Conducted in a private and confidential setting in Block 8, Room 208, these one-on-one sessions with qualified mental health professionals allow students and staff to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Through evidence-based techniques, counselors help students build coping skills, manage stress, and enhance their resilience, promoting healing, growth, and personal empowerment.

Recognizing the power of shared experiences, group counseling sessions address common concerns among students. These sessions foster a sense of community, helping participants realize that they are not alone, and that seeking help is a positive step towards a happier, healthier life.

The department provides psychological testing services for the LPU community including students and staff, including assessments for aptitude, interests, IQ, and behavioral traits. These tests are valuable tools for students making informed decisions about their academic and career paths.

Sister BK Shivani inaugurated Meditation Centre at LPU “Brahma Kumari Shivani (Sister BK Shivani)” visited Lovely Professional University (LPU), where she inaugurated a ‘Meditation Centre’ at LPU for the Department of Counseling & Happiness of the university. The center is to guide many thousands of students and staff members at LPU Campus. On this occasion, she was accompanied by Chancellor of the university Dr Ashok Kumar Mittal and Pro Chancellor Mrs. Rashmi Mittal, who also bestowed a memento of recognition to her. Meditation Centre at LPU Located in Block 8, Room 208, the Meditation Centre offers a tranquil space for students and faculty/staff to cultivate inner peace, enhance self-awareness, and improve overall well-being through meditation practices.
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This specialized facility “Psycho- Neurobics” laocated in Block 8, Room 208 focuses on the mind-body connection to promote holistic mental health and well-being. Psycho- Neurobics is a practical science to enhances concentration power, positivity in life, and healing for physical impairments. It allows one to understand the concept of the mind and body and helps in maintaining mind-body equilibrium.
LPU has a fully functional Concentration & Memory Lab to:

• Improving attention, concentration, and focus of mind.
• Enhancing control over one’s own emotions and a better understanding of others’ emotions.
• Enhancing memory and recollection power thereby enhancing job performance and academic performance.
• Releasing stress, anxiety and restoring peace of mind.

The Nutrition & Wellness Corner provides expert guidance on balanced nutrition, meal planning, and healthy lifestyle choices to support overall well-being. Daily sessions offer personalized consultations on dietary habits, nutritional deficiencies, weight management, and holistic wellness. The focus is on helping individuals make informed food choices to enhance both physical and mental health.

The Counseling & Happiness Cell has been actively engaged in creating a supportive environment within the university. The department has conducted a total of 115 activities, which have been instrumental in reaching out to a wide audience. These activities have successfully covered 6,688 participants, making a significant impact on the community's well-being. Moreover, the department has provided personalized counseling to 5,153 clients, offering them the guidance and support needed to navigate their individual challenges. Each session is tailored to address the specific concerns of the clients, ensuring that they receive the most appropriate care and advice.

• The Department of Counseling & Happiness organizes a variety of activities- webinars, workshops, and boot camps on topics such as stress management techniques, mindfulness practices, building resilience, improving self-esteem, effective communication skills, and strategies for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Furthermore, our activities offer a blend of psychoeducation, experiential exercises, and open discussions, these sessions empower individuals to cultivate self-awareness, develop positive coping mechanisms, and foster meaningful connections with others.
• Various activities are organized that serve as an efficient medium for promoting mental health awareness and destigmatizing seeking counseling.

Lovely Professional University organized a workshop on time management for Students for self analysis: time allocation, time management and procrastination styles. Where students will learn to mapping, among other things, what you spend your time on, what the main time sinks are and which activities you can spend less time on. Using a step-by-step plan which is involved in making a realistic study planning.

Lovely professional University organized Expressive arts therapy for specially abled students as a multimodal holistic health intervention that mobilizes creative expression in the service of healing both mind and body

LPU has collaborated with YourDOST an online mental counseling service to provide counseling services to the LPU community 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year completely free of charge. LPU community can easily access this service through their UMS portal to have a chat, audio, or video session with a Psychologist throughout the day and night. LPU community can access YourDOST services from their UMS Dashboard.

