Dr ANEESH KUMAR P
MSc, PGDIP, PhD
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Articles in Journals
Sl.No. Title Name of Journal / Vol. No. / Issue No. / Page Nos ISSN No. Date Published
1 School corporal punishment, family tension, and students? internalizing problems: Evidence from India. School Psychology International / / / 1 - 18 0143-0343, 1461-7374 19-Dec-2016
2 Parental Involvement in School Counseling Services: Challenges and Experience of Counselor Psychological Studies / / / 1 - 6 0033-2968 17-Aug-2018
3 Personal fableness and perception of risk behaviors among adolescents Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development / 9 / 10 / 1 - 5 0976-0245, 0976-5506. 01-Nov-2018
4 Development and Validation of the Social Media Self-Esteem Scale for Adolescents International Journal of Cyber Behavior, Psychology and Learning / 10 / 4 / 1 - 13 2155-7136, 2155-7144 20-Nov-2020
5 The mediating role of positive perceptions on coping strategies and psychological well-being among mothers of children with intellectual disabilities Advances in Mental Health & Intellectual Disabilities / 14 / 6 / 263 - 272 2044-1282, 2044-1290 17-Sep-2020
6 Exploring novice Indian school counsellors experiences collaborating with teachers and administrators Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools / / / 1 - 15 2055-6365, 2055-6373 09-Aug-2021
7 The mediating role of parental playfulness on parent-child relationship and competence among parents of children with ASD Advances in Autism / / / 1 - 13 2056-3868 26-Sep-2021
8 Steering through the pandemic: narrative analysis of school leader experiences in India International Journal of Leadership in Education / 26 / 1 / 1 - 19 1360-3124, 1464-5092 02-Mar-2022
9 Child sexual abuse prevention involving mothers: A Quasi-experimental study with Protection Motivation Theory based intervention Journal of Community Psychology / / / 1 - 13 0090-4392, 1520-6629 23-May-2022
10 The role of classroom engagement on academic grit, intolerance to uncertainty and well-being among school students during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India Psychology in the schools / / / 1 - 15 1520-6807 15-Jun-2022
11 Student Subjective Wellbeing amidst the Covid-19 Pandemic in Iran: Role of Loneliness, Resilience and Parental Involvement Child Indicator Research / 14 / 4 / - 1874-897X, 1874-8988 09-Aug-2022
12 Sexual health and safety of adolescents with intellectual disability: Challenges and concerns among special educators in India Journal of Intellectual Disabilities / / / - 1744-6309 27-Oct-2022
13 Mediating role of self-concept on character strengths and well-being among adolescents with specific learning disorder in India Research in Developmental Disabilities / 132 / / 1 - 12 1873-3379 21-Nov-2022
14 Physical framework for a counselling environment in India: Thematic analysis of counsellors' perceptions Counselling and Psychotherapy Research / 20 / 2 / 336 - 345 1746-1405 06-Feb-2020
15 Impact of Abuse on Mental Health and Happiness Among Students: Mediating Role of Family Environment Journal of Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health / 19 / 3 / 266 - 272 0973-1342 12-Jan-2024
16 Social entrepreneurial opportunity recognition among higher education students: scale development and validation Social Enterprise Journal / / / - 1750-8614 21-Feb-2024
17 A mixed-methods study of training in evidence-based practice in psychology among students, faculty, and practitioners in India and the United States Professional Psychology: Research and Practice / / / - 0735-7028 05-Apr-2024
18 The effect of an environmental education program based on empathy and reflective thinking on preadolescents? environmental values and knowledge International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education / / / - 1038-2046 18-May-2024
19 School alienation in online schooling scale (SAOSS): development of a measure to assess school alienation among students International Journal of School and Educational Psychology / / / 1 - 13 2168-3603 01-Jul-2024
20 What has the pandemic aggravated? Views of school counsellors in India on the need for socio-emotional learning Journal Of Psychologists And Counsellors In Schools / 34 / 3 / 334 - 349 2055-6373 29-Aug-2024
21 Development and validation of social entrepreneurship career decisions scale among higher education students Asia Pacific Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship / 18 / 4 / 375 - 400 2398-7812 25-Nov-2024
22 Environmental value development among preadolescents: a content analysis of reflective responses Reflective Practice / / / 1 - 15 1462-3943 31-Jan-2025
23 Scaling new heights: personal transformation through high altitude trekking in the Himalayas Journal of Outdoor and Environmental Education / / / - 2206-3110 22-Feb-2025
24 Considering Cultural Responsiveness in the Creation of the International Competences for Undergraduate Psychology (ICUP) Model: What Can Psychology Learn? Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Psychology / / / - 2332-2101 01-Apr-2025
25 Collaborative Processes in the Development of the International Competences for Undergraduate Psychology (ICUP) Model International Journal of Psychology / 60 / 4 / - 0020-7594 04-Jun-2025
