Title Dr. First Name
Shyamolima Last Name
Ghosh Choudhury
Photograph Designation Assistant Professor
Address
Department of Psychology Gargi College
Siri Fort Road New Delhi - 110049 Phone No Office
Residence* Mobile*
Email [email protected]/
[email protected] [email protected] Web-Page
Educational Qualifications
Degree Institution Year
PhD Psychology University of Delhi 2018
Advanced Diploma in Mindfulness based Psychotherapy
Ongoing
Certification in Narrative Therapy
Dulwich Center 2022
PostGraduate Diploma in
Psychotherapy and Counselling with Children and Adolescents (PGDPCCA)
Tata Institute of Social Sciences ,Mumbai 2022
Certification in Solution- Focussed Psychotherapy
International Alliance of Solution-Focussed
Teaching 2021
NET University Grants Commission 2012
MA Psychology University of Delhi 2005
BA Applied Psychology
Gargi College, University of Delhi 2003
Career Profile
I have a total of ten years of work experience. I joined as a teacher in the Department of Psychology of Gargi College five years ago where I have acquired experience in undergraduate teaching. Apart from teaching I have been involved in guiding extramural research projects of students. I have also served as teacher-mentor for the Psychology Association of the College for the past three years; organized several important seminars and lectures under the aegis of the Association.
Prior to joining Gargi College I secured experience in teaching postgraduate Psychology courses as faculty member of the Department of Psychology of Jamia Millia Islamia which is a NAAC accredited ‘A’ Grade Central university. I also served as faculty for their Post-graduate Diploma program in Guidance and Counselling. As a part of this program I have guided several field-experience based dissertations of students.
I have also served as faculty member under Jamsetji Tata Trusts funded project:
“Institutionalising an M.Phil. program in Development Practice” housed at the Center for Development Practice of Ambedkar University, Delhi. As a faculty member I independently designed, developed and taught a course titled ‘Discourses on Wellbeing’, which was situated at the cusp of Economics, Development Studies and Psychology, and tried to bridge theory and practice. I have also taught a course titled ‘Gender and Development’ as a part of the MPhil program. I played a crucial role in authoring and attracting some of the research grants that are housed at the Centre for Development Practice in Ambedkar University, Delhi, and have also played a crucial role in grant administration. As a part of this project I have organized several action research workshops, capacity building programs for development practitioners in rural India, and have myself undergone village field immersion experiences.
I have been part of the development of the course curriculum for many of the programs that are offered at Ambedkar University, Delhi notably BA (Hons) in Psychology, MA in Gender Studies, MPhil in Development Practice, and provided research assistance at the Center for Community Knowledge, Centre for Social Science Research Methods at Ambedkar University, Delhi. Since the University was in its infancy at that stage I also participated in development of policies and best practices for academic administration.
I have also worked as a Counsellor in the area of end of life, palliative care at Safdarjung hospital, New Delhi for about two years.
Administrative Assignments
● Association Incharge, Gargi Psychology Association, 2020-21.
● Teacher Mentor, Gargi Psychology Association, 2017-18, 2018-2019.
● Mentor,Izhaar, Gargi College Mental Health Awareness initiative in 2019-22.
● Member, Library Committee of the Department of Psychology of Gargi College, 2019-2022.
● Member, Lab Committee of the Department of Psychology of Gargi College, 2018, 2019-2021.
● Member of NAAC Sub-committee, 2020-2021.
● Member of Alumni Association of Gargi College, 2017-2021.
● Member ofSamranjini- the Indian Music society of Gargi College, 2018-2022.
Areas of Interest / Specialization
I have a deep abiding interest in the wisdom traditions particularly Vedanta, Buddhism, contemplative pedagogies, Western mindfulness and mind-body medicine. My research interests also lie at the intersection of meaning-making approaches in Psychology and Cultural Studies. I am drawn to the psychosocial/psychodiscursive framework of thinking, and make use of qualitative - mixed methodology in my work. Some of the areas of my interest are: Social Psychology, Critical Psychology, Narrative Psychology, Community Psychology, Psychoanalysis, feminist thought, action research, mindfulness-wellbeing practices, Non-Violent Communication, solution-focussed psychotherapies, peace studies, conflict resolution, indigenous spiritual and folk psychologies, cognitive psychology, the expressive arts and healing.
