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Prof.(Dr.). Abha Singh
My mission of life is to help individual’s to develop innate potential to achieve personal & professional excellence, happiness and holistic health.
Email : asingh@amity.edu
Present Status:
- Director - Amity Institute of Psychology and Allied Sciences, Amity University, Noida (U.P), India.
- Acting Head – Amity Institute of Behavioural Health & Allied Sciences, Amity University, Noida(U.P.)
- Professor of Psychology and Behavioural Science
Professional Experience:
- More than 20 years in Teaching, Training and Research in the field of Psychology, Management, Organizational Behaviour, Behavioural Science & Spiritual Science.
Professional Expertise :
- Identifying training needs, designing of training modules and conducting and evaluating the effectiveness of training in the area of Psychology & Behavioural Science.
- Expertise in conducting TOT in the area of Psychology and Behavioural Science.
- Expertise in Conduction of Psychometric Test for Personality Assessment and Enhancement.
- Psychological Counselling for Career, Personal and Professional Problems.
Qualification:
- Doctorate in Psychology on the topic “Personal Effectiveness and Organizational Ethos as predictor of Organizational Commitment” from Lucknow University.
- Master of Arts in Psychology with specialization in I/O Psychology from University of Delhi, India.
- Master of Business Administration with specialization in HRM, Indira Gandhi Open University, Delhi, India.
- Diploma in HRD Indian Council of Labour Management.
- B.A. (Hons.) Psychology, Patna Womens College, Patna University, Bihar, India.
Training and Consultancy:
Conducted training programmes in the area of Self Awareness, Self Development, Positive Attitude, Leadership, Personality Enhancement, Effective Communication Skills, Enhancing Self Motivation, Effective Habits of Managers, Interpersonal Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Building Assertiveness, Stress Management, Team Building, Parenting Skills, Managing Self, Psychometric Testing etc. for companies like IBM, HP, Motherson, GAIL, Indian Airlines, NTPC, NHPC, Xansa, IFFCO, Delhi Police
Training and Institutions like - U.P Academy of Administration Nainital, Postal Staff College, CRPF Police & Delhi Schools etc, . (See Annexure - 1 for detail).
Provided Consultancy on Psychometric Tests for Pharmecia India Pvt. Ltd., for the selection of candidates for Asstt. Divisional Manager and Regional Sales Trainer.
Approx. 47,000/- Police Personnel were trained for Behavioural Skills and Personality for Delhi, UP & Rajasthan Police Training. Police Training was conducted for Newly recruits of Police Training College.
Publication and Research Papers:
- Article on ”Training Academics in Business Schools: Need for Paradigm Shift in 21st Century” was published in HRD Newsletter in June, 98 issue, joint publication of HRD National Network and Centre for HRD, XLRI.
- Published article on 'Self Leadership' in Leadership Digest Magazine.
- Networking for Management Education: Presented a paper on Networking for Management Education Organized by IGNOU, New Delhi, April, 1997.
- Training Academic in Business Schools: Need for Paradigm Shift in 21st Century - presented a paper for Northern Region Conference on Total Quality People: Key to success organized by ISTD, Udaipur, April, 1997.
- Education in Private Sector Management: An Indian experience presented a paper for World Conference on Education in India: Next Millennium, organized by Education Ministry, AIATET, NIEPA, UNFPA, AIR INDIA, New Delhi, November, 1997.
- Business Education in Indian Private Sector: A Global Perspective - presented a paper for Business Challenges of the 21st Century organized by Nirma Institute of Management, Ahemadabad, January, 1998.
- Organization Culture and Global Leadership: Emerging Debate - presented a paper for International Conference on International Business: Challenges and Perspective, January, 08 - 09, 2000.
- Presented Research paper titled ‘Employee Counselling: Mental Health Service in Organization’ in the conference on ‘Mental Health: Prevention and Care’ on 27th and 28th March 2004 at Department of Psychology, Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar.
