SLIIT Psychology

Enjoyed a wonderful lunch conversation with Professor Sally Hardy, Emeritus Professor at the University of East Anglia, and Paul Johnson, Associate Director of Nursing at NHS Norfolk and Suffolk.

The Schools of Psychology, Nursing, and Department of Biotechnology at SLIIT, led by Dr. Malitha Wijesundara (Pro Vice Chancellor, Faculty of Humanities and Sciences), along with other department heads from the faculty, also joined the discussion—an insightful exchange of ideas bridging education and healthcare ✨️💫

Therapy Room to Community Space: Advanced Counselling-Based Psychosocial Interventions in South Asia

Discover how counselling can be embedded in community practice through structured micro counselling interventions.

🗓️ 6th October 2026
⌛ 9.00 AM – 2.00 PM
📍 G1401, SLIIT Malabe Campus

🎙️Dr B J Prashantham – Professor of Counselling Psychology, Chairman and Managing Trustee - Dr Prashantham Institute For Counselling Psychology.

Supervising Psychology Interns in Field Settings

This workshop equips professionals with practical skills to supervise and train psychology interns effectively in real-world settings.

🗓️ 7th October 2026 |
⌛9.00 AM – 2.00 PM
📍 G1401, SLIIT Malabe Campus 🎙️

🎙️Dr B J Prashantham – Professor of Counselling Psychology, Chairman and Managing Trustee - Dr Prashantham Institute For Counselling Psychology.

Wonderful to witness the MERAK 2026 Guinness World Record for the world's longest sensory board at BMICH - a truly meaningful initiative promoting autism awareness, inclusion, creativity, and accessibility by TheTree House International.

We met some amazing and inspiring people throughout the event, including a couple of our fantastic alumni from the SLIIT School of Psychology doing amazing work in the community.

Proud to see psychology graduates contributing towards awareness and inclusion initiatives in Sri Lanka

Wonderful to witness the MERAK 2026 Guinness World Record for the world’s longest sensory board at BMICH — a truly meaningful initiative promoting autism awareness, inclusion, creativity, and accessibility by TheTree House International 💙

We met some amazing and inspiring people throughout the event, including a couple of our fantastic alumni from the SLIIT School of Psychology doing amazing work in the community.
Proud to see psychology graduates contributing towards awareness and inclusion initiatives in Sri Lanka.

MentalHealth MERAK2026 Sri Lanka

The School of Psychology at SLIIT recently participated in the television program Nuga Sewana to discuss the growing importance of psychology education in Sri Lanka.

Representing the School were Dr Naren Selvaratnam and Dr Nilanga Abeysinghe, who shared insights into SLIIT’s psychology programs, career pathways in psychology, and the relevance of psychology in today’s society.

We thank the team at Nuga Sewana for the opportunity to highlight the value of psychology and higher education in Sri Lanka.

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Shaping conversations that matter 🧠✨

Join us at the Psychology International Conference 2026 (PSYCIC 2026) as we explore “Resilient Minds and Sustainable Worlds.”

📍 SLIIT Malabe
📅 09 October 2026

Be part of a global platform driving innovation in mental health, research, and human potential.

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