Dr. Bhasi Sukumaran

Professor and Head

Area: Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology
Affiliation: Department of Clinical Psychology, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre , Kattankulathur Campus, SRM Institute of Science and Technology.

Email ID: bhasis@srmist.edu.in

Other Details:

Courses

• Clinical Psychology
• Neuropsychology
• Behavior Therapy
• Psycho-Social Foundations of Behavior
• Psychopathology

Research Interests

• Neuropsychological profiles in different psychiatric and health conditions, Neuropsychological remediation, Brain Computer Interface and it’s applications.

Selected Publications

• Vandhana, Sukumaran, B and Judith, E. (2018) Neuropsychological functioning in relation to eating behaviour, behaviour problems and adjustment among obese and non-obese adolescent. International Journal of Psychology and Psychiatry Vol.6 (2) Oct 2018, pp 47-56. Doi:10.5958/2320-6233.2018.00012.3.

Papers Presented

• Sukumaran B “ Applications of Solution Focused Brief Therapy”at the National Seminar on Recent Trends in Psychotherapy, Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women, Chennai, September, 2018
• Sukumaran B “ Neuropsychological Assessment and Rehabilitation”at National Conference on Emerging Trends in Psychology, Yuvakshetra College, Palakkad, Kerala, August 2018.

Working Papers

• Sukumaran B., “A Solution Focused Brief Therapy Group protocol for survivors of disaster- A preliminary field report from South India” submitted and under review in the Journal for Solution Focused Brief Therapy in July, 2019.

Work in Progress

• With Narasimhan, M and Dinesh, S “Burden, Stress, Depression and Cognitive Functioning in Persons with Psoriasis”

Academic Experiences

• Professor & Head, Department of Clinical Psychology at Sweekaar Academy of Rehabilitation Sciences, Secunderabad from May 2017 to Dec 2017
• Professor & Head, Department of Clinical Psychology at Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai from February 2006 till September 2012.

Other Professional Experiences

• Consultant Psychologist at Hinduja TMT, Bangalore from 05/09/2003 to 12/11/2005.

Workshops /Seminars/Conferences

Workshops conducted

• Two day workshop on “Applied Behavior Analysis” at the Continuous Rehabilitation Education (CRE) program on Autism Spectrum Disorder- Assessment and Management , Composite Regional Centre for Persons with Disabilitiesent and Management , Composite Regional Centre for Persons with Disabilities, Kozhikode , Kerala. March 2019
• Workshop on “SFBT Protocol for Groups- Trauma Management” at the International Conference on Solution Focused Practices at Christ University, Bangalore, December 2018
• Two day workshop on “Assessment and Management of Learning Disabilities” at the Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences, Kozhikode, Kerala, November,2018
• Two workshops on “Application of SFBT Group Protocol for Survivors of Disasters” at  Union Christian College, Aluva and Kristu Jyoti College, Changanacherry in Kerala for the volunteers working for flood relief in September, 2018.

Conference organized

•  Three days conference “ Biennial Conference on Cognitive and Clinical Neuropsychology” organized at SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre in October 2018.

Memberships

• Profession Life member of the Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists
• Registered in the Central Rehabilitation Registry of the Rehabilitation Council of India as a Clinical Psychologist