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Dr. Vidhya Ravindranadan

Dr. Vidhya Ravindranadan

Dr. Vidhya Ravindranadan

Dr. Vidhya Ravindranadan

Associate Professor

Educational Qualification: M.A., M.Phil. Ph D. (Psy.)


SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENTS

  • DOCTORATE DEGREE (Ph.D.) in Psychology, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, India (2007)
  • M. Phil. Degree in Applied Psychology with A-grade, Department of Psychology, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, India. (2003)
  • Master Degree in Applied Psychology, 3rd Rank, University of Kerala. (1998)
  • Bachelor Degree in Psychology, University of Kerala with Distinction.(1996)


FELLOWSHIP

  • Junior Research Fellowship – Awarded from University of Kerala for Ph.D Research (2004)


PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Associate Professor at Union Christian College, Kerala, India. (www.uccollege.edu.in) (since October 2022 till the date)
  • Assistant Professor at Union Christian College, Kerala, India. (www.uccollege.edu.in) (since October 2010 till October 2022)


TEACHING EXPERIENCE


Post Graduate Level
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Education Psychology
  • Health Psychology
  • Experimental Psychology (Psychological Experiments & Tests)
  • Supervising project works

Undergraduate Level
  • Child Development
  • Life skills development
  • Counseling – Theory and Practice
  • Supervising Scientific Research Works
  • Part Time Lecturer at Skyline University, Sharjah, U.A.E. (from 2008-2010)
  • Part Time Lecturer at Campus Educational Institute affiliated to Madras University, Dubai (Off Campus Centre).
  • Special Educator in Al Noor Training Centre for Children with Special Needs, Dubai. (2000-2008)


RESEARCH GUIDESHIP

Number of Ph.Ds produced – 6

  • Research Guide ship- MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY, KOTTAYAM, KERALA – Awarded 3 Ph Ds & 6 Research Scholars currently pursuing Ph D.
  • Research Guideship – BHARATIAR UNIVERSITY, COIMBATORE, KERALA. – Awarded 3 Ph Ds.


Books Edited
Addictions & Mental Health, Proceedings of Prof. T. Simon Memorial National Seminar on 5th & 6th September. ISBN:978-81-964183-9-7. 2025.


CHAPTERS PUBLISHED IN BOOKS WITH ISBN

  • Asritha R. & Vidhya, R. (2025). Paving ways for effective school mental health programs in India. In A. Shukla & A. Dubey( Eds.), Mental Health In School settings(7th Ed., pp. 410-431). Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House. ISBN. 9789359664194.
  • Neha,T. & Vidhya, R. (2024). Work Motivation And Mental Health Among Nurses Working In Abroad And Kerala: Proceedings of Prof. T. Simon Memorial National Seminar on 5th & 6th September. ISBN: 978-81-964183-9-7.
  • Bibina, E. & Vidhya, R. (2024). Time Management and Life satisfaction among Private and Government Homeopathy Doctors: Proceedings of Prof. T. Simon Memorial National Seminar on 5th & 6th September. ISBN: 978-81-964183-9-7.
  • Hridya, S, Gayathri, M. & Vidhya R. (2024): Academic Procrastination and Life satisfaction of Post Graduate students staying in hostel. Proceedings of Prof. T. Simon Memorial National Seminar on 5th & 6th September. ISBN: 978-81-964183-9-7.
  • Asritha R. & Vidhya, R. (2023). Parenting in Japan and India: A cross-cultural perspective. In Akhila, N.. Malini, R., J. Paul, & J. R. Nayagam (Eds.), International service learning at UCC 2023. Union Christian College. ISBN: 978-81-964.
  • Johnson, J. & Vidhya R. (2023). Nurturing connections: A holistic guide to inspired parenting, Edited by Dr. Seena M. Mathai, Shahina H & Nimmy Johns. Research and Post Graduate Department of Psychology, Union Christian College, Aluva Kerala. ISBN: 978-81-960457-3-9, Pp 27-35.
  • Asritha R. & Vidhya, R. (2023) Toxicity in parenting. Nurturing Connections: A holistic guide to inspired parenting, Edited by Dr. Seena M. Mathai, Shahina H & Nimmy Johns. Research and Post Graduate Department of Psychology, Union Christian College, Aluva Kerala. ISBN: 978-81-960457-3-9, Pp 122-131.
  • Syna, S.A & Vidhya, R. (2023) Social Engineering in parenting. Nurturing Connections: A holistic guide to inspired parenting, Edited by Dr. Seena M. Mathai, Shahina H & Nimmy Johns. Research and Post Graduate Department of Psychology, Union Christian College, Aluva Kerala. ISBN: 978-81-960457-3-9, Pp 132-142.
  • Johnson, J. & Vidhya R. (2023). Role of perceived Parenting on Impulsiveness of adolescents. Psychological Skills Acquisition: Proceedings of International Conference. ISBN: 978-81-9604709-2-2.
  • Devika, B. & Vidhya, R. (2023). Emotional competence and study skills in elite and non-elite athletes. True to Self with Work & Life: Proceedings of Dr.V.K.Alexander National Seminar. ISBN: 978-81-960457-2-2.
  • Aparna, T. &Vidhya, R (2023). Mental health status of staff nurses and health inspectors during covid 19. True to Self with Work & Life, Proceedings of Dr.V.K.Alexander National Seminar. ISBN: 978-81-960457-2-2.
  • Anagha, B. & Vidhya, R. (2023). Emotional competence and study skills among married and unmarried theological students. True to Self with Work & Life, Proceedings of Dr.V.K. Alexander National Seminar. ISBN:978-81-960457-2-2.