- Presented paper ‘Self and Human Values in Indian Psychology’ in the International Conference of IAAP
- Presented paper ‘Healing and Spirituality: A Paradigm for Mental Health’ in National Conference on ‘Recent Trends in Mental Health in India’ on 2nd to 4th May 2005 organized by Hope Foundation
- Presented a paper “ A study on the Effect of Martial Discord on the Emotional Development of Adolescents In Mental Health challenges - 2020 - A Vision for Future on August, 2006 organised by Amity University.
- Presented a paper “ Spirituality : A Coping Mechanism for Organizational Role Stress” in Mental Health Challenges : 2020 - A vision for Future in
August, 2006 organised by AIBHAS, Amity University U.P
- Conducted Psychometric Testing on Value Conflict Scale on 600 students across Amity Institutions in Amity Human Values Week celebrated in April, 2007 .
- Paper on “Psychological Perspective and Universal Application of Bhagwad Gita” for “2008 - International Counseling Psychology Conference” in Chicago.
- Research Paper on “Counseling Interventions as Prevention of Workplace Bullying” has been accepted in “2008 International Counselling Psychology Conference” in Chicago
- Paper on “Philosophy of Identity from Personal to Global (with study of Philosophy of Mind in Vedic Literature)” for 2008 – Seventh Interantional Conference (Waves) at the University of Florida, Orlando
- Conducted Rokeach Value Survey to identify Values of Youth in April, 2009
- Research Paper presented in AIIMS : Family Mental Health : A Predictor of Empowered Child and Adolescents.
- Recently Presented paper in International Conference on Spirituality : Key to
Healthy Living
- Conducted Survey Research on “Empowered Women :Balancing Career and Family on the eve of International Womens Day.
- Conducted Research on the assessment of “Signature Strength of an Individual” in the area of Positive Psychology on the eve of Amity Human Values Quarter Celebration.
- Research Paper presented on the topic “Human Values and Virtues (Signature Strengths) in Technological Advanced Culture” in the International Conference on “Positive Psychology : A New Approach to Mental Health” from 6-8th Aug, 2010
- Research paper presented on the topic “Balancing of Masculine and Feminine Energy for Empowered Society” in National Conference on Well Being, Women and Work – Emerging Trends in Psychology from Oct 23-24, 2010 organized by Dept. of Psychology, Govt. College, Malerkotla sponsored by University Grants Commission.
- Research paper presented on the topic “Positive Emotions as Predictors of Human Well Being” in International Conference on Enhancing Human Potential: Bio-Psycho-Social Perspectives on November 15-17, 2010 organized by Department of Life Long Learning & Extension Punjab University, Chandigarh.
- Research Paper on “Psychology of Love” published in Psych Insight Magazine.
- Research Paper presented on the Topic “Behavioural Training for Psychological Warfare: Emerging Trends” at the Military Psychology Conference organized by NAOP & DIPR from 10th-12th March, 2011.
- Review of the International Research Paper from Iran on the topic “Impact of Non Verbal Communication Training on Mutual Understanding” for submission in forthcoming issue of Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing.
- Research Paper Accepted on the topic “Workplace Bullying : Prevention and Counselling Interventions” at the 3rd Global Conference on Bullying and the Abuse of Power : from Playground to International Relations in Prague, Czech Republic, from 3rd-5th Nov, 2011
Research Project
Research Project Submitted on the topic “Development of an Instrument for Performance Appraisal of the Police Personnel” on 23rd Aug, 2011 to BPR&D
Book:
- Published Books on ‘Behavioural Science’ - Galgotia Publication, 2001, Delhi, India.
- Guidelines for Counselling Psychologist (2nd Edition) in 2008 from Amity Institute of Psychology & Allied Sciences.
- Co-authored : 4 Chapters written for Book titled “Organizational Psychology” published by Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd. (in progress)
- Training Booklet authored on the topic “ Communication & Effective Habits of Managers” (For Gail).
- Rajasthan Police Training Booklet on the topic “Personality Enhancement”
- Review of the book “The Happiness Sutra” written by Dr. Rick Levy, Internationally Acclaimed Psychologist, Pioneer in the field of Mind-Body-Medicine.
- Training Booklet and Manual on “Personality Enhancement Programme”.- Delhi Police Training.
