Department Highlights
Add on/Certificate Courses
In addition to the curriculum approved by the University of Rajasthan, the Department of Psychology also offers a variety of Add On/Certificate Courses.
Session 2022-23
The Department of psychology at St Xavier’s college, Jaipur collaborated with the Hr’ O Hour for Certificate Course on Psychotherapy Practitioner Course: Advanced Level and Expert Level for the students of the Department of Psychology students. The classes were organised in blended form (online and offline both). The certificate course covered topics like Hypnotherapy, Positive Psychotherapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. The course was designed to enhance the overall understanding of the students All the Courses were accredited by International Association of Therapist, (IAOTAH) and internationally accredited and globally accepted. After the successful completion of the course, a hard copy of the Certificate, as well as an electronic copy of the Letter of Recommendation and Letter of Performance, was delivered.
Session 2021-22
The Department of Economics and Psychology at St. Xavier's College, Jaipur in collaboration with Counsel India organized a 45 hours Certificate Course on ‘Science of Happiness’ from 17th November 2021 to 14th December 2021. Through assignments, recorded video lectures and live interactive classes, this programme was centered around imparting knowledge outside the traditional set up of a classroom. The students participating in this programme, had an opportunity to converse with a diverse group of successful psychologists across the nation. As the course wrapped up, many students reported to have inculcated a relatively comprehensive understanding of the field, rendering the program a memorable experience.
Mental Health and Counselling Cell (MHCC)
With the growing demands and concerns of students from all backgrounds, as well as their various requirements and ambitions, a holistic and comprehensive guidance system in the form of counselling services for university/college students' mental health and well-being is essential. Counseling is a procedure that tries to assist and guide students' personal well-being for a healthy mind and body through the support and guidance of experienced psychologists and counselors. With the goal of addressing and assisting the student community with emotional and psychological concerns, the Department of Psychology, St. Xavier’s College, Jaipur established a “Mental Health and Counselling Cell” under the aegis of the Department of Psychology in the academic session 2021-22. Various activities to promote mental health are organized through the cell throughout the year.
Psychology Laboratory
Learning and development toward one's life goals require a supportive, stable, and stimulating psychosocial environment with access to adequate resources. The Department of Psychology Laboratory provides the students with the opportunity to stay updated with the various psychological assessments of human behaviour with the use of psychological testing for assessing personality, emotional intelligence, attitude and leadership among others. Moreover, the laboratory also comprises the necessary equipment for experiments on reaction time, memory, and forgetting among other human processes. It is fully updated with the demands of the University of Rajasthan Syllabus.
Department Fest
The first ever department festival, InPsych 2022 was organised by the Department of Psychology at St. Xavier’s College, Jaipur. Hosted on the 21st of November 2022, with the tag of “Well being of the living being”, the fest was centred around the idea of promoting access to mental health and well being as a global priority. This fest put a light on enriching young minds through a perfect blend of theoretical and applied knowledge in line with the demands of the contemporary world.
The opening ceremony was followed by a speech by the Chief Guest of the event, Ms. Deepak Kalra, Founder of Umang Foundation. This was followed by a panel discussion with prominent faces of the psychological community and a series of fun events for the participants. During the Closing Ceremony, winners of respective events were announced. The evening was brought to an end with the highlight of a cultural celebration and dance featuring the renowned DJ artist Neel Chabra.
Open Mic
Open mic events were organised at various public locales by the students of the Department of Psychology for the promotion of InPsych. These events were promoted through word of mouth and saw eager participation by not only students of the college but also local musicians, budding stand up comedians and artists. Various acts such as heartfelt poetry, singing, sharing of stories were put up amid supportive and cheerful audiences. Open mic events allow an opportunity for various individuals to express themselves freely, gain a sense of connection with their community, be exposed to various thoughts and perspectives, gain inspiration from others, obtain feedback on certain skills, and celebrate our differences. Most importantly, such events are full of fun and enjoyment, in an easygoing environment. We hope to continue to provide such opportunities to our students.
InQUIZitive – The Game of Psych
This National level online quiz event is organized by the Department of Psychology in collaboration with the Mental Health and Counselling Cell (MHCC) at St Xavier's College, Jaipur. 'InQUIZitive' was conceived to probe into the fundamental yet versatile knowledge that the students of classes 11th and 12th possessed, pertaining to the field of Psychology.
Session 2022-23
The second edition of the buoyant competition 'InQUIZitive- The Game of Psych' was held online in two rounds on 10th and 15th October 2022. More than 200 students across the nation had registered to compete in this 'Game of Psych'. The event took place in the form of four elimination based rounds. Students of Bal Bharti School, Noida picked up the title of the winners whereas the runner up was awarded to students of Neerja Modi School, Jaipur.