PUBLICATIONS (UGC CARE listed/Peer reviewed Journals)

  • Asritha Raj & Vidhya, R. (2025). “Understanding Parental Toxicity: An Analytical review of “Toxic Parents”. International Journal of Multi-disciplinary research & Development, ISSN 2349-5979, December, Vol: 12 Issue-12.
  • Asritha Raj & Vidhya, R. (2025). “Toxic Parenting”. Jnana Bhasha-Multidisciplinary Peer reviewd Online journal, ISSN 3048-9415, June, Issue-11.
  • Lamiya,I. & Vidhya, R. (2025). Stress Tolerance & Life Satisfaction among Undergraduate students with & without siblings. Inspa Journal of Applied and School Psychology. Volume 6, No.2. April. (UGC Care listed).
  • Johnson, J. & Vidhya R. (2024). The mediating role of social competence in the relationship between Perceived parenting and adolescent self image. Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, Special issue September. (UGC Care listed).
  • Asritha Raj & Vidhya, R. (2024). Decoding Investor Psychology: The role of Behavioural Finance in Shaping Financial Decisions, December 2024. (UGC Care listed).
  • Asritha Raj & Vidhya, R. (2024). Thematic Insights on Long term Effects of Toxic Parenting. Fortis:An Interdisciplinary Biannual Journal,Vol 12, issue 1. ISSN 2320-6985. (International conference proceedings: Neurocognicon; Bridging Minds: Breaking Barriers)
  • Asritha Raj & Vidhya, R. (2024). Outcomes of Toxic Parenting on Children: A qualitative Meta-synthesis. Inspa Journal of Applied and School Psychology. Volume 6, No.1. 176-186., (UGC Care listed).
  • Johnson, J. & Vidhya R. (2024). Mediating role of social competence in the relationship between Perceived Parenting and Impulsiveness of adolescents. International Journal of Cultural studies and Social Sciences. Volume 20, Issue 1, No. 33. Jan-June. (UGC Care listed)
  • Johnson, J. & Vidhya R. (2024). Perceived Parenting on Self Image and Impulsiveness among adolescence. International Journal of Research & Analytical Reviews. Volume 11, issue 2. April.
  • Johnson, J. & Vidhya R. (2023). Perceived Parenting as Mediation in the relationship between Parental Conflict and Adolescent Impulsiveness. New Numbers & Letters: Interdisciplinary Journal. K.E. College, Mannanam. Vol XIV, Issue 1, ISSN 2320-8317.
  • Vidhya R. & Johnson, J. (2022). Problem behaviour: A survey among parents of primary school students. Journal of Population Therapeutics & Clinical Pharmacology. Vol.29 No. 5 (2022) JPTCP (85- 89). SCOPUS indexed.
  • Johnson, J., Vidhya R. & Justin K James (2022). Influence of perceived parenting styles on social competence and self image among adolescent school children. IJFANS International Journal of food and nutritional sciences. Vo 11, Issue 12(UGC Care listed).
  • Sreelakshmi, K.S. & Vidhya R. (2021) “Body image perception and self-esteem Among classical dancers” IJRAR, September, Volume 8, Issue 3, (E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138, Impact factor-5.75, pgs_682-690.
