Saino Susan Zachariah

Dynamic Project Coordinator and Child Psychologist with a proven track record at Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust. Expert in behavioral therapy and crisis intervention, successfully enhancing child development outcomes. Adept at managing projects and fostering client relationships, driving impactful educational assessments and interventions.

• Student Coordinator of 'ONE TOUCH' Pain and Palliative Care Unit, Union Christian College, Aluva, Ernakulam, Kerala (2016-2017).
• Convenor of the Program Committee for the General Committee of the Student Christian Movement, Kerala.
• Program Coordinator for International Youth Day (2017) at Union Christian College.
• Member of the Student Police.
• Conducted classes for students from various countries and universities as part of the Student Exchange Program and served as the Program Coordinator for their activities.
• Volunteered in organizing workshops in the Department of Psychology.
• Volunteered in organizing a Blood Donation Camp in college.
• Sunday School Teacher.
• Coordinator for summer camps.
• Joint Secretary of the Youth League (2017) at St. Thomas Cathedral, Broadway, Chennai.
• Treasurer of 'Vriddhi' (2018-2019), the forum of the Department of Counseling Psychology, Madras School of Social Work, Chennai.

• Organized a one-day camp for 120 hemi-paraplegic patients and 35 cancer patients on 01/18/17 - 'ORMA 2K17' at Union Christian College, Ernakulam, Kerala. (Featured in Times of India and multiple Malayalam newspapers.)
• Conducted orientation sessions for college students across Ernakulam district, Kerala.
• Coordinator of fundraising programs for various causes, including kidney transplantation surgeries, medical treatments, educational support for school and college students, camps for paraplegic and palliative care patients, and home construction for fellow students.
• Organized and led motivational classes, talent shows, and self-employment training programs for different age groups.
• Volunteered and organized tuition classes for orphanage children.

• A study on the 'Effect of psychological intervention on hope, gratitude, subjective happiness and silver lining among cancer patients' (2019).
• A study on the 'Level of depression and wellbeing among yoga practitioners and non-yoga practitioners among young adults' (2018).
• A study on the 'Prosocial behaviour and frustration tolerance among theological students' (2017).

• Workshop on 'Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Intimate Partner Violence' organized by Psycafe, Chennai.
• International Conference on 'Psychology, Health and Medicine 2018' organized by Amity Institute of Behavioural and Allied Sciences, Rajasthan. (Presented research work)
• International Seminar on 'ISHPSY-17: Contemporary Trends in Health Psychology - The Role of Psychologists' organized by the Department of Psychology, S.V. University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.
• Practicable Seminar on 'Clinical Case History Taking and Mental Status Examination' organized by Mental Health And You (MHAY) at Mind Zone, Adyar, Chennai.
• National Conference on 'Growing Digital World: Multiphasic Insights and Responsibilities' at Madras School of Social Work, Chennai.
• Workshop on 'Exposure to Art and Drama Therapy' at Madras School of Social Work, Chennai.
• Participated in the Cancer Awareness Program 'Breaking the Myths' - A Human Formation on 02/03/19, in observance of World Cancer Day, organized by Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai.
• Participated in the Sensitization Program 'I AM A MEDIA PERSONNEL AND I WILL ADVOCATE FOR CANCER CONTROL' for media personnel on 02/04/19, in observance of World Cancer Day, organized by Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai.

• Department of Psycho-oncology and Research Centre for Tobacco Control (RCTC), Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
• Vishranthi Centre, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Science, Mandiram Hospital, Kottayam, Kerala.
• Department of Medical Oncology, St. Gregorios Medical Mission Hospital, St. Gregorios International Cancer Care Centre and Multi-Speciality Hospital, Parumala, Pathanamthitta, Kerala.

• Certificate course in 'Tobacco Cessation Methodologies'.
• Certificate course in 'Psychodrama'.
• Certificate course in 'Marital Counseling'.
• Certificate course in 'Clinical Hypnosis'.

• Conducting training classes, organizing programs, camps, etc.
• Palliative care, travel.
• Singing, crafting, drawing, acting (professional drama/skits).
• Script writing, short story writing, essay writing, poetry, extempore, and music.

• Conducted a three-day State Level Training Program for ORC Psychologists in Thiruvananthapuram, organized by Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust, UNICEF, and the Women and Child Development Department, Kerala.
• Led a one-day Training Program for 'Caregivers of Children with Special Needs,' organized by the Women and Child Development Department, Kerala.
• Delivered numerous training programs for school children, parents, teachers, couples, individuals affected by specific medical conditions such as cancer and paraplegia, and the elderly on various topics.

• Volunteering for the welfare of paraplegic and cancer patients.
• Enhancing skills to contribute effectively to public service initiatives.
• Developing leadership abilities and fostering a love for learning among students in need.
• Engaging in personality development training programs and workshops.