- Published Study Material on “Behavioural Science Course” for ASODL
- One Chapter Published in Health Psychology Book
Membership and Association:
- Member of American Psychological Association, APA No.51918696, Washington D.C.
- Life Member of HRD Network.
- Associate Member of AIMA.
- Life Member of Indian Science Congress Association.
- Fellow member of the United Writers Association.
- Certified Internal Quality Auditor by QMI, New Delhi for ISO Certification.
- Member Expert of the Assessment Board of DRDO
- Chairperson of Board of Studies of Amity Institute of Psychology & Allied Sciences(AIPS) & Amity Institute of Behavioural (Health) & Allied Sciences (AIBHAS)
- Member of Academic Council.
- Member of Organizing Committee of Human Values Quarter celebration of Amity University, Noida.
- Member to the Advisory Council for the Amity Centre of Excellence.
- Chairperson of Examination Moderation Board for Behavioural Science and Psychology Programme, Amity University, Noida.
- Domain Head (Humanities) of Quality Assurance and Enhancement, AUUP.
- Project Champion – “Driving Value Based and Ethical Work Culture and its Tracking” of Amity Centre of Excellence.
Editor:
- Worked as Editor “Amity Business Review” (Journal of Amity Business School)
- Worked as Editor “Update” at Amity School of Distance Learning (ASoDL)
- Worked as an Editor of the Quarterly Newsletter at CMD. (Centre for Management Development, Modi Nagar).
- Editor-in-Chief of Amity Journal of Behavioural and Forensic Sciences
Organized National and International Seminars:
- Counselling: The Healing Touch of 21st Century - 2002
- Mental Health: The Global Challenge - 2003
- Counselling: An Unexplored Boon for Society - 2004
- Solace: A Behavioural Science Symposium- 2nd December, 2005
- Three Day National Psychology Festival- 7th - 9th March, 2006
- Celebration of National Mental Health Day (9th and 10th October, 2006)
- Two Day National Psychology Festival - 22nd and 23rd Feb, 07
- Organising event “Amity Human Values week” from 20th April to 27th
April, 07.
- Celebrated World Alzheimer’s Day – 21st September, 2007
- Celebrated World Mental Health Day – 10th Oct, 2007
- Two Day Annual National Psychology Festival – 3rd and 4th April, 2008
- Celebrated World Alzheimer’s Day – 22nd September, 2008
- Two Day Annual National Psychology Festival – 19th and 20th March, 09
- Organised Event in “Amity Human Values Quarter”, April-2009
- Celebrated Mental Health Awareness Campaign – 8th Oct, 2009
- Celebrating International Womens Day -8th March, 2010
- Two Day Annual National Psychology Festival – 25th and 26th March, 2010
- Organised Event in “Amity Human Values Quarter-7th April, 2010
- Experiential Seminar for Faculty and Students by Dr. Rick Levy, Internationally Acclaimed Psychologist(US), Pioneer Mind Body Medicine on the topics “Mind-Body Medicine : The Future of Psychology, East and West” and “How to live life Heroically –Free of Stress” on 27th Oct, 2010
- Mesmerizing Talk with Experiential Insight on the topic “Happiness Sutra - Mind-Body-Medicine” by Dr. Rick Levy, Internationally Acclaimed Psychologist, (USA), Pioneer Mind-Body Medicine on 28th Oct, 2010.
- Conducted National Youth Day on 12th Jan, 2011.
- Two Day Annual National Psychology Festival Abhivyakti’11 -22nd & 23rd March, 2011
- Conducting Two Day Workshop on Neuro Linguistic Programming on 6th and 7th March, 2011.
- Organized Inaugural for International Womens Day Centenery from 8th-29th
March, 2011 on 8th March, 2011 of Amity University.
- Organized first One Day National Psychology Festival, Persona’11 - 24th March, 2011 for AIBHAS.
- Organised events in “Amity Human Values Quarter-17th March, 2011 and 7th April, 2011-AIBHAS & AIPS
Distinctions and Achievements:
- Presented paper in International and National Conferences.
- Published articles in reputed journals and news papers.
