Christ University
January 4th - 6th , 2012
The conference, second of its kind, seeks to create a platform to share research and practice in counseling and psychotherapy, and traditional healing practices within a context of multiculturalism and diversity. The conference is organized by Christ University , Bangalore in Association with the
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education(OISE)(University of Toronto)and Society for Integrating Traditional Healing into Counselling Psychology,
Psychotherapy and Psychiatry (SithCp3).
Christ University
Christ University blossomed out of the educational vision of Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI). Blessed Kuriakose Eliias Chavara , the founder of this
indigenous congregation was a well known educationist and social reformer of the 19th century. Christ University is today a leading educational destination for
students from India and other countries. The University offers Undergraduate, Post graduate and Doctoral Programs in Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, Commerce, Management, Law and Education.
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, OISE, is an international leader in initial and continuing teacher education, graduate studies in education, and
education research. Established in 1906, OISE is the University of Toronto's Faculty of Education. Areas of teaching, learning and research include: adult
education and counselling psychology; curriculum, teaching and learning; educational administration, higher education; history and philosophy of
education; human development and applied psychology; sociology and equity studies in education; and, education policy and practice.
Society for integrating Traditional Healing into Counselling Psychology, Psychotherapy and Psychiatry (SithCp3)
The Society for the Integration of Traditional Healing into Counselling Psychology, Psychotherapy and Psychiatry (SITHCP3) is developed to promote,
encourage and nurture research on the integration of traditional healing practices into counselling psychology, psychotherapy, and psychiatry. The
international society will serve as a reference group to researchers, health practitioners, traditional healers, and community workers interested in the
interface between talking therapies and spiritual approaches to healing in counselling psychology, psychotherapy and psychiatry.
Academic Partners
Sampurna Montfort College
Montfort College was established in the year 1995, is currently providing quality education at the Post Graduate levels and doctoral levels , in
the disciplines of Psychology, Counselling and Education. The emphasis at Montfort is to respond creatively to meet the increasing demands of our evolving
educational community and rapidly changing society. Sampurna hosted the first International conference on wellness and Psychotherapy in January of
2008
IFCU - Psychology Sectoral Group
The Sectorial Group of Psychology is inspired and informed by the spirit and objectives of the International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU).The IFCU Sectorial Group of Psychology will be recognized for its excellence and distinctiveness in engaging and advancing the teaching of psychology with the Catholic intellectual tradition in Catholic higher education through re-search, theory, and practice. The IFCU Sectorial Group of Psychology will promote the recognition of the dignity of every human being in their social-cultural context.
Host City - Bangalore
The silicon valley of India, Bangalore is today a symbol of Globalized India. Considered as a leading educational and IT Center, Bangalore offers much to those who seek to understand India in its evolving role as a major economic and cultural centre. Bangalore is a few hours drive from the erstwhile Kingdom of Mysore which showcases the rich cultural heritage of India.
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education(OISE)(University of Toronto)and Society for Integrating Traditional Healing into Counselling Psychology,
Psychotherapy and Psychiatry (SithCp3).
Christ University
Christ University blossomed out of the educational vision of Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI). Blessed Kuriakose Eliias Chavara , the founder of this
indigenous congregation was a well known educationist and social reformer of the 19th century. Christ University is today a leading educational destination for
students from India and other countries. The University offers Undergraduate, Post graduate and Doctoral Programs in Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, Commerce, Management, Law and Education.
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, OISE, is an international leader in initial and continuing teacher education, graduate studies in education, and
education research. Established in 1906, OISE is the University of Toronto's Faculty of Education. Areas of teaching, learning and research include: adult
education and counselling psychology; curriculum, teaching and learning; educational administration, higher education; history and philosophy of
education; human development and applied psychology; sociology and equity studies in education; and, education policy and practice.
Society for integrating Traditional Healing into Counselling Psychology, Psychotherapy and Psychiatry (SithCp3)
The Society for the Integration of Traditional Healing into Counselling Psychology, Psychotherapy and Psychiatry (SITHCP3) is developed to promote,
encourage and nurture research on the integration of traditional healing practices into counselling psychology, psychotherapy, and psychiatry. The
international society will serve as a reference group to researchers, health practitioners, traditional healers, and community workers interested in the
interface between talking therapies and spiritual approaches to healing in counselling psychology, psychotherapy and psychiatry.
Academic Partners
Sampurna Montfort College
Montfort College was established in the year 1995, is currently providing quality education at the Post Graduate levels and doctoral levels , in
the disciplines of Psychology, Counselling and Education. The emphasis at Montfort is to respond creatively to meet the increasing demands of our evolving
educational community and rapidly changing society. Sampurna hosted the first International conference on wellness and Psychotherapy in January of
2008
IFCU - Psychology Sectoral Group
The Sectorial Group of Psychology is inspired and informed by the spirit and objectives of the International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU).The IFCU Sectorial Group of Psychology will be recognized for its excellence and distinctiveness in engaging and advancing the teaching of psychology with the Catholic intellectual tradition in Catholic higher education through re-search, theory, and practice. The IFCU Sectorial Group of Psychology will promote the recognition of the dignity of every human being in their social-cultural context.
Host City - Bangalore
The silicon valley of India, Bangalore is today a symbol of Globalized India. Considered as a leading educational and IT Center, Bangalore offers much to those who seek to understand India in its evolving role as a major economic and cultural centre. Bangalore is a few hours drive from the erstwhile Kingdom of Mysore which showcases the rich cultural heritage of India.