About the Course
This Clinical Internship & Training Program is designed to bridge the gap between textbook knowledge and actual practice. Led by an RCI-registered psychologist, the program offers hands-on exposure to 30+ psychological assessments and in-depth understanding of 25+ clinical disorders.
Through structured learning, case-based discussions, and practical training, you won’t just learn what to do, you’ll understand how and why it’s done in real clinical settings. From assessment interpretation to diagnostic clarity, this program equips you with skills that early-career psychologists often struggle to build.
Ideal for psychology students and fresh graduates who want to move beyond theory and feel confident stepping into clinical roles.
Your Instructor -
Kartika Sharma (RCI Registered clinical psychologist)
Kartika is a dedicated clinical psychologist, licensed by the RCI (Gold medalist). Specialising in anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, and adjustment disorders, Kartika has honed her skills in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning while working in various settings, including community mental health clinics, hospitals, and private practices.
Curriculum
Module 1 - Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
Basics of abnormal psychology
ICD vs DSM
Case history taking and MSE
Module 2&3
Types of anxiety disorders, including Somatoform, Dissociation, Phobia and OCD etc
Introduction to diagnostic tools:
Beck Anxiety Inventory, Hamilton Anxiety rating Scale
Panic Disorder Severity Scale, State-trait anxiety Inventory
Penn state worry questionnaire, Liebowitz social anxiety scale
Module 4 - Mood disorders
Types of mood disorders such as Bipolar-1, 2, MDD, Cyclothymia etc.and their diagnosis
Introduction to diagnostic tools:
Beck Depression Inventory, Hamilton depression rating scale
Cognitive Error Questionnaire, Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire
Mood Disorder Questionnaire, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
Clinically Useful Depression Outcome Scale, Geriatric depression scale
Yale Mania Rating Scale
Module 5 - Schizophrenia related disorders
Cover schizophrenia spectrum disorders like
Delusional Disorders,
Schizophrenia,
Schizoaffective Disorder, etc.
Introduction to diagnostic tools
Positive and Negative syndrome scale
Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale
RIBT
Module 6 & 7 - Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders
Neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD, ASD, Learning Disability etc.
Neurocognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's, Dementia, MCI, etc.
Introduction to diagnostic tools:
MoCA, MMSE
ISAA, BKT, MISIC
ADHD SC, MCHAT, DIVA
Vanderbuilt, CAARS
Module 8 & 9 Somatic disorders + Case formulation
Somatic disorders such as
Conversion Disorder
Factitious Disorder
Hypochondriasis etc.
Understanding formation of case for clinical settings. Case studies of all disorders covered
Introduction to diagnostic tools:
SSS-8
SDQ-20
Why choose this course?
Certificate signed by
RCI Licensed psychologists
Additional PDF materials
Recordings of all classes
Case discussions, roleplays and
practical activites
Price
💰Early Bird (Till 7th June)
Individual - INR 2999
Groups - INR 2499
International Candidate - USD 35
💰After 7th June -
Individual - INR 3999
Group - INR 3499
International Candidate - USD 50
👯♀️ 10% off per person for groups of 3