The word ‘Atha’ refers to ‘here and now or the present moment’. It also denotes an auspicious beginning. You can change your life by focusing primarily on the present moment. Atha encourages you to start now, because it is the greatest possibility available to you.
Psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy, is a way to provide help and guidance to people with a broad variety of mental health concerns and emotional issues. It is a process of guided discovery based on scientific inquiry and reflection.
The Psychotherapy techniques at Atha help you build healthy self concept, manage emotional disturbances, learn coping mechanisms, enhance social functioning and mental well-being.
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is a pioneering form of cognitive behaviour therapy developed by Dr. Albert Ellis. REBT focuses on challenging irrational thoughts, managing emotional disturbances and establishing constructive behaviours.
Aaron T. Beck, MD, is globally recognized as the father of cognitive therapy (CT). Cognitive model explores how our perceptions and thoughts in a given situation influence our emotional, physiological, and behavioural reactions. Cognitive Behavior Therapy(CBT) is a directive and structured approach that explores how one’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected. "The way we think largely influences the way we feel and act".
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is founded by Steven Hayes. ACT is based on a pragmatic approach that teaches us to observe, accept and act in ways consistent to our values. It is a type of behaviour therapy that focuses on learning to live with unwanted thoughts and feelings rather than thinking of getting rid of them. ACT is based on a pragmatic approach that teaches us to observe, accept, and embrace the events in your life. It is a type of behavioral therapy that teaches you to practice mindfulness and self-acceptance.
Number of therapy sessions depend on multiple factors like diagnosis, concerns shared, intensity of problems, level of commitment, motivation, effort and so on. Patience is a vital ingredient for work in therapy.
You will be able to notice changes in your thinking, your thinking will start becoming more flexible, you will be able to understand yourself better, you will also start working on your unhealthy habits, you will pay attention to what is in your control etc. Remember therapy will work if we work on it and apply the principles for everyday use.
The internships offered at Atha span across a range of varying roles. As an intern, you will learn about the different projects at Atha, We also offer skill enhancement, practice based orientation sessions.
Do check our 'Journey Within' project, we create webinars which help our participants to learn and apply Alertness, openness and daily practice will allow you to internalize psychological principles in your day to day functioning.
We ideally prefer volunteers with some background in Psychology. But individuals who have a profound interest in Psychology and who are looking forward to nurturing this interest can join as a volunteer for our community mental health projects.