Arya Tivrekar

About

MA Psychology graduate with hands-on internship experience in child development, psychiatry, rehabilitation counselling, and disability inclusion. Fluent in four languages and known for empathy, communication, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Experience

• Student Intern – Child Development & Family Guidance
  Sethu Centre for Child Development and Family Guidance · Saligao, Goa
  May 2026 – Jun 2026

  Observed developmental assessments, psycho-educational evaluations, and therapeutic interventions in a neurodiversity-affirming, strength-based, family-centred multidisciplinary setting.

• Intern – Psychiatry Department
  North Goa District Hospital · Mapusa
  May 2025 – May 2025

  Assisted in a hospital psychiatry setting and observed patient assessments, case discussions, and psychiatric care procedures.

• Intern – Rehabilitation Counselling
  Kripa Foundation · Anjuna
  May 2023 – Jun 2023

  Supported group therapy sessions, senior therapists, and client care in addiction rehabilitation; gained exposure to family systems therapy and psychosocial rehabilitation approaches.

• Volunteer – Disability Inclusion
  · Panjim
  Jan 2023 – Jan 2023

  Promoted inclusion of persons with disabilities across sports and event segments; assisted in event coordination and fostered an accessible environment.

Education

• 2026 XS
  Master of Arts

  St. Xavier's College, Mapusa, Goa

  Psychology · 2024 – 2026

  Psychology · 2024 – 2026
• 2024 XS
  Bachelor of Arts Honours

  St. Xavier's College, Mapusa, Goa

  Psychology · 2021 – 2024

  Psychology · 2021 – 2024
• 2024 LI
  Diploma

  LIBRA Computers, Mapusa, Goa

  Desktop Publishing (Graphic Designing) · 2024 – 2024

  Desktop Publishing (Graphic Designing) · 2024 – 2024

Skills

Tools / apps / platforms

Languages

Courses & certifications

• Basic Understanding of Psychosocial Rehabilitation · 30-hour certified course on psychosocial rehabilitation principles and practices · 2026
• 7th APSPA International Conference on "AI and the Future of School Psychology and Education" · Conference · 2025

⚽ Extracurricular activities

• National Cadet Corps (NCC)

  Army: 'C' Certificate; Navy: 'B' Certificate; Rank: Company Sergeant Major (CSM). Participated in the EBSB Camp, Karnataka.

🤝 Volunteering

• Purple FEST (Promoting Disability Inclusion) · Volunteer – Disability Inclusion · 2023

  Promoted inclusion of persons with disabilities across sports and event segments and assisted in event coordination.

🎯 Hobbies & interests

• Bharatanatyam
• Painting
• Acting