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Dr. Vaishali Bendre

Research Assistant & External Faculty

Texas School of Mental Health

Dr. Vaishali Bendre holds a PhD in Psychology and has over 15 years of multifaceted experience in academia, research, and counseling. She specializes in organizational and developmental psychology, with a specific research focus on resilience, interpersonal support, and work-life balance.

Experience

Over 15 Years of experience

bendrev48@gmail.com

Personal Biography

Alongside her role as a Co-Guide for PhD students at JJT University, she serves as an Academic Counsellor for Master’s students at IGNOU and as a Research Assistant and External Faculty at the Texas School of Mental Health. Her teaching portfolio spans institutions such as MIT-WPU, FLAME University, and VIT, where she has delivered lectures on subjects ranging from Biopsychology to Research Methodology. A prolific researcher, Dr. Bendre has published studies in international journals on spiritual intelligence, mindfulness, and the psychological well-being of diverse populations.

Professional Skills

Academic Instruction & Psychology Teaching

95%

Research Methodology & Analysis

92%

Psychometric Evaluation & Test Construction

88%

Counseling, Case History & REBT

90%

Educational Qualification

1st

Doctor of Philosophy (Arts - Psychology)

JJT University, Jaipur (February 2022)

2nd

Master of Arts (Counselling Psychology)

IGNOU, Pune (July 2017)

3rd

Post Graduate Diploma in Pre-primary Teachers' Training

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Pune (July 2010)

4th

Bachelor of Commerce

Bombay University, Mumbai (October 1988)

Activities

PhD Mentorship and Thesis Guidance
Dissertation Support for M.A. Psychology Students
Published Research in International Journals

Research on Dropout Phenomenon and Empty Nest Concepts
Academic Counselling and Student Mentoring
External Faculty and Research Collaboration

Work Experience

Co-Guide (PhD) | JJT University, Jaipur (January 2024 – Present)
Academic Counsellor | IGNOU, Pune (Present)
Research Assistant & External Faculty | Texas School of Mental Health, Pune (December 2023 – Present)
Visiting Faculty | FLAME University, Pune (December 2024 – Present)
Visiting Faculty | MIT-WPU, Pune (June 2017 – February 2025)
Visiting Faculty | Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune (January 2019 – May 2019)
Assistant Counsellor | Psychiatric Clinic: Dr. Sanjay Watve, Pune (September 2017 – February 2018)
Pre-Primary Teacher | Moon Drop Nursery School, Pune (June 2010 – April 2015)

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