26 International Competences for Undergraduate Psychology: Relevance to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Canadian Psychology / 67 / 1 / 1 - 16 0708-5591 18-Jun-2025
27 Building Grateful Classrooms: A Meta-Synthesis of Gratitude Practices in Schools International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology / 10 / 3 / 45 - 2364-5040 10-Jul-2025
Books/ Book Chapter/Case Study
Sl.No. Title Author Names(s) ISBN No. Month Year
1 Positive Schooling and Child Development International Perspectives SHINTO THOMAS,ANEESH KUMAR P,ALPHONSA JOSE K, SIBNATH DEB 978-981-13-0076-9 /
2 Promoting Positive Learning Experiences in Middle School Education ANEESH KUMAR P,CHERIE BARNETT GAINES, KRISTY M. HUTSON, RITHU PAUL 9781799870579; E-9781799870678 /
3 Handbook of Health and Well-Being ALPHONSA JOSE K,ANEESH KUMAR P, SHINTO THOMAS,BRIAN A. GERRARD, SIBNATH DEB 978-981-16-8263-6 /
4 Handbook of Health and Well-Being ALPHONSA JOSE K,ANEESH KUMAR P, SHINTO THOMAS,BRIAN A. GERRARD, SHALINI SRINIVASAN, SIBNATH DEB 978-981-16-8263-6 /
5 Child Safety, Welfare and Wellbeing: Issues and Challenges (2nd Ed) RITUPARNA CHAKRABORTY,ANEESH KUMAR P,SIBNATH DEB 978-981-16-9820-0 Print ISBN 978-981-16 /
6 Mental Health Crisis in Higher Education ANEESH KUMAR P,PETER J.O. ALOKA, RITHU PAUL 979-836932834-7, 979-836932833-0 /
7 Frameworks for Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Trauma-Informed Educational Settings ANEESH KUMAR P,JENNIFER FOSTER, JENNIFER LAUREN ANIANO, JENNIFER MEADOR 9798369390207 /
8 Developing Student Engagement Opportunities in Higher Education PADMAKUMARI P,ANEESH KUMAR P, GREESHMA RAJGOPAL, JESLINE ROSE JOSHY, JOJO CHACKO EAPEN, MEERA S NEELAKANTAN,LYNNE ORR 9798337306445 /
9 Teacher Strategies for Addressing Social-Emotional Needs of P-12 Students GREESHMA RAJGOPAL,ANEESH KUMAR P, JESLINE ROSE JOSHY, JOJO CHACKO EAPEN, MEERA S NEELAKANTAN, PADMAKUMARI P 9798337310671 /
Participation in Seminars/Conferences/Symposium
Sl.No. Name of the Conference /Seminar /Symposium Type of Program Title of the Article Role Venue/Place Date
1 National Conference on Praxis in Disability Studies CONFERENCES Views and concerns of mothers with cognitively disabled children on reproductive health education and child abuse PRESENTER) Pondicherry 26/07/2013
2 International Conference on Protection of Child Rights:Issues and Challenges CONFERENCES Students' perception of abuse and neglect PRESENTER) Pondicherry 18/01/2013
3 International Conference on Effective and Efficient Educational Strategies for the differently abled CONFERENCES Views of teacher towards inclusive education of mentally challenged children PRESENTER) Pondicherry 22/02/2012
4 International Conference on Students Mental Health:Issues and Challenges CONFERENCES Personality correlates and parenting styles among mothers of children with conduct disorder PRESENTER) Pondicherry 25/07/2011
5 13th National Conference on Best Practices in School Psychology CONFERENCES Views of teachers on sex education PRESENTER) Pondicherry 22/01/2011
6 National Seminar on Current Trends and Challenges in applied Psychology SEMINARS The role of spirituality in teaching and knowing: a qualitative and quantitative approach PRESENTER) Calicut, Kerala 14/10/2010
7 100th Indian Science Congress CONFERENCES PARTICIPANT) Indian Science Congress AssociationCalcutta 03/01/2013
8 National Conference on Positive Behaviour: Perspec CONFERENCES PARTICIPANT) Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry 21/09/2012
9 National Conference on Neuropsychology- Current Tr CONFERENCES PARTICIPANT) Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry 01/07/2014
10 National Conference on Psychology in Changing In I CONFERENCES PARTICIPANT) Department of Psychology, Little Flower Institute for Social Sciences and Health, Calicut, Kerala 10/10/2008
11 Psychovision CONFERENCES PARTICIPANT) PG Department of Psychology, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College, Ujire, Karnataka 24/01/2008
12 National Conference on Case Studies CONFERENCES PARTICIPANT) Institute of Management, Christ University 01/08/2014
13 Third International Conference on Healthy ageing i CONFERENCES PARTICIPANT) World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics 13/11/2014
14 Culture & Psyche SEMINARS Understanding Perspectives of Child Development in Hindu Mythology PRESENTER) Bangalore 09/01/2015
15 Cognitive & NeruroPsychology:Issues & Challenges CONFERENCES Understanding the effects of physical and verbal abuse on adolescent mental health PRESENTER) Bangalore 20/11/2014
16 Research in Education for Sustainable development SEMINARS An Interdisciplinary Approach to Enhancing Sustainable Development through developing Character Strengths among School Students PRESENTER) School of Education, Christ University, Bangalore 05/02/2015
17 5th Asia pacfic regional conference on psychosocial rehabilitation CONFERENCES Health Professionals Views on Child Protection PRESENTER) M S Ramaiah Medical College and Hospitals, Bangalore 06/02/2015
18 16 National Conference for Safe school and healthy students CONFERENCES Teachers? Perceptions towards Corporal Punishment,Child rights and Protection PRESENTER) Blessed Mother Teresa Model Higher Seconday School, Puducherry 14/02/2015
19 "STOP" Sexual Abuse - Help Me Stay Safe SYMPOSIUM PARTICIPANT) The Drishti Annual Sytmposium 2015 28/02/2015
