Departmental Activities 2022-23

• Capacity building Strategies among Youth on occasion of World Youth Skills Day- 21st Century Skills: Department of Psychology in collaboration with Sociology and Political Science organised an awareness program on capacity building strategies on occasion of World Youth Skills Day- 21st Century Skills on 15 - 07-2022 at Assembly Hall. Smt.D.Chandrika Lecturer in Psychology welcomes the dignitaries and has given brief introduction about the programme. Chief patron Dr.V.Rama Jyosthna Kumari RJD, Principal, Govt. College for women (A) has addressed about the importance of development of skills. Dr.A.V. Sree Lakshmi garu, Director, E-Academy explained about 21st century skills and opportunities in the world. Dr. Samuel Reddy Eda Garu, Chairman, SEIF expressed that youth are the nation builders, so everyone must keep 6 years in their hands from this day onwards and aware of life skills. Abdul Munaf garu, Chairman, Human rights committee for protection expressed about the problems faced by the youth and another resource person B.Krishna Bharat garu, President explained about some of the skills.
• Mental Health Development Games- Extension activity: Department of Psychology in collaboration with Spandana Eda International Foundation organised an training programme on “Mental Health Development Games” on 28.08.22 at Seminar Hall. Smt.Dr. D.Chandrika Lecturer in Psychology welcomes the dignitaries. The President of the Programme, Dr.V.Rama Jyosthna Kumari RJD,Principal, Govt. College for women has addressed the importance of Mental health. Chief guest Dr.Padmaja has explained more than 30 mental health development games regarding our aspirations, thinking and etc. SEIF Chairman Dr.Samuel Reddy Eda explained that Physical Health and Mental Health are interlinked so everyone must conscious about these two for holistic development. More than 150 members participated in this Training programme 28.08.22.
• One day workshop on Coping Mechanisms on WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY: of Psychology & Sociology were organized an awareness programme on “to focus on suicide prevention” (symptoms and behavioural changes) on Occasion of World Suicide Prevention Week, By DR. IVL. Narasimha Rao Garu, Psychiatrist, (President, Indian Psychiatric Society, A.P. Branch). chief guest. DR. Rama Jyostna Kmari, Principal, GCW(A), Guntur suggested for every Girl/Woman to be strong to face any problem in society. Dr. Naga Chandrika, Lecture in Psychology, Shri. B. Lalitha Babu, Head of the Dept. of Political Science, In-Charge of the Dept. of Sociology, B. Curie, Lecturer in Political Science gave advises to avoid suicides in present social and family environment. 08.09.2022  
• One day workshop on Emotional wellbeing on mental health” (10-10-2022) : The Dept. of Psychology, Govt. College for Women (A) in collaboration with Spandana Eda International Foundation has conducted an awareness programme on “World Mental Health Day” on 10-10-2022 at Seminar hall, Govt. College for women (A) Guntur. The following are the dignitaries: Dr.V.Rama Jyotshna Kumari (Chief Patron) Principal & RJD Guntur, Dr.Eda Anji Reddy (Chief Guest), Director, Spandana Eda International Foundation (SEIF), DSP Y.jessie Prasanthi and M.Vijaya Lakshmi Lect.in English participated. Principal & RJD, Guntur Dr.V.Rama Jyotsna Kumari briefed about the importance of Mental health. SEIF Director, Dr.Eda Anji Reddy has addressed that every individual must aware of positive mental health.Chief guest  jessie Prasnthi explained that women are psychologically fit when compared to men. So, everyone must know their capabilities and improve the skills achieve the goals.The programme was concluded by vote of thanks by Smt. Chandrika. All Students and other faculty members have actively participated in this programme. 10-10-2022
• Basic Skills for Counselling Children- Extension activity: Department of Psychology in collaboration with Spandana Eda International Foundation organised an work shop on “Basic skills for Counselling Children” on 04.12.22 at Seminar Hall. Smt.Dr.D.Chandrika Lecturer in Psychology welcomes the dignitaries and has given brief introduction about the programme. Dr.V.Rama Jyosthna Kumari RJD, Principal, Govt. College for women (A) has adressed the problems faced by the individuals now a days and the areas where the guidance and counselling needed. SEIF Chairman Dr.Samuel Reddy Eda explained that now a days most of the youth are affected with Anxiety and depression. Resource persons B.Krishna Bharath garu explained about some of verbal skills in counselling. Smt.Lakshmi explained some of counselling skills in Play therapy and another resource person Mr. Ravi Bhargav explained about Learning disabilities and some of the techniques to overcome learning disabilities. More than 130 members participated in this workshop. 04.12.22

