MindfulnesswithSheettal logo Career & Self-Discovery Programme · Classes 8–10
22 years alongside children, parents & teachers

Clarity, not confusion.

A hands-on 3-hour session that helps students discover who they are, what they enjoy and which direction fits them, so they choose their stream and career with confidence instead of pressure.

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Why this programme

Some of these children have known me since LKG

For 22 years I have worked closely with schools, teachers and parents, not as a classroom teacher, but as a storyteller, and later as a career guide and counsellor. Children first came to me for stories. Some started with me in LKG and are still in touch today, now facing the very choices this programme is built for.

That is what this programme stands on: knowing children over years, not just for one session.

Why schools need this now

Every class has these students

Teenagers are asked to make big decisions before they know themselves. The result is confusion at school and arguments at home.

“I don’t know what I want.”

Stream choice after Class 10 feels like a life sentence, so students freeze or simply copy their friends.

Pressure at home

Parents push one path and students push back. Talks turn into fights, and fights turn into silence.

Going quiet

Some students withdraw, stay aloof or stop talking politely. Often it is confusion and stress underneath, not attitude.

The 3-hour session

What students actually do

Every part is an activity, not a lecture. Students work in small groups of 5–6 with real card sets and worksheets.

0:00 · 20 min

Mindset warm-up

A story to open, then the idea that ability grows with effort. Students see that not knowing yet is normal, and fixable.

0:20 · 35 min

Values Card Sort

Students sort 40 value cards and narrow them to their Top 5, discovering what truly matters to them, beyond what others expect.

0:55 · 35 min

Interest mapping (Holland RIASEC)

A quick activity reveals each student’s 3-letter interest code and links it to real careers and streams.

1:30 · 15 min

Break

1:45 · 30 min

My Ikigai

What I love, what I’m good at, what the world needs and what I can be paid for, drawn into one personal map.

2:15 · 25 min

Communication & handling pressure

Role-play using NLP perceptual positions: seeing a disagreement from your view, your parent’s view and an observer’s view.

2:40 · 20 min

My Career Try-Out Plan

Instead of one big decision, each student plans one small, real experiment to test a career idea, plus a closing reflection.

What every student takes home

Four things, in their own handwriting

My Top 5 Values

What matters most to them, and where it fits their choices.

My Interest Code

A 3-letter RIASEC code with careers to explore.

My Ikigai Map

A one-page picture of where their direction lies.

My Try-Out Plan

A small first step they can take this month.

Bring this to your school

Which classes

Adapted for each stage

CLASS 8

Know Yourself

A lighter version focused on values, strengths and confidence, with no career pressure yet.

CLASS 9

Explore & Shortlist

Students link their interests to real careers and shortlist the streams that keep their best doors open.

CLASS 10 · RECOMMENDED

Stream Selection

The moment that matters most. Students choose Science, Commerce, Humanities or a vocational path based on who they are, not on guesswork.

For larger schools

The 3-day programme

For schools covering several sections or grades, each group gets its own full 3-hour session, two sessions a day. You decide the batches that suit your school, so every student gets the complete experience.

Day 1
  • Session 1 · MorningA batch of your choice
  • Session 2 · After lunchA batch of your choice
Day 2
  • Session 3 · MorningA batch of your choice
  • Session 4 · After lunchA batch of your choice
Day 3
  • Session 5 · MorningA batch of your choice
  • Session 6 · After lunchA batch of your choice

Optional add-ons

  • Parent session: understanding your teen and reducing career pressure
  • Teacher orientation: spotting students who are struggling or withdrawn
  • One-on-one counselling for students who need more support
  • A summary report for the school, showing trends only

What the school arranges

  • A classroom or hall for each session
  • Printed worksheets for each student (we share the files)
  • One teacher per session to support the groups
  • A timetable slot of 3 hours per section
Dr. Sheettal Rayathatha, counselling psychologist
Your facilitator

Dr. Sheettal Rayathatha

Counselling Psychologist · NLP Coach · Healer · Trainer

For 22 years I have walked alongside children, parents and teachers as a storyteller, career guide and counsellor. Today I help young people understand themselves before they make the choices that shape their future.

  • PhD (Hons) in Psychology, focused on child psychology and student counselling
  • Certified Child Counsellor · Certified College Counsellor & Youth Coach
  • Smart Learning & School Counselling · Art & Play Therapy training
  • NLP Master Trainer
  • Storytelling coach for colleges under a Government of Tamil Nadu project (2023–24)
  • Author of four books, including Confident Mind: Unleashing Your Potential
Questions

Questions from school leaders

How many students can join one session?

You decide the batch that suits your school. Students work in small groups during the activities, and if you have several sections or grades, we simply add sessions.

Can we run it for just one class?

Yes. A single 3-hour session for one class works well. The 3-day format is for schools that want to cover a whole grade or several grades.

Is this a psychological test or diagnosis?

No. These are guided self-discovery and career exploration activities. No student is labelled or diagnosed. Students who seem to need more support can be offered a private one-on-one session with parent consent.

What does it cost?

Please contact us for school packages. Fill in the form below with your preferred dates, or message on WhatsApp, and I will share the package that suits your school.

Do you come to schools outside Chennai?

Yes. Sessions run on-site or live online, for schools across India.

Register your school

Bring clarity to your students

Tell me about your school, the classes you have in mind and your preferred dates. I will get back to you to confirm the schedule.

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