20 Seminar on Human Trafficking SEMINARS PARTICIPANT) Department of Social Work , Christ University and International Justice Mission 10/12/2014
21 India Inclusion Summit 2015 SEMINARS PARTICIPANT) India Inclusion Summit 21/11/2015
22 Community mental health CONFERENCES Parenting and Perceived Parenting Stress: Understanding Mothers perception, beliefs and experiences PRESENTER) St. Joseph's College, Bangalore, India 11/12/2015
23 4th International Conference on Positive Schooling CONFERENCES Mainstreaming Character Strengths into Regular School Curriculum: Praxis in Positive Schooling PRESENTER) Goa, India 16/01/2016
24 Child Mental Health in India: Catalyzing the Publi SYMPOSIUM PARTICIPANT) Centre for Public Health and Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, NIMHANS, Bengaluru 20/01/2016
25 ICCP 2016 CONFERENCES Mental Health of Children Witnessing Family Violence PRESENTER) Bengaluru 05/01/2016
26 Third International Conference on Adolescence: The CONFERENCES MODERATOR) Sukrut in collaboration with Department of Psychology, Christ University 01/03/2016
27 Organizing Human SYMPOSIUM Training in Organization: From multiple perspectives - Incorporation process evaluation in organizational training programs: Need and Strategy for implementation PRESENTER) Department of Psychology, University of Calicut 01/06/2016
28 Need for Intervention for Children whose parents are treated for Schizophrenia SEMINARS PARTICIPANT) Dept of Psychology, Christ University, BengaluruBengaluru 11/11/2016
29 Envisioning new Paradigms in Teacher Education for the 21st Century SEMINARS MODERATOR) School of Education, Christ University, BengaluruBengaluru 21/01/2017
30 Empowering lives: Mental Health and Wellbeing in an Inclsive World SEMINARS PARTICIPANT) Bengaluru 09/12/2016
31 Engaging the Post Millennial Learner: Challenges and Interventions SEMINARS PARTICIPANT) Bengaluru 11/03/2017
32 Perspectives and Practices in Play CONFERENCES PARTICIPANT) Bengaluru 07/04/2017
33 Service-Learning: An Emerging Experiential Learning Process in India CONFERENCES ) Bengaluru 06/07/2017
34 Idea of a National University CONFERENCES PARTICIPANT) Bengaluru 26/07/2017
35 International Summit on Child Rights: Education Matters for Life CONFERENCES Child Protection in Schools: Challenges and Potential Implications PRESENTER) Bengaluru 04/12/2017
36 Wellness: A Multidimensional Approach Towards Sustainable Development CONFERENCES MODERATOR) Kristu Jayanti College, BengaluruBengaluru 30/01/2018
37 Research Symposium- Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) in association with Miami University SYMPOSIUM Adverse Childhood Experiences: Nature, Prevalence and Impact PRESENTER) Bengaluru 06/01/2018
38 National Seminar on Emerging Trends and Innovations in Teacher Education SEMINARS MODERATOR) Bengaluru 19/02/2018
39 Psychology for Development and Wellness: Academic and Professional Partnership CONFERENCES Positive Youth Development through Service-learning Programmes PRESENTER) Pondicherry UniversityPondicherry 16/02/2018
40 International Play conference CONFERENCES PANELIST) HeadstreamsBengaluru,Karnataka 02/03/2018
41 Fourth Research Symposium-USIEF 21st Century Indo-US Knowledge Initiative Grant SYMPOSIUM Child Abuse and Neglect: Cultural Concerns PRESENTER) Miami University, USAOxford, Ohio, USA 03/05/2018
42 National Consultation on Creating Awareness for Eliminating Violence against Children in Schools through Teacher Training and School Curriculum SEMINARS Violence Against Children: Psychological Perspective PANELIST) National Commission for Protection of Child RightsThane, Maharashtra, India 07/09/2018
43 International Conference on Solution Focused Practices CONFERENCES MODERATOR) Bengaluru 13/12/2018
44 1st BCS International Conference on 'Interdisciplinary Research, Treatment and Education for Children with Developmental Disabilities' CONFERENCES PARTICIPANT) Bengaluru 01/12/2018
45 4th International Conference on Counselling, Psychotherapy and Wellness, and the 5th Congress of SithCP3 CONFERENCES Flourishing through Character Strengths: A Conceptual Positive Schooling Model PRESENTER) Bengaluru 03/01/2019
46 6th International Psychology Congress CONFERENCES MODERATOR) International Federation of Catholic UniversitiesBengaluru 03/10/2018
47 International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches to Nurturing Children and Youth ( ICCY-2019) CONFERENCES Teachers' Knowledge and Perception towards Positive Schooling. PRESENTER) Bengaluru 12/12/2019
48 Emerging research paradigms for sustainable development: A move towards quality enhancement in education CONFERENCES Development of a Positive Teacher Education Program for In-Service Teachers PRESENTER) Bengaluru 16/01/2020
49 Webinar on COVID-19 Pandemic and the Exigency to Revamp the Education System SEMINARS lmpact of COVID-19 Pandemic and the Exigency to Revamp the Education System KEYNOTE_SPEAKER) Christ College. VizhinjamWebinar held on Google Meet 28/08/2020
50 Webinar SEMINARS Teacher's psychological wellbeing and socio-emotional learning during the pandemic KEYNOTE_SPEAKER) Don Bosco Public School, Madhya PradeshWebinar held on Google Meet 09/09/2020
51 Virtual International Conference on Environmental Sustainability: Multidimensional Perspectives CONFERENCES Acquisition of Values through Environmental Education: a Content Analysis of Student workbooks PRESENTER) Faculty of Humanities, Kristu Jayanti CollegeOnline 05/03/2021
