Name: Dr Watinaro Longkumer
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Educational Qualification: BA (English), MSc Counselling Psychology (Montfort College, Bengaluru), MPhil (Psychology) Christ University Bengaluru, PhD (Psychology) Christ University Bengaluru
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Subject Specialization: Research methodology, Counselling and Psychotherapy, Counselling skills, Social Psychology, Child and Adolescents psychology, Developmental Psychology, Basic Psychological processes, Couples and Family therapy.
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
- Developed Curriculum and Syllabus for NEP 2020 UG & PG Programme in Psychology and Counselling, St Joseph University.
- Developed Curriculum and Syllabus for One Year Diploma in School Counsellingoffered by SCERT Kohima, Nagaland.
RESEARCH SUPERVISION
- Supervised above 60 Masters Dissertations
- 1 MPhil dissertation completed at St Joseph University, Nagaland.
- 2 PhD (Completed) and 3 PhD (ongoing) research supervision at St Joseph University, Nagaland.
RESEARCH PROJECT
- Completed one external funded collaborative research (as co-investigator) between Christ University Bengaluru, India and University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Research title: Exploration of Social Attitudes and Behaviours among Urban Students in Bengaluru, India: Grand Parenting and Dog Attitudes. Duration: 15/02/2017- 31/01/2018.
NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL PAPER PRESENTATION AND PUBLICATION
- Presented paper on “Social Comparison and Self Concept in Adolescent Girls: A Correlational Study” at National Conference on “Child and Adolescent Psychology: Challenges and Issues” in Bengaluru on February, 2012.
- Presented paper on “Development and Standardization of Tool to Measure Social Comparison among Adolescents” at 7thDoctoral Thesis Conference, in Hyderabad on May, 2014.
- Presented paper on “Theory and Research Concerning the Process of Social Comparison and its Impact on Adolescents” at International Conference on Counselling and Psychotherapy: Diversity in Training and Practice, in Bengaluru on May, 2015.
- Represented India and did a presentation in an International Conference on ‘Ethics and Higher Education’ at Geneva, Switzerland organized by Globethics.net International, June 2015.
- Presented Paper on “Comparative study on Occupational Stress, Burnout and Physical Health complaints of Government and Private Teachers of Higher Secondary Schools in Nagaland” at “World Summit on Social Sciences and Humanities 2020” organized by Eudoxia Research Centre on 6/06/2020.
- Presented paper on “Depression and Factors of Psychological Distress among Unemployed Youths in Nagaland” at two days National Seminar on skill Development and Entrepreneurship in Northeastern India on 12 & 13 October 2022.
- Presented paper on “The Negative Influence of Mass Media on Families and the Need of Psycho-spiritual intervention of the family” at One Day National Seminar on “Edu Tech on Learning- Teaching in Present Scenario (ETLt’2k23) organized by IQAC of SCAD College of Education Cheranmahadevi Tamil Nadu on 12thMay 2023.
- Presented a paper on “Effectiveness of brief-Mindfulness-Based Intervention on Occupational Stress of Nagaland Secondary School Teachers” in a two day International Conference on “Mental Health Matters at Work” organized by the department of Psychology and Dept of Public Health, The Apollo University, Murukambattu, Andra Pradesh on 9th& 10th October 2024.
- Presented a paper on “Holistic Healing Practice: Review on Psychology and Christian Counselling Approaches” in the 2ndInternational Conference on Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation (ICMRI-2024) organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell, St Joseph University, Chumoukedima, Nagaland on 24th & 25th October 2024.
- Presented a paper on “The Impact of Parenting Styles and Attachment with Emotional Intelligence among Adolescents” in the 2ndInternational Conference on Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation (ICMRI-2024) organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell, St Joseph University, Chumoukedima, Nagaland on 24th & 25th October 2024.
- Presented a paper on “Innovation Instructional Approaches for Special Education: Identifying Gaps in Curriculum Design in Nagaland” in the 2ndInternational Conference on Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation (ICMRI-2024) organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell, St Joseph University, Chumoukedima, Nagaland on 24th & 25th October 2024.
PUBLICATION
- Published paper in International Journal of Psychosocial Research, Special issue July- 2015 on “Theory and Research Concerning the Process of Social Comparison and its Impact on Adolescents.” ISSN 2320-6381.
