Dr. Varghese Paul K

Head, P.G. Dept. of Psychology, Prajyoti Niketan College, Pudukad, Thrissur Dist, Kerala – 680301-India.

Aided&Affiliated to University of Calicut,Kerala, India and Accredited by NAAC

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Qualifications

  • M.A. Psychology (KeralaUniversity)
  • PGCRM- Post Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology (Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Bombay)
  • PhD in Psychology (CalicutUniversity)Topic for doctoral research- “Personality and stress Factors among Cancer Patients”

Teaching Experience

  • 1990-1996- Lecturer in Psychology, UnionChristianCollege, Alwaye.
  • 1996 onwards- Head of the Dept of Psychology at PrajyotiNiketanCollege, Pudukad
  • 2000 onwards- Reader in Psychology/Asso.Professor.

Responsibilities Shared in the College

  • Working as Staff advisor- liaison between the college authorities and elected student representatives
  • worked as Chief Superintendent of University Examinations
  • Member of counseling cell
  • Member of college discipline committee
  • Member of NAAC committee
  • Treasurer of Alumnae Association
  • Secretary of college council
  • Coordinator of Interdisciplinary talks
  • Serving as returning officer for college union election
  • serving as the Department coordinator for the credit and semester pattern for B.Sc. programme
  • serving as secretary, PTA

Refresher Course Attended

  1. Refresher course in Psychology at H.H. The Maharaja’s College for Women Trivandrum from 4-3-1998 to 25-3-1998
  2. Refresher course in Psychology at H.H. The Maharaja’s college for Women Trivandrum from 3-3-1999- 24-3-1999
  3. UGC sponsored refresher course in Psychology at Academic staff college, University of Mysore from 11-12-2002 to 31-12-2002

International Training Workshop attended

Attended the “Psychosocial Intervention Research:Principles for Regorous design and tips for successful conduct at the International Psycho-oncology Society 14th World Congress held at Brisbane, Australia from 11-12 November 2012.

AWARDS RECEIVED

Recipient of Bharat Shiksha Ratan National AwardFor the outstanding contribution in the field of Psychology [Both Teaching and Research]

Recipient of the 2012 IPOS[International Psycho –oncology Society ]world congress scholarship[IPOS Travel Grants and Awards] for attending the 14th world congress of psycho-oncology held at Brisbane, Australia,from 11-15 , November , 2012.

DOCTORAL RESEARCH WORK NOW SUPERVISING

1.Sreekanth .K.N, Rsearch Scholar,DravidianUniversity,Andra Pradesh

Topic: Psycho Social Issues Among Parents and Health Workers while Implementing Integrated Management of Neonatal and Child hood Illness[IMNCI]Programme.

2.Jeny Rapheal,Research Scholar, BarathiyarUniversity, Coimbatore.

Topic:The Impact of Family Environment on Adolescent Stress, Anxiety and Psychological Well Being.

3. Deepa .K. Damodaran,. Research Scholar, BarathiyarUniversity, Coimbatore

Topic: Influence of Adverse Child hood Experiences on Personality and Mental Health among Adults in Kerala.

4.Fr.Sijohn Joseph, Research Scholar, BarathiyarUniversity, Coimbatore.

Topic:Depression, Stress and Family Environment among Cardiac Patients.

Papers Presented

  1. “ Principles of Holistic Life”. Paper presented at the International Seminar on Holistic Life and total Health care as Global, Medical and Self- care. Oct 5-12-1997 at PrajyotiNiketanCollege, Pudukad
  2. “Feminine and Masculine Prejudice in Normals and Clinically Diagnosed Patients”. Paper presented at the Indian Psychology Association Annual National Conference at Bharatiar University Coimbatore.
  3. One scientific paper and keynote address made at the National seminar on “Psychology in the Changing India” at LissahCollege, Kaithapoyil, Calicut.
  4. Presented a paper on “Mindfulness and Mental Well-being in Yoga Practitioners” along with Anu Joy Singh and Winnie Verghese at the three day National Conference on Socio cultural Prospects of Positive Psychology in india &Psychofest on 23-25 January 2012 at LISSAH College,Kaithapoyil.Kozhikode.
  5. Presented a paper on “Facing Old Age: A study of Depression and well-being among institutionalized and non-institutionalized Elderly” along with Hitha.P.S and Namitha at the Three day National Conference on Socio cultural Prospects of Positive Psychology in india &Psychofest on 23-25 January 2012 at LISSAH College,Kaithapoyil.Kozhikode

6. Presented a paper on “ Why Adolescents Need Counselling? along with Jenny Rapheal,Rresearch Scholar, Barathiyar University, Coimbatore at The Three day National Training Seminar on Counseling and Psychotherapy Organized by Society of Psychologists for Social Action [SPSA]at Calicut on 23- 25 January 2012.

