M. A., PhD, Applied Psychology, University of Delhi, over 20 years of teaching, research and training experience in Social Psychology and Counseling at the Post Graduate level, member of leading national and international professional associations including the APA, 26 publications in internationally accredited, APA abstracted referred journals. Research and training grants from ICSSR, NCERT & UGC in India and from NSF, REBT, CCL, Post Graduate Center for Mental Health USA. Worked on an NSF sponsored international cross-cultural research project at University of Pennsylvania, also did Post–Doctoral work in the same area. Visiting scholar at Fordham (NY), Ackerman Institute of Family Therapy & Annenberg School of Communication (Philadelphia).

Reader Applied Psychology Unit University of Delhi, South Campus Benito Juarez Road, New Delhi-110021, INDIA

Received formal 2–3 years training in individual, couple, family & group psychotherapy, REBT and leadership effectiveness from recognized institutes in U.S.A. Presented research papers at several National & International conferences. Attended and conducted several workshops in India and abroad. Supervised one Doctoral thesis (degree awarded), 01 under evaluation, 01 due for submission and 06 under progress. 55 masters research projects and fieldwork in diverse areas of Social Psychology. Published two books entitled Groups that Work: Techniques and Interventions (Ane Books) and Value Inculcation: A Path To Happiness. (icon Publications). Reader-In-Charge, Applied Psychology Unit, UDSC (2004-2006), Principal Investigator NCERT research project on Facilitating Mental Health through value Inculcation (2004-2005) and Project Director ICSSR funded research project in the area of positive psychology (2008-2009).