SRMIST Vadapalani
Ms. Rakeni

Ms. Rakeni

Assistant Professor

Department of Psychology

Degree Specialization University/Institute Name, Year
M.sc Applied Psychology PSG COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE, AFFILIATED TO BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY , COIMBATORE, 2024
B.Sc Psychology MADURAI INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, AFFILIATED TO MADURAI KAMRAJ UNIVERSITY, 2022
  • Social Psychology
  • Community Psychology
  • Environmental Psychology
  • Mental Health and Wellbeing
  • Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • Psychosocial Impact Studies
  • Social Psychology
  • Community Psychology
  • Environmental Psychology
  • M.Sc Applied Psychology – PSG College of Arts and Science, Affiliated to Bharathiar University, Coimbatore (2024)
  • B.Sc Psychology – Madurai Institute of Social Sciences, Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University (2022)
  • PG Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • Completed various certified online courses in Mental Health, Counselling, Neuroscience and Wellbeing
Institution Designation Experience
SDNB VAISHNAV COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, Chrompet, Chennai Teaching Faculty 1 Year
SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) Assistant Professor Present
Conference Presentations
  • Presented paper on “Dissociation, Emotion Regulation, Suggestibility, Alexithymia, Perseverative Thinking among Individuals with and without Spirit Possession” at International Conference on Indian Psychology and Mental Health organized by Chinmaya Viswa Vidyapeetham, Kerala.
  • Presented paper on “Wokeism in Tamil Cinema: A Critical Analysis of Contemporary Narratives and their Psychosocial Impact” at ICSSR sponsored National Seminar organized by PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.
  • Presented paper on “Exploring Environmental Literacy and Coping Mechanism in the Face of Crisis: A Qualitative Study” at MOP Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai.
  • Presented paper on “Mental Wellbeing of High School Students” at State Level Intercollegiate Seminar conducted by Thiagarajar College, Madurai.
  • Presented paper on “Social Justice Orientation, Empathy and Moderating Effect of Cognitive Flexibility among Generation Z” at BRAINSS International Conference organized by Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai.
  • Presented paper on “Decolonizing Therapy at Grassroots: Opportunities, Challenges and Intersectional Stakeholder Perspectives” at International Conference on Mental Health and Holistic Wellness organized by Women’s Christian College, Chennai.
Workshops / Seminars / FDPs / STTP
  • Attended 5 days FDP on “ Recent trends in Counselling Psychology “ organized by Sacred heart college and in colloboration with Loyola college , Chennai - Online
  • Attended 7 days FDP on “ Tamizhar vaazhviyalum Uzhaviyalum” organized by Alpas Mental Health and Wellbeing center in collaboration with Sacred heart college - Online
  • Attended 5 Days FDP on “ Systematic Way of Research Paper Writing” organized by Research Foundation of India
  • Attended National Seminar on Psychological Perspectives of Viksit Bharat 2047 organized by Kristu Jayanti college , Bangalore
  • participated in Panel Discussion on Mental Panel Discussion on “Human rights and mental health of labour migrants & refugees organzied by Banyan Academy of Leadership in Mental Health .
  • Participated in Indian Mental Health Youth Summit 2024 , organized by Hibiscus Foundation Chennai.
  • Attended National Symposium on A Kaleidoscope of healing – An eclectic and Integrated approach to Brief Therapy organized by Amrita Viswa Vidyapeetham , Coimbatore
  • Attended National Seminar on Connection Unveiled : A multifaceted journey to relationship enrichment organized by Madras School Of social Work , Chennai
  • Attended National Seminar on Queer Community : A psychological Management of Gender Incongruence organized by Institute of Mental Health , Kilpauk , Chennai
  • Participated in International conclave on “transition towards resilience : rethinking and Redesigning Post covid Ecosystem, organized by VIT , Chennai.
  • Participated in National seminar on “Third wave psychotherapy: innovations in mental health interventions” organized by Kristu Jayanti college, Bangalore
  • Attended 6 days FDP on “empowering students with learning differences In Higher Education” organized by alliance University, Bangalore
  • Attended 7 days National FDP on Converging Minds and Markets : financial wellbeing and psychological resilience organized by Kristu Jayanti college, Bangalore
Conference Presentation/ Publications
  • Certified in "Workplace Counselling" by MS Chellamuthu Institute of Mental
  • Health and Rehabilitation
  • Psychological First Aid" (Coursera)
  • Suicide Prevention" (Coursera)
  • Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health (Coursera)
  • Consumer Neuroscience and Neuromarketing" (Coursera)
  • The Science of happiness and well-being ( NPTEL )
  • Indian Society : Sociological Perspectives ( NPTEL)

Name:Rakeni P

Designation:Assistant Professor

Department:PSYCHOLOGY

Affiliation: FSH

Email ID:rakenip@srmist.edu.in

Google Scholar: NIL

Memberships

  • Annual member of American Psychological Association ( Member since January, 2026)

Books Published

  • NIL