Dr. Dhaneshwari

Associate Professor
  • MSW, PhD. PGCHRM
  • Courses Taught : Social Work Practice with Groups, Dynamics of Human Behaviour, Organisation Behaviour and Development, Medical Social Work, Social Policy and Planning, Indian Society and Polity, Therapeutic Counselling, Rehabilitation and after care services, Rural and Tribal Community Development, Organisation Behaviour and Development, Psychiatric Social Work, Public Health Administration, Organisation Behaviour and Organisation Development
  • Area of Expertise : Training, Counselling, Social Group Work, Community Research.
  • Academic Experience - 17 Years

Contact Details

email : dhanustmk@sdmcujire.in

Research Details

  • working in the Collaborative Research project Entitled “The Effects of Free Trials and Social Learning on the Uptake of Menstrual Cups among JVK groups” collaborated with Prof.David I. Levine, Trefethen Professor of Business Administration Haas School of Business, University of California in association with  Project Head, Jnana Vikasa SKDRDP Dharmasthala and sanctioned Budget is USD 13138.55422 implemented at Dakshina Kannada District.
  • Conducted A Study on Enhancing mental health awareness and care for pregnant women in rural belthangady taluk
  • Completed Minor Research on Role of ASHA Workers in Enhancing Rural Women Health Special Reference to Belthangady Taluk
  • Maternal Mental Health and Development. Special reference to Working Women’s of Dakshina Kannada District.
  • Guided for Student research Projects

Publications

  • Dhaneshwari. Postnatal depression among working mothers: a sociological perspective. In: Navyashree, Jain V, MaheshBabu, Shetty A, editors. Mental health: a global concern and conviction. [Publisher Name, if known]: [Place of Publication, if known]; 2022. p. [Page Numbers, if known]. ISBN 978-93-54935-84-8.
  • Dhaneshwari. Working women motherhood and occupation challenges. Int J Kannada Res [Internet]. 2017 Jun [cited 2025 Oct 26]; [Volume and Issue, if known]: [Page Numbers, if known]. Available from: [Journal/Publisher URL, if known]. ISSN 2454-5813.
  • Dhaneshwari. Maternal mental health, issues and concerns, women’s mental health. In: Noor Mubasheer CA, editor. Today. [Publisher Name, if known]: [Place of Publication, if known]; 2015. p. [Page Numbers, if known]. ISBN 978-93-5258-164-1.
  • Dhaneshwari. Enhancing the life of individual who are in to life style modification through multi model approach with special reference to clients of counseling at nature cure hospital, Dharmasthala. Int J Psycho Social Res [Internet]. 2015 [cited 2025 Oct 26]; [Volume and Issue, if known]: [Page Numbers, if known]. Available from: [Journal/Publisher URL, if known]. ISSN 2320-6381.
  • Dhaneshwari. A study on psycho social conditions of lactating mothers with special reference to working women in Belthangady Taluk. In: Proceedings of “Maternal and Child Health Care in India; Issues, Concerns and Policy Initiatives; 2014 May 22-23; JSS Dharwad, India. [Publisher Name, if known]: [Place of Publication, if known]; 2014. p. [Page Numbers, if known].
  • Dhaneshwari. Women empowerment through micro finance special reeference SKDRDP Dharmasthala. In: Proceedings of National Level Conference on Role of Micro Finance in Sustainable Development Rural Development and Maternal Mental Health; 2014 [Date of Conference, if known]; [Location, if known]. [Publisher Name, if known]: [Place of Publication, if known]; 2014. p. [Page Numbers, if known]. ISBN 978-93-82877-00-4.

