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FACULTY

Dr. Sanil Mathew Mayilkunnel, SJ
Emp Code- LCSF10, Assistant Professor and HoD
Department of Psychology
PsyD
Email: sanilsj@loyolacollegekerala.edu.in

Academic Qualifications

  • 2019- 2023, PsyD, Clinical Psychology, Loyola University Maryland, Specialization - Clinical Psychology
  • 2017-19, Master of Science, Clinical Psychology, Loyola University Maryland
  • 2007-09, Master of Arts in Psychology (Clinical), Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda, Gujarat, India.
  • 2004-06, Master of Arts in Philosophy, University of Madras, Chennai, India
  • 2001-04, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India

Domain Expertise

  • Catholic Priest (Jesuit)
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Youth animation and Program Trainer
  • Parenting Resource Person

Experience and Contact address

Date of Joining : May 21, 2025
Email: sanilsj@loyolacollegekerala.edu.in

Selected Scholastic Contributions

BOOKS

  1. Jeswisdom: Psychological principles through the Jesus-way. (In print) (2025). Gujarat Sahitya Prakash. Anand, Gujarat, India. ISBN: 978-81-972545-9-8
  2. Discovering Oneself: The Beginning of a Long Journey. (2018). Value Education Modules on Self Awareness, Atmamitra Publications, Kalady. India. ISBN 978-81-928339-2-7.

 

CHAPTERS IN BOOKS

  1. Hypnosis and Christianity. (2011). in Sharma. R & Palan. B. M (Eds.). Hypnosis: Psycho-Philosophical Perspectives and Therapeutic Relevance. ( 120-129). Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi. 2011. ISBN 10: 81-806972-7-4
  2. Hanxleden Joannes Earnestus. (2007). Amaldoss. A (Ed.) Christian Thinkers in India. (pp. 137-144). Vol. 3. Satyanilayam Publications. Chennai. 2007. ISBN No. 81-903656-2-2.
  3. Painadath Thomas Sebastian. (2006). in Amaldoss. A (Ed.), Indian Christian Thinkers (pp 379-385). Vol. 2. Satyanilayam Publications. Chennai. 2006. ISBN No. 81-903656-0-6.

Journal Articles

  1. TUDI- A Saga of Educational Empowerment. (2018). MIER Journal of Educational Studies, Model Institute of Education and Research, Jammu, India. Vol. 8 (1).
  2. Levels of Processing. (2015). International Journal of India Psychology (IJIP). Vol. 2, Issue 3, No. 2, ISSN 2348-5396.
  3. ‘To be or not to be:’ Suicide a ‘Young’ Perspective. (2015). International Journal of Educational and Psychological Research. Vol. 4 (1).

Book Reviews

  1. Book Review. The Next Great Migration: The Beauty and Terror of Life on the Move. By Sonia Shah in Pax Lumina (October 2020).

Scientific Presentations

  1. Rewiring the Mind: Cognitive Restructuring of Beliefs to Heal Emotional Wounds.(February 2025) Paper presented at the International Symposium on Emotions, Beliefs, and Mental Health: Cognitive and Neurological Perspectives. Loyola College of Social Sciences (Autonomous), Trivandrum
  2. TUDI- A Saga of Educational Empowerment. (March 2017) Paper presented at the National Seminar on Educational Sustainability of the Disadvantaged. Faculty of Education and Psychology, M. S. University. Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
  3. Hypnosis and Christianity. (January 2009) Paper presented at the Fifth National Conference on Hypnotherapy: the therapy of New Millennium, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.

Talks & lectures

  • September 13, 2025 – Workshop on Mindfulness for the 13 Dialogical Democracy Initiatives Fellows (Cohort 1) at Loyola Extension services (LES)
  • May 10, 2025 – Understanding Adolescent Brain for Parental Effectiveness – at the 4th National Conference of Latin Psychologists (CLAP), held at Christhujyoti Pastoral Center, Kottiyam, Kerala.
  • January 09, 2025, Workshop on Mindfulness for the 18 Dialogical Democracy Initiatives Fellows (Cohort 2) at Loyola Extension services (LES)
  • October 05–14, 2024– Conducted an 8-day Ignatian retreat on Heroic Leadership theme for the Sisters of St. Charles Borromeo at Ranchi, Jharkhand
  • May 12–20, 2024– Conducted an 8-day Ignatian retreat on Servant Leadership theme for the Sisters of St. Joseph’s of Lyons at Makkiyad, Wayanad
  • March 25, 2024– Delivered a session on adolescent psychology for parents at Vilangad Church, Kozhikode
  • March 22–23, 2024– Continued Part 2 of the Caritas Hospital Nurses Orientation for 550 nurses
  • March 20, 2024– Conducted leadership and animation training for religious superiors of the St. Joseph’s Congregation, Kottayam
  • March 17–19, 2024– Facilitated Leadership Orientation sessions for the General Team of the HM Sisters Congregation
  • March 15–16, 2024– Facilitated Part 1 of the Caritas Hospital Nurses Orientation in six batches for 550 nurses
  • March 12–19, 2024 – Led an 8-day Ignatian retreat with the Servant Leadership theme for UMI Superiors at Payyambalam, Kannur

