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International Conference on Global Practices
12-14 January 2027
Christ University, Yeshwanthpur Campus, Bangalore
About the University
About the University
Vision: Excellence and Service.
Mission: CHRIST (Deemed to be University) is a nurturing ground for an individual's holistic development to make effective contribution to society in a dynamic environment.
Established as Christ College in 1969, the institution has pioneered innovative curricula and holistic education practices in Indian higher education. The University Grants Commission conferred autonomy in 2004 and recognised it as an Institution with Potential for Excellence in 2006. In 2008, the Ministry of Human Resource Development declared it Deemed to be University. Accredited by NAAC with an ‘A+’ grade, CHRIST is guided by its core values of Faith in God, Moral Uprightness, Love of Fellow Beings, Social Responsibility, and Pursuit of Excellence.
About the School of Psychological Sciences
About the School of Psychological Sciences
The department offers a comprehensive suite of programs engineered to develop students into highly capable scientist-practitioners within the diverse field of psychology. Rooted in academic excellence, the program provides a supportive environment where students can freely explore, learn, and develop. The curriculum is thoughtfully structured to deliver a well-rounded education, seamlessly blending core theoretical coursework with hands-on skill development and immersive internship opportunities. This dual approach ensures students build a commanding foundation in psychological principles while mastering their real-world applications.
A strong emphasis is placed on scientific inquiry, encouraging students to actively cultivate and refine their research capabilities. Simultaneously, the department is dedicated to advancing the broader field of psychology through its own impactful research initiatives. Beyond the classroom and the lab, community service is a core pillar of the program. By promoting active civic engagement, the department aims to foster socially responsible citizens who understand how to apply psychological insights to meet pressing societal needs.
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About the conference:
About the conference:
The School of Psychological Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore Yeshwanthpur Campus, presents a three-day International Conference on Global Practices in Evidence-Based Psychotherapy — immersing professionals in the applied world of clinical practice through research by leading psychotherapists and mental health professionals from across the globe.
Rationale:
Rationale:
Evidence-based psychotherapy is not simply about identifying effective interventions, but about understanding how evidence is interpreted and translated within the complexities of real-world therapeutic practice. This conference provides a forum for critical deliberations on the relationship between research evidence, clinical expertise, therapeutic relationships, and client contexts, while engaging stakeholders in the realities of contemporary psychotherapy.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objectives:
Facilitate student exposure to therapeutic effectiveness across diverse modalities
Provide an opportunity to interact with industry experts and gain mentoring insights
Encourage critical thinking and evaluation of therapeutic outcomes
Strengthen the integration of theoretical knowledge and applied skills
Guiding question:
Guiding question:
"What works,
for whom,
in what context,
and perspective?"
Concept Note:
Concept Note:
A conference focused on contemporary evidence-based psychotherapy and its practices, bridging the gap between research, training, clinical practice, and lived experience. While exploring how research evidence influences and transforms therapeutic practice, the conference deliberates on the evidences understood by stakeholders.
The conference intends to create a platform for contemporary psychotherapies, innovative therapeutic integrative and eclectic models, including digital and technology-assisted interventions, and culturally responsive approaches. Bringing together clinicians, trainers, trainees, and researchers can stimulate meaningful conversation, encourage research-informed practice, and support the translation of contemporary psychotherapy knowledge into comprehensible, accessible, ethical, and effective mental health care.
Who Can Participate
Who Can Participate
The conference is open to:
Faculty and scholars from the Psychology, Psychiatric Social Work, and Psychiatry disciplines
Mental health professionals and researchers (Indian and Worldwide)
RCI delegates and trainees, students of RCI courses & licensed RCI professionals
Students presenting research findings may submit abstracts and register upon acceptance.
