News, Updates and Institutional Highlights of IHMH (2006–2025)

From Mid-2025 Onward

All announcements, news, and updates related to courses, events, and institutional activities are officially shared through our Facebook Page and Facebook Group. We encourage all students, professionals, and stakeholders to stay connected through these platforms for timely information on ongoing and upcoming events.

2025 (Till June)

  • April 24 – Training session for Psychology Postgraduates
  • March – PCP course enrolments opened at the Department of Human Development, Avinashilingam University
  • February 28 – Workshop on CBT with Children and Adolescents
  • Admissions were completed for all PG Diploma, Advanced Certificate, Certificate, Short-Term Courses, Webinars, and Training Programs during the 2025 calendar year

2024

  • December 27 – Workshop on Positive Therapy
  • November – PCP course conducted at the Department of Human Development, Avinashilingam University
  • September 5 – Training on Employee Management and Empowerment
  • July 23 – Workshop on Correctional Counselling
  • March 4 – Training on Positive Coaching and Empowerment
  • Admissions completed for all courses across academic and calendar year sessions

2023

  • October – PCP course conducted at the Department of Human Development, Avinashilingam University
  • September 13 – Workshop on Emotional Intelligence
  • August 8 – Training on Lying and Deception
  • June 4 – Training on Coaching Athletes
  • May 6 – International student visits resumed after COVID-19 disruptions
  • March 27 – Training on Talk Therapy Techniques
  • January 18 – Workshop on Play Therapy Interventions and Activities
  • Admissions carried out for all regular courses and training programs during the year

2022

  • December 28 – Workshop on Art Therapy Techniques
  • October – PCP course conducted at the Department of Human Development, Avinashilingam University
  • November 4 – Training on Grief Counselling
  • June 6 – Workshop on Transpersonal Psychology
  • February 24 – Workshop on Skill Assessment and Empowerment
  • Admissions conducted for PG Diplomas, Advanced Certificates, and related programs during the year

2021

  • December 4 – Training on Pain Management Counselling
  • November 23 – Webinar on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • September 21 – Webinar on Crisis Counselling
  • August 6 – Webinar on Trauma Mental Health Care and Counselling
  • June 22 – Online training on Psychological First Aid
  • March 18 – Registration for Continuing Education Programs initiated
  • Course admissions completed for all academic sessions during 2021

2019

  • December 30 – Workshop on Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties
  • December 26 – Workshop on Informal Assessments
  • November 2 – Expressive Therapies Courses launched
  • October 25 – Workshop on Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
  • September 17 – Media Psychology Courses introduced
  • July 19 – Awareness program on Self-Injury and Abuse for students
  • April 28 – Counselling & Psychotherapy Courses launched
  • February 13 – Corporate and Workforce Counselling Courses introduced
  • January 8 – School Mental Health Courses introduced
  • All scheduled admissions carried out for PGD, certificate, and training programs

2018

  • December 27 – Workshop on Play Therapy
  • September 20 – Positive Psychology Courses introduced
  • June 21 – Sports Psychology Courses introduced
  • April – PCP course conducted at the Department of Human Development, Avinashilingam University
  • February 24 – Training on Applied Sports Psychology
  • Full admissions cycle conducted for regular programs and training sessions

2017

  • December 18 – Stress Management Awareness Program for students
  • November 6 – Workshop on Behaviour Issues
  • September 21 – Training on Positive Psychology Interventions
  • August 24 – Training on Motivational Interviewing
  • June 12 – Art Therapy Courses introduced
  • March 18 – Workshop on Emotion-Focused Couple Therapy
  • January 12 – Child Counselling Courses introduced
  • January 10 – School Counselling Courses introduced
  • Admissions conducted for all courses throughout the year

2016

  • December 30 – Training on Drama Therapy at IHMH Study Hall
  • December 27 – Workshop on Career Assessment and Counselling
  • November – PCP course at Department of Human Development, Avinashilingam University
  • October 21 – Suicide Prevention Awareness Program for students
  • August 18 – Seminar on Child Play Therapy
  • June 23 – Workshop on Mindfulness
  • March 17 – Training on counselling techniques for postgraduates
  • January 7 – Family, Marital & Couple Counselling Courses introduced
  • Year-round course admissions conducted

2015

  • December 27 – Workshop on Therapy Skills
  • November 3 – Training on Coaching Skills
  • September 6 – Workshop on Learning Styles
  • April 6 – Workshop on Counselling Process
  • March 13 – Workshop on Teen Counselling
  • January – PCP course at Department of Human Development, Avinashilingam University
  • January 13 – CBT Courses introduced
  • January 7 – Health Psychology Courses introduced
  • Admissions carried out for all academic sessions