Departmental Activities 2021-22

• “State Level Conference on Mental Health” (03-10-2021): To aware the students towards  the importance of Mental health The Dept. of Psychology, Govt. College for Women (A) in collaboration with All India Psychological Association has conducted “State Level Conference on Mental Health” on 03-10-2021 at Seminar hall, Govt. College for women (A) Guntur. Smt.Dr.D.Chandrika, Lecturer in Psychology welcomes the dignitaries has given brief introduction about the programme. Principal & RJD, Guntur Dr.V.Rama Jyotsna Kumari briefed about the importance of Mental health. She also explained that to improve mental health we have to follow some of the methods like practicing Yoga,meditation etc;.  Spandana Eda International Foundation Chairman, Dr.Eda Samuel Reddy has addressed that every psychologist must know the latest therapies. Dr.Indla Rama Subba Reddy addressed about the emerging problems of society. Dr.T.D.Vimala,Psychologist,ANU counselling centre explained about some of the therapies. Guest of honour Psy Visesh explained about Psychological First aid. The programme was concluded by vote of thanks by Smt. Chandrika. All Psychologists and other faculty members have actively participated in this programme
• Webinars on stress management on occasion of international stress awareness day” (03-11-2021, 05-11-21 & 06-11-21)
• To aware the students towards the Coping Strategies, Department of Psychology in collaboration with the All India Psychological Association organised webinars on Stress management on the occasion of “International Stress awareness Day” (03-11-2021,05-11-21 & 06-11-21). Mrs.Usha Rani, Psychologist explained the Positive sides of stress. Eustress helps to do things earlier. It gives the enthusiasm to do works earlier. B.Krishna Bharath explained about the symptoms of stress. Dr.G.Krishna explained about Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for stress management and B.Mallikarjuna Rao explained some of the Yoga techniques and stress free techniques. More than 50 members participated in this webinar. 03-11-2021, 05-11-21 & 06-11-21.
• Awareness Programme on “STRATEGIES FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLNESS”: To aware the students towards the Importance of Psychological wellness, The Dept. of Sociology and Psychology, Govt. College for Women has conducted on 06.12.2021, the following dignitaries; DR. Rama Jyostna Kumari (chief patron) Principal and RJD, Guntur, DR. E. Samuel Reddy(Chief Guest),Chairman Spandana Eda International Foundation and Krishna Bharat (Guest of Honour)Psychologist, has addressed the students that when the younger generation thinks and follows the right path they can achieve their aims and goals. Principal & RJD briefed about psychological well-being is attained by achieving a state of balance affected by both challenging and rewarding of life events.  V. Naveen Kumar, Lecturer Dept. of Sociology, DR. Naga Chandrika, dept. of Psychology, deliberate that: different concepts of residential and social environment have more impact on the life of student and if we would those circumstances in our favour we can achieve successful life.      06.12.2021
• Guest Lecture on “STRESS MANAGEMENT” the Dept. of Sociology was organized guest lecture on Stress Management” on 15.03.2022, at Assembly Hall of the College. In collaboration with Dept. of Psychology, Political Science and NSS. Chief Guest DR. E. Samuel Reddy (Chief Guest), Chairman Spandana Eda International Foundation, spoke that encouraged the students to be self-confident to avoid mental stress among women in society. DR. Rama Jyostna Kmari, Principal, GCW(A), Guntur suggested for every Girl/Woman to be strong to face any problem in society. DR. Naga Chandrika, Lecture in Psychology, Shri. B. Lalitha Babu, Head of the Dept of Political Science, In-Charge of the Dept. of Sociology, B. Curie, Lecturer in Political Science gave advises about Stress Management. 03.2022 