Note: RCI trainees can apply for CRE points after RCI approval (status will be updated soon)
Important Dates
Important Dates
OCTOBER 15th, 30th 2026: Abstract Submission Deadline - extended
NOVEMBER 15th, 2026: Acceptance Email
DECEMBER 31st, 2026: Full Paper Submission
NOVEMBER DECEMBER 15th 2026: Early Bird Registration - extended
Payment Details
Payment Details
Click: https://christuniversity.in/online-payment-portal (Or Bank link )
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Step 2: Select Yeshwanthpur Campus (you will have to scroll down to identify)
Step 3: Select Fee Name: Conference
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Step 5: Proceed with the Payment (after referring to Payment Details Sheet given below)
Themes and Tracks
Themes and Tracks
Advances in Evidence-Based Psychotherapy
Advances in Evidence-Based Psychotherapy
Transdiagnostic and process-based approaches
Integrative and Eclectic Psychotherapy
Brief, Focused and Time-Limited Psychotherapies
Evolution of Evidence-Based Psychotherapy: First, Second and Third Waves
Innovations and Emerging Frontiers in Psychotherapy
Innovations and Emerging Frontiers in Psychotherapy
Creative and Expressive Arts Therapies
Theatre- and Music-Based Therapies
Emerging and Alternative Therapeutic Modalities
Neuroscience-informed psychotherapy
Body-Based and Somatic Approaches
Psychotherapy beyond conventional clinical settings
Global innovations and cross-cultural developments
Psychotherapy and the Digital World: Innovations, Challenges and Emerging Concerns
Psychotherapy and the Digital World: Innovations, Challenges and Emerging Concerns
Digital, AI-Enabled Psychotherapy and Online/Tele-Psychotherapy
Ethical, Legal, Privacy and Confidentiality Issues in Digital Psychotherapy developments
The Psychotherapist and the Future of the Profession
The Psychotherapist and the Future of the Profession
Therapist Development
Supervision and Reflective Practice
Professional Practice and Ethics
Therapist–Client Relationship
Training and Education in Psychotherapy
Emerging Challenges and Future Directions in Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Across Diverse Populations & Contexts
Psychotherapy Across Diverse Populations & Contexts
Culturally Adaptive and Culturally Responsive Psychotherapy
Indigenous and Alternative Healing Practices
Psychotherapy for Marginalized, Minority and Special Populations
Psychotherapy Across the Lifespan: Child to Geriatric
Relational Psychotherapy
Trauma-Focused Therapies
Resilience and Post-Traumatic Growth
Psychotherapy in Specialised and High-Stress Professions
Psychology, Mental Health and Well-Being
Psychology, Mental Health and Well-Being
Mental Health and Psychological Well-Being
Contemporary Issues in Mental Health
Psychological Resilience and Coping
Emerging Perspectives in Psychology and Mental Health
Submission Guidelines
Submission Guidelines
Authors are required to submit their abstract and full paper in the following link...
Please ensure that your manuscript adheres to APA 7th edition style
The submission of manuscripts should be done in MS Word / PDF format only
All submitted papers will undergo a rigorous review process. Acceptance decisions will be made based on criteria including quality, originality, technical content, and relevance to the conference’s theme
Please ensure that your abstract and manuscript adheres to the template. Manuscripts which are not in proper template will not be considered for peer review. Click for Abstract template (link) and manuscript template (link).
Every paper submitted to ICGP.BYC 2027 will undergo plagiarism detection using anti-plagiarism software prior to review. Papers found to violate the plagiarism policy (i.e., with a similarity score exceeding 10%) may be desk-rejected without further review
Review Process
Review Process
All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review process. Author names, affiliations, and any identifying information must be removed from the manuscript prior to submission. Each submission will be reviewed by at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise, who will evaluate the work based on originality, methodological rigour, relevance to the conference theme, and clarity of presentation.
Reviewers' identities will not be disclosed to authors, and authors' identities will not be disclosed to reviewers, ensuring an unbiased and fair evaluation process. Based on reviewer recommendations, submissions may be accepted, accepted with minor revisions, accepted with major revisions, or rejected. Authors will be notified of the outcome along with reviewer feedback, where applicable.
The authors will have to submit their abstract and manuscript twice: once with authors' names and affiliations, and once without.
Ethics and Malpractice statement
Ethics and Malpractice statement
At ICGP.BYC 2027, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. All authors, reviewers, and editors involved in the publication process are expected to adhere to the following principles:
Responsibilities of Authors:
Responsibilities of Authors:
Authors are expected to present original research that has not been published elsewhere. All data, methods, and findings should be accurately reported, without fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate data manipulation. Authors must properly acknowledge the contributions of others, including citing relevant work. Plagiarism, in any form, is unacceptable and will result in the rejection of the submitted paper. Furthermore, authors should disclose any potential conflicts of interest that might influence the results or interpretation of their work. Submitting the same manuscript to multiple conferences or journals simultaneously is considered unethical and is strictly prohibited.
Responsibilities of Reviewers:
Responsibilities of Reviewers:
Reviewers of the scientific committee play a critical role in the peer review process, and they are expected to provide fair, objective, and constructive feedback on submitted manuscripts. They should evaluate the work based on its intellectual content without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy of the authors. Reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of the manuscripts they review and must not use information obtained during the peer review process for personal gain. Any potential conflicts of interest should be disclosed to the editorial board, and reviewers should recuse themselves from the review process if they feel unable to provide an impartial evaluation.
Responsibilities of the Editorial Board:
Responsibilities of the Editorial Board:
The editorial board is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the publication process. They should make decisions on submissions based solely on the academic merit of the work and its relevance to the conference’s scope. The editorial board must ensure that the review process is conducted fairly, confidentially, and without bias. They are also responsible for identifying and addressing any ethical issues that may arise, such as suspected plagiarism, data manipulation, or conflicts of interest. The board is committed to maintaining transparency throughout the publication process and will take appropriate action in cases of malpractice, which may include rejecting manuscripts, issuing retractions, or reporting misconduct to the authors' institutions.