Paper Presented

  • Dhaneshwari. ICT Enabled student Psychology library utilisation analysis – A technology enabled attempt to promote library use. Paper presented at: International Symposium on The Role and Future of Artificial Intelligence AI in Human Behaviour; 2023 Dec 4-5; Ujire, India.
  • Dhaneshwari. Family Matters: A Strengths Based Family Resiliency Perspective for Improving Women’s Maternal Health. Paper presented at: International Symposium on Validation of Family Centered social Work Method: Contemporary Challenges; 2023 Oct 5-6; Mangalore, India.
  • Dhaneshwari. Civic Consciousness towards Utilization of Public Health Services. Paper presented at: Two-day National Conference on Civic Consciousness – The obligation for an appease life; 2019 Sep 19-20; Ujire, India.
  • Dhaneshwari. Maternal mental health and challenges faced by working women. Paper presented at: National Seminar on Impact and consequences of gender stereotypes on careers of women; 2019 Mar; Mangalore, India.
  • Dhaneshwari. Significance of relationship for Maternal Mental Health. Paper presented at: National Level Conference on Sambandha, Sampreethi, Sangharsha: The Dynamics of Human Relationships; 2019 Feb; Ujire, India.
  • Dhaneshwari. Maternal mental health and challenges faced by working women. Paper presented at: Spandana 2019 Responding to Realities, Revisiting and contexualising social work Profession in contemporary India; 2019 Feb; Mangaluru, India
  • Dhaneshwari. Public health and civic consciousness. Paper presented at: National conference on civic civic consciousness, the obligation for an appease life; 2019 Feb; Ujire, India.
  • Dhaneshwari. Maternal mental health and development. Understanding the needs and importance of counseling. Paper presented at: National Seminar on Current Challenges and Emerging Trends: The Future of Social Work profession; 2019 Jan; Moodubidri, India.
  • Dhaneshwari. Maternal mental health and social work. Paper presented at: National Seminar on Social work Education In India: Towards 2050; 2018 Mar; Sullia, India.
  • Dhaneshwari. Corporate social responsibility and maternal mental health, opportunities and Implications of welfare policies. Paper presented at: National conference on corporate social responsibility – Trends, Opportunities And Challenges; 2018 Mar; Ujire, India.
  • Dhaneshwari. Maternal Mental Health and Public Health Need for new strategy. Paper presented at: National conference on Public Health in India-challenges Opportunities and addressing unmet needs; 2016 Feb; Ujire, India.
  • Dhaneshwari. Maternal Mental Health-Issues and Concerns. Paper presented at: National Conference on Women’s mental Health; 20
  • Dhaneshwari. Enhancing the life of Individual who are in to life style modification through multi model approach with special reference to clients of counseling at nature cure hospital, Dharmasthala. Paper presented at: International Conference on Counseling and Psychotherapy –Diversity in Training and Practice; 2015 May; Bangalore, India. Montfort College.
  • Dhaneshwari. Maternal Mental Health and public relationship. Paper presented at: National conference on The Changing face of family –Implications and Interventions; 2015 Feb; Ujire, India. Dept of PG Studies in Social Work, SDM College
  • .Dr.Dhaneshwari 2014  “Youth Initiatives  for Development”, SAMBRAMA SDM PG College, ujire 19th & 20th February
  • Dr.Dhaneshwari 2014, Women Empowerment through Microfinance with Special Reference to SKDRDP, Dharmasthala a Case Study. National seminar on Role of Micro finance in Sustainable development Gurushree college of commerce and social Work, Tumkur 15th March.
  • Dhaneshwari. A study on Psycho Social conditions of lactating mothers with special reference to working women in Belthangady Taluk. Paper presented at: National Seminar Maternal and child Health care in India;Issues,Concerns and Policy Initiatives; 2014 May; Dharwad, India. Institute of Economic Research and Population research center, JSS.
  • Dhaneshwari. Maternal mental Health. Paper presented at: National level seminar SAMBHRAMA 2013 Millenium Development Goals; 2013 Feb; Ujire, India. Dept of PG Studies in social work, SDM College.
  • Dhaneshwari. Psycho Social factors of “Sexual Minorities”. Paper presented at: National level conference on Redefining Social work Profession in multicultural contex; 2012 Oct; Shirva, India. St.Mary’s College.
  • Dhaneshwari. Child Protection and advocacy. Paper presented at: National level seminar on Human Rights Advocacy: An avenue for social change; 2012 Sep; Mangalore, India. Dept of social work, St.Aloysius College.

