Dr. Mrinalini Purandare

Biography

Subjects of teaching: Measurement and Statistics Research methodology Recognised Guide for PhD/MPhil at: SNDT Women’s University Educational Qualifications:  Ph.D.: 2006, S.N.D.T.Women’s University, Mumbai. Title of Dissertation: “Learned Helplessness and depression: A Study of Cognitive Correlates and Efficacy of Intervention.”  M.Phil:1994, S.N.D.T.Women’s University, Mumbai. Title of Dissertation: “Learned Helplessness as a Function of Attribution and Crowing”.  M.A.: 1977, Rajasthan University, Jaipur.  B.A.: 1975, Udaipur University, Udaipur Academic Honours:  Awarded UGC Teacher Fellowship under Faculty Improvement Program.  Awarded Smt. Shardaben Diwan Prize for highest marks in Social sciences at M.Phil.  Awarded Gold Medal for First Position in B.A. Teaching Experience:  Recognized Ph.D. guide.  Presently Working As Associate Professor at the Post Graduate Dept. of Guidance and Counselling, Post Graduate Studies and Research S.N.D.T. Women’s University, Mumbai. (Jan.2010)  Worked As Associate Professor at the Post Graduate Dept. of Psychology, Post Graduate Studies and research S.N.D.T. Women’s University, Mumbai. (till Jan.2010) Association Annual TRAINING/COUNSELING PROGRAMS CO-ORDINATED:  Coordinated EMDR training program in August, 2012, by Dr. Garry Quinn, trainer from Israel.  Resource person for Refreshers course in social sciences, Jan 4,2011  Co-ordinated EMDR level I, II and facilitators training in March, 2010. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS:  Chairperson Ad-hoc board of studies for Dept. of Psychology  Member of various committees of the University.  Hon. President elect Bombay Psychological Association.

Research Interest

Areas of Research Interest: Cognition, Research Methodology and Adolescent mental health