

Ms. Tasnuva Huque
Psychosocial Counselor and Lecturer
Tasnuva Huque is working as a Psychosocial Counselor and Lecturer in Counseling Unit of BRAC University since 2013. She is a trained and experienced mental health Professional with a history of working in the NGO, hospital and University with adolescent, adult and parents. She has expertise in conducting individual, pair, group, parent counseling; facilitating workshop, training, seminar and other works related to mental health. Her professional goal is to work with people with mental health concern and empower them to build self esteem and wholesome relationships in their lives. Her passion is to write on mental health that will help to increase awareness among the community. For the past few years, her core research interest has been on Transactional Analysis, Mental Health and Counseling.
Address
Room no: UB 20206
66 Mohakhali
Dhaka 1212
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Education
+–- M.Phil in Counseling Psychology, Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, University of Dhaka (1st part completed, thesis is ongoing)
- Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA) Program, Asha Counseling and Training Services, Coimbatore, India; certified by Training and Certification Council of Transactional Analysts Inc. (T&CC), USA (ongoing)
- Training on Psychotraumatology and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychotraumatology and EMDR,Trauma Aid / HAP Switzerland (ongoing)
- ToT on Strengthening Capacity of Crisis Responders on addressing mental health issue with in crisis preparedness and management, Department of Disaster Management, Government of Bangladesh (ongoing)
- Diploma in Counseling (Transactional Analysis and Neuro Linguistic Programing – TA and NLP), Asha Counseling and Training Services, Coimbatore, India (2014)
- ToT on Counseling Standards and Protocol; Training, Counseling and Research Centre, Bangalore, India (2014)
- Masters in Counseling Psychology, Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, University of Dhaka (2009)
- Honors in Psychology, Department of Psychology, University of Dhaka (2008)
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Publications
+–Research Publication:
Psychological Adjustment of Child as a function of Child Age, Gender, and Perception of Parental Acceptance and Rejection (with Professor Dr. Nasreen Wadud), 3rd International Conference on Educational and Counseling Psychology, July 2011, Page 35
Articles:
- A Journey to Discover Self, South Asian Association of Transactional Analysis (SAATA) Newsletter, Vol: 2, Issue: 1, January 2018, http://www.saata.org/SAATA-newsletter/A-Journey-to-Discover-Self.html
- Growing up creative: Parents need to understand how to let their children’s creativity flourish, Dhaka Tribune, 13 August 2017, http://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/2017/08/13/growing-up-creative/
- Somosha Somadhane Proyjon Somporker Jotno (Nurture the relationship to solve the problem), Daily Ittefaq, Projonmo, January 16, 2017, Page 21, http://epaper.ittefaq.com.bd/?archiev=yes&arch_date=16-01-2017#
- Somporke bishash, sroddha, valobasha, antorikota bojay rakhun (Maintain trust, respect, love, warmth in relationship), Daily Ittefaq, Projonmo, July 25, 2016, Page 01, http://www.ittefaq.com.bd/print-edition/projonmo/2016/07/25/133127.html
- Acceptence Within… Counseling Unit Newsletter, Issue 02, BRAC University, Dhaka, October 2015, page 10
- Manoshik Shastho o Counseling (Mental Health and Counseling), Halkhata, March 2015, page 177-180
- Mental Health: Let’s End the Stigma of Mental Illness (with Ms. Monzia Mushtaq), Counseling Unit Newsletter, Issue 01, BRAC University, Dhaka, October 2014, page 19
- Counseling and Mental Health (with Professor Shaheen Islam), Educational and Counseling Psychology Newsletter, Issue 03, July 2011, Page 06
Editorial Work:
- Working as an editor of a book on Mental Health Issues by Professor Mehtab Khanam, will be published by the University Press Limited (ongoing)
- Editorial Committee Member of the BRAC University Annual Report 2016
- Editor, 2nd Issue of the Counseling Unit’s Newsletter, Issue 02, BRAC University, 2015
- Sub-editor, 1st Issue of the Counseling Unit’s Newsletter, Issue 01, BRAC University, 2014
- Editor, ToT Module on Skill Development Project: Urban Street Child Program, BRAC University, 2014
- Editor, Session Module on Skill Development Project: Urban Street Child Program, BRAC University, 2014
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Professional Activities
+–- May’13 – present: Psychosocial Counselor and Lecturer, Counseling Unit, BRAC University