• Academic-Related Concerns: Support for managing academic pressures, including study habits, exam anxiety, and academic performance.
• Career-Related Concerns: Guidance on career choices, job-related stress, and professional development.
• Work-Life Balance: Assistance in managing the demands of work and personal life to achieve a healthier balance.
• Self-Esteem: Counselling for building self-worth and confidence.
• Overthinking: Strategies to manage excessive worrying and over-analyzing.
• Confidence Concerns: Help in boosting self-confidence and assertiveness.
• Loneliness: Support for those experiencing feelings of isolation or loneliness.
• Social Communication: Enhancing interpersonal skills and social interactions.
• Decision Making: Guidance in making informed and confident decisions.
• Concentration/Focus: Techniques to improve attention and focus in daily tasks.
• Sleep-Related Concerns: Addressing issues related to sleep patterns and insomnia.
• Procrastination: Strategies to overcome procrastination and improve productivity.
• Anger: Anger management techniques to help control and express anger healthily.
• Stress: Stress management strategies to cope with various stressors.
• Time Management: Tips and tools for effective time management.
• Relationship Concerns: Counselling for relationship issues, whether personal or professional.
• Parental Conflict: Support for managing conflicts with parents or other family members.

The Counselling & Happiness Cell is staffed by a team of highly qualified and dedicated professionals, including clinical psychologists, counselors, and psychiatrists. The team is committed to providing compassionate and evidence-based care to all clients. These Psychologist are available for both students and faculty/staff. Below are the key members of the team:

Dr. Anusuya Hazarika
Senior Clinical Psychologist & Assistant Professor
Dr. Hazarika leads the department with her extensive experience in clinical psychology, providing expert guidance to both clients and the team.

Dr. Shaveta Bhardwaj
Psychologist
Dr. Bhardwaj brings her expertise in psychology to help clients navigate their mental health challenges.

Mr. Hayash Teenoth
Clinical Psychologist
Mr. Teenoth specializes in clinical psychology, offering therapeutic interventions for a variety of mental health concerns.

Ms. Prabhleen Arora
Psychologist
Ms. Arora provides support and Counselling to individuals facing a range of psychological issues.

Ms. Damini Tripathi
Deputy Counselling Psychologist
Ms. Tripathi assists in the administration of Counselling services while also providing direct Counselling to clients.

Mr. Ayush Sharma
Psychologist
Mr. Sharma is committed to helping clients achieve emotional well-being through targeted Counselling services.

Ms. Amisha Bhanot
Deputy Psychologist
Ms. Bhanot plays a key role in delivering Counselling services, focusing on various psychological concerns.

Ms. Vanya Ahuja
Deputy Psychologist
Ms. Ahuja is involved in providing psychological support and guidance to clients with diverse needs.

Ms. Anamika
Assistant Counselling Psychologist
Ms. Anamika supports the team by offering Counselling services tailored to individual client needs.

Ms. Sukhpreet Kaur
Deputy Psychologist
Mr. Kumar assists in the administration of Counselling services while also providing direct Counselling to clients.

Ms. Prateek
Psychologist
Mr. Prateek is committed to helping clients achieve emotional well-being through targeted Counselling services.

Ms. Nitika
Deputy Psychologist
Ms. Nitika is committed to helping clients achieve emotional well-being through targeted Counselling services.

Mr. Manoj Kumar
Deputy Counseling Psychologist
Ms. Kaur contributes to the department by Counselling clients and assisting with the overall Counselling operations.

Dr. Radhika Gupta
Assistant Professor
Dr. Gupta is a faculty member who also contributes her expertise in Counselling and mental health education.

Ms. Shaina
Meditation Trainer
Ms. Shaina is a meditation trainer. She integrates meditation into her teachings to promote well-being.

Mr. Ashwani
Meditation Trainer
Mr. Ashwani assists in the administration of the records and is a meditation trainer. he integrates meditation into his teachings to promote well-being.

Dr. Mahesh Dogra
Trainer
Dr. Dogra is responsible for training and development, focusing on equipping the team with the latest skills and knowledge.

Dr. Pallavi Abhilasha
Psychiatrist
Dr. Abhilasha offers psychiatric services, providing medical treatment for mental health conditions in conjunction with Counselling.

Ms. Amandeep Kaur
Senior Officer
Ms. Kaur maintains records of all department services, ensuring accurate documentation

This Cell at LPU is a cornerstone of the university's commitment to the well-being of its community. With a wide range of services, a dedicated team of professionals, and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by students and staff, the department continues to make a significant impact on the lives of many.

In addition to these services, LPU regularly organizes events that cater to the diverse needs of students and faculty/staff, further reinforcing its commitment to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for mental health.