Overview
Dr. S. Girija is a highly qualified professional with an extensive background in behavioral sciences, psychology, and medicine. She holds an MBBS, PhD in Behavioral Sciences, and an MSc in Psychology, complemented by over 15 years of experience as a Behavioral Consultant, Therapist, Counselor, and Medical Practitioner. Dr. Girija has worked at various centers, providing expert care and guidance across multiple disciplines.
Area of Expertise
- Behavioral Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Adolescent Health Behavior
- Developmental Delay and Early Intervention
- Adolescent Pediatrics
- Counseling and Family Therapy
Qualification
M.B.B.S
Govt. Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram (1983 – 1988)
MPhil
Behavioral Medicine (Mothers’ Awareness on Developmental Delay and Early Intervention), MG university
MSc (Psychology)
Madras University
PhD
Rehabilitation in Medicine (Behavioral Science), MG University
Postgraduate Diploma
Adolescent Paediatrics at Kerala university
Counselling Certification
M G University, Kottayam
Masters in Transactional Analysis
ICTA, Ernakulum
Learning Disability Certifications
Foundation, Formation, and Remediation, ALDI
Certificate Course in Palliative Medicine
Dept. of Palliative Care, GH Ernakulum
Certification in Neuro Linguistic Programme (NLP)
SPARSH Foundation, Bengaluru
Certification in TCI and PCP
Theme Centered Interaction (TCI) and Person Centered Planning (PCP)
Family Therapy Certification
Language Knew
- English
- Malayalam
Work Experience
- Behavioural Consultant
Therapist, counsellor at Center for Health Intelligence Learning and Development (CHILD), Tripunithura, Kochi - CMO
General Hospital, Ernakulum - Medical Officer
ART, General Hospital, Ernakulam - Medical Officer
ARSH, General Hospital, Ernakulam - Medical Officer
Vayomitram, Geriatric care - Lecturer in Pathology
Govt. Medical College, Calicut and Alleppy - Prov. Tutor
Department of Pathology, Govt. Medical College, Trichur - Prov. Tutor
Department of Anesthesia, Govt. Medical College, Calicut, - Provisional Tutor
Dept. of Nephrology, Govt. Medical College Trivandrum, - Junior Doctor
MAJ Hospital; Edappally, Vijayakumara Menon Hospital Tripunithura and Lisssie Hospital, Ernakulum - Assistant Insurance Medical Officer
E.S.I. Hospital Ernakulam - Medical Officer
Hindustan Organic Chemicals, Ambalamugal
Awards and Recognition
- President Scouts and Guides 1n 1980
- Shakti Prerana Puraskar in 2017- for valuable contribution in behavioural
- therapy/services rendered for the development of the underprivileged.
- Competent Communicator, Toastmasters International
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