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Dr. Joshy Vazhappilly CMI
Dr. Joshy Jacob Vazhappilly, is a Catholic Religious Priest belonging to the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI). He has been active in Social upliftment of the Tribals and aboriginals in the hilly...view moreDr. Joshy Jacob Vazhappilly, is a Catholic Religious Priest belonging to the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI). He has been active in Social upliftment of the Tribals and aboriginals in the hilly region of Manikgarh Hills in the State of Maharashtra, India for twelve years as a licensed social worker. He holds a Mastoral degree in English Literature from Osmania University, Hyderabad, and another in Social Work from Nagpur University, Nagpur, M. S., India.
In 2012 he arrived in Philippines to pursue his doctorate in Clinical Psychology in the University of Santo Tomas, Manila. In collaboration with Dr. Marc, Eric, S. Reyes Dr. Joshy conducted his first experimental study Emotion-Focused Couples Communication Program (EFCCP) with the distressed couples in 2016 and on November 25, 2016 successfully defended his Doctoral thesis and graduated in Clinical Psychology. His research articles have appeared in the journals like Indian Journal of Positive Psychology (IJPP), Psychological Studies (PS), and Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy (JOCP).
His research interests include the fields of Marriage and Family, Couples Communication and Effective Parenting. He is the Founder-Director of SAMVAAD, a Center for Dialogue, Counseling and Psychotherapy.view less
Books by Dr. Joshy Vazhappilly CMI
Emotion-Focused Couples’ Communication Program: An Innovative Approach Towards Enhancing Couples’ Communication and Improving Marital Satisfaction