Subjects Taught
● Applied Social Psychology I&II, including practicum (DU)
● Introduction to Psychology I&II, including practicum (DU)
● Media Psychology(DU)
● Systems in Psychology(DU)
● Psychology of Gender(DU)
● Intergroup Relations(DU)
● Communication Competence, including practicum (DU)
● Understanding Psychology, including practicum (DU)
● Psychology for Living(DU)
● Environmental Psychology(DU)
● Human Resource Management(DU)
● Statistics for Psychological Research(DU)
● Research in Psychology, including practicum (DU)
● Research Methodology and Data Processing in Psychology(DU)
● Understanding and dealing with Psychological Disorders, including practicum (Jamia Millia Islamia)
● Understanding Personality(Jamia Millia Islamia)
● Guidance and Counseling, including practicum (Jamia Millia Islamia)
● Disability and Rehabilitation(Jamia Millia Islamia)
● Psychopathology(Jamia Millia Islamia)
● Psychotherapy(Jamia Millia Islamia)
● Post-graduate diploma papers in Counselling at Jamia Millia Islamia (Jamia Millia Islamia)
● Gender and Development(Ambedkar University, Delhi)
● Discourses on Wellbeing(Ambedkar University, Delhi) Research Guidance
● Supervised Ms. Ananya, Ms. Simran Katoch and Ms. Tanishqa Sadana for Gargi Pathfinder research project titled‘Countering Procrastination during the Covid-19 Lockdown: An Intervention Based Study’(2021) published in a peer-reviewed journal.
● Supervised Ms. Varunika Gupta and Ms. Khanak Pinhatiya in their extramural research project titled‘Impact of Family EnvironmentonCoping Resources Among Young Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic’(2020).
Recent Publications
● Ghosh Choudhury, S. 2015. New Discourses on Womanhood: exploration of Neoliberal Subjectivities in Contemporary India through a Case Study. Psychological Studies. DOI 10. 1007/s12646-015-0325-7. UGC CARE, SCOPUS listed.
● Ghosh Choudhury, S. and Bhowmik, K.T. 2008. Stress and Coping strategies amongst cancer patients.Radiation Oncology, Vol. 8, Number 1.
Conference Organization/ Presentations
● Ghosh Choudhury, S. and Bhatia, S. Media Literacy: Relevance and Implications for Adolescents. 56th National and 25th International conference of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, 18th to 20th February, 2021.
● Ghosh Choudhury, S. Psychological Foundations of Social Harmony. UGC sponsored national seminar on Psychology of National Integration, SPM College, University of Delhi. 30-31 July, 2019.
● Ghosh Choudhury, S. Exploration of neoliberal discourses on womanhood and Identity.
Women’s worlds Congress organized by Women World Congress and University of Hyderabad. August 17-22, 2014.
● Ghosh Choudhury, S. A Psychological Critique on Womanhood and Identity.First WDC International Conference on Empowerment of Women in the Developing World.Organized by Shivaji College and WDDC, University of Delhi and NIDM, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India. April 01-02, 2013.
Research Projects (Major Grants/Research Collaboration) ----
Awards and Distinctions
● Qualified UGC-NET examination (June 2012).
● University Gold medal for First position in Applied Psychology, University of Delhi, 2003 with highest marks obtained in most papers.
● First Position in First Year, BA (H) in Applied Psychology, 2001.
● First Position in Third Year, BA (H) in Applied Psychology, 2003.
● First Position in Class XII examinations, Meghalaya Board of School Education, 1999.
● Highest marks in Education, MBOSE Class XII examinations, 1999.
● National post-Matric scholarship award, 1997.
Association With Professional Bodies ----
Other Activities
● Sangeet Visharad in Hindustani Vocal music from the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Pune.
● Diploma in Rabindrasangeet from Bangiya Sangeet Parishad, West Bengal.
● Successfully completed certificate course on “Digital Teaching Techniques” conducted by ICT academy from 07 December, 2020 to 12 December, 2020.
● “Transformation in Higher Education: Issues and Road Ahead” organized by Mahatma Hansraj Faculty Development Centre: A Centre of MoE, Govt. of India under Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT).
28thSeptember- 12thOctober, 2020
● Certificate of Continuing Education “Trauma Informed Expressive Arts Therapy” offered by Trauma-Informed Practices & Expressive Arts Therapy Institute, July, 2020.
● Certified by NIMHANS for COVID counselling
● Participated in “Mentoring the Teacher-Mentors: Capacity Building Programme’
organized by IQAC of Gargi College, University of Delhi. 19-20 January, 2018.
● Attended Expressive Arts Workshop organized by Gargi College, University of Delhi.
24-28 February, 2018.
● Certified in Solution Focussed Brief Therapy and in Narrative therapy.
● Completed short term PG Level course “Gender and Society” organized by Women’s Studies and Development Centre, University of Delhi. 16 October 2007 to 29 February, 2008.
● Attended international conference on ‘Cultural Psychology: Theories and Methods’
organized by JNU. November 15-19, 2006.
