has also established a counselling centre named Komalsparsh: Centre for Psychological Consultancy under the aegis of Navik Manovikas Kendra of Dr. Leo Barnes Foundation.

Komalsparsh has a multi pronged approach towards emotional health, well-being, career and educational needs of the people. The interventions extended help in resolving personal difficulties, acquire resources, skills and knowledge necessary to pursue satisfying and productive lives.

OUR FOUNDERS

Our Chief Patron

Late Dr. Leo Barnes

LL.B., L.L.M., Ph.D. (Specialized in Merchant Marine Law, Mumbai University, 1980)

Founder and Former Chair Person: Dr. Leo Barnes Foundation (1993-2001)

Former General Secretary: National Union of Seafarers of India

Asian Representative: International Shipping Forum

Asian Spokesman: ITF and ILO

Dr. Leo Barnes has brought in a revolutionary transformation in the life of the seafarers. He has been highly constructive and proactive in his initiatives. He had been an outstanding visionary, promoting welfare of his fellow seamen. His selfless and devoted services have made a remarkable impact on the life of seamen for over 50 years, giving this population an image of pride and dignity in the international arena.

Late Prof. (Dr.) Blanche Barnes

Clinical Psychologist M.A., D.M.S.P., Ph.D., F.I.A.C.P.

Former Chairperson: Dr. Leo Barnes Foundation. Director of Komalsparsh (2001-2021)

Consulting Clinical/Personnel Psychologist

Fellow of the Indian Association of Clinical Psychologist (IACP)

Former Director: Board of University and College Development.

Retired-Professor & chair: Department of Psychology, Post Graduate Studies & Research, S.N.D.T. Women's University

Research Coordinator/ Director:Research Unit, Kripa Foundation Institute of Rehabilitation, Mumbai


 

Dr. Vidya Barnes

Clinical and Personnel Psychologist M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.

Chairperson: Dr. Leo Barnes Foundation(2021-Till Date)

Is an alumnus of Post Graduate Department of Psychology, SNDT Women's University and has been actively involved in Dr. Leo Barnes Foundation's objectives. She was invited for revalidation courses on 'Human Relations on Board the ship' for various shipping companies. She was an active member of 'Navik Manovikas Kendra' and Komalsparsh. She is a certified Psychologist by RCI and has certification for EMDR. She has been awarded PhD Degree (2014) by Janaki Devi Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, SNDT Women's University Mumbai.


 

Dr. Arti Barnes

M.B.B.S., M.D., M.P.H.

Physician (Internist), Specialized in Infectious Disease

Employed as a Medical Doctor in America

M.D.: Internal Medicine (Iowa University, USA) Super specialization in Infectious disease (Dartmouth, New Hampshire, USA)

MPH: Harvard University( USA)

M.B.B.S.: D Y Patil Medical College, Mumbai

Ex. Trustee: Dr. Leo Barnes Foundation (2000-2021)

She is actively involved in international health and has visited Uganda, Kenya, Peru and Cambodia in pursuit of her goals. She was personally involved in activities related to health and well being of seafarers and had independently conducted medical camps in different states in India, such as Goa, Gujarat, Chennai and Kerala by facilitating the objectives of Dr Leo Barnes Foundation. She is actively involved in research activities in Infectious disease and HIV.

TEAM OF EXPERTS

Our Team of Experts

OUR WORK

Life Skills Training program for Adolescents

Education is a hallmark of emancipation and development to meet the ever increasing economic, technological, social and personal challenges. This has lead to systemic change and re-organizing of the education systems to provide not only high standards of academic excellence but also inculcate life skills such as creativity, communication, empathy, adaptability, and social skills, all of which are being increasingly emphasized by employers and others in the global society. Our centre conducts life skills program in adherence to the WHO: Department of Mental Health which has identified ten core life skill components, specifically for BMC school children and other schools to improve the psychosocial competence and resilience of the children.

Life skills program focuses on critical and creative thinking, decision-making, effective communication, as well as skills for developing healthy relationships and positive self-concept. Life skills help people make responsible and informed choices and can promote healthy lifestyles as well as career skills. Life skills, such as creativity, judgment, communication and control on emotions, are essential for dealing with daily problems and getting through difficulties in life. Also, these skills are vital for children in today's high stressed ever changing world.

Career Guidance and Counselling

It is a comprehensive program designed to assist individuals in making and implementing informed educational and occupational choices. Career guidance and counselling program enables individual to develop competencies in self-knowledge, educational, occupational exploration and career planning. One key challenge for this changing service is helping students to decide on a job or a course.