  • Shreya, M. & VidhyaR.(2021) “Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction of Teachers Working Abroad” Mukt Shabd Journal, Volume X, Issue VIII, August, ISSN NO: 2347-3150. Impact factor-4.6, pgs_640-650
  • Anu, J.S. & Vidhya, R.(2021)“Working Memory and Dyscalculia: A scientific Review” , 12, 216-224. “Mukt Shabd Journal”, ISSN NO : 2347-3150. Volume X, Issue IV, April, Impact factor-4.6
  • Shony Mathew P.J. & Vidhya R. (2021). Life Satisfaction of Mothers of Differently abled Persons with Online Vocational Training in Covid 19 Pandemic “Mukt Shabd Journal”, ISSN NO : 2347-3150. Volume X, Issue V, May, Impact factor-4.6
  • Anjana, R. & Vidhya, R. (2020). “Home Environment, Self-efficacy and Achievement Motivation among Children of Employed and Unemployed Women.” Printing Area: International Peer reviewed journal, Vol. 2, Issue-69 Sept. Impact factor 7.387(IIJIF). ISSN:2394 5303.
  • Jesna S. & Vidhya,R.(2019). “Effect of Yoga on State and Trait anxiety of Adolescents: A case study.” Think India(quarterly journal), Vol. 22(3)July- Sept. ISSN :0971-1260. Impact factor- 2.3. (UGC Care listed)
  • John, J. & Vidhya R. (2018). “Self Esteem, Academic & Career aspirations on the basis of socio economic status of Adolescents”, InternationalJournalofIndianPsychology, Vol. 6, (4), Oct.-Dec.
  • John, J. & Vidhya R. (2018). “Correlates of Mental Health in Sexually Abused Adolescent Girls”, ClinDepress 4: 138, doi 10.4172/2572-0791.1000138.
  • Soji,P. & Vidhya, R.(2018) “Prenatal, perinatal and postnatal factors in children with Attention deficit Hyperactive Disorder: A pilot study,Researcherworld(specialissue),9,106-109. (UGC Care listed)
  • Anu,J.S. & Vidhya,R.(2018)“Working Memory and Processing Speed among low achievers in Mathematics”, Research Guru, 12, 216-224. (UGC Care listed)
  • Sicily T.S. & Vidhya, R.(2017) “ Life Skill Training on Behavioral issues of Adolescents”, International Journal of Indian Psychology vol. 4, Issue 04, July- Sept, DIP18.01.092/20170404. DOI 10.25215/0404.092
  • John J. & Vidhya R. (2017). Impact of Sexual Abuse on Self-Esteem and Psychological Well-Being of AdolescentGirls.InternationalJournalofIndianPsychology,Vol.5,(1),DIP:18.01.120/20170501, DOI:10.25215/0501.120
  • Seena, N.S., Suresh, S. & Vidhya R. (2017) “Emotional Intelligence, Spiritual Intelligence and Subjective wellbeingofYogapractitioners.”IndianJournalofPositivePsychology,8(4),577-582.
  • Jinson Elias & Vidhya R. (2017) “Hope and Job status of Breast Cancer Patients” Printing area: InternationalResearchJournal, Issue 34, vol.05, N0. 06, October. Impact factor 4.004(IIJIF)
  • Jinson Elias & Vidhya R (2017) “Resilience among working and non-working Breast cancer Patients”, International Journal of Indian Psychology, volume 4, issue 3,April-June 2017.
  • Sicily T.S. & Vidhya, R.(2017) “The Impact of Intervention (Life Skill Training) on Behavior Modification among Secondary School Students”, International Journal of Indian Psychology vol. 4, Issue 03, No.100, April-June.