52 Webinar on school mental health SEMINARS School Mental Health amidst the Covid-19 Pandemic KEYNOTE_SPEAKER) Iqura International SchoolOnline 06/03/2021
53 National Well-Being Summit SEMINARS PARTICIPANT) Carpediem EdPsych Consultancy LLPOnline 31/07/2021
54 Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Long-term Societal Well-being CONFERENCES Teaching amidst a crisis: Focus areas of teacher development and training for post-pandemic education PRESENTER) Jagran Lakecity UniversityBhopal, India 25/03/2022
55 Webinar for School Counsellors and Special Educators SEMINARS Restoration, Re-entry & Resilient Recovery from the Pandemic: Role of School Mental Health Team KEYNOTE_SPEAKER) VIBGYOR Personalized Learning CentreOnline 22/04/2022
56 Webinar on School Counselling SEMINARS Positive Strategies for Healthier and Happier Schools KEYNOTE_SPEAKER) SPARK Counselling CentreOnline via Zoom 05/05/2022
57 New Perspectives in the Health Sector: An Offshoot of COVID-19 Pandemic SEMINARS MODERATOR) Online -Zoom 23/06/2022
58 Environment and sustainable development- Interdisciplinary trends and practices CONFERENCES ) Online 16/12/2022
59 Inter-Continental Conference to Decode Cyber Safe Parenting CONFERENCES PARTICIPANT) Cactus FoundationOnline 26/01/2023
60 5th International Conference on Counseling, Psychotherapy and Wellness. CONFERENCES A School ?Well-being Van? Model: Fostering Well-Being and Socio-emotional Competence among adults to build Positive School Environment PRESENTER) Bengaluru 03/01/2023
61 5th International Conference on Counseling, Psychotherapy and Wellness. CONFERENCES PANELIST) Bengaluru 03/01/2023
62 Mental Health of Adolescents Post-pandemic SEMINARS PANELIST) Bengaluru 23/03/2023
63 National Conference on Youth Development CONFERENCES It takes a Village: Breaking the links to High-risk Behaviours and Fostering Positive Youth Development KEYNOTE_SPEAKER) RGNIYD, ICMR and ICSSRChennai 25/03/2023
64 Educational Leadership - Fostering School-Family-Community Partnerships SEMINARS Fostering Positive Culture through School-Parent Partnerships: Learnings from the STEPS Parenting and Well-being Van Model KEYNOTE_SPEAKER) GINTL, Nordic Centre in India (NCI) and Christ UniversityOnline 29/03/2023
65 Conference of International Council of Psychology Educators CONFERENCES PANELIST) Autonomous University of Baja California,MéxicoMexicali, Baja California, México 27/10/2023
66 2023 ICOPE Conference CONFERENCES Fostering Research and Service Competencies among Young Psychologists: Reflections and Learnings from India KEYNOTE_SPEAKER) Autonomous University of Baja CaliforniaMexicali, Baja California, México 27/10/2023
67 33rd annual convention of the national academy of psychology CONFERENCES Balancing the scales- Navigating equity, justice and wellbeing in psychology education in India PRESENTER) GITAM UniversityVisakhapatnam, India 14/02/2024
68 Elevare-Wellness in every step SEMINARS Nurturing and raising a digital generation KEYNOTE_SPEAKER) Christ Junior CollegeBengaluru 20/08/2024
69 AsiaPLAT Conference 2024 CONFERENCES MODERATOR) Bengaluru 01/08/2024
70 International Perspectives on Psychology Learning and Teaching CONFERENCES Undergraduate teaching learning of psychology statistics, assessments and experiments: Experiences and challenges PRESENTER) Bengaluru 01/08/2024
71 International Wellbeing Conference-Wellbeing at Schools: Pathways to Flourish CONFERENCES Foster and flourish: Co-creating a positive ecosystem KEYNOTE_SPEAKER) Woodstock InternationalMussorie, India 27/09/2024
72 Xavier Board Annual Conference CONFERENCES Building international collaborations and partnerships within the academia KEYNOTE_SPEAKER) Xavier Board of Higher Education in IndiaPunjab 14/09/2024
73 Manasthika 2024 SEMINARS Youth as Agents of Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing KEYNOTE_SPEAKER) KE College MannanamOnline Webinar 03/10/2024
74 Charter for Compassion Global Youth Conference: Youth for Compassionate Advocacy & Actions CONFERENCES PARTICIPANT) Global Youth StrategistOnline 17/10/2024
75 6th APSPA International Conference CONFERENCES Can values be taught- Understanding development and learning of virtues and values KEYNOTE_SPEAKER) Assumption University, ThailandBangkok, Thailand 28/11/2024
76 6th APSPA International Conference CONFERENCES ) Assumption University, ThailandBangkok, Thailand 28/11/2024
77 International Conference on Psychotherapeutics and Psychological Wellbeing CONFERENCES MODERATOR) Kuriakose Elias College, MannanamMannanam, Kerala 28/01/2025
78 Empowering Minds: Promoting Mental Health and Well-being in Schools CONFERENCES Understanding school readiness: An integrated approach to whole child development PRESENTER) CHRIST (Deemed to be University)Bengaluru 10/02/2025
79 Flourishing schools Network Webinar CONFERENCES School Mental Health and Wellbeing: Why Adults Matter KEYNOTE_SPEAKER) Woodstock Schoolonline 15/05/2025
80 Positive Psychology Webinar SEMINARS Positive Youth Development: Harnessing the Potential KEYNOTE_SPEAKER) Positive Psychology Association of Kenya (PPAK), Nairobi, Kenya.Nairobi, Kenya 28/05/2025
