Ms. Sona Varghese

Assistant Professor

Department : M.Sc. Family Counselling
Phone No : 9495171211
Email : sona@mssw.in

Educational Qualification

2020

M.Sc. Applied Psychology

Central University of Tamil Nadu

2018

B.Sc. Psychology

Sahrdaya College of Advanced Studies, Calicut University

Job Experiences

2020

Psychologist

Mindful Rejuvenation- Centre for De addiction and Psychiatry, Alphonsa Hospital, Karukutty, Angamaly, Kerala

2021

Assistant Professor

Department of Psychology- Sahrdaya College of Advanced studies, Kodakara, Trissur

2021

Assistant Professor

Department of Psychology- Sree Narayana Guru College, K G Chavadi, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Feb, 2022 – Aug,2022

Assistant Professor

Department of Psychology, Patrician College of Arts and Science, Tamil Nadu

Research Papers

  • Published Paper “Self-Esteem and Psychological Wellbeing among Transgender Individuals” Indian Journal of Human Relations , vol. 52 (2), July-December, 2018.
  • Awarded best Paper for “Self-Esteem and Psychological Wellbeing among Transgender Individuals” National Seminar organized by Research and Post Graduate Department of Psychology, Union Christian College, Aluva, Kerala,2018
  • Suicidal Ideation and Forgiveness among Emerging Adults s (PG Thesis, unpublished)
Served as Resource Person in TRAINING / SEMINAR / WORKSHOP / CONFERENCE
  • Served as Resource Person for “Youth Conclave” on life skills, soft skills & employability skills in collaboration with Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development under its youth-led development outreach programme (YDP) in higher educational institutions in consonance with the national youth policy 2014 at Madras School of Social Work, Egmore from 29th to 31st Jan 2015..
  • Served as Resource Person for the 3 days State Level Training of Trainers (TOT) for Family Counselors on Effective Counseling from 21st Feb to 23rd Feb 2017 at Madras School of Social Work..
  • Served as Resource Person for Five days orientation Programme on Intergenerational bonding for school students in Chennai on 11th to 15th March 2020. (Topic : Psychological Care for elderly).
Presented Paper in TRAINING / SEMINAR / WORKSHOP / CONFERENCE
  • Presented a Paper on “An opinion study among the PG Students of Tamil University” in National seminar conducted by Dept. of Social Sciences, Tamil University, Thanjavur on 20.3.2007.
  • Presented a paper on “Karpithalil Puthiya Uthikalin Thevai” in World Science Conference conducted by Dept of Scientific Tamil on 30.5.2007
  • Presented on paper on “Mahalir Andrum, Indrum” in International Women’s day celebration in Tamil University.
Participation in TRAINING / SEMINAR / WORKSHOP / CONFERENCE
  • Participated in 3 days Training Programme on Environment protection conducted by AICUF, Trichy during 2003.
  • Participated in 15 days Training Programme on Folklore Event conducted by UDHAYAM social service society, Trichy during 2004.
  • Participated in 2 days Training Programme on Personality Development conducted by ICFAI University, Thanjavur during 2004.
  • Presented a paper in Role of Service Clubs for Environmental Protection in Thanjavur with special reference to the lions club of Thanjavur in the National Seminar on Environment & Society held on 30-31 March, 2006 at Bharathidasan University, Trichy.
  • Participated in “Buildings relationship for Sustainability” in the 17thSouth Asian Fundraising Workshop Conducted by SAFRG, Agra during 5th to 7th September 2006.
  • Participated in “Udal Nalam & Makkal Thogaiyai Kattupaduthuthal” National seminar conducted by Dept. of Social Sciences, Tamil University, Thanjavur on 13.2.07.
  • Participated in three days Workshop on “Application of Quantitative techniques in Social Science Research” National seminar conducted by Periyar University, Salem held from 15th to 17th Oct 2008.
  • Participated in “Sensitizing Values & Women Rights for human development” a National Seminar conducted by Cauvery College, Trichy held from 9th to 10th July 2010.
  • Participate in NSS Orientation Course conducted by Empanelled Training Institution, Madras School of Social Work from 25th July 2012 to 31st July 2012.
  • Participated 3-day seminar on Peace Principle on the theme, “Ideal Life, Ideal Family & World Peace” held from 14, 15, 16th December 2012.
  • Participated in Intercollegiate workshop on Right to Information Act 2005 Organized by Queen Mary’s College on 19th Feb 2013.
  • Participated in TARUNI 2013 – student’s initiative project – sexual abuse of young women by Madras School of Social Work on 28th September 2013.
  • Participated in Rally against domestic violence against women organized by Women’s Collective on 11th Nov 2013.
  • Participated in Programme Organized by YRG Care on World Aids Day 1st Dec 2013.
  • Participated in Celebrating Life Programme Organized by TANSACS and IAPA on20th Dec 2013.
  • Participated in Inter-Faith Harmony Programme Organized by University of Madras on 4th Feb 2014.
  • Participated in PRESIDENSS 2014 programme organized by Patrician College on 15th Feb 2014.
  • Participated in Campaign against spitting and smoking in public places organized by SEERS on 13th to 15th Feb 2014.
  • Participated in Traffic Regulations during Convocation and College Day of Madras School of Social Work on 29thMarch 2014.
  • Participated in 24-hours Famine Programme by World Vision India on 5th& 6th September 2014.
  • Participated in Cleaning Campaign 2014 in Egmore Railway Station on 2nd Oct 2014.
  • Participated in One Day Zonal Level Orientation Programme for YRC Programme Officers Sponsored by Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch conducted at University of Madras, Chennai on 24th December 2014.
  • Participated in the National Conference on Adolescence Health 2015 sponsored by University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi on 23rd and 24th Jan 2015 by Dept. of Social Work (Aided), Chennai.