  • Jesna S. & Vidhya, R. (2016). “Effects of Socialization on Emotional Efficacy of Elderly”, International Journal of Indian Psychology vol. 4, Issue 01, No.82 November.
  • Jesna S. & Vidhya, R. (2016). Gender Difference on Anxiety, Adjustment, Emotional Intelligence, Study Habit and Attitude among Adolescents, International Journal of Indian Psychology vol. 4, Issue 01, No.79 November.
  • Seena, N.S. & Vidhya, R. (2016). Effectiveness of Psychosexual interventions on Emotional Intelligence and Psychological Resilience of Juvenile delinquents, International Journal of Indian Psychology, vol. 4, Issue 01, No.74 October.
  • Reshma S. & Vidhya R. (2016). Stress and loneliness among the Pet rearing Elderly. Vidhyawartha; InternationalMultilingualResearchJournal16(06)Oct.-Dec.16-19.Impact factor. 4.014(IIJIF).
  • Ansu,T. & Vidhya R. (2016). Gender difference on Self Esteem among UnderGraduate Students. Vidhyawartha;InternationalMultilingualResearchJournal.July-Sept.15(03)08-11.Impact factor. 3.102(IIJIF).
  • Shony Mathew P.J. & Vidhya R. (2015). Vocational Rehabilitation of Mild Mentally Challenged Adults, International Journal of Indian Psychology, volume 3, issue 1, no. 6, Oct. – Dec. Impact factor. 4.5.
  • Shony Mathew P.J. & Vidhya R. (2014). Behavior Modification of mentally Challenged Adults with Computer Training, InternationalJournalofBusinessandAdministrationResearchReview. Vol. 1, Issue No. 3, Jan- March. pp102-107.
  • Shony Mathew P.J. & Vidhya R. (2013). The Impact of Computer Training in the Competencies of Mild Mentally Challenged Individuals, InternationalJournalofCurrentResearch.Volume 5, Issue 9, pp 2654- 2656.
  • Vidhya, R (2012). Mental Health Status of Parents of Children with Special needs. Indian Journal of Health andWellbeing.
  • Shony Mathew P.J. & Vidhya R. (2012). Social Maturity of Trained and Untrained Mentally Challenged Individuals, Journal of PositivePsychology.
  • Vidhya, R. & Nishima J.S.(2012). Correlates of Self Esteem and Intelligence. A study on High School Students, MISBAH.
  • VidhyaR.& Raju, S.(2012). Quality of Life and Job Involvement of Teachers working in special Schools: The Psychespace.
  • Vidhya, R. & Nishima J.S.(2012). Personality and Sibling Gender: An Analytical study on Female College Students. ResearchScholar.
  • Vidhya,R.& Thomas, I(2011). State-Trait Anxiety, Spiritualism and Maladjustment in Relation to Phobia. Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing.
  • Vidhya R. & Raju, S.(2008). Emotional Intelligence and Quality of Life of Parents of Children with Special Needs. Journal of Indian Academy of AppliedPsychology.
  • Vidhya R. & Raju, S.(2007). Adjustment and Attitude of parents of children with Mental Retardation. Journal of the Indian Academy of AppliedPsychology.
  • Vidhya, R. & Thomas, I.(2006). Marital discord: An Investigation on certain Psycho-social determinants, Journal of Personality and Clinical Studies.