Session 2021-22
The first edition of the buoyant competition 'InQUIZitive- The Game of Psych' was organized by the Department of Economics and Psychology in collaboration with the Mental Health and Counselling Cell (MHCC) at St Xavier's College, Jaipur. It was held online on the 31st of January 2022 in which more than 200 students across the nation from eminent schools like Mayo College Ajmer, Maharani Gayatri Devi Girls’ School, The British School New Delhi, registered to compete in this 'Game of Psych'.
Orientation Sessions
The main purpose of a good orientation session in a college is to bridge the gap between the professors and the students, ensuring a smooth communication between the two. Keeping this in mind, an orientation programme was designed to answer all the potential queries of the incoming batch of students.
Session 2022-23
Department Orientation: The Department of Psychology, organized an Orientation Program for the freshmen of the session 2022-2023, on the 14th of September. This one-day event was an initiative to create a rapport between the fresh-out of high school students and the faculty of the department. The emcees for the event started off the program welcoming the students and giving an insight into the adventures that college life had in store for them.
MHCC orientation: The Mental health and counselling cell (MHCC) organised an orientation program for the undergraduate students of St. Xavier’s College, Jaipur, for the academic session 2022-23 on the 30th September, 2022. MHCC comprises a team of faculty members from the Department of Psychology as well as an external counsellor available as per requirement.
Session 2021-22
The annual seven day college level Orientation Program for the undergraduate students of the institution is an opportunity to facilitate the students' smooth transition to a new session. The Departments of Economics and Psychology jointly contributed to present information about their department. The major topics covered in the orientation included the Department Activities Calendar, Certificate Courses offered by the Departments, Bridge Courses, Mentor- Mentee System, Structure and Function of EcoSoc SXCJ, Internships and Placements, Mental Health and Counselling Cell, Department Magazine (Arthika) and Journal (Illuminatus), Student Appraisal Record Diary, Student Development Programme, Statutory Committees, Scholarships, Aanandam and UBA Programme.
Workshops
In an effort to encourage and motivate students to learn about new topics, a range of workshops are organized to meet leaders in their field and gain information about their way of work or how things take place. Hands-on experiences such as these can go a long way to help the student.
Session 2022-23
Projective Technique Workshop: The Department in collaboration with Mental Health and Counselling Cell (MHCC) organised a two days workshop on projective techniques, held on 27 and 28th January 2023. The workshop was based on the Rorschach Inkblot Test and Thematic Apperception Test in collaboration with Mind Eye Solutions Private Limited (Gurgaon) at St. Xavier’s College, Jaipur. The resource person of the workshop was Dr Deepika Meena, Clinical Psychologist (NIMHANS).
Session 2021-22
Rorschach Workshop: The Department in collaboration with Mental Health and Counselling Cell (MHCC) organised a two days workshop on the Rorschach Inkblot Test from 26 to 27 November 2021. The facilitator for this workshop was Dr Dwarka Prasad, former Professor of Clinical Psychology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh, who is also nationally renowned for his expertise in Inkblot Testing.
Research Workshop: A two-day Research Methodology Workshop was organized by the Department of Psychology in association with the Department of Economics on 8th and 9th February 2021. The workshop intended to impart knowledge amongst the students regarding how to write research papers/reports/dissertation, how to use tools for analysis, research ethics and targeting appropriate journals for publication. The workshop consisted of four technical sessions taken by two resource persons- Dr. Preeti Bhatt, Associate professor, MNIT, Jaipur and Dr. Bhawana Arya, Associate Professor, Manipal University Jaipur.
Expert Lectures
Expert lectures enable the students to gain better understanding about the present day problems and their solutions from the experienced speaker.
Session 2022-23
Emotional Intelligence: An expert session on Emotional Intelligence was organized by the Department of Psychology in collaboration with the Mental Health and Counselling Cell (MHCC), St. Xavier’s College, Jaipur on 14th September, 2022. The resource person for this webinar was Dr. Sarthak Dave, a consultant psychiatrist and founder of Vibha Psychiatry Hospital in Ahmedabad, Gurjat. Dr. Dave talked about the role of pharmacotherapy in psychotherapy, followed by discussion on societal perceptions associated with mental health issues and how to deal with them in an emotionally intelligent manner.
Epilepsy: An expert session on Epilepsy was organized by the Department of Psychology in collaboration with the Mental Health and Counseling Cell (MHCC) on National Epilepsy Day by Dr Sakshi Gupta on 29th November 2022. Dr Gupta is a Consultant Neuropsychiatrist and Founder of "The Healing Clinic". She has done her MBBS, MD Psychiatry from Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi and her Senior Residency from GMCH, Chandigarh. She has previously served as District Psychiatrist and Nodal Officer at Mata Kaushalya Hospital in Patiala. This virtual address was used to inform the students about the nature of the chronic disease, how to prevent it, its signs and symptoms and its cure. This was followed by a question and answer round with the audience.