- Published paper in SAGE OPEN, titled “Grandparenting in Urban Bangalore, India: Support and Involvement from the Standpoint of Young Adult University Students. (SO-18-0603;DOI: 10.1177/215824401987)
- Published paper in International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR). Dec 2020, Volume 7, Issue 4, paper titled “Psychosocial Impact of Parental Alcoholism on Children” ISSN 2349-5138
- Published paper on “Impact of NBSE’s Eligibility Criteria for Promoting Students to XI standard: Students’ Attitude towards Mathematics” in Sustainable Environment, Manifestation and Augmentation. ISBN: 978-93-91303-45-7; DOI: https://doi.org/10.47715/JPC.B.978-93-91303
- Published paper on “A Thematic Analysis: Sources of Occupational Stress and Health Complaints of Secondary School Teachers in Private Sector” in Sustainable Environment, Manifestation and Augmentation. ISBN: 978-93-91303-45-7; DOI: https://doi.org/10.47715/JPC.B.978-93-91303
- Published paper on “A comparative Study on the Immediate Memory Span of Students Aged between 12 and 17” in Sustainable Environment, Manifestation and Augmentation. ISBN: 978-93-91303-45-7; DOI: https://doi.org/10.47715/JPC.B.978-93-91303
- Published paper in International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts IJCRT, on “The Significance of Emotional and Spiritual Intelligence in the Workplace.” ISSN 2320- 2882 August 2023
- Published paper in International Journal of Recent Scientific Research IJRSR, on “A Thematic Analysis: Sources of Occupational Stress and Health Complaints of Secondary School Teachers in Private Sector of Nagaland.” ISSN 0976-3031 July 2023
- Published paper in International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews IJRAR, on “Nature and Purpose of Spiritual Direction in Religious Life.” ISSN: 2349- 5138, August 2023
- Published paper in Innovative Instructional Approaches for Special Education: Identifying Gaps in Curriculum Design in Nagaland. “Trends and Innovations in Academia” New Delhi Publishers.Print ISBN: 978-93-48120-23-6 E-book ISBN: 978-93-48120-03-8
- Published paper on The Impact of Parenting Styles on Attachment and Emotional Regulations among Adolescents. “Trends and Innovations in Academia” New Delhi Publishers.Print ISBN: 978-93-48120-23-6 E-book ISBN: 978-93-48120-03-8
WORKSHOP/FDP/TRAINING PROGRAMME ATTENDED
- Attended one week (17-23 Sep 2024) Faculty Development Programme for Social Sciences Faculty on “Psychological Skills and Digital Humanities for Teaching and Learning” organized by School of Social Sciences, St Joseph University, Nagaland.
- Participated in 2 weeks International Faculty/Knowledge Development Program on Teaching Efficacy organized by Special Minds and St Joseph University, Nagaland from 14-21 February 2022.
- Attended 10 hours of FDP on Skills for Evolving Education System conducted by ICT Academy on 27 Sept 2021 to 01 Oct 2021.
- Attended one Month (20thJuly- 14th Aug 2020) international FDP on Teaching Learning in Higher Education organized by International Institute of Education Research & Training.
- Qualified Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program). University of Nevada, Las Vegas (ID: 418). 10/01/2017
- Attended Faculty Development Programme, Institutional level at Christ University. 18/11/2016.
- Attended National Workshop on Family Therapy at Sampurna Montfort College, Bangalore. 08/11/2015.
- Trained on- Practitioner Course on The Rorschach Ink-Blot Test (Certified), SUKRUT in affiliation with Christ University, National level. 19/12/2014.
- Trained on- Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy (STST) Level-1, Department of Psychology and Peacemakers, International Level. 04/08/2014.
- Attended workshop on Avoiding Plagiarism, SDMIMD Mysore, National Level. 03/07/2014.
- Trained on- Continuing Psychotherapy Training: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Mind matters, Bangalore. National Level. 22/02/2014.
- Organized One day National Workshop on Religion and Ethics on World Philosophy Day, with Centre for the Study of World Religion and Globethics.net, National Level. 21/11/2013.
- Organized One day National Workshop on Politics and Ethics with Centre for the Study of World Religion and Globethics.net, National Level. 21/11/2013.
- Organized One day National Workshop on Economics and Ethics, with Centre for the Study of World Religion and Globethics.net, National Level. 06/07/2013.
- Organized One day National Workshop on Literature and Ethics, with Centre for the Study of World Religion and Globethics.net, National Level. 02/03/2013
- Attended Author Workshop- How to write for and get published in Scientific Journals and Publish Manuscripts, Springer and Edanz along with Christ University, Regional level. 28/01/2013.
- Attended two-day Workshop on SPSS/PASW, Centre for Research Christ University. Institutional level. 03/10/2012.
INVITED TALKS
- Guest Speaker on World Autism Day organized by CIHSR Department of Developmental Paediatrics on 02/04/2019.
- Guest Speaker on Human Rights Day at St John college Dimapur on 10/12/2019.
- A talk on “Youth Mental Health during Pandemic” a webinar hosted by The Wall and Our Young Voices Bengaluru on 24/04/2020.
- Invited Speaker for webinar on “The Big Idea in Psychology- Sigmund Freud” for DOT Talks at Tetso College on 17/08/2020.
- Invited technical presenter on Faculty Research Seminar organized by Trinity Theological College Dimapur on 18/02/2022.