Departmental Activities 2020-21

• “Measures and Psycho social support strategies and common myths on occasion of World Suicide Prevention Day” (10-09-2020): To aware the people towards importance of life Department of Psychology in collaboration with All India Psychological association organised world suicide prevention day on 10. 9. 20. Panel of 6 members shared their views. Dr. Ruhi Satija and Dr.Tony Jose explained about the symptoms of suicidal thoughts. Dr. Chandan Kumar and A.V.Raja sekhar explained about the preventive measures and Dr.T.D. Vimala and Dr.Krishna explained about supportive strategies. More than 50 members participated in this webinar. 10-09-2020
• “IMPACT OF 3 C’S ON LIVES OF GIRL CHILD” (22-01-2021): Department of Psychology conducted an awareness program on “Impact of 3 c’s on lives of girl child” to BA students on 22-01-2021 at 11 a.m. The following are the dignitaries: Dr.V.Rama Jyotshna Kumari (Chief Patron) Principal, Srinivasa Reddy Dodda, Psychologist and Dr.S.L.B.Sarma, Incharge, Dept.of Psychology.college principal explained about the importance of proper communication. The Chief Guest Sri. D. Srinivasa Reddy explained that “Self –talk” plays a major role in the succession of life. It makes us to know about our weaknesses and our strengths and the things which we have to omit. He also explained that verbal communication is also very important in communication and we have to apply 3 C’s (Clear, Concise and consistent) while we are in communication with others. The programme was concluded by vote of thanks of Smt. Chandrika,Dept.of Psychology. NSS co-ordinator M.Vijaya Lakshmi, M.Padmaja political science and other faculty members have actively participated in this programme.

Departmental Activities 2019-20

• Guest Lecture on CAREER GUIDANCE: of Psychology & Sociology were conducted guest lecture on Career Guidance. In that the chief guest B. Krishna Bharat, Psychologist Guntur explained about the opportunities we get this course and also explained about the various diploma courses which are relevant to psychology and also shared information about different universities which are offering P. G. courses in Psychology. DR. D. Naga Chandrika, lecturer in Psychology, DR. K. Kusuma Kumari, Lecturer in Sociology, and student s also expressed that their vies about this programme. 05. 08. 2019.
• Awareness Programme on WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY: Dept of Psychology & Sociology were organized an awareness programme on “World Suicide Prevention Day” on 11.09.2019. The chief guest DR. Uma Jyothi, Psychiatrist, RIMS explained about how to identify suicidal thoughts in our friends and in our knowing persons. DR. Puli Srinivas Psychologist, GGH explained about the importance of life. The students gained knowledge about suicidal symptoms and how to identify and overcome suicidal thoughts. 11.09.2019.
• Guest Lecture on LIFE SKILLS: To aware and gain the knowledge to the students towards the life skills. Dept. of Psychology conducted a guest lecture on life skills on 25. 09. 2019. In that the chief guest Naga Malleswari, Dept. of Economics, GCW, Guntur explained about the problem-solving skills and types of thinking. The students gained knowledge about problem-solving skills and apply that to their life activities. They expressed that these types of activities useful to learn new things and to improve the subject. 25. 09. 2019.
• Guest Lecture on INTERNATIONAL GIRL CHILD DAY: To aware the students the importance of international girl child day. Dept of Psychology and Sociology conducted guest lecture on importance of girl child day on 11. 10. 2019. In that the chief guest K. Surekha, Dept. of Sociology, GCW, Guntur, explained about the importance and the theme of the day. She also explained the importance of girl chid and how the women are getting success by overcoming the huddles. The students gained the knowledge about the girl child day and known about women successful personalities. 11. 10. 2019.
• Guest Lecture on Motivation: To direct the students towards to achieve the goal. Department of Sociology and Psychology conducted a motivation programme on 15. 10.19. The chief guest D. Srinivasa Reddy, Counselling Psychologist explained about the importance of Time and also explained about “SMART’ Technique and its usage. Students expressed that the type of activities useful to learn new things and improve the subject, they have learnt information about the importance of time and how to manage the time. 15. 10. 2019.
• Guest Lecture on Emotional wellbeing: A Guest lecture was arranged by We Care(Grievance & Redressal Cell, Internal Compliance Committee (GRC & ICC), and Women Empowerment Cell (WEC) Dept of Psychology, Dept of Sociology) on “Emotional wellbeing” on 29th Jan 2020, Wednesday 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm. Resource person B. Krishna Bharath has delivered lecture on “Mind Trap” and S. V. Rajya Lakshmi has delivered on “How to cope up with Emotional Disturbance” they interacted with the gathering and explained in brief about stress, emotions, various techniques to cope the stress.All the students who have attended have gained to overcome the fear from exams and in facing or addressing in gathering. The faculty have gained to overcome the stress at workplace. 29th Jan 2020, Wednesday.
• Certificate course on Stress management as Extension activity: To aware the people towards stress management Depts .of Sociology and Psychology collaboration with All India psychological association conducted a certificate course on “stress management ‘for community. In this part of course Dr. T.D. Vimala make people to learn about various types of stress and stress coping strategies. D.puli srinivas explained techniques like Yoga, Meditation etc; Aruna garu explained about Time Management. It has started on 02.02.20  to 01.03.20. The people gained knowledge about various types of stress and stress free techniques. They expressed that it will be useful to minimize their stress levels by practicing stress free techniques like Meditation, Yoga etc.02.02.20 to 01.03.20.

