Sreenath K

About Sreenath K

Dr. Sreenath. K- Psychologist | Mindfulness & Positive Health Expert | Grit Assessment DeveloperPassionate about mental well-being and resilience, Dr. Sreenath. K. leverages his expertise in psychology, mindfulness, Grit, and yoga to empower individuals and communities.Academic Excellence & Teaching: Ph.D. in Psychology from Bharathiar University, specializing in enhancing resilience through mindfulness interventions for HIV-infected adults. 10+ years of experience teaching psychology courses at Christ University, Bangalore, guiding undergraduate, postgraduate, MPhil, and Ph.D. students. Developed and taught a postgraduate course on \"Asian Healing Practices,\" focusing on mindfulness and yoga as therapeutic tools. Co-coordinator of the Ph.D. program in Psychology at Christ University. Mindfulness & Wellbeing: Extensive experience facilitating mindfulness meditation sessions for diverse populations, including HIV-infected adolescents and university students. I completed the online \"Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare\" course offered by the University of Minnesota on Coursera. Introductory Yoga course from Trissur District Yoga Association, Kerala. Research & Publications: Developed a psychometric tool to measure grit, a key factor in resilience and achievement. Published articles in national and international journals, including a recent publication on the development and psychometric validation of a three-dimensional grit scale. Active participation in conferences and workshops at national and international levels. Community Engagement & Training: Contributed to Christ University\'s extension service for HIV-infected adolescents at Snehagram Vocational and Rehabilitation Centre. He was part of the training consultancy service offered to administrative and paramedical staff of ESI corporation by the Department of Psychology, Christ University. Attended a Training of Trainers workshop on Life Skills Education at Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore. Building Mindful Communities: Actively involved in Labs- “Awarenest”, an initiative focused on building communities for mindful living. Member of the Behaviour Decision Lab, exploring the intersection of psychology and decision-making. Dr. Sreenath. K.\'s dedication to promoting mental well-being through mindfulness, yoga, and positive psychology makes him a valuable asset to individuals, communities, and academic institutions.

Experience

1. Assistant Professor

   Christ University, Bangalore

   Jun 2014 — Present · IN

Education

• Prajyoti Niketan College, Pudukad

  Bachelor's degree, Psychology

• Bharathiar University

  Master's degree, Psychology

• Bharathiar University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Psychology