Curriculum vitae of Rev.

Lawrence SoosaiNathan

Anugraha Institute of Social Sciences, Tamilnadu, India. lalacaps@yahoo.com

Date of Birth : May 06, 1973

Place of Birth : Madurai, India

Educational qualifications

1993 -1996 - Bachelor in English Literature

Madurai Kamaraj University India.

1993 1996 - Bachelor in Philosophy

St. Josephs Philosophical College - India

1997 - 2000 Masters in Theology

Jnana Deepa Vidyapeeth - India.

2001- 2002 - Diploma in Counseling

Anugraha Institute of Counseling and Psychotherapy India

2002 2005 -Maters in Pastoral Counseling

University of Toronto - Canada

2003 - Certificate in Clinical Pastoral Education

East General Hospital, Toronto, Canada

2007-2009 M.Sc. Counseling and Psychotherapy (University Rank Holder and

a Gold Medalist).
Tamilnadu Open University, India

2010-2013 - PhD (Research Title: Altruism and the Promotion of Individual and
Community well-being: A cross-cultural Exploration)
Universita Degli Studi di Milano, Italy.

2013 - NET (Psychology)

Professional Experience

2000 2002 Secretary, Province of Tamilnadu. Order of Friars Minor Capuchins,

Tamilnadu, India

2003 - 2004 Chaplin, Toronto East General Hospital

2004 2005 Counselor, Christian Counseling Center, Toronto, Canada

2005 - 2010 - Dean, Capuchin Theological College, Tamilnadu, India (It is a catholic
seminary involved in the formation of candidates for priesthood)

2005 - Today - Dean, Anugraha Institute of Counseling & Psychotherapy, Tamilnadu,

India

2013 - Today - Head, Department of Psychology, AISS, Tamilnadu, India

&
Secretary, Anugraha Institute of Social Sciences, Tamilnadu, India

2005 2010 - Guest Lecturer & Visiting Professor In India

1. Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamilnadu, India
2. Madurai Institute of Social Sciences, Tamilnadu, India
3. Bharadithasan University, Tamilnadu, India
4. Dharmaram Pontifical Institute, Bangalore, India
5. Vidyajothi Theological College, Delhi, India
6. Jesuit Regional Theological College, Calcutta, India
7. Capuchin Theological Institute, Kerela, India
8. Institute of philosophy and Theology, Andhra, India
9. Pius X Pastoral Institute, Goa, India

2012 Today - Guest Lecturer & Visiting Professor In India

1. Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamilnadu, India
2. Madurai Institute of Social Sciences, Tamilnadu, India
3. Annamal College of Eduation, Tamilnadu, India.
4. St. Atonys Arts & Science College, Dindigul, India
5. Capuchin Theological Institute, Kerela, India
6. Institute of philosophy and Theology, Andhra, India

2005 Today - Practicing Counsellor and Psychotherapist

2014 - Today - Member, Governing Body, St. Marys College, Tuticorin, India.
Presently serving as Head, Department of Psychology at Anugraha Institute of Social
Sciences (M.K. University) and also as secretary of the college and Dean of Anugraha
counselling Institute.

Workshops offered abroad

1. Retreats/Workshops on Flourishing, Toronto, Canada

2. Seminar on Family Enrichment, Toronto, Canada
3. Workshops on Emotional Maturing, Cameroun, Africa
4. Soft Skills Training, Dubai, UAE

Publications

Soosai-Nathan, L. (2013). Happy Teacher, Happy Student: Well-being Perspectives in

Education. In M. Begum, (Ed.), Higher Education in India: Opportunities and
Challenges. Madurai: M.K. University. Pp. 38-50.

Soosai-Nathan, L. (2015). Teachers as Agents of Happiness. In K.Raja, (Ed,),

Happiness and Teacher Education- Seminar Proceedings. Madurai: Shanlax
Publications. Pp. 1-7.

Soosai-Nathan, L. (2015). Altruism: A Pathway for Psychological well-being. Indian

Journal of Positive Psychology.6 (1), pp. 90-92.

