Admissions 2026 ICSWHMH conference '27

Department of Psychology

Alisha Sara Shibu

Designation : Teaching Assistant

Qualification : M.Sc. Clinical Psychology

Email-ID : alisha@rajagiri.edu

Ms. Alisha Sara Shibu is a Postgraduate in Clinical Psychology and a dedicated academic professional with a profound passion for teaching. Her areas of specialization include Child and Lifespan Development, Health Psychology, and Social Psychology. She adopts a student-centric approach that emphasizes critical thinking, experiential learning, and the practical application of psychological concepts through case discussions and interactive sessions. Her professional experience includes clinical internships at mental health centres, psychometric assessment, and service as a counsellor under the National Health Mission (Government of Kerala) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her academic practice is guided by a commitment to research-informed teaching, student engagement, and the promotion of holistic development and psychological well-being.

  • M.Sc. Clinical Psychology, Kristu Jayanti College, Autonomous, Bangalore (2024)
  • B.Sc. Psychology, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (2022).
  • Teaching Assistant, Department of Psychology, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery, Kochi from 02/06/2025 till date.
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, SCMS School of Technology and Management Kalamassery, from 15/07/2024 to 10/04/2025.
  • Clinical Psychology Intern, Shadow Teacher in Manna Centre for Children with Special Needs, Bangalore, from 01/06/2017 to 30/10/2018.
  • Clinical Psychology Intern at Government Mental Health Centre, Thrissur, Kerala,
  • Child and Lifespan Development
  • Health Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Shibu, A.S. & Simon, S. (2024). Childhood Neglect, Rejection Sensitivity and Relational Patterns among Indian Adults. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 12(2), 1683-1693. DIP:18.01.145.20241202, DOI:10.25215/1202.145
  • Alisha Sara Shibu (2024, March). Spiritual Intelligence, Decision Making and Resilience among Young Adults. Paper presented at the “Scintilla” National Conference on “Sustainable Well-Being – A Catalyst towards Collective Living” hosted by Roshni Nilaya School of Social Work (Autonomous) Mangalore on March 2024
  • Participated in the Two-Day International Conference on “Emerging Treends in Applied Psychology for Mental Health Promotion” held on 16th and 17th April, 2026 hosted by the Pondicherry University.
  • Participated in the Online Public Lecture on “Why Some Children Talk Late : When to Wait and When to Act” conducted by the Centre for Neurodiversity, Research & Innovation (CNRI), School of Psychological Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore on 2nd March, 2026.
  • Participated in the International Faculty Development Programme organized by the Department of Psychology, Vivekanandha College of Arts and Sciences for Women on the topic “Workplace Counseling Strategies for Academicians” from 2nd February to 7th February 2026.
  • Participated in the Workshop on “Bevond the Screen: Safeguarding Children's Mental Health in the Digital age" held on 30th January 2026 organised by the Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Social Work and Counselling Practice, Department of Social Work, Rajagiri College of Social Science (Autonomous).
  • Participated in the One Week Faculty Development Programme on “Enabling Teachers with AI Tools and Innovative Approaches for Effective Teaching-Learning” hosted by Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Delhi from 8th to 12th January 2026.
  • Participated in the Online Public Lecture on “Why Neurodivergent Students Miss School: Hidden Barriers and Supportive Strategies” conducted by the Centre for Neurodiversity, Research & Innovation (CNRI), School of Psychological Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore on 11th August 2025.
  • Participated in the Online Public Lecture on “Understanding Neurodiversity: Exploring the Spectrum of Human Thinking” conducted by the heCentre for Neurodiversity, Research & Innovation (CNRI), School of Psychological Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore on 25th July 2025.
  • Participated in a Faculty Development Program on NEP Orientation and Sensitization Programme conducted by UGC - Malavya Mission Teacher Training Centre, University of Kerala on February 2025.
  • Participated in the 28th International and 59th National Conference of (IAAP) Indian Academy of Applied Psychology on “Applying Psychology for Professional Excellence” at Pondicherry University from 2nd February, 2024 to 4th February 2024.
  •  Participated in the “Scintilla” National Conference on “Sustainable Well-Being – A Catalyst towards Collective Living” hosted by Roshni Nilaya School of Social Work (Autonomous) Mangalore on March1st 2024 to March 2nd 2024.
  • Participated in a workshop on Qualitative Research hosted by the Department of Psychology in August 2021.
  • Participated in a training program on “Hypnosis – Basics and Beyond” held on 16th January 2020 organized by the Department of Psychology, RCBSR and Your DOST Academy.
  • Participated in the National Psychological Training Conference on “Counselling Psychology: Research, Innovations and Recent Trends” jointly organized by Psychology Circle and Department of Psychology, Kristu Jyoti College of Management and Technology, Changanacherry, Kottayam on 24th and 25th January, 2020.
  • Completed the course “Scientific Writing in Health Research” offered by the National Institute of Epidemiology in October 2023.
  • Was awarded the Academic Excellence award for Subject Topper in the Academic Year 2019-20 at Rajagiri College of Social Sceinces Autonomous, Kalamassery