Palanthara’s Institute

Professional Training

Our mission for spreading quality mental health care also recognises the need for skilled practitioners who understand the nuances of this profession.

Palanthara’s Institute conducts training programs developed by licensed psychologists to help mental health professionals build on their skills and learn tools to bring about a real transformation.

We also have a research support wing to assist PhD scholars by providing guidance on their research and helping them compile a thesis in adherence to publication guidelines.

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Our Programs

Clinical Supervision and Professional Development Course(CSPD)

Our extensive 6-month training program is designed to bridge the gap between theory and real-life practice for up-and-coming psychologists and therapists. This program is under the supervision of Dr. Prajeesh Palanthara and helps students to:

Build strong and competent counselling skills

Gain hands-on experience through client cases, case discussions, and managing individual clients

Develop case formulations and choose effective intervention strategies

Receive training in various therapeutic models and techniques

Learn the essentials of setting up and managing a private practice

Contribute to mental health promotion initiatives

This course is available both online and offline. The course requirement is Masters in Psychology (Regular)

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Internship

Psychology students can gain practical experience in clinical and counselling settings with our internship program.

The program offers comprehensive training in:

Clinical and counselling case history taking

Case conceptualization and diagnostic formulation

Therapeutic counselling and psychotherapy techniques

Introduction to Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapies

Conducting the Mental Status Examination (MSE)

Administration and interpretation of psychological tests

Behaviour therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

This internship is open to students of psychology.

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Intensive course on CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy)

Our comprehensive course on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) covers the basics and helps students and professionals to employ this effective psychotherapeutic approach.

This course will cover key areas including:

Introduction to CBT

Foundational therapeutic skills

Techniques in cognitive restructuring

Core theories and principles

Case conceptualization and treatment planning

This course is available both online and offline. This course is available for psychology students and mental health professionals.

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Certificate course on Family Therapy

Family Therapy is a psychotherapeutic approach that focuses on improving communication and resolving conflicts within family systems. Our course is developed to help mental health professionals to understand effective methods involved in family therapy.

This course will cover key areas including:

Introduction to Family Therapy

Assessment and case conceptualization

Working with diverse family structures and challenges

Theoretical foundations and core models

Therapeutic techniques and interventions

This course is available both online and offline. This course is available for psychology students and mental health professionals.

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Certificate course on Mindfulness

Mindfulness is the practice of allowing oneself to be fully aware of all thoughts and feelings and taking a step to understand before reaction.

This course offers an in-depth understanding of mindfulness, guiding participants to develop a personal meditation habit and apply mindfulness principles in daily life.

Designed for beginners and those wishing to deepen their practice, each session includes a mix of lectures, guided practice, and group discussion.

Key areas covered in this course:

Understanding and applying mindfulness to thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations, especially in relation to stress, pain, and difficult emotions.

Learning techniques to nurture positive emotional states such as joy, gratitude, kindness, compassion, equanimity, and self-compassion

Exploring ways to bring mindful awareness into everyday life, including communication and routine activities

Cultivating focus and concentration to support emotional regulation and self-awareness.

Gaining insight into the theory and practice behind mindfulness and its proven benefits for mental and physical well-being

This course is available both online and offline.

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Mindfulness based Psychotherapies

Certificate course on MBCT

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a structured, evidence-based approach that integrates the principles of cognitive therapy with the practice of mindfulness. This course will give a detailed overview on how to include MBCT effectively in your therapeutic practice.

Key areas included in this course:

Foundations of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Mindfulness practices for body awareness, breathing, and daily life

Scientific research and evidence supporting MBCT

Understanding the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behaviour

Cultivating self-compassion and emotional regulation

Practical strategies for integrating mindfulness into everyday life

This course is available for psychology students and mental health professionals. This course can be done online and offline.

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Certificate course on MBSR

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an evidence-based method blending mindfulness meditation and yoga to manage stress effectively.

Participants will cultivate their own meditation practices while learning tools to respond to stress with greater clarity, calm, and awareness.

This course is designed to educate on MBSR and its key benefits in managing anxiety and emotional difficulties.

This course will cover key areas including:

Core principles and foundations of MBSR

Mindfulness practices such as body scan, mindful movement, and breath awareness

Enhancing resilience and emotional balance

Practical ways to apply mindfulness in everyday life

Understanding the impact of stress on the body and mind

Strategies for working with difficult emotions and automatic reactions

Scientific research on the benefits of MBSR

This course is available for psychology students and mental health professionals. This course can be done online and offline.

