CCPI CIRCLE

Monday, 11 May 2015

15th CCPI Annual Conference : Mar Joseph Kallarangatt Speaking at the Inaugural Function

Thursday, 23 April 2015

23^rd April, 2015

Hi Friends!

Warm greetings from CCPI. I happy to make the preliminary announcement of the 16^th CCPI Annual Conference to be held at Bangalore. The dates are : 9,10 & 11 of October 2015. The venue will be Monfort College, Bangalore. Theme will be announced later. Preparations and planning of the conference has commenced.

The 15^th Conference of CCPI held at Kerala had the greatest number of participants. Many new members have joined us after the conference.

On 19^th May 2015 a Regional Gathering of CCPI members of Bangalore area will be held at Monfort College. I will be attending the gathering in which a plan of action of the 16^th CCPI conference prepared by the Monfort College committee will be presented. We must now strive to make the participation much better as Bangalore has many MSc students studying for Psychology/Counseling in the region.

The membership drive, I believe, has to be intensified to make CCPI a powerful organization to enhance the Community Mental Health programs in India. There are many Catholic Psychologists waiting to join our group. I request the Life Members to spare a little time motivating our post graduate Catholic psychologists to take life membership with CCPI. Those of you who have not sent a Photo for ID please send the same at your earliest convenience.

It is recommended that every region arranges a get-to-gather for the members. “Wake up the World” the theme of the Year of the Consecrated could be discussed in the meet.

Rev.Fr.Kuriakose Pallikunnel SDB, the former President of CCPI, is offering the Thanksgiving Holy Eucharist in connection with his Sacerdotal Silver Jubilee at 10.A.M. on Saturday May 2^nd 2015 at St.Francis Xavier’s Forane Church, Pattikkad, Thrissur, Kerala. Let us offer our prayerful greetings to him (Mob.9496003338). Jubilarian’s invitation is attached.

Wishing you all the best in your healing ministry,

Yours Sincerely,

Rev.Dr.Jose Puthenveed

Secretary, CCPI

Visit: www.conferenceofcatholicpsychologistsindia.org

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?