  1. Presented a paper on” Child- scope for related research studies”at the Two day National Researcher’s Workshop on Child Governance” at Kerala Institute of Local Administration [KILA] Trichur on 8-9 February 2012.
  2. Presented a Research proposal on”Psychological Factors Related to Cancer “at the Two day Pre-Conference Workshop in connection with the International Psycho-Oncology Society 14 th World Congress held at Brisbane, Australia from 11-12, November 2012.

Published Research Paper

  1. “Feminine and Masculine Prejudice in Normals and Clinically Diagnosed Patients”. Journal of personality and clinical studies
  2. “Impact of Food Habits on stress Management” proceedings of National Workshop on application of Behavior Technology 26-28 January 2007. BharatiarUniversityCoimbatore
  3. “Personality and Stress Factors among Cancer Patients” proceedings of the Nineth Kerala Science Congress. January 22-29/1977 Trivandrum
  4. “Stress Management- Indian Approach” proceedings of National conference of the Community Psychology Associatin of India 22-24 November 2004, Calicut
  5. “Psychological factors related to Cancer” proceedings of seminars in Psychosocial oncology 21-22. January 2006. Institute of palliative medicine, MedicalCollege, Calicut.
  6. “Exploring The Relationship Between Parenting Styles And Behavioral Disorder”

Wilson Mathew. M and Varghese Paul. K, Proceedings of Two Day National Seminar on “Current Trends and Challenges in Applied Psychology” CalicutUniversity – 14/15/October 2010.

  1. “Psycho-social issues among parents and health workers while implementing integrated management of neonatal and childhood illness (imnci) programme
    Sreekanth.K.N & Varghese Paul.K (Poster Presentation). , Proceedings of Two Day National Seminar on “Current Trends and Challenges in Applied Psychology” Calicut University – 14/15/October 2010.
  2. “Relevance of Schema Therapy in Adolescent Stress Management”Jeny Rapheal &Varghese Paul.K Proceedings of 2nd In SPA National Conference 2012 , Calicut University 22-24 November 2012.
  3. “A Study on Adolescent Stress Management”Deepa K. Damodaran &Varghese Paul.KProceedings of 2nd In SPA National Conference 2012 , Calicut University 22-24 November 2012.

Extension Lechtures

  1. “Stess Management” lecture made at the UGC sponsored orientation course conducted by AcademicStaffCollege, CalicutUniversity on 13 Nov 2006
  2. “Strategies for Coping with Stress” seminar conducted at Bharatiar University Coimbatore on 24-3-2006.
  3. Talk on “Introduction to Guidance and Counseling” for the MSW students and certificate in Therapeutic Counseling students of VimalaCollege, Thrissur on 5-11-2007
  4. Talk on “Problem of Children and their Management” at St.Antony’s Higher Secondary School Ammadam on 2-8-2008
  5. “Family Counseling” Talk at Jeeva counseling centre Kochi on 5-4-2001
  6. “Youth for Better Society” St. Joseph’s College Irinjalakkuda on 21-6-01
  7. “Tips for Stress Management” Seminar conducted at the final year diploma students of Govt.PolyTechnicCollege, Koratty. (Supervisory Development Program 2005-2006P)
  8. “Keraleeyarude Manasika Aroogyam” Talk to NSS volunteers, (10 day camp) SriYasaN.S.S.College, Vadakanchery on 29-12-2005
  9. Talk on “Teacher Effectiveness” at CalicutUniversity Teacher Education Centre, Ollur on 20-03-2002
  10. Organized the 19th annual conference of the Kerala Manasasthra Parishat at Union Christian College Alwaye theme: “Psychology for the 21st century challenges possibilities” (11-01-1997)
  11. Organized two day intercollegiate workshops on “AntiNarcotic Workshop for College Students” at U.CCollege, Alwaye 26,27 January 1996
  12. “Seminar on “youth for healthy society” at VimalaCollege, Thrissur for the entire students of the college on 4-9-2001
  13. “Adolescent problems- Intervention and Management” Talk made to the faculty of St. Joseph’s College Irinjalakuda on 22 November 2001
  14. Subject expert for various Boards and educational/ counseling agencies in Kerala
  15. Conducted a seminar on “Way to Excellence: An Emphasis on Stress Management” at JyothiEngineeringCollege, Cheruthuruthy for the 2008-2009 B- Tech students on 14.08.08.
  16. Made a talk on “Introduction to Psychology” at JesusStarTrainingCollege, Mala for the B.Ed students.
  17. Conducted a seminar on “ConfidenceBuilding at College of Co-operation, Banking and Management, KeralaAgriculturalUniversity, Mannuthy, Thrichur on 18.09.08 for the 2008 admission of B.Sc (Hons) Degree students.
  18. .Key note speech made at the one day Seminar conducted in connection with Teacher,s day Celibration held at Govt.High School, East , Chalakudy on 5-9-2011.
  19. .Presidential Address and key note speech made at the one day seminar on Learning Disability and it’s Management conducted by Prathyasa Counseling and Learning Disability Remedial &Training Centre,Trichur on 10-12-2011.
  20. Conducted a sminar on “Teacher Effectiveness”at CaldianSyrianHigherSecondary School, Trichur on 14-1-2012.
  21. Made a talk on “How to prepare for the examination” to the +1 and +2 students of Govt.HigherSecondary School, Mupliyam on 22-01-2011.
  1. Condected a sminar on :Guidance andCounseling-Scope and Applications,at the Govt:TeachersTrainingCollege , Trichur on 19-02-2011.

