Name : Dr. Rekha R Ahuja
Qualification : Ph.D, M.Phil , M.Sc Clinical Psychology
Designation : Assistant Professor and HOD
Department : Psychology
E-mail id : sjecrekha@gmail.com
Biography :
Rekha Ahuja has a PhD in Psychology with a specialization in Psycho-Oncology. Her interest and expertise is in the field of Health Psychology andQualitative Research Methods, among other areas such asClient Experiences in Chronic Health Conditions, Personal Growth, Psycho-Social Rehabilitation and Holistic Health Practices.She was formerly Assistant Professor in Psychology at CHRIST (Deemed to be University). She was a member of a cross cultural research project on graduate attributes and training needs for clinical psychology students in India and USA (CHRIST & Miami University). Along with seeing clients for supportive therapy, she has also facilitated workshops and lectures for parenting skills, professional growth, personal growth, counseling skills for corporates, mental wellbeing, health care and research methods. She has attended training workshops on several psychological therapeutic interventions, and research skills. She has presented papers, and published articles in the area of mental health, psycho social rehabilitation and cancer care.

Conferences/ Seminars/ Workshops attended:
1. International Conference on Enhancing Psycho oncology Practice Research in India (Jan 2020), organized by Adyar Cancer Institute and the International Psycho-oncology Society (IPOS) Academy, Chennai
2. National Symposium on Qualitative Research Methods: Qualitative Understanding for Quality Healthcare,(Nov 2019), organized by Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
3. Ethics, Opportunities and Challenges in the Light of National Education Policy 2019, (July, 2019), organized by St. Joseph’s College, Bengaluru
4. Workshop on Trauma Informed Approach to Psychological Interventions, June 20th and 21st 2020, organized by Muktha Foundation, Bangalore
5. Workshop on Concept Development in Research, Jan 2020 (International Psycho-Oncology Society, organized by Adyar Cancer Centre, Chennai)
6. Basic Level Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Skills Workshop, Oct 2019 (facilitated by MrsMarykutty Augustine, Trinity college, University of Dublin)
7. Advanced level Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Skills for OCD and BDD, July 2020, conducted by Pledge Academy, Bangalore
8. Webinar on Online training of psychologists for providing brief telephonic psychological support in the context of COVID 19, on 21st April, 2020 conducted by NIMHANS, Bangalore

Invited Speaker:
1. Interpretive Phenomenology: Exploring the Life Existential
Invited Speaker for a plenary session for National Symposium on Qualitative Research Methods: Qualitative Understanding for Quality Healthcare (Nov, 2019), Organized by Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, India.

2. Making Interviews Interactive
Invited Speaker for a plenary session for National Symposium on Qualitative Research
Methods: Qualitative Understanding for Quality Healthcare (Nov, 2019), Organized by Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, India.

3. Positive outcomes in cancer survivorship: emerging stronger.
Invited speaker for a symposium at National Conference on Psycho-Oncology (MINDCAN2017), Malabar Cancer Centre, Thalassery, Kerala, India

4. Treatment Experience of Breast Cancer Survivors in India.
Invited speaker at a research symposium on Multicultural Considerations in Healthcare (April 2017) conducted by Dept of Psychology in Miami University, Ohio, USA

5. Psycho-Oncology: an emerging trend in healthcare.
Invited speaker for a symposium on Psycho-Oncology at International Conference on Counselling, Psychotherapy and Wellness conducted by Dept of Psychology, Christ University in collaboration with Toronto University [ICCP2016], Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Research Papers Presented:
1. Posttraumatic growth among women with breast cancer: qualitative findings. Oral paper presentation, CAN-REHAB 2017, International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approach Towards Cancer Rehabilitation in Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, India

2. Post-Traumatic Growth: Positive Adjustment to Breast Cancer.
Oral paper presentation, Global Cancer Summit 2015, International Collaborative Conference [GCS 2015], in Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India.

Research Papers Published:
1. Ahuja, R. (2019). Getting to know the person: Interviews as a tool to elicit narratives in Healthcare and Research Settings. Indian Journal of Continuing Nursing Education, 20, p 125-130. DOI: 10.4103/IJCN_21_20. ISSN 2230-7354
2. Ahuja, R., &Sathiyaseelan, A. (2018). Comprehensive cancer care: promoting posttraumatic growth among survivors of breast cancer. Middle East Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 3, 2:247-249ISSN 2415 6256 (Print), 2415 6248 (Online)
3. Ahuja, R., &Sathiyaseelan, A. (2018). Together we can: facilitating posttraumatic growth through cancer support groups. Research Journal of Social Sciences & Management, 7, 12, 38-44ISSN 2251 1571
4. Magod, P & Ahuja, R. (2014). Perception towards counselling as a profession. International Journal of Social Science and Interdisciplinary Research, 3, 12, 1-5ISSN 2277-3630

Media Publications
1. Ahuja, R (2019). Life after treatment for breast cancer survivors. The Week (online magazine)
2. Ahuja, R (2020). Reach out series: Post traumatic Growth. (YouTube)
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