Crisis management 2
Last week, we looked at the problems and effects of disasters and crisis situations. This week we look at how one can deal with these situations as a rescuer and helper. There are a few goals, which are directed at…
Crisis management
I am Mihir Soni, a 27-year-old architect living in Vastrapur area. In my area, there are a lot of young couples and single people who work in the multinational companies here. I have noticed that in the past 1 year,…
Rumors and mobs
I am Altaf Hussain, a 24-year-old student of chartered accountancy. I read your article about mob psychology. I think an important part in all these mob activities is played by the rumors, which are so rampant these days. A situation,…
Group psychology
In the wake of the recent horrors of the riots and looting in Gujarat, this article is written to give an insight into the mob psychology. It is a very surprising fact that under the mob condition, an individual…
Alcoholism
I am Shalini Singh, a 37-year-old housewife. My husband Shirish, 42 years old, a car dealer drinks alcohol every day. He started drinking before our marriage, at that time, it was only a social drink on festivities and occasions. Then…
Substance Abuse
I am Yashwardan Goel, a 43-year-old cloth businessman. My son Shyamal, 21 years old, has been experimenting with a variety of drugs since the last 1 year. It started out with smoking cigarettes, then he had alcohol and yesterday he…
Emotional intelligence
I am Anubhav Sangram, a 34-year-old hotel manager. Recently, I was surfing the net and came across a psychological test for emotional intelligence. I answered the questions and I was surprised to know that I was emotionally lagging behind. I…
Punishment
I am Rajiv Sinha, 32 years old, having a shop on C.G. road. I married before 8 years with Rashmi and today we have 2 children 6 and 3 years old. Since the last 1 year, we are having a…
Youth problems
I am Rajnish Yadav, a 26-year-old construction engineer. I am so much engaged in my work that I do not feel like taking an active interest in the social world. My parents are worried by my lack of interest in…