Working with MyPeegu for the past three months resulted in a lot of growth as a mental health
professional and more awareness of skills I thought I would never have. It made me realize the
practicality of the fact that learning never ends, even after the monumental shift from college to a
workspace. Working in this field would mean, enhancing my social skills, negotiation skills, writing
skills, assessment skills, knowledge of therapy in the field of child psychology, and most importantly,
how to connect with children, reflect on their strengths and give them a sense of trust that is
required in a professional relationship.
I also realized to an extent that each and every school has its
own set of needs and strengths - and it was important for me to become mindful of them. I was able
to learn and implement a new set of skills and gained confidence in my abilities.
Interacting with
students, and giving them a space to talk and express how they feel, gave me a sense of inner joy
that they have been given a wonderful opportunity to reflect on their strengths as well as challenges.
Although I experienced a few challenges in balancing my time, dealing with the transition from being
a student to a professional, and learning new ways to report and assess needs and requirements -
these challenges have eventually become opportunities for me to adapt to the culture of working in
this field. Thanks to the wonderful peer support from MyPeegu as well as the school leadership, this
journey was quite fruitful.
Chandini Potunuru
Assistant Psychologist