Resource Persons

  • Conducted a session on “Parenting” in the Community Library Hall, Kadungalloor, in November 2025.
  • Conducted a session on “Brain and Behaviour” for as part of Gifted Children’s Programme for gifted High Schools students of Ernakulam district on 19/10/2024
  • Conducted a “Counselling session for parents” as part of community extension program in Govt. LPS, North Kadungalloor on 16th June 2023.
  • Moderated Scientific Research Paper Presentation Session on International Conference on “ Neuro Cognicon: Bridging Minds, Breaking Barriers, PG Department of Psychology, MES College, Marampally on 7th February 2024.
  • An interactive session on counselling needs of students from Rugmini Trust, East kadungalloor in August 2024.
  • A talk on “Parenting Skills” for parents of School Children, Govt.L.P.S., North kadungalloor on 15/06/2023.
  • Moderated Scientific Research Paper Presentation Session on International Conference On Psychological Skill Acquisition Conducted In K.E.College, Mannanam On 4TH MARCH 2023.
  • Effective parenting and Behavioural Problems after covid pandemic – Session for Parents of High school students, Vidyadhiraja High school, Ankamaly on 17th July 2021.


GLOSSARY PREPARATON/BOOK TRANSLATION

  • Invited Subject Expert for five day workshop on GLOSSARY OF PSYCHOLOGY (ENGLISH-MALAYALAM) preparation from 10-07-2023 to 14-07-2023 organised by Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology, Ministry of HRD, New Delhi.
  • SELF INSTRUCTION MATERIAL PSYCHOLOGY – BOOK 1 (Revised Version) At Secondary Level for National Institute of open Schooling (NIOS) – AUTONOMUS ORGANIZATION UNDER MINISTRY OF HRD, GOVT. OF INDIA, 2013.


POSITIONS HELD

  • Senior Co Ordinator, Centre for Skill Development Courses & Career Planning(CSDCCP), Union Christian College, Aluva From 1st June 2025.
  • Secretary to Staff Council from April 2022 – March 2025
  • Co Ordinator, Question Bank for FYUGP, M.G. University.
  • Head of the Department of Psychology from April 2022 -March 2025
  • Member, Board of Studies at MES T O Abdulla College, Kunnukara, from July 2024
  • Member, Board of Studies at Sacred Heart College, Chalakudy, from July 2024
  • Member in PTA executive committee from June 2023
  • Staff Advisor of College Union during 2021-2022
  • Student Mentor (UG)- Walk with the Scholar Program by Govt. of Kerala (from 2019).
  • Staff in charge- Centre for Peace Studies & Dialogue- Certificate courses
  • Member- Expert Committee-Syllabus revision, MAHATMA GANDHI KOTTAYAM
  • Additional Examiner, MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY, KOTTAYAM
  • Member- Board of Studies, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT, KERALA
  • Member- Board of Question paper setting- UNIVERSITY OF KERALA, Thiruvananthapuram
  • Member- Board of Question paper setting- UNIVERSITY OF KANNUR, Kannur
  • Member- Board of Question paper setting- FAROOQ COLLEGE, Kozhikode
  • Chairperson-Board of Scrutiny – UG & PG Level – UNIVERSITY OF KERALA