Career guidance at Komalsparsh aims to assist individuals with career choices suitable to his or her aspiration, caliber and need. Career not only includes acquiring right technical skills to get a job but also a range of soft skills which includes strong interpersonal skills like conflict resolution, effective communication, self improvement, time management, leadership skills, managing stress etc. We provide one-on-one consultation with a comprehensive range of cutting-edge career test profiling and assessment techniques.Our service also extends to career change advice for adults. It has been tailored to help reflect on one's situation and make mature decisions about what and where one wants to go in their career in the future.

Child Guidance Clinic

Recently there is a spike in mental health issues in children, be it educational or personal adjustment. Komalsparsh is a child-centered, family-focused mental health service provider utilizing a combination of unique programs and proven strategies to meet every individual child's needs.

Our Center offers developmentally-based approach to the child and adolescent behavioral and emotional issues, examining the family, home, school and community environments. It taps on the strengths of the individual which can be mobilized to create positive, sustained change in children.

Our mission is to help children with social, emotional and behavioral problems, and their families to lead successful lives.
A range of Diagnostic and Evaluation Services are available to children and their families.
Coordination with schools, physicians and other agencies is an integral part of the service.

Training/Camps/Workshops

At Komalsparsh workshops are delivered for continuing professional development designed specifically for psychologists, counselors and mental health professionals.

Our educational mental health workshops are interactive and tailored to one's needs which are delivered by experienced professionals. Workshops involve active learning including role plays, small group interactions, and exercises and positive learning outcomes.Some of the areas of focus of the workshops include:

  • Personal growth and adjustment
  • Assertiveness training & Communication skills
  • Stress and Crisis Management
  • Human resource management
  • Career Guidance

We also partner with organizations to deliver any of our workshops at a location of their choice.

Adult Mental Health Services

Komalsparsh provides a comprehensive range of mental health services for adults and older people. Modern life can be challenging and stressful. Workplace stress, relationship and marital discord, concerns about children, illness, juggling responsibilities can all trigger emotional and physical symptoms. Mental illness can affect anyone at any point of time throughout their lives.

As a multidisciplinary approach we provide mental health assessment, treatment, clinical management, crisis management and referral pathways for people with mental health issue.

SERVICES

Psycho-diagnostic/Psycho-education/Testing & Assessment

Comprehensive psychological evaluations can to understand social and/or emotional difficulties in youth and adults.

  • Intelligence Testing ( Verbal and Non verbal tests)
  • Personality Assessment ( Projective, Semi Projective and Paper-Pencil tests)
  • Aptitude testing
  • Neuropsychological Testing
  • Diagnostic assessment of psychiatric problems
  • Assessment of behavioral problems in children
  • Learning Disorders (LD/ Dyslexia etc)
  • Emotional Intelligence Testing

Psychotherapy and Counselling

Therapy offers support for the emotionally distressed. It focuses on uncovering patterns of behavior and thought processes.

  • Family psychotherapy and counselling
  • Behavior therapy
  • Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
  • Child and parent counselling / psychotherapy
  • Marriage counselling
  • Transactional Analysis
  • Crisis intervention and brief therapy
  • Teen adjustment counselling
  • Relaxation Techniques
  • Stress management
  • Personal Growth & Adjustment
  • Assertiveness Training & Communication Skills
  • Stress & Crisis Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Career Guidance

Camps/Library

  • Summer Camp
  • Winter Camp
  • Library Club

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A note for consideration to all viewers:

Our centre offers individual, group, couples counseling, crisis intervention and career consultation. Our experienced staff is comprised of psychologists, mental health experts, counselors, marriage and family therapists who provide a congenial environment to resolve issues of concerns.

If interested in receiving services, an intake or assessment counselor will contact you to talk with you in detail to determine if our clinic can meet with your needs.

Head Office: Mumbai

  • Ground Floor, 'Samudraseema", Plot No. 329, Mumbai 40050, Dr.B.R Ambedkar Rd, Pali Pathar, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050

  • (+91) 22 26054658/26487460

  • komalsparshlbf@yahoo.co.in

  • Monday to Saturday: 09.30 AM to 5.30 PM
    Closed On Sundays (including selected national holidays)

Goa Office

  • 130/2, Seema Ferro Estate,Near Colva Police Station,Colva-Salcete, Goa

  • (+91) 0832-2781167

  • komalsparshlbf@yahoo.co.in

  • Monday to Saturday: 09.30 AM to 5.30 PM
    Closed On Sundays (including selected national holidays)

Mangalore Office

  • Fortune Bldg, 2nd floor, Shop No.18, Avery Junction, Falnir road, Mangalore- 575001

  • (+91) 08242984658

  • komalsparshlbf@yahoo.co.in

  • Monday to Saturday: 09.30 AM to 5.30 PM
    Closed On Sundays (including selected national holidays)

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