- March’12 – April’13: Psychosocial Counselor, Psychosocial Counseling Support Services, SAJIDA Foundation
- 2011-2012: Counselor, Department of Psychiatry, Dhaka Medical College and Hospit
- 2009 – 2011: Counselor, Students’ Counseling and Guidance Office, Teacher-Student Centre, University of Dhaka
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Courses Taught
+–- Psy 101: Introduction to Psychology
- Psy 421: Psychology for Architects
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Conferences, Talks, and Speaking Engagements
+–- How to Appreciates Others, Maya apa, 2017
- Handling Relationship Issue, Radio Next 93.2 FM, 2017
- Life Journey with Autism: Care for Caregiver, Institute of Pediatric Neurodisorder and Autism (IPNA), Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), 2015
- Overcoming Social Anxiety, Anger Management, Coping with Stress, Dhaka FM 90.4, 2013
Conference Attended
- Transactional Analysis (TA) Forum Bangladesh: Empower Self and Lead a Meaningful Life, Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, University of Dhaka (2014)
- National Event: Workshop and Conference on psychological Support for Disadvantaged Children, Aparajeyo Bangladesh and ARBAN (2013)
- Suicide Prevention: Role of mental health workers, 2nd annual conference and general meeting, Association Of Therapeutic Counselors Bangladesh (ATCB) (2012)
- International study circle on child education, Integrated Educational-Cultural Program (IECP), FULKI, Chittagong (2011)
- Psychotherapy - Essential for management of psychiatric disorder, 1st annual conference and general meeting, Association Of Therapeutic Counselors Bangladesh (ATCB) (2011)
- 3rd International Conference on Educational and Counseling Psychology, Department of Psychology and Student Counseling and Guidance Office, University of Dhaka (2011)
- Making a difference in the life of school children, Department of Psychology, University of Dhaka (2010)
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Awards, Honors
+–- Bronze, Silver and Gold Award from The Duke of Edinburg’s International Award, UK for young people in the year 2010, 2011 and 2012
- Merit Scholarship from the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Barisal for five years of undergraduate studies, 2004-2008
- Merit Scholarship from the Board of Secondary Education, Barisal for two years of Higher Secondary studies, 2002-2003
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Membership
+–- International membership in International Transactional Analysis Association (ITAA)
- International membership in South Asian Association of Transactional Analysis (SAATA)
- National membership in Bangladesh Educational and Counseling Psychology Society (BECPS)
- National membership in Dhaka University Psychology Alumni Association
- National membership in ‘Counselor Association’ of Ain o Salish Kendra
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Research
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"Psychological Adjustment of Child as a function of Child Age, Gender, and Perception of Parental Acceptance and Rejection " ,
Ms. Tasnuva Huque
Lead/Principal Author: Tasnuva Huque
Co-author: Professor Dr. Nasreen Wadud
Name of Publisher: 3rd International Conference on Educational and Counselling Psychology
Year:
2011
Field of Research: Mental Health, Psychological Adjustment of Child
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"Psychological Adjustment of Child as a function of Child Age, Gender, and Perception of Parental Acceptance and Rejection " ,
Ms. Tasnuva Huque
Lead/Principal Author: Tasnuva Huque
Co-author: Professor Dr. Nasreen Wadud
Name of Publisher: 3rd International Conference on Educational and Counselling Psychology
Year:
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Workshop/Seminar/Conferences
+–Workshop/Seminar/Training Participation:
- Basic Training in Gestalt Therapy (2017)
- Yoga and Meditation Retreat (2017)
- Faculty Development Training on Pedagogy (2017)
- Training on Mental Health First Aid (2017)
- Workshop on Art of Emotional Literacy to Explore Meaning For Life (2017)
- Workshop on ‘Core Elements of Counseling for Sexuality, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights’ issues (2015)
- E-learning course on Basic Concepts on Sexuality -Module-1 of TARSHI’s e-learning course on Basics and Beyond: Integrating Sexuality, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (2015)
- An Overview of Professional Counseling Supervision (2014)
- ToT Workshop on Counseling Standards and Protocol (2014)
- Workshop on Care for Caregivers (2014)