PAPER PRESENTATIONS – INTERNATIONAL & NATIONAL SEMINARS & CONFERENCES

  • Work Motivation and Mental Health Among Registered Nurses Working in Kerala and Abroad- Presented a paper Prof. T. Simon Memorial National Seminar organized by Department of Psychology, Union Christian College, Aluva on 6th September 2024.
  • TIME MANAGEMENT AND LIFE SATISFACTION AMONG PRIVATE AND GOVERNMENT HOMOEOPATHY DOCTORS- Presented a paper Prof. T. Simon Memorial National Seminar organized by Department of Psychology, Union Christian College, Aluva on 6th September 2024.
  • ACADEMIC PROCRASTINATION AND LIFE SATISFACTION OF POST GRADUATE STUDENTS STAYING IN HOSTEL-Presented a paper Prof. T. Simon Memorial National Seminar organized by Department of Psychology, Union Christian College, Aluva on 6th September 2024.
  • THEMATIC INSIGHTS ON LONG TERM EFFECTS OF TOXIC PARENTING, presented a paper on International Conference on “ Neurocognicon: Bridging Minds, Breaking Barriers, PG Department of Psychology, MES COLLEGE, Marampally on 7th February 2024.
  • MODERATED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PAPER PRESENTATION SESSION ON INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILL ACQUISITION CONDUCTED IN K.E.COLLEGE, MANNANAM ON 4TH MARCH 2023.
  • INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE AND SELF ESTEEM AMONG MARRIED FEMALES AND UNMARRIED FEMALES IN RELATIONSHIP- presented paper on International Conference on Psychological Skill Acquisition on 3rd March 2023 in K.E.College, Mannanam.
  • EMOTIONAL COMPETENCE AND STUDY SKILLS IN ELITE AND NON ELITE ATHLETES – Presented a paper on Dr.V.K.Alexander Memorial National Seminar organized by Union Christian College, Aluva on 11th February 2022.
  • MENTAL HEALTH STATUS OF STAFF NURSES AND HEALTH INSPECTORS DURING COVID 19 – Presented a paper on Dr.V.K.Alexander Memorial National Seminar organized by Union Christian College, Aluva on 11th February 2022.
  • EMOTIONAL COMPETENCE AND STUDY SKILLS AMONG MARRIED AND UNMARRIED THEOLOGICAL STUDENTS – Presented a paper on Dr.V.K.Alexander Memorial National Seminar organized by Union Christian College, Aluva on 11th February 2022.
  • LIFE SATISFACTION AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING OF ATHLETES AND NON ATHLETES- Presented a paper on International Conference on Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness organized by Rajagiri College for Social Sciences on 24th January 2020.
  • Attended National seminar on Family Interventions on 7-8 November 2019 conducted by University college, Thiruvananthapuram.
  • VOCATIONAL REHABILIATION OF MILD AND MODERATE MENTALLY CHALLENGED ADULTS – UGC Sponsored National Seminar on ‘Counseling & Psychotherapy’, Department of Psychology, PRAJYOTI NIKETAN COLLEGE, Pudukad, Trissur, 5th – 6th Dec. 2017.
  • CROSS CULTURAL ANALYSIS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRELATES OF PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, 47th National &16th International Conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, ‘TOC H INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, Ernakulum 15th 17th June 2016.
  • Preparation of PROJECT PROPOSALS AND PROJECT REPORTS, Organized by SKILLS VISWAPADMAM ACADEMY (REG. NO. ER 497/93), 9TH JANUARY 2016.
  • NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON STATISTICS FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH, organized by DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram SPONSORED BY Dept. of COLLEGIATE EDUCATION, GOVT. OF KERALA, 4 -5th JANUARY 2016.
  • HEALTH AND LIFE STYLE, UGC Sponsored National Conference Organized by Dept. of PHYSICAL EDUCATION, Union Christian College, Aluva, 5th -7th March 2015.
  • Religious Pluralsm: by Dept. of PHYSICAL EDUCATION, Union Christian College, Aluva. UNRAVELLING THE QUANDARY: 2 Days Regional Seminar on Establishing ETIQUETTE FOR INER RELIGIOUS INTERACTIONS Organized by the Dept. of PSYCHOLOGY ON 9TH & 10TH July 2015.


