Biography
Dr. Vinita Puri is the Clinical Director of Resilience Counseling and Coaching Services, where she provides psychotherapy, mediation, training, and coaching to a diverse clientele. In addition, she is an Adjunct Professor at Western State University, California, teaching in both the M.S. Psychology and Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programs. Dr. Puri's academic credentials are extensive. She holds a PhD in Psychology, a Master’s in Criminological Research, a Master’s in Social Work, and a Specialized Honors B.A. in Sociology. She is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in both Ontario and British Columbia, and an Accredited Family Mediator (AccFM), reflecting her expertise in both clinical and mediation practices. Her professional engagements include serving on the Editorial Review Board for the International Journal of Psychological and Brain Sciences. She is also a key member of the Diversity Advisory Committee (DAC) for the Psi Chi International Honors Society in Psychology and serves on the Patient Research Advisory Board (PRAB) for the Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Centre at the University of British Columbia. In recognition of her significant contributions to human rights and global peace, Dr. Puri was named a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Diplomatic Mission for Global Peace in 2020. She was later appointed as an Eminent Ambassador for Human Rights and Peace by the International Human Rights Advisory Council and awarded an Honorary Doctorate for her outstanding service by the United Nations Diplomatic Mission for Human Rights. Dr. Puri is frequently invited as a guest speaker at events focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. In 2023, she was appointed a Judge for the Shakti Film Festival in Vancouver and will serve as a Jury Member for MDC Globe International in India in January 2024.
Research Fields
Current Institution
Oct, 2022 - Current |Adjunct Professor
Department of Psychology, Western State University, San Jose, Canada
Education Qualification
Jun, 2020 - Aug, 2024 |Doctorate
College of Psychology & Community Service, Walden University, Minneapolis, United States
Aug, 2013 - Oct, 2014 |Master
Institute of Criminology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Sep, 2005 - Jun, 2009 |Master
Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work, Wilfrid Laurier University, Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada
Sep, 1997 - Jun, 2021 |Bachelor
Faculty of Sociology, York University, Toronto, Canada
Previous Work Experience
Jan, 2024 -
Leadership Development, Mindful Career: Career Coaching, Mississauga, Canada
Aug, 2022 - Jul, 2023 |Adjunct Professor
Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP), Yorkville University, Toronto, Canada
Mar, 2017 - Sep, 2024
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Coaching and Training, TeleCBT Canada, Mississauga, Canada
Jul, 2010 - |Director
Human Resource Management, Resilience Counselling and Coaching Services, Mississauga, Canada
Journal Roles
Publications (1)
Honors and Awards
Inspirational Leadership Award
Awarded Mar, 2024
Awarded by Ontario Association of Social Workers
Eminent Ambassador for Human Rights and Peace
Awarded Jun, 2022
Awarded by International Human Rights Advisory Council
Goodwill Ambassador
Awarded Sep, 2021
Awarded by United Nations Diplomatic Mission for Global Peace
Society Memberships
May, 2024 - Current
American Society in Criminology
Member
Mar, 2024 - Current
Canadian Criminal Justice Association
Member: 008887
Jan, 2023 - Current
Canadian Psychological Association
Human Rights and Social Justice (HRSJ) Committee
Mar, 2021 - Current
International Society for Therapeutic Jurisprudence (ISTJ)
Member
Mar, 2021 - Current
Psi Chi International Honors Society in Psychology
Diversity Advisory Council
2021 - Current
The National Society of Leadership and Success
Lifetime Member
Oct, 2020 - Current
Ontario Psychological Association
Member
Jun, 2020 - Current
American Psychological Association
Member: Division 2; Division 15
Oct, 2014 - Current
Cambridge Union Society
Lifetime Alumni Member
Sep, 2014 - Current
British Columbia College of Social Workers
Registered Social Worker:12018
Oct, 2013 - Current
Cambridge Neuroscience Society
Lifetime Member-Alumni
Jul, 2010 - Current
Ontario Association of Family Mediators (OAFM)
Accredited Family Mediation Member (AccFM)
Jun, 2009 - Current
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Registered Social Worker: 816681
Jun, 2009 - Current
Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW)
Professional Member
Sep, 2022 - Aug, 2023
Golden Key International Honors Society
Chapter Officer
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