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Certificate course on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based therapeutic approach rooted in mindfulness. It encourages accepting difficult feelings as part of life and taking meaningful steps forward.

This course helps with a shift from struggle and control to openness, awareness, and purposeful living.

Key areas included are:

Foundations and philosophy of ACT

Mindfulness and acceptance strategies for managing thoughts and emotions

Clarifying personal values and setting committed action goals

Research and evidence supporting the effectiveness of ACT

Understanding the concept of psychological flexibility

Defusion techniques to reduce the impact of unhelpful thinking

The ACT Hexaflex model and its application in daily life

This course is available for psychology students and mental health professionals. This course can be done online and offline.

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Certificate course on Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a proven effective therapeutic method to help individuals who struggle with intense emotions, interpersonal difficulties, and impulsive behaviours.

The course emphasizes balancing acceptance with change, which is a central idea in DBT and fostering greater emotional and behavioural resilience.

Key areas included are:

Foundations and philosophy of DBT

Techniques for managing emotional dysregulation and impulsivity

Strategies for navigating conflict and building healthy relationships

DBT diary cards and behaviour tracking tools

Research and applications of DBT across different populations

The four core DBT skill modules:

Mindfulness
Distress Tolerance
Emotion Regulation
Interpersonal Effectiveness

This course is available for psychology students and mental health professionals. This course can be done online and offline.

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Life Skills Training Program

Facing certain challenges in life can seem like a daunting prospect until you develop certain skills that help you deal with them.

Our life skills training program is grounded in psychological principles and equips individuals with essential skills to build emotional resilience and enhance overall well-being.

Key areas covered include:

Self-awareness and emotional regulation

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Stress management and coping strategies

Critical thinking and creative thinking

Techniques for managing emotional dysregulation and impulsivity

Decision-making and problem-solving

Goal setting and time management

Building self-esteem and resilience

This course is available for all. This course can be done online and offline.

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Sexual Health Education

Learning about our sexual health in a scientifically grounded manner promotes safety, respect and informed decision-making.

The program fosters awareness, body positivity, and healthy relationships while addressing important legal and psychological aspects of sexuality.

Key modules include:

Human Reproductive System & Adolescent Changes

Responsible Sexual Behaviour

Sexual Rights & Legal Awareness

Family, Friendship & Marriage

STD Awareness

This course is available for adolescents( 13-18 years of age). This course can be done online and offline.

Guiding Your Research Aspirations

Our institute's research support wing guides research scholars and provides mentorship throughout the entire lifecycle of the research endeavour.

We offer end-to-end support for scholars pursuing Postgraduate (PG), MPhil, PhD, and other advanced research programs in disciplines such as Psychology, Social Work, Anthropology, Education and related fields.

We cover everything from conceptualising quality research, executing ethical, sound methodology to obtain publishable results and applying theoretical knowledge to practical research.

The Right Candidates For This Program Are:

PG students undertaking dissertations or research projects

Early-career researchers and academicians

MPhil and PhD scholars at various stages of their research

Practitioners seeking research guidance for academic or professional advancement

Our Research Support Wing Helps With

Research Conceptualisation

Selecting and refining a relevant research topic as well as clarifying the aim of the project.

Research Design & Proposal Development

Developing research hypothesis, preparing methodologically sound research designs and proposals adhering to the university/funding requirements.

Literature Review & Theoretical Framework

Identifying quality literature sources, guiding on the systematic and narrative review methods and building the right theoretical framework.

Methodology Planning

Identifying the appropriate statistical techniques for sampling and data gathering instruments (DGI) as per project requirements.

Data Collection & Processing

Guidance on ethical collection of data, fieldwork planning as well as data processing.

Data Analysis & Interpretation

Selecting the right quantitative/qualitative analysis method and finding research relevant interpretations.

Research Writing & Documentation

Preparing quality academic reports aligned to the appropriate structure and referencing style. We ensure they are plagiarism-free and of uncompromising research integrity.

Presentation & Viva Preparation

Preparing research presentations to effectively convey the findings to academic and non-academic audiences.

Publication & Dissemination

Identifying appropriate journals and converting the research output to publishable writing that abide by ethical publishing norms.