Shafna Sherin N C is a passionate and dedicated Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Al Shifa College of Arts and Science. With a strong academic foundation in Applied Psychology and Clinical Psychology, she specializes in mental health education, life skills training, psychological research, and community-based interventions. She has actively contributed to student mentoring, CUET coaching, psychoeducational programs, and mental health awareness initiatives.
General Information
- Full Name: Shafna Sherin NC
- Designation: Assistant Professor
- Department: PG Department of Psychology
- Email ID: shafnasherinnc026@gmail.com
- Date of Joining: 01/06/2026
Academic Qualifications
| Degree / Certification |
Institution / University |
Year |
Specialization |
| M.Sc. Applied Psychology |
University of Kerala, Karyavattom Campus |
2025 |
Clinical Psychology |
| B.Sc. Psychology |
Amal College of Advanced Studies, Nilambur |
2023 |
Educational Psychology |
| UGC NET |
University Grants Commission |
2025 |
Psychology |
Professional Experience
| Institution / Organization |
Designation |
Tenure Period |
Duration |
| Al Shifa College of Arts and Science |
Assistant Professor |
June 2026 – Present |
– |
Teaching & Training Experience
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Academic Coaching for CUET Aspirants | 2025–26
Delivered structured CUET-oriented psychology instruction aligned with NTA syllabus and exam pattern.
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Life Skills Educator | 2024–25
Kerala University (Engineering College).
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Student Mentor & Mental Health Awareness Facilitator | 2023–2024
Mentored psychology CUET aspirants at PEPP Coaching Center – 2023. Participated in mental health awareness programs at State Institute for the Mentally Challenged (SIMC), Pangappara – 2024.
Research Publications, Event Coordination & Project Guidance
- International Seminar Presentation: Presented a research paper titled “Social Support and Mental Health among Homemakers” at the AMALIT International Seminar on Social Networks and Psychological Well-being.
- Master’s Research Project: “Emotion Dysregulation as a Moderator of Perceived Parental Control and Psychological Distress among Emerging Adults.”
- Undergraduate Research Project: “Occupational Self-Efficacy and Life Satisfaction among Healthcare Professionals.”
Community & Extension Activities
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Mental Health Awareness Programs
Activity: Mental Health Awareness Initiatives. Participated in awareness campaigns and psychoeducational programmes promoting psychological well-being and mental health literacy.
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Community Intervention at Buds School
Target Audience: Students with Hearing Impairment and Their Parents. Role: Psychology Volunteer. Conducted individualized intervention sessions, parent counseling, and case documentation activities.
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School Mental Health Programme
Target Audience: SSLC Students. Conducted stress management sessions aimed at reducing examination anxiety and enhancing coping skills.
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Digital Wellness Awareness Programme
Target Audience: Preschool Teachers and Parents. Delivered psychoeducational sessions on “Screenagers and Digital Addiction.”
Clinical Training & Internships
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Clinical Psychology Intern
Government Mental Health Center (GMHC), Thrissur (2025). Completed supervised psychological assessments, counseling sessions, intake interviews, psychoeducation, and treatment planning.
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Field Observation Visit
National Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (NIPMR), Thrissur (2025). Observed intervention strategies for children with ASD, ADHD, and Intellectual Disability.
Certifications & Achievements
- UGC NET Qualified in Psychology (December 2025).
- Completed Intensive Clinical Psychology Internship at GMHC Thrissur (2025).
- International Seminar Presenter – AMALIT (2023).
- Volunteer – Global Science Festival Kerala (2024).