Session 2021-22
World Suicide Prevention Day: On the occasion of World Suicide Prevention Day, the Department hosted two events: a webinar and a panel discussion. An online interactive webinar on A Cry for Help: Suicide Prevention was organised on September 9, 2021. Rev Fr Bala Bollineni SJ, Counselling Psychologist and Founder-Director, Yes-J, served as the resource person for this webinar. Additionally, a panel discussion was also organised on ‘Prevent Suicide: Connect, Communicate and Care’ on 10 September, 2021. The Resource Persons for this discussion were Dr Raghav Shah, Director and Consultant, Department of Psychiatry and De-Addiction, Rajasthan Hospital, Jaipur and Dr Pradnya Deshpande, Senior Clinical Psychologist and Committee Member, Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace (POSH).
Webinar on Substance Abuse: In order to spread awareness about the issue of substance abuse in the student population a webinar on 'Mental Health and Substance Abuse' was organized by The Department of Economics and Psychology of St. Xavier's College on 16th of February. The Guest Speaker for the event was Dr. Kirti Shekhawat Ma'am is currently working as an Asst. Prof in Psychology at Manipal University Jaipur.
PsyED: Career Counselling Panel Discussion: The Mental Health and Counselling Cell, in collaboration with the Department of Economics and Psychology organized an online Panel discussion on PsyED: Career Counselling and Prospects in Clinical and Counselling Psychology on the 12th of March, 2022. The panellists for the panel discussion were Ms. Trishala Gupta and Ms. Ishhita Gupta. Ms. Trishala Gupta is an Educationalist, Trainer and Psychologist and Ms. Ishhita Gupta is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Minds Matter.
Session 2020-21
‘Living in the times of a Pandemic: Psychological Impact of Lockdown and Self Isolation’ by Ms. Mimansa Singh Tanwar, Clinical Psychologist, Program Head - Clinical Psychology and Mental Health Program, Fortis Healthcare, Gurugram on 19 September 2020.
‘Self Awareness: Knowing yourself’ by Dr. Sudhesh N.T. on 6 November 2020. He is currently working as an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Christ University, Bangalore. He helped identify one’s beliefs, values, and motivators in relation to others, also the stressors and how one reacts to them. He explained how to use SWOT analysis in our personal lives in intrinsic detail.
‘Connection between the Body and Mind’ by Dr. Raghav Shah, Consultant and Director, Department of Psychiatry and De-Addiction, Rajasthan Hospital, Jaipur on 16 January 2021. Dr. Shah elaborated on the strong connection between one’s body and mind through a detailed PowerPoint Presentation. He explained the meaning of mind-body connection and its physical and psychological aspects.
Symposium
The Department of Psychology along with the Department of Economics organized a Multi-disciplinary Symposium to bring out and further refine the research potential of the students.
Session 2020-21
The theme for this years’ Symposium was “Looking through Intermediate Lenses: Inclusive and Green Growth”. Dr. Aditi Sawant, Head, Department of Economics, St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, keynote speaker of the event, explained the need for private sector and the government to work mutually to achieve the goals of inclusive growth and also elaborated the opportunities available for developing an inclusive India by recognizing the key levers in the field of education, governance, energy and resources, healthcare, infrastructure and business model innovation.
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day on the 10th of October is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. It was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, a global mental health organization with members and contacts in more than 150 countries.
Session 2021-22
On Saturday, October 9th, 2021, the Department celebrated World Mental Health Day to raise awareness about mental health concerns around the world and mobilize action in support of mental health. This year's subject was "Metal Health in an Unequal World." Artistic Psyche - Poster Making Competition, Mental Health Minutes -Short Video Creation, and Mindnetic - Group Discussion were among the events that brought students from diverse universities and cities across India together. Group Discussion was facilitated by Ms Deepika Kapoor, Psychology Practitioner and Alumni of Tata Institute of Social Sciences.
Session 2020-21
The Department of Psychology at St. Xavier's College, Jaipur planned an interactive session and webinar on 9th October 2020 to celebrate World Mental Health Day. The webinar was conducted by the eminent clinical psychologist, Ms. Pradnya Deshpande, a mental health professional who has been working to promote psychological wellbeing for over 20 years. Keeping the WHO theme of the year in consideration, which is, ‘Mental Health for All’, the session invited students to submit the emotional problems faced by them anonymously and gave them a forum to discuss these problems with a mental health professional and encourage different perspectives of understanding the problem and brainstorm possible solutions. Ms. Deshpande engaged the students thoroughly with her insightful tips of how to maintain positivity not just in these difficult times but throughout our lives, when we're faced with problems.
