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Sunday, 29 March 2015

Report: Survey to Assess the Services of Catholic Psychologists of India

30^th March 2015

Dear Friends

A few months ago I had sent a “Survey to Assess the Services of Catholic Psychologists of India”. 12 participants responded to the questions. I thank them for the time taken to respond. The result of the survey is given below in graphic format.

Thanking you,

Yours Sincerely,

Dr.Jose Puthenveed

Secretary, CCPI

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Are You a Catholic Priest?

Yes	2	16.7%
No	10	83.3%

Are you a Catholic religious sister?

Yes	6	50%
No	6	50%

Are you a Catholic Lay Man / Woman?

Yes	4	33.3%
No	8	66.7%

Do you appreciate the psychological services of Catholic Psychologists?

Not at all	0	0%
Some what	0	0%
Appreciate	4	33.3%
Appreciate much	4	33.3%
Appreciate very much	4	33.3%

If you do not appreciate "not at all" or "some what" give your comments.

No responses yet for this question.

If you "appreciate", "appreciate much" & "appreciate very much" give your comments.

· Professional catholic psychologists are able to address existential and spiritual dimensions of clients.

· This is the realm which is a call within a call. Its necessary change according to the everyday need.

· This organization is definitely useful for contributing some service to our society/community in the field of psychology

· Services of the catholic psychologists are very much useful for everybody

· 'Catholic Psychologists of India' took initiative to coordinate the catholic psychologists for the growth of mental health of god’s own children

· This group gives an opportunity to young psychologist to learn and establish themselves.

· Conferences are designed with lot of thoughtfulness.

· The association is dynamic.

· More need to be done and can be done by way of outreach counseling by parishes, dioceses & religious. I feel active involvement by the 'Church' in creating awareness of Integrative (body-mind-environment-spirit) well-being and suitable facilities/arrangements towards the same is the need ('Call to Serve') of the present times.

· They can offer much to the Church

· It helps to be part of the direct evangelization. Today people are looking for the psychological help and the society appreciates it.

· It's important for us to connect... We need to keep abreast of the latest trends...

· They serve the poor people with altruism. No high fees, mostly free services.

· People trust them and this trust is used to form relationships

Do you feel Dioceses & Religious Congregations are using the professionals skills of Catholic Psychologists in the pastoral services and planning activities of the Church?