- Designed and launched Psychology and Behavioural Science(BS) Syllabus for different professional programmes of Amity University. All programs are running successfully.
- Presently Behavioural Science Course is being run as a part of Value Added Programme under my direction and guidance at Amity University.
- Running Amity Student Counselling Services (ASCOS) for the psychological help of needy students
- Honoured with inclusion of name as Educationist and Psychologist in Indo-American `Who’s Who’ on page 545, Vol.III.
- Invited as expert in BBC Radio to speak on 'Stress', Obesity and Psychological Perspective on Motherhood.
- Honoured as Judge for the presentation on “Suggestion Scheme” in Regional Conference on Cultural Transformation though Total Quality people organized by INSSAN at NTPC.
- Chaired Session of International Conference organized by IIT Delhi in Nov, 2004
- Conducted Delhi Police Training for Common Wealth Games on the topic “Rediscovering Positive Attitude for Behavioural Change and Anger Management.”
- Conducted UP Police Training on the topic “National Pride, Attitude, Personality and Behaviour, Team, Communication, Body Language, Ettiquetes, General English, Time Management, Tourism, Stress Management, Discussion for Common Wealth Games
- Conducted UP Police Training on Personality and Behaviour, Attitude, Team Building, Communication, Body Language, Etiquettes and Mannerism, Stress Management, Time Management, Emergency Response Mechanism for new recruits at Police Training School.
- Conducted Rajasthan Police Training on “Personality Enhancement”.
- Prepared Training Booklet and Manual for Rajasthan Police Training which is distributed in Five Districts of Rajasthan.
- Attended International Leadership Conference on “Providing Vision and Leadership at a Time of Global Crisis” in Seoul, Korea from 13th to 17th Oct, 2007 as a member of Universal Peace Federation. “Ambassador for Peace” was conferred by Universal Peace Federation (An NGO in Consultative Status in the Social & Economic Council of UN) at the Conference. Conducted Session on “Spirituality & Peace”, demonstrated “Meditation & Om Chanting” for 190 International Delegates in the International Leadership Conference at Seoul, Korea
- Endorsement of the Book “The Happiness Sutra” by Dr. Rick Levy, Internationally Acclaimed Psychologist, USA, Mind-Body-Medicine published by Times Group Books
- Chairperson of Technical Session-I on “Women & Education; Marital; Gender relationship and problems” in National Conference on Well Being, Women and Work – Emerging Trends in Psychology from Oct 23-24, 2010 organized by Dept. of Psychology, Govt. College, Malerkotla sponsored by University Grants Commission.
- Visit of 25 Members International Professional Psychology Delegation from US, Europe and Canada on 19th Oct, 2010- “Confluence of Cultural Perspective in Applied Psychology- Role of Psychology in India and for World Peace”
- Conferred Honorary Membership of Minnesota Psychological Association, USA
- Conferred Certificate of Appreciation for Recognition of Continued Personal Commitment and Contribution in the field of Psychology by Dr. Sallie E. Hildebrandt, Elect Past President, California Psychological Association - Delegation Leader on the visit of International Psychology Professional Delegation to India-19th Oct, 2010
- Conducted Personality Development Programme for 146 BSF Trainee Officers from 17th to 22nd Jan, 2011 at BSF Academy Tekanpur, Gwaliour on the topics Conflict Management, Stress Management, Decision Making, Lateral Thinking, Time Management, Development of Junior Commander Force for Higher Challenges, Power of Positive Attitude for winning Personality, Peak Performance through Internal Motivation, Role of Mentoring, Coaching and Counselling for Organisational Effectiveness.
- Conducted BPRD Training from 18th April’11-22nd April, 11 on the topic “Stress Management : Prevention and Cure through Psychological Intervention.
- Conducted CRPF Training from 7th and 8th May, 2011 and 13th and 14th May, 2011 for 152 CRPF Officers on Leadership and Management Course.
Conducted Delhi Police Training to the Personnel of Delhi Police Control Room from 29th Aug, 2011 – 9th Sept, 2011 on the topics Interaction Skill, Communication Skill in English/Hindi, Attitudinal Change while Working, Etiquette, Body Language while interating with.
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