Dr. Anjali Maurya

Assistant Professor

Department of Psychology

Email: anjali.maurya@nmims.edu, anjalimaurya03@gmail.com

Academic Background:

• D. in Psychology – Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore
  Thesis: Efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Coping Strategies and Subjective Well-Being among Empty-Nest Elderly
• A. in Clinical Psychology – Amity University, Noida
• Sc. in Psychology, Environmental Science, and Yogic Science – Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar

Teaching and Academic Experience:

• Assistant Professor, NMIMS Navi Mumbai (2024 – Present)
• Assistant Professor, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru (2022 – 2024)
• Assistant Professor, Jain (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru (2022)

Courses Taught:

• Basic Psychological Processes, Psychopathology, Counselling and Psychotherapy, Professional Development, Ethical Issues, Indian and Transpersonal Psychology, Holistic Health Management, Psychological Foundation of Education

Research Interests:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Environmental Psychology
• Mental Health in Ageing Populations
• Sustainability and Well-being
• Pro-environmental Behaviour and Attitudes

Publications:

• "Indian Perspectives on Sustainability in Well-being”, Chapter in Sustainable Health and Well-being (2023)
• "The Derivatives of Mental Health in Sustainability, Climate Change and Environment”, Chapter in Sustainable Health and Well-being (2023)
• "A Comparative Study of Coping Strategies among Empty-nest Elderly Males and Females”, Journal Global Values (2021)
• "The Relationship of Coping Strategies and Subjective Well-being among Empty-nest Elderly”, Quest Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Science (2021)

Paper Presentations:

• "Bridging the Gap: Exploring Limitations and Pathways for Growth in Indian Psychology” – ICVP-2025, NMIMS, April 13, 2025
• "A Comparative Study on the Relationship of Pro-environmental Attitude, Pro-environmental Behaviour and Nature-relatedness...” – 9th ICIAHP-2024, Varanasi, November 22–24, 2024
• "Effect of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Coping Strategies and Subjective Well-Being...” – 8th ICIAHP, December 2023
• "Efficacy of Positive Psychotherapy for Mental Health” – International Conference on Positive Psychology, GJUST, Hisar (2018)

Certifications:

• ACT for Depression and Anxiety Disorders – by Russ Harris
• Foundations of Applied Psychometrics – Rabindrik Psychotherapy Research Institute Trust
• Certificate Course in Career Counselling – iDreamCareer
• Certificate Course in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy – Mind Plus Life
• Certificate Course in Relationship Counselling – Unique Psychological Services

Academic Achievements:

• UGC NET-JRF Qualified (2015)

Professional Membership:

• American Psychological Association (APA) – Membership ID: C2405178920