Handling Ethical Misconduct:
Handling Ethical Misconduct:
ICGP.BYC 2027 takes ethical misconduct seriously and has established procedures to address such issues. If unethical behavior is suspected, the editorial board will investigate the matter thoroughly. If misconduct is confirmed, appropriate actions will be taken, which may include the rejection of the manuscript, notify the authors’ institutions, and ban the authors from future participation in the conference. All investigations and actions will be conducted in accordance with the principles of fairness, confidentiality, and transparency.
Plagiarism Prevention:
Plagiarism Prevention:
To maintain the integrity of the conference proceedings, all submitted manuscripts will be screened for plagiarism using specialized detection software at Christ University. Manuscripts found to have a similarity index exceeding 10% will be scrutinized, and authors may be asked to revise or provide explanations for the overlaps. Instances of confirmed plagiarism will lead to the rejection of the manuscript and may result in further disciplinary actions.
Peer Review Process
Peer Review Process
Each submitted manuscript will receive a unique paper id. The manuscripts will be initially screened to check for the conference scope, plagiarism, and originality. All the submitted manuscripts will be sent for technical peer review process, and the corresponding author will be notified of the outcome of the review process. ICGP.BYC 2027 adopts a Double blind peer review process. If reviewers recommended further improvements in the manuscript, the manuscript will be sent back to the corresponding author, and the revised version of the manuscript shall be re-submitted to the reviewers. The final decision on the manuscript will be announced after the third round of evaluation by the conference committee.
Publication
Publication
All accepted and presented papers will be published in Conference Proceedings.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Emmy van Deurzen
Emmy van Deurzen
Emmy is a philosopher, counselling psychologist and existential therapist, who has worked with people on transformative life experiences since 1973. She is a visiting professor in psychology and psychotherapy with Middlesex University and she is the Founder of the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling and the Existential Academy, in London.
She was given an honorary fellowship with the British Psychological Society, a life time award from the American Association for Psychology and has an honorary life membership with the European Association for Psychotherapy, the Federation for Existential Therapy in Europe and the Society for Existential Analysis. She is a fellow of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy for which she served as first chair. She is the current President of the worldwide Existential Movement.
Her twenty books have been translated into 26 languages. Her most recent book ‘Beginning to Live: The Art of Existential Freedom’, was published by Allen Lane in 2026 and in paperback with Harper Collins.
Dr. Joshua Swift
Dr. Joshua Swift is a licensed psychologist, professor, and Chair of the Department of Psychology at Idaho State University, where he has been a faculty member since 2015. He earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Oklahoma State University after completing his undergraduate degree at Brigham Young University and his predoctoral internship at SUNY Upstate Medical University.
A Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA), Dr. Swift is an internationally recognized researcher whose work focuses on psychotherapy processes, client retention, and methods to prevent treatment dropout. In addition to his research, he teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in psychotherapy, clinical supervision, and professional ethics. Prior to assuming the role of Department Chair in 2024, he served as ISU's Associate Director of Clinical Training. He has published extensively in top-tier clinical psychology journals and co-authored prominent texts on improving engagement and outcomes in mental health treatment.
Prof. Valdiney Veloso Gouveia
Prof. Valdiney is a leading authority in social psychology and former President of the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB) in João Pessoa, Brazil. He earned his Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the Complutense University of Madrid and holds a post-doctorate from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
His research primarily centers on human values, personality structure, prosocial behavior, and psychological assessment. As the developer of the Functional Theory of Human Values, Prof. Gouveia has contributed over 400 articles, book chapters, and books to international scientific literature. Throughout his career, he has served as a visiting scholar at prestigious institutions worldwide, including the University of Coimbra, Victoria University of Wellington, and the University of Victoria, while serving as a Level 1A Senior Researcher for the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq).
Dr. Li-fei Wang
Dr. Li-fei Wang is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling at National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan. With more than three decades of experience in teaching, research, and professional training, her work focuses on group counseling, emotional regulation, and culturally responsive school counseling.
She developed the Emotional Cultivation framework and the BEAR group counseling approach, integrating Taiwanese cultural and relational perspectives with contemporary emotion-regulation science. Her research connects theory with practice through school-based interventions, longitudinal studies, and multilevel analyses examining group processes and outcomes among children and adolescents.
Her honors include the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Taiwan Counseling Psychology Association and recognition for distinguished contributions to the international advancement of counseling psychology at the 2008 International Counseling Psychology Conference.
Professor Wang is committed to translating research into practice and promoting cross-cultural dialogue. Her current interests include exploring the cultural relevance and adaptation of Emotional Cultivation and BEAR groups in diverse educational and counseling settings.
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