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Ms. Arya Aravind is a Clinical Psychologist with dedicated experience in the field of mental health and psychotherapy. She holds an M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology from
Amity University, Jaipur, and is a licensed practitioner under the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). She completed her post graduation in Clinical Psychology
from the Annamalai University,Chidambaram
Since 2017, Ms. Arya has been an integral part of the Counseling and Wellness Services at IIT Palakkad, where she primarily works with young adults navigating
academic, emotional, interpersonal, and identity-related challenges. Her work involves individual and group interventions, well-being workshops, and collaborative
initiatives that support mental health in an academic environment.Prior to joining IIT Palakkad, she served as a Clinical Psychologist at EMS Memorial Hospital and was associated with the Mental Health Action Trust (MHAT), gaining
valuable clinical and community-based mental health experience.Her therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy(DBT), Solution Focused Brief
Therapy (SFBT) and mindfulness practices. She is deeply committed to creating safe, supportive spaces that empower young adults to explore their experiences and build
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- Co-developer of Meditative Self-Talk, a therapeutic technique that focuses on Indian indigenous practices.
- Life time member of Clinical Psychology Society India( CPSI)
- Published numerous paper publications and book chapters.
TitlePublicationsDescriptionSingh, T. K., & Aravind, A. (2015). Mental retardation: An overview. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 2(2). https://doi.org/10.25215/0202.045
Aravind, A., Agrawal, P. (Dr) M., & Malhotra, D. S. (2023). Effectiveness Of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Well-Being of Young Adults: Pilot Study
[Review of Effectiveness Of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Well-Being of Young Adults: Pilot Study]. Bharatiya Shiksha Shodh Pathrika, 42(2(iii)), 876–879.
UGC -CARE Approved Refereed-Peer Reviewed JournalAravind, A., Agrawal, M., Malhotra, S., & Ayyub, S. (2024). Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Mental Health Issues: A Systematic Review. Annals of Neurosciences, 1–7.https://doi.org/10.1177/09727351241309741
Ayyub S, Agrawal M, Sharma V, Aravind A. The Effect of Physical Activity on Premenstrual Syndrome: A Systematic Review. Annals of Neurosciences. 2024;0(0).
doi:10.1177/09727531241297012TitleBook ChapterDescriptionSharma, P., Aravind, A., & Halder, S. (2021). Psychosocial effects on children and adolescent in lockdown. In R. K. Sharma, R. K. Bansal, & S. K. Sharma (Eds.),
Psychosocial Issues in COVID-19 Pandemic (pp. 404–412). Delhi: Bharti Publications.TitleBookDescriptionMeditative Self-Talk: A Guide Book : Co-uthored and copyrighted
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