81 nternational Conference on Organisational Culture, Work Values and Organisational Performance in Higher Education Institutions (ICOC'25) CONFERENCES nternational Conference on Organisational Culture, Work Values and Organisational Performance in Higher Education Institutions (ICOC'25) MODERATOR) CHRIST (Deemed to be University)Bengaluru 06/08/2025
82 61st PAP Annual Convention and 8th ARUPS Congress CONFERENCES Centering the Learner, Centering the World: Psychological Literacy and Competency-Based Psychology Education KEYNOTE_SPEAKER) Psychological Association of the PhilippinesCebu, Philippines 25/09/2025
83 61st PAP Annual Convention and 8th ARUPS Congress SYMPOSIUM The ICUP Framework: Strengthening Psychology Education and Preparing Psychologists for the Future PRESENTER) Psychological Association of the PhilippinesCebu, Philippines 25/09/2025
84 Behavioral Confluence CONFERENCES Behavioral Confluence CHAIR) CHRIST (Deemed to be University) 12/02/2026
85 International Conference on Safe and Friendly Schools in the Asia Pacific Region- Insight 2026 CONFERENCES International Conference on Safe and Friendly Schools in the Asia Pacific Region- Insight 2026 CHAIR) Kristu Jayanti University 26/02/2026
86 International Conference on Workplace Dynamics: Individuals and Organizations & 5th Indian Congress of Industrial and Organizational Psychology CONFERENCES International Conference on Workplace Dynamics: Individuals and Organizations & 5th Indian Congress of Industrial and Organizational Psychology CHAIR) Central University of Haryana 11/03/2026
Invited Talks
Sl.No. Titel of the Program Name of the Program Date Name of the Institution
1 Academic Resilience: Risk and Protective Factors Building academic resilience through student mentoring 24/11/2014 Workshop for Teachers and Educators, Department of psychology, Christ University
2 Early Intervention for children with disabilities: Role of professionals Training program for staff from Roots Centre 03/02/2015 Department of psychology, Christ University
3 Nature and prevalence of child abuse and neglect in Northern Kerala Christ University Forum of Humanities and Social Sciences (CUFOHSS) session 14/03/2015 Christ University
4 Integrating Character Strength Development into Teaching and Learning Workshop on Character Strength Development among Young Children through Classroom Teaching 16/11/2015 School of Education, Christ University
5 Developing Specific Character Strengths - Curiosity & Self Control Workshop on Nurturing Character Traits in School Students Through Classroom Teaching 23/02/2016 Department of Psychology and School of Education, Christ University
6 A Psychology Graduate in Today's World Inaguration of the Psychology Assoication 16/01/2017 Department of Psychology. MES ASMABI College, Thrissur, Kerala
7 "My Friends, My Community" - The benefits of inclusive environments for today's children and tomorrow's adults Observing the World Down Syndrome Day 21/03/2016 Department of Psychology, Christ University in collaboration with Divya Downs Development Trust, Downs' Syndrome Association of Karnataka (DSAK) and Karnataka Parents Association for Mentally Retarded Citizens (KPAMRC)
8 Positive Parenting 22/07/2017 Christ Junior College
9 Grand-parenting in the current generation Grand-parents Day 19/10/2019 Christ School-ICSE, Bengaluru
10 Can Values Be Taught? Working with the Changing Generation Invited talk 29/09/2025 De La Salle University-Dasmarinas, Philippines
MPhil/PhD Guided/Adjudicated
Sl.No. Title Name of Student Institution Role Status Month Year
1 Psychological and Social Correlates of Optimism among Adolescents Shiva Kumari Bhadoria EXAMINER
2 Experiences of Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer Anupama M S EXAMINER
3 Teacher Awareness of Sexual Assault on Early Adolescents Philomina K P EXAMINER
4 Experiences of Disinhibition among Young Adults while using Social Networking Sites Soumya Ram HV Christ University EXAMINER
5 A Qualitative Inquiry into the Conception and Action of Psychotherapists Concerning Therapeutic Environment Anjali Miriam Dey Christ University SUPERVISOR Awarded April 2018
6 Character Strengths, Self-Concept and Well-Being among Adolescents with Specific Learning Disorder Jessline Williams Christ University SUPERVISOR Awarded January 2019
7 Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse: A Protection Motivation Theory-based Intervention for Mothers of Preadolescents Bhagyalakshmi K.C Christ University SUPERVISOR Ongoing December 2016
8 Development of the Prerequisites for Wise Environmental Decision Making among Primary School Children SREEJA GOPINATH Christ University SUPERVISOR Ongoing March 2018
9 Coping, Positive Perceptions and Well Being among Mothers of Children with Intellectual Disability SIMMI GUPTA Christ University SUPERVISOR Awarded January 2020
10 Parent-child Relationship, Playfulness and Competence among Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder RINI GRACE ROY Christ University SUPERVISOR Awarded February 2021
11 OPTIMISM-BASED PARENTING PROGRAM FOR PARENTS OF ADOLESCENTS CAROLINE GAURI BOSCO Christ University SUPERVISOR Ongoing April 2022
12 PREVENTION OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE: A PROTECTION MOTIVATION THEORY-BASED INTERVENTION FOR MOTHERS OF PREADOLESCENTS BHAGYALAKSHMI K C Christ University SUPERVISOR Awarded June 2023
13 Opportunity Recognition, Career Decision-Making, Self Efficacy and Social Entrepreneurial Intention among Higher Education Students PARVATHY VISWANATH Christ University SUPERVISOR Awarded July 2024