- Guest Speaker on the topic “Counselling Programme on Substance Use among Adolescents” at Government Higher Secondary School, Purana Bazaar, Dimapur on 30/08/2022
- Invited Speaker for Mental Health Seminar held on 10/09/2022 at World Impact Community Church, Dimapur
- Invited Speaker for a Youth Seminar on “Mental Health” on 04/10/2022 at Darogapathar Sumi Baptist Church.
- Invited Speaker for Seminar on “Importance of Mental Health in Education” organized by Unity College Arts & Commerce, Dimapur on 29/10/2022
- Resource person for Faculty Development Programme organized by department of Economics, St Joseph University, Chumoukedima on 19/11/2022
- Invited Speaker for Women Conference on “Better Together- Women and Wellness: Nutrition/Movement/Mental Health” organized by World Impact Community Church and Kingdom Culture Church on 28/01/2023.
- Guest Speaker on “Understanding Student’s needs in Classroom/Learning Environment” organized by Department of Psychology and Counselling, Mount Mary Higher Secondary School, Chumoukedima: Nagaland on 18/02/2023.
- Resource person for “Career Guidance” Seminar for Class X and Class XII students at Ao Baptist Church Diphupar on 07/04/2023
- Resource person for “Career Guidance” Counselling for Class X and Class XII students at Ao Baptist Church Chumoukedima, on 29/04/2023
- Resource person for “Career Guidance” Seminar for Class X and Class XII students at Ao Baptist Church Mon Bosti, Dimapur on 07/05/2023
- Resource person for a talk on “Issues and challenges during adolescence and the role of Eduction” at St Joseph Global School, on 07/08/23.
- Resource person for Workshop on “Review of Curriculum and Development of Syllabus for One Year Diploma in School Counselling Offered by SCERT, Nagaland, Kohima on 05/10/2023
- Invited Speaker on “Mental Health Awareness Day” at Shalom Public School on 10/10/2023
- Resource person for seminar on “Mental Health Care and Awareness” at Signal Angami Baptist Church Youth Department on 04/11/2023.
- Resource person for one day “Teachers Orientation Program” at Government High School Thahekhu on 09/02/2024.
- Resource person for seminar on “Stress Management” for Church workers at (KABA)Kohima Ao Baptist Church on 01/03/2024.
- Resource person for a seminar on “Mental Health Awareness” at Government High School Naharbari, Dimapur on 05/03/2024
- Resource person for One day State-Level Seminar on “Focus on Women’s Mental Health and Economic Empowerment” organized by the Department of Psychology at Nagaland University Meriema Kohima on 06/03/2024.
- Guest Lecture at State Council of Educational Research and Training SCERT Nagaland Kohima on 21/05/24
- Invited Speaker for Orientation-cum-Induction Programme of First Year 2024 batch at NIIT Nagaland on 14/08/24
- Resource person for a talk on “World Suicide Prevention Day” at CIHSR on 10/09/24.
- Resource person for a talk on “Mental Health at Work” on observation of World Mental Health Awareness Day at Shalom Public School, chumoukedima Nagaland on 10/10/24.
- Resource Person for a Seminar on “Mind, Body and Spirit; Holistic approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing” organized by the department of Philosophy at Patkai Christian College Chumoukedima on 26/09/24.
- Resource Person for a Seminar on “Mental Health” organized by ABAM Social Concern Departmentfor Kohima and Dimapur area full time Ao church workers on 04/04/25.
- Resource Person for a Seminar on “Mental Health and Homosexuality” organized by ABAMSocial Concern Department for Mokokchung area full time Ao church workers at ABAM mission Centre Impur, on 06/05/25.
- Invited speaker for one day Seminar on “Better me” at Christina Memorial Higher Secondary School, Chumoukedima on 31/05/25.
OWN MPHIL/PHD THESIS
- Social Comparison and Self Concept in Adolescent Girls: A Correlational Study under the Supervision of Dr. Tissy Mariam Thomas, Asso. Professor, Christ University. 2012.
- Development and Standardization of Tool to Measure Direction, Motives and Affect of Social Comparison among Adolescents, under the Supervision of Dr. Jayashankara Reddy, Asso. Professor, Christ University. 2017.
BOOK PUBLICATION
- Watinaro Longkumer, Bhrigumoni Nath, Dipamjyoti Buragoahain, “Health and Wellness” a Value Added Course(VAC 2) as per the NEP-2020 under Dibrugarh University. ISBN: 978-93-91527-59-4
MEMBERSHIP & AWARD
- Lifetime member of Indian School Psychology Association
- Lifetime member of Counsellor Council of India
- Executive member of Carl Rogers Institute of Mental Health and Research Centre, Kohima, Nagaland.
- Golden membership award 2025 (Indian School Psychology Association)
- Leadership Award 2025 (Indian School Psychology Association)