2014

  • December 27 – Orientation on Child Abuse Management
  • December 21 – Seminar on Play Therapy
  • November – PCP course at Department of Human Development, Avinashilingam University
  • October 16 – Workshop on Psychotherapy
  • June 4 – Workshop on ADHD
  • May 30 – Workshop on Child Safety
  • May 28 – Training for educators on Child Mental Health
  • March 13 – Workshop on Cognitive Abilities
  • January 14 – Play Therapy Courses introduced
  • January 6 – Psychotherapy Courses introduced

2013

  • December 28 – Workshop on Mental Health
  • September 20 – Interactive Workshop on School Psychology
  • June 14 – Workshop on Learning Disabilities
  • May 24 – Workshop on Developmental Psychology
  • April 17 – Launch of Mental Health and NLP Courses
  • March – PCP course at Department of Human Development, Avinashilingam University
  • February 9 – Career Counselling, Applied Drama, and Coaching & Counselling Courses launched by trainers
  • January 22 – Industrial Psychology Courses introduced

2012

  • December 29 – Group discussion workshop on School Psychology
  • December 27 – Training on Working with Children
  • December 26 – Workshop on Mindfulness
  • November – PCP course at Department of Human Development, Avinashilingam University
  • October 7 – CBT Courses introduced
  • August 27 – Social Psychology Course launched
  • May 21 – Course on Mobbing, Stress & Social Risk Analysis introduced
  • February 11 – Courses on Research Methodology and Transpersonal Psychology introduced
  • January 8 – Spiritual Psychology Courses launched
  • January 4 – Launch of the Professional Certification Program at Avinashilingam University

2011

  • December 23 – Training on Therapeutics for psychologists
  • December 14 – Workshop case discussions
  • July 2 – Industrial Counselling Course launched
  • April 18 – Course on Shyness and Social Anxiety introduced
  • March 13 – Transactional Analysis Course introduced
  • January 18 – Workshop on Counselling Process

2010

  • November 14 – Faculty Development Program on Counselling Skills
  • November 13 – Orientation on Research Skills for Postgraduates
  • August 6 – Counselling and Guidance Course introduced
  • June 12 – Soft Skills Training Course started
  • April 3 – Miracle Being Therapy Course introduced
  • March 16 – Certificate No. MS08CP089 recalled due to invalid details
  • February 4 – Cognitive Psychology Courses introduced
  • January 20 – Management of Slow Learners Course introduced

2009

  • December 24 – Workshop on Psychological Therapies
  • December 20 – Groupwork on Mental Health Issues
  • November 13 – Criminal Psychology Courses launched
  • September 2 – Educational Psychology Courses introduced
  • August 12 – Second set of trainers onboarded
  • June 22 – Learning Disability Courses introduced
  • April 27 – Hypnotherapy Course launched
  • March 24 – Couple Counselling Course by trainer
  • March 18 – School Children’s Issues Course introduced
  • January 8 – School Psychology Courses introduced

2008

  • November 20–23 – Partnered in a Conference on Child and Adolescent Psychology
  • October 29 – Counselling Psychology Courses introduced
  • October 21 – Emotional Freedom Technique Course introduced
  • September 18 – Launch of World of Play Therapy and Quantum Focusing Courses
  • August 2 – Emotional Freedom Technique training conducted
  • June 12 – High Performance Life Course introduced
  • February 16 – First batch of trainers recruited

2007

  • December 21 – Workshop on Talk Therapy Techniques
  • October 13 – Training & Webinar on Psychotherapy
  • August 12 – Child Psychology Enrolment begins
  • May 28 – Child Mental Health Workshop in Schools
  • March 18 – Child Psychology Courses introduced

2006

  • November 20 – Launch of www.ihmh.in domain
  • October 18 – Renamed as Institute of Holistic Mental Health
  • September 8 – Launch of online Psychology and Counselling Courses
  • July 21 – First workshop on Counselling Skills conducted for Psychology PGs
  • April 4 – Online Certificate and Training Courses started
  • February 20 – Domain www.imh.in launched
  • January 24 – Institute of Mental Health established for online Psychology education

    • From Mid-2025 Onward

    All announcements, news, and updates related to courses, events, and institutional activities are officially shared through our Facebook Page and Facebook Group. We encourage all students, professionals, and stakeholders to stay connected through these platforms for timely information on ongoing and upcoming events.