PROFILE
Ritika Gupta
Email: ritika.gupta@apu.edu.in
Ritika Gupta is a Psychologist and a certified Arts Based Therapist. In the past she has
worked with varied populations; has experience in conducting therapy for children with
special needs, assessment and interventions for severe mental disorders, group sessions and
workshops for caregivers and adults. At community based NGOs like The Banyan (Chennai)
and Bapu Trust (Pune) she gained experience in mobilizing local resources to enhance mental
health in the community and worked actively with the homeless population.
In light of the above she formulated a module named ‘Global Leadership and Development
Program’ which inculcates mental health as a life skill for school children and constructed
do-it-yourself oral motor kits for parents to use at home. Her thesis titled ‘Using arts based
therapy with children at risk to build emotional awareness and communication skills as
protective factors against mental illness’ aimed to explore the same.
Outside of work she is passionate about gardening, yoga, cooking and has an insatiable love
for nature.
Academic Qualifications
- Certified in Arts Based Therapy, WCCL
- M.A Applied Clinical Psychology, Tata Institute of Social Sciences
- M.Sc. Psychological Studies, University of Glasgow
- B.A (Psychology and Economics), Lady Shri Ram College for Women
Teaching
Child Learning and Development
Areas of Interest
Developmental Psychology, Personal Growth, Youth Development, Integration of Mind and
Body in Wellbeing, Psychotherapy