14 A SELF-REFLECTIVE AND EMPATHY BASED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION INTERVENTION TO ENHANCE ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES AND KNOWLEDGE OF PREADOLESCENTS SREEJA GOPINATH Christ University SUPERVISOR Awarded August 2024
15 . JESSLINE WILLIAMS Christ University SUPERVISOR Ongoing July 2023
16 Determinants and Predictors of Healthy Eating Intentions among School-Going Adolescents: A Mixed Method Approach BHAVNA SHYAM Christ University SUPERVISOR Ongoing October 2023
17 EFFECTIVENESS OF A GRATITUDE GROUP INTERVENTION TO ENHANCE RELATIONSHIP QUALITY, PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOUR, AND SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING AMONG ADOLESCENTS ELSY N J Christ University SUPERVISOR Ongoing August 2024
18 . DEEPAK S H Christ University SUPERVISOR Ongoing September 2025
19 EXPLORING SCHOOL-FAMILY PARTNERSHIPS IN INDIAN HIGH SCHOOLS: A MULTIPLE CASE DESIGN SONU MARY ALEX Christ University SUPERVISOR Ongoing September 2025
Patents
Sl.No. Title of Invention Inventor(s) Filing Date
1 Model to measure social entrepreneurial cognition among higher education students ANEESH KUMAR P 18-Jun-2024
Research Project
Sl.No. Name of the Research Project Investigator(s) Sponsors Internal/External
1 Sexual Violence Prevention and Trauma Sensitive School Training ANEESH KUMAR P,JENNIFER M FOSTER WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY with CHRIST (Deemed to be University) External
2 A training model for culturally competent and evidence-based mental health care in diverse societies. BAIJU GOPAL,ANEESH KUMAR P,ELIZABETH THOMAS,JAYASANKARA REDDY K,MADHAVI RANGASWAMY,MIRIAM PRITI MOHAN,MOOSATH HARISHANKAR VASUDEVAN,PADMAKUMARI P,TONY SAM GEORGE,VIJU P D USIEF External
3 Professional Development Need Analysis of Positive Psychology Skills among Mental Health Professionals in the UK and India ANEESH KUMAR P Enterprise and Research, Buckinghamshire New University External
4 International Perspectives on Psychology Learning and Teaching e Society for the Teaching of Psychology?s Small Grants?Promoting Partnerships program External
5 Professional Development Need Analysis of Positive Psychology Skills among Mental Health Professionals in the UK and India ANEESH KUMAR P,CERI SIMS Enterprise and Research, Buckinghamshire New University External
6 Interdisciplinary project on Developing Character Strengths among Students through Classroom Teaching ANEESH KUMAR P Internal
7 Student Mental Health and Wellbeing through Strength Based Positive Schooling Model ANEESH KUMAR P Internal
8 International Perspectives on Psychology Learning and Teaching ANEESH KUMAR P,RITUPARNA CHAKRABORTY Internal
9 Holistic Education and Development Internal
Workshop/FDP/Training programme
Sl.No. Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training programme Name of Organiser Level Role Date
1 Reset and Respond: A Teacher's guide to emotional regulation Christ Junior College, Christ Junior College Institutional Invited Resource Person/Trainer 08/10/2025
2 Embracing Neurodiversity: A School Leadership Program Centre for Neurodiversity Research and Innovation,  National Invited Resource Person/Trainer 12/09/2025
3 Outcome-based Education Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram Institutional Invited Resource Person/Trainer 07/06/2025
4 Faculty Development Program HRDC,  Institutional Participant & Presenter 19/05/2025
5 Learner-centered Andragogy, e-content development and micro-credentials School of Psychological Sciences,  Participant 24/03/2025
6 Play based approaches for supporting neurodiverse Childrens learning Centre for Neurodiversity Research and Innovation,  Regional Invited Resource Person/Trainer 14/03/2025
7 IC3 Empower Program IC3 Institute,  National Invited Resource Person/Trainer 03/03/2025
8 Introduction to Systematic Review and MetaAnalysis Coursera, Johns Hopkins University International Participant 01/06/2024
9 Enhancing Publications Through Impactful Student Research Supervision Department of Psychology, NCR Campus ,  Institutional Invited Resource Person/Trainer 25/04/2024
10 OBE Curriculum for Four-year UG Programme in Psychology Department of Psychology, University of Kerala, Govt College for Women, Trivandrum Regional Invited Resource Person/Trainer 20/03/2024
11 Four-year Undergraduate Curriculum Development Department of Psychology, Farook College, Kerala, Department of Psychology, Farook College, Kerala Institutional Invited Resource Person/Trainer 19/03/2024
12 IC3 Residential Program Department of Psychology,  National Invited Resource Person/Trainer 19/03/2024
13 Early Career Faculty Training Program TLEC, Christ University,  Institutional Invited Resource Person/Trainer 02/03/2024
14 Leadership Workshop Christ University Higher Education Leadership Institute,  Institutional Participant 19/01/2024
15 First Year Undergraduate and Post-graduate Psychology Syllabus Preparation BoS Committee for Psychology, University of Calicut,  Regional Invited Resource Person/Trainer 07/12/2023
16 Human Research Basic Course University of Virginia, USA, University of Virginia, USA Participant 09/09/2023
17 Ethics Review of Health Research Swayam, WHO and ICMR National Participant 01/09/2023
