Rabindrik Psychotherapy Research Institute Trust

A clearer formulation is: Psychotherapy → Construct Extraction → Questionnaire Construction → Reliability & Validity Testing → Empirical Findings → Theory Development → Psychotherapeutic Application Model   “Psychotherapy-to-Theory Development Model” The logic is: 1. Psychotherapy    Observe therapeutic processes, psychological changes, recurring experiences and patterns. 2. Construct Extraction    Identify theoretically meaningful psychological constructs from those observations. 3. Questionnaire Construction    Operationalize the constructs into measurable dimensions/items. 4. Reliability and Validity Testing    Examine whether the instrument consistently measures the intended constructs and whether the proposed construct structure is empirically supported. 5. Empirical Findings    Study relationships among constructs, group differences, predictive patterns and applications. 6. Theory Development    Integrate the emp...

ABBSM Collaboration for Pre-PhD Training Pre-PhD Training Programme 5 Modules x 4 Hours = 20 Hours per Training Cycle Module Topics Hours 1. Research Methodology. 2. Literature Review Skills. 3. Statistical & Qualitative Data Analysis. 4. Research Ethics. 5. Scientific Communication. Total 25 topics 20 Hours Module 1. Research Methodology — 4 Hours 1. Research Problem, Questions and Objectives 2. Quantitative, Qualitative and Mixed-Method Research Designs 3. Sampling Techniques and Sample Size 4. Research Instrument Development, Reliability and Validity 5. Research Proposal and Research Design Module 2. Literature Review Skills — 4 Hours 1. Scholarly Databases and Search Strategies 2. Critical Reading and Evaluation of Research Articles 3. Literature Mapping and Reference Management 4. Identification of Research Gaps 5. Writing and Synthesizing a Literature Review Module 3. Statistical and Qualitative Data Analysis — 4 Hours 1. Data Preparation, Coding and Descriptive Statistics 2....

Rabindrik Dance-Drama Based Bibliotherapy Overview :  Bibliotherapy uses selected literary texts to facilitate psychological reflection, emotional understanding and personal insight. Rabindranath Tagore’s dance-dramas, integrating literature, music, movement and symbolism, provide a rich cultural resource for teaching Bibliotherapy. In this one month course, teaching Pedagogy will be activity oriented teaching.  Topics: Module 1: Bibliotherapy, Thematic Analysis and Psychological Meaning. By Dr. Sumona Datta  * Bibliotherapy and thematic analysis * Dialogue, cognition and psychological meaning Module 2: Cognitive and Emotional Processes in Bibliotherapy By Dr. Rita Karmakar  * Cognitive restructuring and Bibliotherapy * Emotion, reflection and psychological insight Module 3: Character, Reader and Therapeutic Interpretation By Professor Sraboni Paul * Character identification and perspective-taking * Guided reading and therapeutic interpretation * Text–reader relation...

PRE-PhD CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME Mixed-Method Survey Research PRE-PhD CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME ON  Mixed-Method Survey Research Duration: 3 Months Total Contact Hours: 72 Hours Contact Hours: 6 Hours per Week Total Modules: 5 Total Units: 25 Module 1: Exploring Research problem  1.1 Meaning of a research problem, Sources of Research problems, Characteristics of Good research problem. 1.2 Research Paradigms and Approaches Quantitative, qualitative, mixed-method, positivism, interpretivism, pragmatism 1.3 Mixed-Method Research Design Concept, rationale, types, sequential and concurrent designs, integration 1.4 Survey Research Nature, types, survey design, cross-sectional and longitudinal surveys 1.5 Practicum Identification of research problem and formulation of research questions Module 2: Research Variables and Instrument Development 2.1 Research Variables Variables, constructs, types of variables, conceptual and operational definitions 2.2 Measurement and Scaling Levels...

I.To promote the study and dissemination of knowledge of Rabindrik Psychotherapy and their use in research and practical applications generally, with special reference to physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being of people. II. To undertake research in various fields with a view to the mutual development of Rabindrik Psychotherapy and other disciplines. III. To provide for and undertake the collection of information, investigation, projects for purposes of training and development. IV. To promote literacy and education and to lay emphasis on primary, secondary and technical education, especially for the weaker and underprivileged section of the society and to set-up institutions and establishments for the same and for the upliftment of the Schedule Tribe, Schedule Cast and Minority communities & along with other communities. V.To promote female education and create awareness among the girls and women and to establish schools, residential schools, colleges, hostels coachi...

Competence development before PhD enrollment is an important step because doctoral research requires much more than subject knowledge. A prospective PhD scholar should develop the following competencies before enrolling: 1. Research methodology: Understand qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method research designs, sampling techniques, instrument development, validity, reliability, and ethics in research. 2. Literature review skills: Learn how to search scholarly databases, critically evaluate research articles, identify research gaps, and synthesize evidence into a coherent review. 3. Academic writing: Develop the ability to write research proposals, literature reviews, research reports, and manuscripts following academic standards such as APA style. 4. Statistical and qualitative data analysis: Gain competence in descriptive and inferential statistics, as well as qualitative analysis techniques such as thematic, narrative, and phenomenological analysis. Learn software such as R, Ja...