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Practice notes and reflections from Manovikas programmes — counselling skills, yoga and wellbeing, and inclusive education. In English and Hindi.

These are articles by our teachers and counsellors.

Some are in English. Some are in Hindi.

6 July 2026

What is Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD)? A Guide for Indian Families

When a family first hears the words "intellectual disability" or "developmental disability" about their child, the questions come faster than the answers. What does it me…

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6 July 2026

UDID Card in India: Benefits and How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)

The UDID (Unique Disability ID) card is a single national identity card for persons with disabilities in India, issued under the Government of India's UDID project. One c…

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6 July 2026

Legal Guardianship under the National Trust Act: What Parents of Children with IDD Must Know

Here is a fact that surprises most Indian parents: when your child turns 18, you are no longer their legal guardian — even if your child has an intellectual disability an…

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6 July 2026

Can Students with Intellectual Disability Go to College? Inclusive Higher Education in India

For decades, the answer given to families was "no" — school ends, and then home. That answer was wrong. Around the world and now in India, students with intellectual and …

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6 July 2026

Government Schemes for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities in India: A Family Guide

India has a wide framework of support for persons with disabilities — but families often discover schemes years late, or not at all. This guide maps the main categories o…

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1 December 2021

Are you facing challenge during Counselling Sessions?

Every counsellor faces difficult sessions — moments when a client does not open up, when emotions run high, or when progress seems to stall. Facing these challenges is a …

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27 November 2021

Strength, limitations and resources of Counsellors

Strength of Counsellors

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27 November 2021

Assessment of Counselling Process

The practice of assessment entails the collection of information in order to identify, analyse, evaluate, and address the problems, issues, and circumstances of clients i…

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27 November 2021 · हिन्दी

ख़ुशी के लिए योग-नाद योग Naad Yoga

आधुनिक विज्ञान के सामने यह साबित हो रहा है की यह सारा अस्तित्व पलभर है। जहां कम्पन होता है वहां ध्वनि होती है। इसलिए यह सारा अस्तित्व एक ध्वनि है। ध्वनियों के इस जटिल संग…

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24 November 2021

“get to know” and “learn” - Counselling Skills

Persons with disabilities have the same range of mental health needs as anyone else — but too often they do not receive the mental health support they need. Building coun…

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18 November 2021 · हिन्दी

योग सधना में शब्द, अर्थ और ज्ञान का महत्व

साधनपाद में योग के पांच बहिरंग साधन यम, नियम, आसन, प्राणायाम, प्रत्याहार बतलाये गए थे। इस पाद में उसके अन्तरङ्ग धारणा , ध्यान, समाधि का निरूपण करते हैं। इन तीनों को मिलकर…

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15 November 2021 · हिन्दी

धारणा Conviction

The practice of dharana leads to the formation of a goal or objective.

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14 October 2021

ETHICS & STANDARDS FOR COUNSELLORS

From our National Seminar on Mental Health (NSMH-04) — organised by Manovikas with the Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS) and approved by the Rehabi…

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