Departmental Activities 2018-19

• Awareness programme on “Save a friend-know the value of life”: Depts .of Sociology and Psychology conducted an awareness  programme on world suicide prevention day on 08.08 .18.The chief guest Dr. Puli Srinivas Psychologist GGH  Krishna Bharath, Psychologist & Personality development trainer explained about how to identify Negative thoughts, suicidal thoughts in our friends and our knowing persons earlier and explained the importance of life and value of it and suggested the students if they observed those symptoms in any one make them to consult a Psychologist. The students gained knowledge about Suicidal Symptoms and how to identify and overcome suicidal thoughts and the value of life and how to make it fruitful.08.08.18.
• Awareness programme on world suicide prevention day: Depts. of Sociology and Psychology conducted  an awareness  programme  on world suicide prevention day on 08.09 .18.The chief guest Vishesh Psychologist & Personality development trainer explained about how to identify suicidal thoughts in our friends and our knowing persons and explained about different coping mechanisms  and the staff and students participated in a Ralley to aware the people towards  over come of suicidal thoughts and how to improve positive thoughts. Individuals have got the awareness regarding the suicidal tendencies and they understood the positive side of the life. They have gained knowledge that every problem has solution and different coping mechanisms. 08.09.2018
• One day work shop on mental health day: To aware the students towards the importance of Mental Health, Depts .of Sociology and Psychology conducted a Workshop on Mental health day with collaboration with Amaravati Psychology Association on 07.10.2018. In that various sessions like Adolescence counseling, Youth and Mental health and CBT for Anxiety disorders   are conducted. Smt.Aswani garu from Bangalore has explained about importance of Thought process and Sri.Dr.Puli Srinivas garu explained about Anxiety disorders. Students have got knowledge about Psychological first aid and therapies like Cognitive Therapy, Behavioural therapy and so on and symptoms of Anxiety. 07.10.2018.
• Awareness programme on On -line safety: To aware the students towards Online safety. Depts .of Sociology and Psychology conducted an awareness programme on view of National girl child day on 24.01.19 .The chief guests Phani Rajendra explained about the cyber crime  and causes for it and another chief guest vijay kumar DCPO Krishna District explained about child trafficking and how to handle the situations. The students have gained knowledge about cyber-crime and child trafficking and got awareness regarding cyber-crime. 24.01.19.
• Guest lecture on nutritional counselling for adolescent girls : To aware the students towards importance of Healthy food Depts .of Sociology and Psychology  conducted  a guest lecture on nutritional counselling for adolescent girls on 21.02.2019. In that the chief guest Krishna Priya  of Home science  GCW, Guntur explained about importance of balanced diet and the problems we face due to  mal nutrition and explained about eating  disorders. 21.02.2019.
• One day workshop on Guidance and Counselling skills: To aware the students towards the importance of Guidance and Counselling Depts .of Sociology and Psychology conducted a one day work shop on counselling skills on 26.02.19. The chief guest Dr.Vimala, Psychologist;Guntur. explained about counseling skills like listening, interviewing etc; and importance of those skills in counseling process. Another guest of honour explained about importance of guidance and different types of Guidance. Individuals have got the awareness regarding different opportunities and known Guidance and Counselling Skills. They have understood about how they develop skills and opportunities build for prosperous and sustainable world. 26.02.2019.