Academic Programmes Organized

  1. Coordinator, International Symposium  Emotions, Beliefs, and Mental Health: Cognitive and Neurological Perspectives Jointly organized by Loyola College of Social Sciences (Autonomous), St. Xavier’s College, Thumba, and Jnana Niketan Institute of Philosophy and Religion, Little Flower Seminary, Aluva held at Loyola College from February 1–2, 2025
  2. Coordinator of the Introductory/Intermediate/Advanced Workshops conducted as part of the 5th National Conference and on Hypnotherapy: The Therapy of the New Millennium, Vadodara on 2-3/ 4-8/ 12-13 January 2009.

Workshops

  • February 21–23, 2025– Facilitated an Intensive Skill Development Program in DBT for 21 participants at Loyola College of Social Sciences (Autonomous)
  • March 1–3, 2024– Conducted a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Workshop for 23 participants at Social Religious Center (SRC), Kozhikode
  • February 11–15, 2024– Served as a resource person for the Personal Growth Workshop for MSMI Formees at the Socio Religious Center, Malaparamba
  • July 26–28, 2021– Facilitated a Self-Exploration Workshop for 20 Jesuit seminarians in Kerala
  • 2015–2017 – Conducted Self-Exploration Workshops for five different batches of seminarians in Kerala, India

Responsibilities at college programmes

  • • Coordinator, Department of B Sc Psychology
  • • Director Internationalization
  • • Director, Hostels and Canteen
  • • Director, Loyola CAPS (Counselling and Psychological Services)

Awards and Achievements

  • The Late Professor I.K.N Menon Gold Medal for the Excellence in the M A Psychology Examination at the Maharaja Sayajirao University held on January 24, 2010.
  • Student Leader of the Philosophy Department of Loyola College, Madras (2004).
  • Second Rank holder of Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala (2001-04).
  • Member of the second prize winning team of the Union Christian College drama festival (2001-02)

Papers Taught

  1. Minor 2- Social Psychology

Membership in Academic Bodies

  • • American Psychological Association- 2019-Present
  • • Alpha Sigma Nu (Honor society for Jesuit Colleges and Universities) - 2020- Present
  • • Psi Chi (Loyola University Maryland’s Chapter of the Psychology Honor Society)- 2020- Present

Free Services

Director, Loyola CAPS

Online Courses/Training Programmes Offered

  • September 16, 2025– The Whole-Brain Parenting – Presentation delivered at the Parenting Summit organized by Loyola CAPS, Loyola College of Social Sciences, Trivandrum.
  • September 10, 2024– Teen Brain – Presentation delivered at the Parenting Summit organized by Loyola CAPS, Loyola College of Social Sciences, Trivandrum
  • November 28, 2021– Delivered an orientation talk on Emerging Adult Relationships for students of the Department of English and Media Studies, St. Xavier’s College, Thumba
  • November 06, 2021– Conducted a Self-Awareness and Leadership Training session for 53 students of St. Ephrem’s Theological College, Satna
  • August 11, 2021– Led a webinar on Self-Care and Motivation During the Pandemic for 52 teachers at Loyola School, Mukundara, Kerala
  • August 08, 2021– Delivered a webinar on A Post-Pandemic Psycho-Spiritual Approach to Religious Life for 175 religious men and women in Kerala
  • November 5, 2020– Moderated a webinar on Addiction: Social Media, Internet, and Drugs organized by Loyola Extension Services, Loyola College of Social Sciences, Trivandrum
  • November 5, 2020– Conducted a workshop on The Social Work System in India and the United States for MSW students at Loyola College of Social Sciences, Trivandrum
  • October 10, 2020– Delivered a webinar on Religious Formation: Psycho-Socio-Spiritual Profiling for the Formators Meet in Wayanad, Kerala
  • July–August 2020– Conducted a three-part webinar series on Wellness During the Pandemic for older adults in and around Baltimore City
  • July 28, 2020– Led a webinar on Wellness During the Pandemic for graduate students from universities in and around Baltimore
  • July 22, 2020– Delivered a webinar on Self-Care During the Pandemic for Loyola University employees
  • May 26, 2020– Conducted a webinar on Mindfulness Practice for the TBI support group at the Department of Neurology, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
  • March 29, 2020 – Led a webinar on Managing Stress and Anxiety During the Pandemic for the parish community of St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Church, Philadelphia, PA

Community Outreach

  • Contributing Editor (2021-present), “Ezhuth” by the Kerala Jesuits.
  • Board member (2018- present) of “Tik Tik Life” a Magazine for teenagers, by the Kerala Jesuits.
  • Part of Outreach team at Loyola Extension Services (LES)

Resource books and text books

Discovering Oneself: The Beginning of a Long Journey. (2018). Value Education Modules on Self Awareness, Atmamitra Publications, Kalady. India. ISBN 978-81-928339-2-7.