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  1. Key note address made at Mother Arts and ScienceCollege, Peruvallur for the One Day Seminar on :Role of Psychologists in Disability Assessment and Management on 27-02-2011 and Inaugurated the one day seminar.

Membership in Academic/ Professional Bodies

  1. Life Member, Kerala Manasasthra Parishat, Academic and Professional Body of Psychologist in Kerala. Worked as Joint Secretary, General Secretary and presently executive committee member. Now working as the Zonal Coordinator (Northern region) of this organization.
  2. Chairman, Board of Studies in Psychology[UG] CalicutUniversity.
  3. Member Board of Studies in Psychology (UG) CalicutUniversity for past 15 years.
  4. Member of Board of studies in Clinical Psychology (PG) CalicutUniversity.
  5. Member of the board of studies in Psychology (UG+PG), KannurUniversity.
  6. Interview Board Member, Staff Selection Commission, Banglore.
  7. Resource person for National Conference of Community Psychology Association of India at CalicutUniversity.
  8. Member, Board of Examinations, M.Sc. Psychology programme, KannurUniversity
  9. Member, Board of Examinations, M.Sc. Psychology programme, SreeSankaracharyaUniversity, Kalady
  10. Member, Board of Examiners, B.A. subsidiary Psychology examination, CalicutUniversity
  11. External examiner for the B.A Psychology practical examination, M.G.University Kottayam
  12. External examiner for the P.G. programme in Psychology, School of Behavioral Science, MG University, Kottayam
  13. Member, Panel of Question paper setters for the M.Sc. Programme in Psychology, KannurUniversity
  14. Member, Panel of Question paper setters for the M.Sc. Programme in Psychology, KeralaUniversity
  15. Resource person for the Question Bank Project on “General Intelligence and Reasoning”- Staff Selection Commission, Banglore
  16. Member, Board of Studies in Psychology (both UG and PG), MG University, Kottayam
  17. Chairman, Board of Examiners for the M.Sc. Clinical Psychology programme, CalicutUniversity
  18. Resource person for the preparation of BA/B.Sc. syllabus for Psychology under the New Credit and Semester pattern implemented in KeralaState (Aplicable to KeralaUniversity,CalicutUniversity,KannurUniversity and MG University)
  19. Subject Expert for the various selection boards
  20. Subject Expert for appointment of Teaching staff in Psychology, CalicutUniversity.
  21. Member, Question paper setting Board for B.A Psychology examination, KeralaUniversity.
  22. Advisory committee member for the “Management of Old Age Problems” at the Kodakara Block Panchayat.
  23. Doctoral Research Guide ,DravidianUniversity, Andra Pradesh
  24. Doctoral Research Guide ,BharathiyarUniversity,Coimbatore.
  25. Subject expert for the FIP Interview in Psychology, MahatmaGandhiUniversity, Kottayam
  26. Member,Academic Council,SahrdayaCollege of Advanced Studies[SCAS]Kodakara.

27..Resource person &Advisory Board Member Trichur Chapter of Clinical Psychologists Association.

28.Resource person for the Three day National Training Seminar on Counseling and Psychotherapy Organized by Society of Psychologists for Social Action [SPSA]at Calicut on 23- 25 January 2012.

