Psychology Resources
A curated library for students, professionals, and anyone curious about psychology — workshops to attend, courses to enrol in, and articles to deepen your understanding.
Live, interactive workshops led by Mr. S. Manimaran and guest facilitators — open to students, professionals, and the community. Tamil & English sessions available.
Explore the psychology of stress — how it forms, how the body reacts, and practical evidence-based techniques to manage it. Suitable for all levels.
Register Interest →Discover Martin Seligman's PERMA model, character strengths, and research-backed strategies to cultivate lasting well-being and a meaningful life.
Register Interest →Learn what emotional intelligence really means, how to recognise your own emotional patterns, and how to develop empathy and self-regulation in daily life.
Register Interest →A practical session on active listening, reflective responding, and basic helping skills for those who support others — teachers, parents, and community workers.
Register Interest →Structured learning programmes for those who want to go deeper — from beginner introductions to professional development courses in counselling and applied psychology.
A foundation course covering core psychological theories, how the mind works, and an introduction to mental health literacy. Designed for anyone new to psychology — no prior knowledge needed. Delivered in Tamil & English.
A practical, skills-based programme for counsellors-in-training, social workers, teachers, and caring professionals. Combines online theory sessions with supervised role-play practice. Participants receive written feedback and a completion certificate.
Hand-picked web articles, open-access research papers, and PDF guides on psychology topics — curated for students, learners, and curious minds.
An accessible overview of positive psychology — its history, key theorists (Seligman, Csikszentmihalyi), the PERMA model, and how it differs from traditional psychology.
A clear explanation of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy — the thinking-feeling-behaviour cycle, common techniques, and the conditions for which CBT is most effective.
Drawing on Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett's research, this article explores the constructed emotion theory — challenging the idea that emotions are hardwired and universal.
A comprehensive look at Maslow's famous motivational theory — each level explained, its relevance to counselling, and how it applies to real-life human behaviour.
A thorough overview of psychological trauma — acute vs chronic vs complex trauma, how the nervous system responds, and evidence-based approaches to recovery and healing.
Exploring how early attachment patterns formed in childhood continue to influence adult relationships, emotional regulation, and responses to intimacy and separation.
The World Health Organisation's comprehensive action plan for improving mental health systems globally — essential reading for anyone studying mental health policy or community psychology.
The landmark paper that formally introduced positive psychology as a discipline. A foundational reading for any psychology student — covering happiness, strengths, and the science of flourishing.
A practical guide to core counselling skills for students beginning their training — covering active listening, empathic responding, and the ethical principles of the helping relationship.
A peer-reviewed, open-access psychology textbook covering all major topics — biological bases of behaviour, development, memory, social psychology, mental health disorders, and therapy.
A systematic review of mindfulness-based interventions and their effectiveness in reducing anxiety, stress, and depression — with implications for clinical and community settings.
A growing library of psychology education videos in Tamil — covering mental health awareness, counselling concepts, emotional well-being, and positive psychology, created by Mr. S. Manimaran.
Watch and learn — short educational videos on counselling, psychology, and mental well-being, created to help you understand the journey of healing from the inside out.
Curious about what actually happens in a counselling session? This video walks you through the counselling process — from the first conversation to the therapeutic work — so you know exactly what to expect before you begin your journey.
A thoughtful exploration of psychological concepts that matter in daily living — understanding your mind, your emotions, and the patterns that shape your relationships and decisions. Grounded in positive psychology and human experience.
Explore our growing library of free psychology and counselling videos — covering mental health awareness, emotional well-being, relationships, positive psychology, and more. New content added regularly.
"The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled. Learning psychology is learning the language of your own inner life."— Mr. S. Manimaran, GlowingMetta.com