ORIENTATION / REFRESHER/ FDP COURSES

  • Successfully completed NEP Orientation and Sensitization Programme under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, SGTB Khalsa college, University of Delhi from 16th July to 26th July 2025.
  • Successfully completed NEP-2020 orientation and sensitization programme under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme of UGC organized by UGC-MMTTC from 20th August to 30th August 2024.
  • Participated in 5 day Faculty Development Programme on MGU UG Honours Syllabus Revision and OBE Training by the College Development Council, Mahatma Gandhi University from 27-11-2023 to 01-12-2023.
  • Successfully completed 7 Day National Level Online Faculty Development Program on ChatGPT & AI Tools for Educators, organized by Marian College Kuttikkanam (Autonomous) in association with The Kerala State Higher Education Council from 14 June to 21 June 2023.
  • Successfully completed 7 day National level FDP on Outcome Based Education(OBE) organized by Kerala State Higher Education Council from 18th January to 25th January 2023.
  • Successfully completed 2 week Refresher Course in Psychology from 30th December 2022 to 13th January 2023 under the aegis of Ministry of Human Resource Development by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching.
  • Successfully completed 2 weeks FDP on Enhancing Psychological Skills for Effective Teaching and Learning from 1st to 7th June 2021 organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College University of Delhi under the aegis of Ministry Of Education Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission On Teachers and Teaching.
  • Successfully completed 5 day FDP on Research Ethics & Plagiarism from 26th December 2020 to 30th December 2020 organized by STRIDE, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.
  • Successfully completed 2 weeks FDP on Enhancing Psychological Skills for Teaching and Practice from 15 September, 2020 to 29 September, 2020 organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College University of Delhi under the aegis of Ministry Of Education Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching.
  • Successfully completed one-week Short Term Training Program (STTP) on Recent Trends In Research Methodology conducted by REST society from 25-05-2020 to 29-05-2020.
  • UGC Sponsored Refresher Course in Soft Skills Development For Professionals (Multidisciplinary), Conducted by UGC– ACADEMIC STAFF COLLEGE, Osmania University, Hyderabad from 24-01-2019 TO 14-02-2019.
  • UGC Sponsored Refresher Course in RESEARCH METHODOLOGY FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES (MULTIDISCIPLINARY), Conducted by UGC– ACADEMIC STAFF COLLEGE, University of Calicut from 14-07- 2014 TO 05-08-2014.
  • UGC Sponsored Orientation Programme (IT– ORIENTED), Conducted by UGC– ACADEMIC STAFF COLLEGE, University of Kerala From17-04-2012 TO 14-05-2012.
  • UGC Sponsored Short Term COURSE for RESEARCH GUIDES IN SOCIAL SCIENCES, Conducted by U.G.C. ACADEMIC STAFF COLLEGE, University of Kerala from 30-07-2012 TO 03-08-2012.


RESEARCH WORKS

Research Guidance- Ph.D. Awarded (Bharathiar Universiy):

  • Dr..Cisily T.S.—Impact of Life Skill Training on The Problem Behaviour and Academic Functioning of Adolescent Students- February 2020.
  • Dr.Shony Mathew P.J.—Impact of Vocational Training In The Competencies And Behaviours of Mild And Moderate Mentally Challenged Adults- July 2020.
  • Dr.John Jacob M—.Impact of Multi-Model Psychological Intervention on The Mental Health Correlates of Sexually Abused Adolescent Girls in Institutions- July 2022.

Research Guidance- Ph.D. Awarded (Mahatma Gandhi Universiy):

  • Dr.Anu Joy Singh–Early Identification And Management of Children with Mathematical Difficulty – July 2022.
  • Dr.Soji Anna Philip_Executive Functions as Cognitive Markers In Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder – Oct 2022.
  • Fr. Johnson Joseph–Psychological Correlates of Intimate Partner Violence In Wives of Alcohol Abusers -March 2025.

Research Guidance- Mahatma Gandhi University(ongoing)

  • Ms. Julia Mackolil –: Joined in 2025
  • Ms. Queen Mary Mathew: joined in 2025
  • Ms.Pavana Sivakumar.: Understanding Psychosocial Dynamics in the transition to Motherhood; Insights from first time Millennial Mothers(2024).
  • Ms.Bindhu R: Efficacy of psychosocial interventions in managing emotional and behavioural problems in Children with Learning Disability(2023).
  • Ms.Asrita Raj: Life Skills Enhancement For Adolescence With Toxic Parenting(2022).
  • Ms.Syna Soosan Abraham: Perceived Parenting on Impulsiveness, Self-Image and Social Competence Among Adolescents (2020).
  • Ph.D thesis entitled “Emotional Intelligence, Quality of Life and Mental Health Status of Parents of Children with Special Needs: A Cross Culture Analysis.” -2007
  • M. Phil. Dissertation on “Marital discord: An Investigation on certain Psycho-social determinants.”
  • Dissertation for Masters’ degree on State-Trait anxiety, Materialism, Spiritualism and Maladjustment in Relation to Phobia.