- Workshop on Mindfulness for Stress Reduction (2014)
- Training on Trauma and Disaster Response (2013)
- Training in Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy (2013)
- Introductory course on Transactional Analysis -101 (2013)
- Faculty Orientation Workshop: Steps to Success at BRAC University (2013)
- Workshop on Suicide Risk Assessment and Management (2013)
- Training on Child Development (2013)
- NLP (Neuro Linguistic Program) Foundation Workshop ((2012)
- Training of the Trainers (2012)
- Training on Facilitation Skills (2012)
- Training on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (2012)
- Training on Anger Management (2012)
- Training on Human rights, Gender law, and Family law (2011)
- Training on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (2011)
- Training on Qualitative Research (2011)
- Training on Cognitive Behavior Therapy (2011)
- Training on Social skill (2011)
- Workshop on Stress management, Family Therapy, Child Abuse and Violence, Parenting Program, Life Skills (2011)
- Training on Medistic Psychotherapy (2010)
- Workshop on Drug addiction Prevention, Self Defense (2010)
Workshop Conduction:
- Understanding Depression: Feel well live well
- Non Violent Communication
- Learn to Express Anger in Healthy Way
- Let’s Appreciate Ourselves
- Take a Minute, Change a Life (How to help others)
- Self-empowerment against Sexual Harassment
- Learn how to feel more RELAXED (Stress Management)
- Meditation: A Piece of Peace
- Effective Relationship Skills
- Effective Communication Skills
- Team Building
- Self Love and Self Respect
- Acceptance and Goal Setting
- Managing Exam Anxiety
- Heal your Pain (coping with grief)
- Enhancing Self-Confidence
- Adjustment With Self and Others
- Faculty Orientation Program
- Parents’ Orientation Program
- First Year Advising Team (FYAT) Orientation
Training Conduction:
- Skill Development Training for Psychosocial Helper
- Facilitation Skills and Skill Development for Para Counselor
Seminar Conduction:
- World Mental Health Day
- Positive Parenting Skills
- Parenting for Student Success and Wellbeing
- Living with Autism: Care for Caregiver
- Healthy Ways of Managing Anger
Module Development:
- Prepared five days Training of Trainers (ToT) Module for psychosocial helper under the training program named “Skill Development: Project Urban Street Children Program” (USCP), BRAC (2014)
- Prepared Session Module for psychosocial helper under the training program named “Skill Development: Project Urban Street Children Program” (USCP), BRAC (2014)
- Prepared session module for psychosocial helper to work with underprivileged people (2013)
- Prepared module for skill development of NGO workers (2012)
- Rapporteur in the ToT training on Psychosocial Support for Abused Children (2011- 2012)
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Mental Health Services:
+–Counseling Services:
- Individual Counseling
- Pair Counseling
- Parent Counseling
- Group Counseling
Workshop Conduction:
- Understanding Depression: Feel well live well
- Non Violent Communication
- Learn to Express Anger in Healthy Way
- Let’s Appreciate Ourselves
- Take a Minute, Change a Life (How to help others)
- Self-empowerment against Sexual Harassment
- Learn how to feel more RELAXED (Stress Management)
- Meditation: A Piece of Peace
- Effective Relationship Skills
- Effective Communication Skills
- Team Building
- Self Love and Self Respect
- Acceptance and Goal Setting
- Managing Exam Anxiety
- Heal your Pain (coping with grief)
- Enhancing Self-Confidence
- Adjustment With Self and Others
- Faculty Orientation Program
- Parents’ Orientation Program
- First Year Advising Team (FYAT) Orientation
Training Conduction:
- Skill Development Training for Psychosocial Helper
- Facilitation Skills and Skill Development for Para Counselor
Seminar Conduction:
- World Mental Health Day
- Positive Parenting Skills
- Parenting for Student Success and Wellbeing
- Living with Autism: Care for Caregiver
- Healthy Ways of Managing Anger
Module Development:
- Prepared five days Training of Trainers (ToT) Module for psychosocial helper under the training program named “Skill Development: Project Urban Street Children Program” (USCP), BRAC (2014)
- Prepared Session Module for psychosocial helper under the training program named “Skill Development: Project Urban Street Children Program” (USCP), BRAC (2014)
- Prepared session module for psychosocial helper to work with underprivileged people (2013)
- Prepared module for skill development of NGO workers (2012)
- Rapporteur in the ToT training on Psychosocial Support for Abused Children (2011- 2012)