18 Positive School Mental Health Training Program Positive Psychology Team, Department of Psychology,  Institutional Organiser & Presenter 21/08/2023
19 Faculty Development Programme Centre for Education Beyond Curriculum (CEDBEC),  Institutional Participant 26/06/2023
20 Preparing students for the future: Building academic and socio-emotional skills St Josephs School, Bengaluru, St Josephs School, Bengaluru Institutional Invited Resource Person/Trainer 07/03/2023
21 Regulation for Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment CHRIST University,  Participant 14/02/2023
22 EMPOWER - Flagship Training Program for the 9th Cohort Organized CHRIST University and IC3 Institute,  International Invited Resource Person/Trainer 30/01/2023
23 Curriculum Design and Revision with specific focus on OBE Staff Development College ,  Institutional Participant 05/12/2022
24 Strengthening Children's and Teachers' Social and Emotional Skills Nordic Centre in India and the Global Innovation Network for Teaching and Learning (GINTL) India coordinated by the University of Jyvaskyla, Finland, Nordic Centre in India International Invited Resource Person/Trainer 28/11/2022
25 Faculty Development Programme-I CEDBEC & IQAC, Christ University,  Institutional Participant 06/07/2022
26 Leadership Development Programme Praveen Kenneth Chair on Leadership, CHRIST University,  Institutional Participant 08/03/2022
27 Flagship program for the 6th cohort IC3 Institute and Department of Psychology, CHRIST University,  International Organiser & Presenter 31/01/2022
28 High school students personal hygiene, safety and wellbeing VIBGYOR Group of Schools , VIBGYOR Group of Schools Institutional Invited Resource Person/Trainer 20/11/2021
29 Webinar on School Mental Health: Preparing for Resilient Recovery and Re-entry from COVID-19 Pandemic St Aslem School, Tonk, St Aslem School, Tonk Institutional Invited Resource Person/Trainer 29/09/2021
30 Student personal hygiene, safety and wellbeing Cathedral School, Cathedral School Institutional Invited Resource Person/Trainer 20/09/2021
31 Teacher mental health and Wellbeing amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic St Maria De Mattias EM School, Kerala , St Maria De Mattias EM School, Kerala Institutional Invited Resource Person/Trainer 06/09/2021
32 Social Emotional Learning for Educators Shiv Nadar School , Shiv Nadar School Regional Invited Resource Person/Trainer 28/08/2021
33 Hybrid Teaching Staff Development College,  Participant & Presenter 02/03/2021
34 Role of Play in Early Childhood Developmental Disabilities Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Delhi NCR,  Regional Invited Resource Person/Trainer 08/01/2021
35 Expanding Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL) Coursera, University of Colorado Boulder International Participant 31/05/2020
36 SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being Coursera, University of Colorado Boulder International Participant 21/05/2020
37 Servant Leadership Centre for Education Beyond Curriculum (CEDBEC) and Praveen Kenneth Chair on Leadership (PKCL) ,  Institutional Organiser & Participant 15/05/2020
38 The Teacher's Social and Emotional Learning Coursera, University of Colorado Boulder International Participant 10/05/2020
39 Online teaching Academic Staff College,  Participant & Presenter 22/04/2020
40 Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School Coursera , University of Colorado System International Participant 20/04/2020
41 Learning to Teach Online Coursera , UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales) International Participant 05/04/2020
42 Teaching Safety through the Art of Storytelling CHRIST Kindergarten and Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), CHRIST Kindergarten Institutional Invited Resource Person/Trainer 29/02/2020
43 Multiple Intelligence in Special Education Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University)& KPAMRC, Bengaluru,  Regional Organiser & Presenter 07/12/2019
44 FACILITATIVE TEACHING Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University),  National Invited Resource Person/Trainer 06/12/2019
45 Capacity building for constructive alignment Teaching-Learning Enhancement Cell, CHRIST (Deemed to be University),  Institutional Participant 03/10/2019
46 Building Trustful Parent-child Relationships CHRIST Kindergarten and Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), CHRIST Kindergarten Institutional Invited Resource Person/Trainer 21/09/2019
47 The Early Childhood Parenting STEPS Program CHRIST Kindergarten and Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), CHRIST Kindergarten Institutional Invited Resource Person/Trainer 29/08/2019
48 Assessment in Higher Education: Professional Development for Teachers Coursera, Erasmus University Rotterdam International Participant 17/05/2019
49 Teachers' Training Programme for the Air Force Schools, Bengaluru Centre for Education Beyond Curriculum (CEDBEC), CHRIST (Deemed to be University) ,  Regional Invited Resource Person/Trainer 20/02/2019
50 Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology Wadihuda Institute of Research and Advanced Studies. Kannur, Wadihuda Institute of Research & Advanced Studies National Invited Resource Person/Trainer 08/02/2019
51 Academic Administrative Processes Training (AAPT) Praveen Kenneth Leadership Chair, CHRIST (Deemed to be University),  Institutional Participant 07/01/2019