Social Outreach
Social outreach helps communities function better together. The Department of Psychology at St. Xavier’s College, Jaipur recognizes the importance of sharing appropriate resources with individuals who might be in need of them.
Garv Ke Din: An awareness session on menstrual health and hygiene was organized by the Department of Psychology and Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) for the women of village Narottampura and Chak Harbanspura in Jaisinghpura on the 28th September, 2022. The purpose of organizing the program was to spread awareness about the importance of Menstrual Health and Hygiene for the women and girls of village Narottampura and Chak Harbanspura in Jaisinghpura and to provide essential products related to menstrual hygiene to the village women. The event was organized in a local school and several girls of the school, their mothers and sisters along with other village women attended the event.
Poster Making Competition: The Gender Study and Women’s Cell of St Xavier’s College - Jaipur, in collaboration with the Mental Health and Counselling Cell, organised a poster-making competition on 25 January, 2023 on the theme of ‘Acceptance and Integration of LGBTQ+ Individuals into Mainstream Society’. This competition was held with the aim to create awareness among the students regarding sensitive issues related to gender, sexuality, and identity. A brief visit to the Nai Bhor Sanstha NGO saw several students participating and creating additional posters as a token of their support. These posters created by the students were donated for use by Nai Bhor Sanstha in their upcoming “Queer Gulabi Pride 2023” celebrations.
Industrial/Field Visit
Field trip or industrial visit can enhance students’ critical thinking skills and give them a chance to think about a topic or theme from a different perspective. This allows them to get to know things which they typically would not have the opportunity to experience.
Session 2022-23
A visit for the faculty and students from St. Xavier's College, Jaipur was organised to Manipal University Jaipur by the Department of Psychology, St. Xavier’s College, Jaipur, in order to attend a workshop on “Protection of Children from Sexual Offences” (POCSO). The delegation embarked on the visit from the college premises on 16th February 2023. The workshop was an educational event for various stakeholders aimed to provide training regarding implementation of POCSO in the educational setting. The resource person of the workshop was Dr. Nisha Grover (Psychologist and POCSO Trainer), who gave a detailed insight about POCSO, its ethical implementation, its loopholes and how to tackle them, among other issues.
Session 2021-22
The Department of Economics and Psychology, St Xavier’s College, Jaipur organised an industrial visit to ‘Jaipur Rugs’ on 24th of November 2021. A group of 70 students from the undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Economics and Psychology went for the visit along with the department faculty members. The visit was articulated in a very well manner in which the students visited the warehouse of ‘Jaipur Rugs’ SURANA, where they got a glimpse of the functioning of the organisation from the grass-root level. Then they went to the weavers and saw how the weaving is done in small houses of villages. And lastly the students visited the head office of Jaipur rugs to understand the organizational structure and also experienced the world famous rug show. It was a great experience for the students.
Movie Screening and Group Discussion
The Department of Psychology conducted group discussions and moving screenings for the students to enhance the knowledge of students on contemporary issues.
Session 2021-22
On September 28, 2021, the Economics Society of the Department of Economics and Psychology hosted a movie screening of “David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet”, followed by a movie review competition. The documentary tells the experience of a 94-year-old naturalist in order to educate us about how drastically and fast the globe has changed throughout his lifetime. He explains the devastation that humans have caused in all sections of the globe, including the forest, sea, and air, over the last 94 years.
Session 2020-21
Movie screening of the movie “The Social Dilemma” was organized on 28th October 2020 followed by an essay writing competition for the students. It helped the students explore how the Internet’s most popular products work on a basic business model of tracking users’ behavior in order to sell ads and induce addiction in a vicious cycle. Among the many issues the film touches on include how tech companies have influenced elections, ethnic violence and rates of depression and suicide. The Department also organised an online movie screening of A Beautiful Mind on 19th December, 2020 from 12:30 PM on Google Meet. The objective of this was not just spreading awareness but also helping students gain an insight about mental illnesses. The movie screening was followed by a movie review competition which was to be submitted by 23rd December, 2020. Out of the entries received, Nihar Vyas was adjudged the winner of the movie review competition.
Department Magazine- Cognizance
The first ever edition of the Department of Psychology magazine, “Cognizance” is due this session. Cognizance refers to knowledge or awareness. The aim of the magazine is to showcase different aspects of the world around us but from a psychological lens. This endeavour is spearheaded by the Departmental Student Body.
Department Student Body
The Department of Psychology will also highlight the unique skills and abilities of its students by providing them with leadership based opportunities. The creation of a department student body will enable development of teamwork, sharpening and sharing individual strengths, logistics based problem solving skills and growth of personal autonomy and industry. The Department Student Body will take the lead to represent the students of the department, and will essentially be their voice. They may identify areas of particular interest of the students, help curate experiences of relevance and help foster a healthy connection between the students and the faculty. Certificates will be provided on the basis of participation.