29. Technical member[Question paper setting,valuation and conducting Interviews]Kerala Public Service Commission, Trivandrum.[PSC]

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Talks/ Seminar Organized in the Department of Psychology

  1. Arranged a talk on “Sports Psychology in India: Prospects and Challenges” by Dr. Rajitha Menon, first PhD holder of Psychology Department on 25th Jan 2004
  2. Arranged a National Seminar on “ The Challenges and Perspectives on Mental Health” on 5th December 2008
  3. Arranged a one day workshop on “Problem Identification among Children and Their Management” on 29th November 2004.
  4. Arranged a one day regional seminar on “ Current Trends in Clinical Psychology” on 12th February 2004
  5. Arranged a one day All Kerala Seminar on “Psychology Towards 21st centuary : Challenges and Possibilities in reorientalisation”.This seminar is arranged in association with Kerala Manashastra Parishat, Trivandrum on 21.11.1999
  6. Arranged a one day seminar on “ Prevention of Suicide” by Professor P.O George, Associate Director, Jananeethi, Thrissur on 29.11.2000
  7. Arranged a one day seminar on “ Learning Problems and Solutions” by Dr.K Praveenlal, Professor and Head, Dept of Psychiatry, Medical College Thrissur on 13.01.1998
  8. Arranged a one day seminar on “Adolescent Problems and Management by Dr. Arun Kishore, Professor of Psychiatry, Medical College Thrissur on 30.11.1999
  9. Arranged a talk on Holistic Approach to Health by Dr. John Baby, Faculty, Dept of Psychology, CalicutUniversity on 05.03.2001
  10. Arranged a talk for M.Sc Clinical Psychology students on the topic “Psychological Testing” by Rev. Dr. Jose Anto, Clinical Psychologist, EliteMissionHospital ,Thrissur
  11. Arranged a talk on “Current Trends in Psychology” by Dr. T Sasidharan, faculty, Dept of Psychology, CalicutUniversity.
  12. Arranged a talk on “Holistic Integration Techniques” for M.Sc Clinical Psychology students by Dr. V. George Mathew, Professor and Head, Dept of Psychology, KeralaUniversity
  13. Arranged a talk on “Memory Improvement Techniques” by Dr. P K Sudheesh, faculty Dept of Education, CalicutUniversity.
  14. Arranged a talk on “Keraleeyarude Manasikarogyam” by Dr. M K Mathew, faculty, Dept of Psychology, K E college Mannanam, Kottayam
  15. Arranged a talk on “Teacher Effectiveness” by Mr. Akbar Kakkattil, a famous writer as a part of one day seminar on “Problem Identification among Children and its Management”
  16. Arranged a talk on “Specific Learning Disability Management” by Sri. V V Joseph, Special Educator, ALDI, Thrissur as a part of one day seminar on “Problem Identification among Children and its Management”
  17. Arranged a one day seminar on “Assertive Training” for M.Sc Psychology students by Dr. V Ganeshan, Professor and Head, Dept of Psychology, BharathiarUniversity, Coimbatore.
  18. Arranged a talk on “Mental Health” in connection with The World Mental Health Day on 10.10.2006. Dr. Shailaja Ramkumar, Consultant Psychiatrist, WestFort High Tech hospital Thrissur made the key note address
  19. Arranged a talk on “Psychological Factors Related to Mental Health” by Dr. Tony Abraham Consultant Clinical Psychologist, JubileeMissionMedicalCollege, Thrissur on 10.10.2006
  20. Arranged a talk on “Clinical Intervention” for the M.Sc Clinical Psychology students by Dr. P T Sasi, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, EliteMissionHospital on 07.11.2007

21.Organised a UGC Sponsored Two Day Nnational Seminar on “Neuropsychology:Challenges and Possibilities”at Prajyoti Niketan College,Pudukad on 19-20 August 2011.

22.Arranged theActivities of the psychology Association and one day seminar inaugurated by Mrs.Nimmy Michael, Clinical Psychologist, MIMS, Calicut on 17-01-2011. Topic of the seminar: “Introduction to psychotherapeutic processes.”

23.Arranged a half day seminar on “Music- An alternative therapy for Psychological disorders” by Priyadarsini.A.C. Counsellor and psychotherapist, Thrissur, on 17-01-2011 24.Arranged a talk on “Introduction to Pain and Palliative Care” by Dr.Jerry Joseph. Pain and palliative care society, Govt.Hospital, Pudukad, on 2-02-2011.

25. Arranged a Full day programme including Seminar/Skit/Filim show in connection with the observance of World Mental Health Day on 10 th October 2012.Topic of discussion:”Management of Adolescent Mental Health Issues.” Led by Dr.S.V Subramanyan, Psycheatrist, Mental Health Centre, Trichur.

26.Organised a UGC Sponsored Two Day Training Work Shop on SPSS at Prajyoti Niketan College, Pudukad on 2-3 November 2012 for Teachers and Research Scholars.

  1. Organised a One Day Workshop on “Hypnotherapy” by Dr. Nitin Shukla ,Psychiatrist & Hypnotherapist on 20 th September 2012.