Priscilla Dhanaraj

Dr. Priscilla M Dhanaraj is a Counselling Psychologist and academic researcher based in Chennai, specializing in adolescent mental health, cognitive behaviour, and psychosocial interventions. She has contributed to research on life skills training, psychological well-being, self-esteem, and cognitive adaptability among college students.

Her work focuses on developing evidence-based psychosocial intervention models to enhance emotional resilience, social competence, and professional adjustment in adolescents. She is actively involved in academic research, teaching, and mentoring, with a strong interest in applying counselling psychology principles to real-world educational settings.

Dr. Priscilla M Dhanaraj has published research articles in peer-reviewed journals and continues to work on advancing cognitive behavioural outcomes through structured intervention programs.

• 06/2023, Skill Development program on personality and Human value, MMCH&RI Kanchipuram campus, Dept of AHS, 2 Hours/day, Resource person Conducted the seminar
• 06/2023, Personality Development And Professional Skill Training, MAHER, Dept of FHS, 2 Hours/day, Resource person Conducted the seminar
• 10/2023, Strategies for Effective work life balance, MAHER, Dept of Psychology, Dept of FSH, Dept of Research, 2 Hours, Guest Speaker
• 05/2020, The YOOPHA HEALTHTECH FORUM - 2020, 1 Day, 6 Hours, Moderator
• 10/2007, Seventh Day Adventist Medical Center –Hospital Bangalore Formulary, 2006-2007, Authoring and Compiling The First Seventh Day Adventist Hospital Biannual Formulary publication
• 02/2010, 63rd Indian Dental Conference, Indian Dental Association, Chennai, 3 Days, Participation and Contribution
• 02/2017, CME Updates In Endocrine Disorders In Pregnancy, 1 Day, 3 Hours, Participation

• Ph.D Programme in Science Psychology, 06/2023, MAHER Meenakshi Academy Of Education & Research, Reference number: MMCH & RI IEC/ PhD/ 19/ JUNE/ 23
• Mental Health Studies, 07/2020, Alison Certification, Galway, Ireland, Understanding Behavior, Burnout, and Depression
• NLP – Neuro Linguistic Programming, 07/2020, Alison Certification, Galway, Ireland, Ultimate Guide To NLP
• SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9, 07/2014, Indian Health Care Bpo, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India, SAS base programming for SAS 9 - 94%
• Advanced Certification in Clinical Research and Data Management, 06/2014, Indian Health Care Bpo, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India, Marks 80%
• Diploma in Hospital Administration, 2000, Indian Institution of Management, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India, Registration No: HOA/5129
• Masters and Masters in Philosophy, 05/2007, Mother Teresa University, Kodaikanal, Tamilnadu, India, Guidance and Counseling, Registration No: MPGC 061003
• Masters in Science MSc, 06/2006, Mother Teresa University, Kodaikanal, Tamilnadu, India, Guidance and Counseling, Registration No: DPGGC04060
• Bachelor in Dental Surgery BDS, 10/2000, Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India, Registration No: 54891260

1 The Impact of Life Skills Interventions on Psychological Well-being and Self-Esteem among Adolescent College Students: A Counselling Psychology Perspective Authors: Priscilla M Dhanaraj, Narasingam Arunagirinathan Journal: International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD) Volume 9, Issue 2, 2025, pp. 415–417

2 Psychosocial Interventions and Cognitive Adaptability: A Study on Select First Year College Students in Chennai Authors: Priscilla M Dhanaraj, Narasingam Arunagirinathan Journal: APORTES Journal Volume 16, Issue 4, 2025, pp. 1–8

3 Enhancing the Cognitive Behavior among Adolescent Population through Psycho-Social Intervention Compendium – An Overview Authors: Priscilla M Dhanaraj, Pushpa Nagini Sripada Journal: International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD) Volume 8, Issue 4, 2024

4 An Experimental Study on Enhancing the Cognitive Behaviour of Adolescent Population through Psycho-social Intervention Compendium in Selected Colleges in Chennai Author: Priscilla M Dhanaraj Status: Ongoing Research / Doctoral Study Focus: Cognitive behaviour enhancement, psychosocial intervention, adolescent population