Soosai Nathan. L. (2016). "Consecrated Life: A Pathway for Emotional Well-Being." In

Johnson J. Puthenpurackal (Ed.), Consecrated Life: Challenges and Prospects.
Bengaluru: Asian Trading Corporation. Pp. 107-21.

Soosai-Nathan, L. (Ed.) (2017). Enhancing Well-being Across Human Life-Span.

Chennai: Today Publishers.

Soosai-Nathan, L., & Delle Fave, A. (2014).The Altruism Spiral: An Integrated Model for
a Harmonious Future. In H.A. Marujo & L.M.Neto (Eds.), Positive Nations and
Communities. Dordrecht: Springer. Pp. 35-64.

Soosai-Nathan, L., & Delle Fave, A. (2017). The Well Being of Workers in the
Agricultural Sector. In Lindsay G. Oades, Michael F. Steger, Antonelle Delle Fave,
and Jonathan Passmore. (ED)., The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of the Psychology of
Positivity and Strengths-Based Approaches at Work. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Pp.527-
545
Soosai-Nathan,L., & Sahayam, D. (2016). Irakkathai Manuuruvakkum Manithargal. In
Anand. M (Ed.), Irakkathain Ootru, Madurai: Nobili Publications. Pp. 255-270

Soosai-Nathan, L., Negri, L., & Delle Fave, A. (2013). Beyond Pro-Social Behavior: An
Exploration of Altruism in Two Cultures. Psychological Studies. DOI 10.1007/s12646-
013-0184-z

Constantine & Soosai-Nathan, L. (2015). Childhood Wounds: A Road-Block to Students

Happiness. In K. Raja, (Ed.), Happiness and Teacher Education - Seminar
Proceedings. Madurai: Shanlax Publications. Pp. 86-89.

Delle Fave A, Brdar I, Wissing MP, Araujo U, Castro Solano A, Freire T, Hernndez-
Pozo MDR, Jose P, Martos T, Nafstad HE, Nakamura J, Singh K and Soosai-Nathan L
(2016) Lay Definitions of Happiness across Nations: The Primacy of Inner Harmony
and Relational Connectedness. Front. Psychol. 7:30. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00030

Delle Fave, A., & Soosai-Nathan, L.(2014). Meaning as Interconnectedness: Theoretical

Perspectives and Empirical Evidence. Journal of Psychology in Africa. 24(1), pp.53-
68.

Johnson, M., Sujithra, C., & Soosai-Nathan, L. (2015). Overcoming Students Stress:
Power of Positive Embedded Commands. In K. Raja, (Ed.), Happiness and Teacher
Education - Seminar Proceedings. Madurai: Shanlax Publications. Pp. 42-45.

G.A. Jayashree & Soosi-Nathan, L. (2017). Altruism and Personal Happiness: A study on
Helping and other Professionals. In L.Soosai-Nathan, (Ed.) Enhancing Well-being
Across Human Life-Span. Chennai: Today Publishers. Pp.152-162

G. Joseph & Soosi-Nathan, L. (2017). Role of Childhood Wounds on Social Wellness of

the Adolescents. In L.Soosai-Nathan, (Ed.) Enhancing Well-being Across Human Life-
Span. Chennai: Today Publishers. Pp.26-36

Louie,D & SoosaiNathan, L. (2015). The Potential of Academic Self-concept for

Academic Achievement. International Journal of Education and Management. 5 (1),
pp.68-70

Author of the following Text-books for the Distance Education Program of M.K.
University

1. Counseling Techniques and Assessment (PG Diploma in Psychological

Counseling)
2. Dynamics of Healthy Child Development (Certificate Course in Child
Psychology)
3. Developmental Psychology (Certificate Course in Child Psychology)
Reviewer for the following Text-books for the Distance Education Program of M.K.
University

1. Psycho-Pathology and Mental Health ( PG Diploma in Psychological Counseling)

2. Fundamentals of Psychology ( PG Diploma in Psychological Counseling)
3. Counseling and Health Psychology ( PG Diploma in Psychological Counseling)
4. Domains of Child Psychology (Certificate Course in Child Psychology)