Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Responsibilities Taken
Remarkable Milestones
Mini Projects Done
Workshops And Conferences Attended
Internships Attended
Value Added Courses Completed
Extra Curricular Activities Interests
Confirmation
Training Programs Conducted
Areas Of Interest
Timeline
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Saino Susan Zachariah

Saino Susan Zachariah

Ernakulam

Summary

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.

Work History

Project Coordinator & Psychologist

Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust
Thrissur
  • Project Coordinator & Psychologist at Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust, Model Home for Girls, Thrissur-an initiative of the Women & Child Development Department and Nirbhaya Cell.
  • Model Home for Girls, Thrissur-an initiative of the Women & Child Development Department and Nirbhaya Cell.

Child Psychologist

Atidhi
Kumbalam
  • Child Psychologist specializing in behaviour and educational therapy at Atidhi (Ayurveda & Therapeutic Integration for Developmental Habilitative Intervention), Kumbalam, Ernakulam, Kerala.
  • Ayurveda & Therapeutic Integration for Developmental Habilitative Intervention

Higher Secondary Psychology Teacher

Mar Baselios Public School
Devalokam
  • Higher Secondary Psychology Teacher for two years at Mar Baselios Public School, Devalokam, Kottayam, Kerala.

Counselor

  • Conducting online counseling sessions for individuals in need.
  • Conducted both offline and online educational sessions for the general public.

Education

MSc - Counseling Psychology

Madras School of Social Work
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
01-2019

BSc - Psychology

Union Christian College
Ernakulam, Kerala
01-2017

Higher Secondary HSC -

Don Bosco Higher Secondary School
Kottayam, Kerala
01-2014

SSLC -

Mar Gregorious English Medium Higher Secondary School
Kottayam, Kerala
01-2012

Skills

  • Project management
  • Child development
  • Behavioral therapy
  • Educational assessment
  • Crisis intervention
  • Client relationship management

Responsibilities Taken

  • 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.

Remarkable Milestones

  • 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.

Mini Projects Done

  • 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).

Workshops And Conferences Attended

  • 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.

Internships Attended

  • 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.

Value Added Courses Completed

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

Extra Curricular Activities Interests

  • 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.

Confirmation

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Training Programs Conducted

  • 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.

Areas Of Interest

  • 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.

Timeline

Counselor

Higher Secondary Psychology Teacher

Mar Baselios Public School

Child Psychologist

Atidhi

Project Coordinator & Psychologist

Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust

MSc - Counseling Psychology

Madras School of Social Work

BSc - Psychology

Union Christian College

Higher Secondary HSC -

Don Bosco Higher Secondary School

SSLC -

Mar Gregorious English Medium Higher Secondary School
Saino Susan Zachariah