Dr. Poonam Nayar (Nee Grover)

B.Sc. (1975) | University of Zambia, Lusaka
P.C.E. (Postgraduate Certificate in Education, 1978) | University of Botswana
M.A. (Psychology) (1980) | University of Delhi, India
C.Yed. (Certificate in Yoga Education, 1980) | Higher Yoga Research Center, Mantalai, J & K, India
Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology) (1986) | Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India
Thesis: “The Efficacy of Yogic Techniques in the Treatment of Psychoneurosis”

Ph.D. Research Scholar (1981-1986) | Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
Specialized training in clinical psychology, psychodynamics, psychotherapy, and research methodology.
Senior Research Fellow (1985-1989) | Sponsored by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), conducted research on “Role of Yoga in Psychogenic Headache” and mental health of nurses.
Co-Investigator in Multiple Research Projects (1986-Present): Projects include “Effect of Yoga on Mental Health of Nurses” and “Yoga in Treatment of Essential Hypertension.”
Research Associate (2018-2021) | Conducted a randomized controlled trial on the “Impact of Behavioral Intervention on Pregnant Women Experiencing Abuse,” sponsored by ICMR and National Institute of Health and Family Welfare.

Guest Faculty | IILM University, Gurugram (2020-Present) — Teaching courses in Psychology (BA & MA levels).
Lecturer (1989-2005) | University of Delhi — Extensive teaching experience across colleges such as Zakir Hussain College, Gargi College, Indraprastha College for Women. Subjects taught include Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology, Research Methods, and Psychological Assessment.

Consultant Clinical Psychologist | Mata Chanan Devi Hospital, New Delhi (2001-Present)
Infertility Counselor | Akanksha IVF Centre, New Delhi (2010-Present)
Senior Counselor | Delhi Public School, Dwarka, New Delhi (2003-2010)
Clinical Psychologist (Honorary) | University of Delhi, South Campus (1990-1993) — Established the Counseling and Psychological Services Centre for students, providing free diagnostic and therapeutic services.

2017: Oral paper on “Psychological Distress of Women with Primary Ovarian Insufficiency” at ESHRE Annual Meeting, Geneva.
2018: Poster on “Can Yoga Enhance IVF Outcomes?” presented at ASRM, San Antonio, Texas.
2019: Poster on “Psychological Distress in PCOS Infertile Patients” at ESHRE, Vienna.

Speaker at the Indian Fertility Society’s FERTIVISION conferences on topics including counseling, patient support, and stress reduction in infertility treatment (2016-2020).
Workshops: Conducted workshops on stress management, infertility counseling, and life skills at various educational institutions and healthcare settings.

1983: “Construction of a Scale for the Measurement of Attitude to Yoga,” Journal of Clinical Psychology.
1990: “Yoga for the Treatment of Psychoneurosis,” Indian Journal of Psychiatry.
2017: “Mental Health and Quality of Life in Women Undergoing Assisted Reproduction,” Fertility Science and Research.

“How to Deal with Negative Outcomes in Infertility or IVF” (IFS Secretariat, New Delhi, 2019)
Stress Management and Exam Stress Workshops for students (DPS Schools, 2008-2019)
Training in Counseling Skills (Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences, Orissa, 2011)