Overview
Sharda School of Humanities and Social Sciences and International Relations Division,
Sharda University is organising a 5 Day Immersion Program from 7-11 March, 2025.
This program aims to equip Bhutanese government officials with advanced knowledge and
skills on the topic “Substance Abuse & Rehabilitation” within clinical & counselling
psychology. The program will explore substance abuse, including types of substances,
their effects, and related risks along with developing and implementing effective
prevention strategies along with gaining practical experience visiting a rehabilitation centre.
This program will take place in SET Board room in Block 1 Sharda University.
Chief Patrons
● Shri. P.K. Gupta, Chancellor,
Sharda University
● Shri. Y.K. Gupta, Pro-Chancellor,
Sharda University
Patrons
● Prof. (Dr.) Sibaram Khara, Vice Chancellor,
Sharda University
● Prof. (Dr.) Parma Nand, Pro-Vice Chancellor,
Sharda University
Objectives of Event
1. Knowledge and Awareness:
○ To enhance participants' understanding of substance abuse, including
types of substances, their effects, and related risks.
○ To familiarize participants with the prevalence of substance
abuse in Bhutan and its impact on individuals, families, and
communities.
2. Skill Development:
○ To equip participants with the skills to identify individuals with
○ substance abuse problems.
○ To empower participants to develop and implement effective
○ prevention strategies in their respective roles.
○ To enable participants to provide appropriate support and
○ referrals for individuals with substance abuse issues.
3. Policy and Advocacy:
○ To foster a deeper understanding of national and international drug
○ control policies and their implications for Bhutan.
○ To equip participants with the knowledge and skills to
○ advocate for evidence-based policies and programs to address
substance abuse.
Convener Details
Prof (Dr) Anviti Gupta (Dean SSHSS)
dean.shss@sharda.ac.in
Co-ordinators:
Ms. Somya Sharma
+9180108 15522
somya.sharma@sharda.ac.in
Faculty Coordinator
Dr. Hariom Sharma
Associate Dean, Sharda School of Humanities & Social Sciences
hariom.sharma1@sharda.ac.in
Speaker Details:
- Dr Anviti Gupta, Dean, Sharda School of Humanities & Social Sciences, Clinical Hypnotherapist & Certified Psychologist
- Ms Nivedita Singh, Founder- Meta Council TEAM-CBT Level 4 Trainer Therapist
- Dr. Rabya Umman, Clinical Psychologist Founder- Mind Detox Centre
- Ms Ishani Ahuja RCI Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor Certified Expressive Arts Based
- Ms Jyoti Singh, Clinical Psychologist Sukoon Healthcare services, Gurugram.
- Advocate Mugdha Dwivedi Advocate- Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, Delhi High Court & Chandigarh High Court Faculty of Law, University of Delhi
- Dr Pratibha Singh, RCI- Clinical Psychologist National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities ( NIEPID) RC Noida
- Ms Somya Sharma Health Psychologist Sharda University