  • Participated in World Aids Day 2015 “Getting to ZERO” Bike rally organized by Indian Community Welfare Organisation (ICWO), Tamil Nadu State AIDS Control Society (TANSACS), and Madras School of Social Work & Rotary Club of Chennai on 30th November 2015.
  • Participated in World Population Day – 2016 organized by U.G. Dept. of Social Work (BSW) of Madras School of Social Work on 11th July 2016.
  • Participated in Training Programme on Behavioural Analysis in Children with special needs conducted by Madhuram Narayanan Centre for Exceptional Children on 3rd August 2017 at Madhuram Narayanan Centre for Exceptional Children under the auspices of Office of the state commissioner for differently able, Government of India, Tamil Nadu, Chennai.
  • Participated in the webinar on national level Faculty Development Programme on Digital Entrepreneurship and Investment organised by Bon Secours College for women, Thanjavur from 29th May 2020 to 2nd June 2020.
  • Participated in the webinar on importance of AQAR in the NAAC process organized by IQAC of Thiyagarajar school of Management, Madurai on 23rd June 2020.
  • Participated in two days webinar entitled Covid-19: Challenges and implications for senior citizens care organized by Bharthidasan University – Heritage Centre for Gerontology, Dept. of Social Work, Bharathidasan University held on 2nd and 3rd June 2020.
  • Participated in the webinar on Can India Leverage fall in Chinese economy as a result of Covid -19 situation & US – China Trade organized by Chhatrapathi Shahu Institute Of Business Education & Research (CSIBER), Kolhapur, Social Outreach Institute Of Dept. Of Management And Dept. Of Social Work on 27th May 2020.
  • Participated in the webinar on Preparing Competitive Research Proposals For Funding organized by St. Peter’s Institute of Higher Education & Research, Avadi from 26th to 28th May 2020.
  • Participated in webinar on Emerging Trends in the Crime against Women and Children Amidst Covid-19 organised by Dept. of Social Work, Bishop Heber College, Trichy and International Justice Mission on 8th June 2020.
  • Participated in the webinar on Emotional Intelligence and Role of Technology in Managing Crisis organized by Dept. of Computer Science & Dept. of Social Work, Chhatrapathi Shahu Institute of Business Education & Research (CSIBER), Kolhapur on 21st May 2020.
  • Participated in one day International Webinar on Family Resilience during Covid-19 Pandamic organized by DK School of Social Work and Dept. of Computer Studies Chhatrapathi Shahu Institute Of Business Education & Research (CSIBER), Kolhapur held on 27th May 2020
  • Participated in an online Faculty Development Programme on Redefining Education through Gamification organized by the Quality Assurance Cell & Centre for Faculty Development, Geetha Jeevan Arts & Science College, Kurukkuslai, Tuticorin on 19th May 2020.
  • Participated on two day online Faculty Development Programme on Project proposals for funding Agencies (UGC Stride & ICSSR, IMPRESS) Preparation and Submission protocol organized by Patrician college Research Committee on 16th &17th May 2020.
  • Participated in the webinar on Social work Practice in Correctional settings organized by the Dept. of Social work, Bishop Heber College, Trichy on 23rd June 2020.
  • Participated in the webinar on Social Work Profession and Covid-19 Challenges and way forward organized by the Dept. of Social Work, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur & Dept. of Social Work, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore in association with Tamil Nadu Professional Social Workers Forum (TNPSWF) on 21st May 2020.
  • Participated in webinar an International Panel Discussion on Social work – Field Work Practicum during pandemic: Challenges & opportunities organized by Board of Studies (SW), Madras School of Social Work on 17th July 2020.
  • Participated in the webinar on Community Engagement, Institutional Social Responsibility and Social work Profession in Higher Education: Emerging opportunities and prospects organized by IQAC, Vivek College of Education, BIJNOR on 22nw July 2020.
  • Participated in the virtual International interdisciplinary conference on digital Learning and divide in Educational Edifice: Covid-19 Pandemic organized by Division of Social Sciences and Languages, School of Advanced Science held at VIT, Chennai on 16th & 17th July 2020.
  • Participated in an International webinar on Advocacy Leadership for Positive Ageing organized by the Bharthidasan University – Heritage Centre for Gerontology, Dept. of Social Work, Bharathidasan University, Trichy, in collaboration with Pass it on Network held on 23rd & 24th July 2020.
  • Participated in the webinar on Approaches and Challenges for Person with Disability (PWD) during pandemic: Perspective of professional Social Workers organized by the All India Association of Medical Social Work Professionals (AIAMSWD) held on 25th July 2020.
  • Participated in the webinar on Global Trends in Mental Health organized by Dept. of Social Work, Madras Christian College, India in collaboration with the Common Wealth Organization for Social Work, Geneva from 27th to 29th July 2020.

Research Papers

  • Published Paper “Self-Esteem and Psychological Wellbeing among Transgender Individuals” Indian Journal of Human Relations , vol. 52 (2), July-December, 2018.
  • Awarded best Paper for “Self-Esteem and Psychological Wellbeing among Transgender Individuals” National Seminar organized by Research and Post Graduate Department of Psychology, Union Christian College, Aluva, Kerala,2018
  • Suicidal Ideation and Forgiveness among Emerging Adults s (PG Thesis, unpublished)

Publications

  • Title: A study on the impact of Self-Acceptance on Alcohol Addiction
  • ICBN: 978-93-83842-13-1
  • Title: Occupational Safety of Adolescence
  • ICBN: : 978-93-81992-64-7
  • Title: The Effect of Love Styles on Hope and Marital Attitude
  • Print Version(ISSN: 2349-3429) & Online Version (ISSN: 2348-5396)

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