52 Digital Natives in the Classroom: Challenges and Possiblities Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University),  National Invited Resource Person/Trainer 23/11/2018
53 State-level Workshop on Manual on Safety and Security of Children in Schools National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR),  Regional Organiser & Presenter 19/09/2018
54 Teaching-Learning and Classroom Management Carmel Convent School, Bengaluru,  Institutional Invited Resource Person/Trainer 30/05/2018
55 Competency based Teaching, Learning and Evaluation Department of Psychology,  Participant & Presenter 21/05/2018
56 Sensing Workshop- Case Based Pedagogy Christ University,  Institutional Participant 09/10/2017
57 Teaching, Learning and Evaluation Department of Psychology ,  Participant & Presenter 19/05/2017
58 Service Learning Embedded Curriculum Meet Centre for Social Action, Christ University,  Institutional Participant & Presenter 10/03/2017
59 Assessment and Strength based teaching strategies of children with Autism Department of Psychology,  Regional Organiser & Presenter 03/03/2017
60 Workshop on Multiple Intelligence Department of Psychology,  Regional Organiser & Participant 21/01/2017
61 Trauma Informed Care Child Healing Centre, Bengalore and LAMb International Canda & USA,  International Participant 19/01/2017
62 Becoming a Helping Professional- Developing Knowledge, Skills and Attitude Department of Psychology. MES ASMABI College, Thrissur, Kerala, Department of Psychology. MES ASMABI College, Thri Regional Presenter 16/01/2017
63 Workshop on Metacognitive learning strategies for school children Department of Psychology, Christ University,  National Participant & Presenter 19/12/2016
64 Training on designing effective Teaching and Assessment Strategies Office of Examinations, Christ University,  Institutional Participant 03/11/2016
65 Softskills training Programme on Etiquettes for Staff Nurses and other ParaMedical Staff OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR (TRAINING) EMPLOYEES? STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION ZONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE (SOUTH ZONE), OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR (TRAINING) EMPLOYEES? STATE Regional Participant & Presenter 19/03/2016
66 One day Basic Training Programme on Human Rights Department of Social Work, Christ University in collaboration with National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi,  Regional Participant 10/12/2015
67 Fundamentals of Service Learning CSA, Chrsit University and United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia,  Institutional Participant 16/11/2015
68 Competency Based Curriculum in Higher Education Academic Staff College (Christ University),  Institutional Participant & Presenter 30/09/2015
69 Psychological Interventions in Coaching Department of Psychology, Christ University,  Regional Participant 14/02/2015
70 Workshop on Playback Theatre Christ University, Bangalore,  Institutional Participant 10/01/2015
71 Experience for a life time Academic Staff College, Christ University,  Institutional Participant 19/10/2014
72 Routledge Editorial Workshop 2014 Taylor and Francis India at Christ University,  Institutional Participant 25/09/2014
73 Inclusion and Advocacy in Autism Spectrum Disorders Sunshine Autism Trust, Bangalore,  National Participant 19/07/2014
74 Six-day workshop on research methodology Department of Applied Psychology. Pondicherry University. Pondicherry and Indian Council for Social Sciences Research, New Delhi,  National Participant 06/01/2014
75 Mind matters in cancer care- the dimensions of psycho-oncology Department of Psycho-oncology, Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai,  National Participant 02/12/2011
76 New Approaches for Treating Maltreated Children and Their Families Department of Applied Psychology. Pondicherry University. Pondicherry,  International Participant 24/07/2011
77 certification program in psychometrics Prasad psycho corporation, New Delhi and University of Mysore, Mysore ,  National Participant 02/02/2011
78 Identification and Management of Learning Disability and Slow Learning Disorder Department of Psychology, Matha Multispecialty Hospital. Kottayam. Kerala ,  National Participant 11/01/2008
Awards/Achievements/Others
Sl.No. Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others Description Organisation Month/ Year
1 University Gold Medal Valedictorian MSc Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University 2010-11 Pondicherry University 19 May 2012
2 2021 Outstanding Reviewer Award School Psychology International Journal-Outstanding Reviewer Award School Psychology International Journal 19 January 2022
3 Best Paper Award Best Paper Award at the International Conference for the paper titled-Teaching amidst the crisis Jagran Lakecity University and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung 26 March 2022
4 Consistent Researcher Award Christ University 05 September 2024
Consultancy
Sl.No. Faculties Theme of Consultancy Type
1 ANEESH KUMAR P Consultancy to diploma in play and multi arts for psycho-social well being
2 ANEESH KUMAR P Consultancy to Autism and Learning Disabilities programme in collaboration with the Department of Psychology