Syam K Ravindran
Assistant Professor
Department of Clinical Psychology
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Clinical Supervisor (MPhil Clinical Psychology & MSc Clinical Psychology)
- Class coordination – II year M.Sc. Clinical Psychology
Syam K R is Assistant Professor in Department of Clinical Psychology – Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal.
In addition to the teaching responsibilities of M.Phil. & M.Sc. Clinical Psychology,
He is:
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Subject code | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Psychodiagnostics | MCP 606 | M.Sc. Clinical Psychology I Semester |
| Psychotherapy Process- I | MCP 703 | M.Sc. Clinical Psychology III Semester |
| Psychotherapy process- II I | MCP 704 | M.Sc. Clinical Psychology IV Semester |
| Psychosocial foundation | I MPhil Clinical Psychology | |
| Behavioral Medicine | II MPhil Clinical Psychology | |
| Psychotherapy | II MPhil Clinical Psychology | |
| Biological foundations of behavior | II MPhil Clinical Psychology |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Clinical & Counseling Psychology | School of Behavioral Sciences, Kannur University | 2010 |
| MPhil | Clinical Psychology | School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education | 2012 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore | Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology | Teaching and Patient care | October 2012- October 2017 |
| Manipal Hospitals, Mangalore | Consultant Clinical Psychologist | Patient care | 2014- 2017 |
| Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Allied Health Sciences Manipal Academy of Higher Education | Assistant Professor | Teaching faculty and Clinical supervisor for M.Phil and M.Sc. Clinical Psychology | October 2017- till date |
'Neurobics, as a Method of Rehabilitation
2008-10-10 Syam KR
Scientific paper presented at Conference 'Psychology in Changing India' held at LISSAH College, Kozhikode, Kerala during October 10th and 12th 2008
'Efficacy of Various Psychotherapies in Altering Brain and Consciousness'
2010-10-01 Syam K R
Scientific paper presented at the TWO DAY INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON MIND, BRAIN and CONSCIOUSNESS held at VPM College, Thane, Maharashtra
‘Gender disparity based on finger digit ratio, suicidal tendency , mental health and locus of control’
2010-14-10 Syam K R Dr. Ajilal
Scientific paper presented in the Two day National seminar on Current trends and Challenges in Applied Psychology, Organized by the Department of Psychology at Calicut University.
Predictors of suicidal tendency among finger digit ratio, mental health and locus of control’
2011-21-01 Syam KR Dr. Ajilal
Scientific paper presented at the 37th NAC-2011 of IACP organized by Institute of Behavioral Sciences, Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, Ghandinagar, Gujarat
Temperamental traits and Digit ratio (2D:4D) ratio as predicators of Academic performance
2012-01-06 Syam K.R. Dinesh N
(Dissertation) -submitted to Manipal Academy of Higher Education
CAN HYPNOSIS COVER THE GAP IN THE COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY?
2015-20-11 Syam K.R. Seemanthini T.S.
Scientific paper presented at the 10th National Conference on Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis held at Bangaluru
‘EMDR: A behavior therapy technique or beyond’
05.03.2017 to 07.03.2017
Scientific paper presented at ‘National Seminar on Approaches in Behaviour Management- Perspectives and Applications’ held during 5th to 7th March 2017 at School of Behavioral sciences, Kannur University, Kerala
Specific Coping Strategies of the Millennial Students: A Qualitative Study’
2019
Scientific paper presented at 45th National Annual Conference of Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists, held at National Institute of Visually handicapped, Dehradun, 2019
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Childhood Behavioral Disorders, Personality disorders, Emotional trauma and Anxiety disorders
Area of Expertise
Behavior therapy, Cognitive Behavior therapy, Clinical hypnosis, Eye Movement and Desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) & Mindfulness based treatments
Area of Research
Facial emotion recognition, Hypnosis and EMDR
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
Professional Affiliation:
- Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) registered Clinical Psychologist.
- Professional Life Member of Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists (IACP)
- Professional Life Member of Indian Society of Experimental and Clinical Hypnosis (ISECH)
- Professional Life Member of EMDR Association, India
Work Experience
| Organisation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal Hospitals, Mangalore | Consultant Clinical Psychologist | 2014-2017 |
Clinical anger, Operational stress and Quality of life among policemen
Ashretha Karipineni, MSc Clinical Psychology
Completion date: April 2016 Role: Co investigator and thesis guide Self-funded
Self-Esteem and Body Image In Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Lakhmi Venugopal, MSc Clinical Psychology
Completion date: April 2016 Role: Co investigator and thesis guide Self-funded
Facial emotion recognition in children with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Disha Rao, MSc Clinical Psychology
Completion date: April 2016 Role: Co investigator and thesis guide Self-funded
Specific Coping Strategies Used By First Year Undergraduates To Deal With Course Demands
Radhika Shourie, MSc Clinical Psychology
Completion date: April 2018 Role: Co investigator and thesis guide Self-funded
Facial Emotion Recognition, Loneliness And Problematic Internet Use Among Males And Female
Arya Mohan, MSc Clinical Psychology
Completion date: April 2018 Role: Co investigator and thesis guide Self-funded
The relationship between perceived parenting style , perceived social support and self-esteem among the undergraduate students
Krishna Sathian, MSc Clinical Psychology
Completion date: April 2018 Role: Co investigator and thesis guide Self-funded