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Dr.Lawrence Soosai Nathan

Anugraha, Nochiodaipatti, Dindigul
  • DOB:1973-05-06
  • Email:lalacaps@yahoo.com
  • Phone:+944-380-5154

About Me

Designation

  • Associate Professor
  • Research Guide

Qualification

  • Ph.D. (Psychology) and NET




Publications
  • Soosai-Nathan, L. (2013). Happy Teacher, Happy Student: Well-being Perspectives in Education. In M. Begum, (Ed.), Higher Education in India: Opportunities and Challenges. Madurai: M.K. University. Pp. 38-50.
  • Soosai-Nathan, L. (2015). Teachers as Agents of Happiness. In K.Raja, (Ed,), “Happiness and Teacher Education”- Seminar Proceedings. Madurai: Shanlax Publications. Pp. 1-7.
  • Soosai-Nathan, L. (2015). Altruism: A Pathway for Psychological well-being. Indian Journal of Positive Psychology.6 (1), pp. 90-92.
  • Soosai Nathan. L. (2016). "Consecrated Life: A Pathway for Emotional Well-Being." In Johnson J. Puthenpurackal (Ed.), Consecrated Life: Challenges and Prospects. Bengaluru: Asian Trading Corporation. Pp. 107-21.
  • Soosai-Nathan,L. (2018). Ulzviyal Anmikam. In Anand. M (Ed.), Arulpani Anmikam, Madurai: Nobili Publications. Pp. 95-114
  • Soosai-Nathan,L. (2019). Ambivalence to Acceptance: Human Sexuality as a Divine Gift”. In Patrick G, Swaminathan V.D., Thenmozhi S, Ponniah K.J. (Eds.), Psycho-Spiritual Mentoring of Adolescents. ISBN: 978-93-5346-515-5. University of Madras. Pp. 50-62
  • Soosai-Nathan,L. (2019). Becoming a loving Person: Integrating my Sexual Self”. In Patrick G, Swaminathan V.D., Thenmozhi S, Ponniah K.J. (Eds.), Psycho-Spiritual Mentoring of Adolescents. ISBN: 978-93-5346-515-5. University of Madras. Pp. 63-74
  • Soosai-Nathan, L. (Ed.) (2019). Future of Mental Health: Importance of Integrated Approach. Bangalore: Brilliant Printers.
  • Soosai-Nathan, L., & Delle Fave, A. (2014).The Altruism Spiral: An Integrated Model for a Harmonious Future. In H.A. Marujo & L.M.Neto (Eds.), Positive Nations and Communities. Dordrecht: Springer. Pp. 35-64.
  • Soosai-Nathan, L., & Delle Fave, A. (2017). The Well Being of Workers in the Agricultural Sector. In Lindsay G. Oades, Michael F. Steger, Antonelle Delle Fave, and Jonathan Passmore. (ED)., The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of the Psychology of Positivity and Strengths-Based Approaches at Work. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Pp.527-54
  • Soosai-Nathan,L., & Sahayam, D. (2016). Irakkathai Manuuruvakkum Manithargal. In Anand. M (Ed.), Irakkathain Ootru, Madurai: Nobili Publications. Pp. 255-270
  • Soosai-Nathan, L., Negri, L., & Delle Fave, A. (2013). Beyond Pro-Social Behavior: An Exploration of Altruism in Two Cultures. Psychological Studies. DOI 10.1007/s12646-013-0184-z
  • Constantine & Soosai-Nathan, L. (2015). Childhood Wounds: A Road-Block to Students’ Happiness. In K. Raja, (Ed.), “Happiness and Teacher Education” - Seminar Proceedings. Madurai: Shanlax Publications. Pp. 86-89
  • Delle Fave A, Brdar I, Wissing MP, Araujo U, Castro Solano A, Freire T, Hernández-Pozo MDR, Jose P, Martos T, Nafstad HE, Nakamura J, Singh K and Soosai-Nathan L (2016) Lay Definitions of Happiness across Nations: The Primacy of Inner Harmony and Relational Connectedness. Front. Psychol. 7:30. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00030
  • Delle Fave, A., & Soosai-Nathan, L.(2014). Meaning as Interconnectedness: Theoretical Perspectives and Empirical Evidence. Journal of Psychology in Africa. 24(1), pp.53-68.
  • Johnson, M., Sujithra, C., & Soosai-Nathan, L. (2015). Overcoming Students’ Stress: Power of Positive Embedded Commands. In K. Raja, (Ed.), “Happiness and Teacher Education” - Seminar Proceedings. Madurai: Shanlax Publications. Pp. 42-45.
  • Johnson M., & Lawrence Soosainathan (2019). Level of Social Media Addiction and Loneliness among College Students: A Descriptive Study, Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research, ISSN: 2278-4853. Vol. 8, Spl Issue 2, March 2019, pp. 91-101. For Retrieval: http://www.tarj.in
  • G.A. Jayashree & Soosai-Nathan, L. (2017). Altruism and Personal Happiness: A study on Helping and other Professionals. In L. Soosai-Nathan, (Ed.) Enhancing Well-being Across Human Life-Span. Chennai: Today Publishers. Pp.152-162
  • G. Joseph & Soosai-Nathan, L. (2017). Role of Childhood Wounds on Social Wellness of the Adolescents. In L.Soosai-Nathan, (Ed.) Enhancing Well-being Across Human Life-Span. Chennai: Today Publishers. Pp.26-36
  • Louie,D & Soosai-Nathan, L. (2015). The Potential of Academic Self-concept for Academic Achievement. International Journal of Education and Management. 5 (1), pp.68-70
Experience / Work History
  • April 2001 : Ordained
  • 2001-2002 : Provincial Secretary, Trichy, Tamilnadu
  • 2002-2005 : Studies & Co-Pastor, Toronto, Canada
  • 2006-2010 : Dean of Theology, Capuchin Theological College, Trichy
  • 2010-2013 : Ph.D Studies, Milan, Italy
  • 2006- 2021 : Teaching Faculty, Counselor & Practicing Psychotherapist Anugraha Institute of Counseling, Psychotherapy & Research
  • 2013-2021 : Secretary, HOD & Professor Anugraha Institute of Social Sciences, Dindigul
  • 2018 onward Research Guide, Madurai Kamaraj University
  • 2015-2018 : Provincial Councilor, Mary Queen of Peace Province, Tamilnadu
  • 2018-2021 : Vicar Provincial, Mary, Queen of Peace Province, Tamilnadu
  • 2021 -2024 : Provincial Minister, Mary, Queen of Peace Province, Tamilnadu
  • 2021-2023 : Vice President of CCMSI (Conference of Capuchin Major Superiors in India)
  • 2022 - 2024: President of AFFI (Association of Franciscan Families in India)
  • 2023-2024 : President of CCMSI (Conference of Capuchin Major Superiors in India)
  • August 2024 onward General councillor of the Capuchin Order, Residence in Rome
Languages Known
  • Tamil
  • English
  • Italian