M-Praveena. S

A dedicated and compassionate social worker with 10 months of hands-on experience across medical, psychiatric, and community settings, including oncology care at Adyar Cancer Institute, psychiatric rehabilitation at the Institute of Mental Health and SCARF, and pediatric palliative care at Golden Butterfly NGO. Committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable populations through empathy, advocacy, and evidence-informed practice, with a strong foundation in patient assessment, psychosocial support, group facilitation, and community-based interventions.

Block Placement - SCARF

(2026-05 - 2026-06)

• Observed psychiatric case management (intake, history-taking, documentation) across schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression under supervision of case managers and psychiatrists.
• Conducted group activities at the Vocational Training Centre (VTC) for inpatients; gained exposure to Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for dementia care and Youth Mental Health services.

Field Practicum - Institute of Mental Health

(2025-11 - 2025-12)

• Facilitated patient discharge by coordinating with healthcare professionals and NGOs; conducted address tracing for stranded patients and liaised with families for reintegration.
• Organized a community program using art therapy (rangoli, glass painting) with color therapy for patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and intellectual disability.

Field Practicum - Adyar Cancer Institute (WIA)

(2025-07 - 2025-09)

• Contributed to patient assessment, community outreach, and lung screening in Kannagi Nagar; conducted group activities for head and neck cancer patients promoting relaxation.
• Collaborated on a community organization program, tobacco prevention program at a government school; gained insights into breast cancer management, Distress Scale, and bone marrow transplantation counseling.

Summer Internship - Golden Butterfly

(2025-06 - 2025-06)

• Provided holistic support to children with chronic and life-limiting conditions; gained foundational experience in child-centered care, family support, and end-of-life care practices.
• Designed and facilitated art templates for children with cancer at Ramachandra Hospital and Adyar Cancer Institute, using art-based activities to provide emotional relief and promote engagement during treatment.

Field Practicum - IRCDUC (Information and Resource Centre for the Deprived Urban Communities)

(2025-01 - 2025-04)

• Engaged with homeless individuals to assess needs and identify gaps in identity documentation such as community certificates; contributed to enabling access to government benefits through advocacy.
• Collaborated with the NGO on community welfare initiatives focused on marginalized populations, supporting outreach efforts and social support systems for deprived urban communities.

Master of Social Work - Social Work - Anna Aadrsh College for Women (2024 - 2026)

Bachelor of Mathematics - Mathematics - Meenakshi College for Women (2020 - 2023)

H.S.C - Daniel Thomas Matriculation Higher Secondary School (2020)

S.S.L.C - Daniel Thomas Matriculation Higher Secondary School (2018)