Conferences

Participation in seminars/workshops/conferences/conventions:

  • Dr.Dhaneshwari Asssociate Professor Dept of PG Studies and Research in Social Work attended a day workshop on Research proposal Writing organized by Research and Development cell, SDM College Ujire held on 19.10.2023
  • Dr.Dhaneshwari,  Assistant Professor, Department of PG Studies in Social Work attended two days workshop on  “Child and Adolescent Psychiatry” organised by St.Johns Medical academy Bangalore on 8th and 9th April 2023
  • Dr.Dhaneshwari Associate Professor Dept of PG Studies and Research in Social Work SDM PG College Ujire attended and presented a paper on ‘ICT Enabled student Psychology library utilisation analysis – A technology enabled attempt to promote library use’   in the International symposium 0n ‘The Role and Future of Artificial Intelligence AI in Human Behaviour’ organised by Dept of PG studies and Research in Psychology, SDM College Ujire held during 4th to 5th December 2023
  • Dr.Dhaneshwari Asssociate Professor Dept of PG Studies and Research in social Work attended one day National Workshop on Empowering the art of Research and Publication organized hy Dept of PG Studies and Research in Social Work St,Philomena’s College Mysore on 1.09.2023
  • Dr.Dhaneshwari Associate Professor Dept of PG Studies and Research in social Work attended one day National Conference on Harmony in Action :Cultivating sustainable lives through Environmental Policies held on 22nd March at School of Social Work Roshni Nilaya Mangalore
  • Dr.Dhaneshwari Associate Professor Dept of PG Studies and Research in social Work attended International symposium on Validation of Family Centered social Work Method: Contemporary Challenges on 5.10.2023 to 6.10.2023 and presented a paper on Family Matters: A strengths Based Family Resiliency Perspective for Improving Women’s Maternal Health organized by  Roshni Nilaya School of Social Work Mangalore
  • Dr. Dhaneshwari, Assistant Professor, Department of PG Studies in Social Work attended seminar on “Person Centered Therapy on 5th December 2022 organized by Department of PG Studies and Research in Psychology, SDM PG Centre, Ujire.
  • Dr. Dhaneshwari, Assistant Professor, Department of PG Studies in Social Work attended seminar on Research proposal writing organized by Dept of PG Chemistry on Intellectual Property Rights and Promotion of Innovations Sponsored by Karnataka science and Technology Academy(KSTA) Bengaluru on 19.07.2022
  • Dr. Dhaneshwari, Assistant Professor, Department of PG Studies in Social Work attended one day workshop on corporate Train the Trainer on 18.03.2022 organised by Swasthika Consultancy Services Mangalore
  • Dr. Dhaneshwari. Research Proposal writing. SDM College Ujire, March 23, 2021.
  • Dr. Dhaneshwari. INITIO 2020. Shreedevi Institute of social work, February 18, 2020.
  • Dr. Dhaneshwari. International Conference on Diversity Management Views from India and Europe. CIRHS and Department of JMC, October 26–27, 2019 (Note: Year 2018 mentioned in original text is likely a typo for 2019 given the other entry)
  • Dr. Dhaneshwari. International conference on “Impact of Globalisation on India and Europe –with specific focus on social work. School of social work Roshani Nilaya Mangalore, July 24, 2019.
  • Dr. Dhaneshwari. PUBLIC HEALTH IN INDIA—“CHALLENGES OPPORTUNITIES AND ADDRESSING UNMET NEEDS. Dept of PG Studies in Social Work, SDM College Ujire, February 5–6, 2016.
  • Dr. Dhaneshwari. Effective search strategy and Reference Management system. Department of and ISE Department of Library. SDMIT Ujire, September 28, 2016.
  • Dr. Dhaneshwari. International Conference on “Counseling and Psychotherapy –Diversity in Training and Practice. Montfort College Bangalore, May 1–2, 2015.
  • Dr. Dhaneshwari. National Conference on “Women’s mental Health”. St. Phelomina College, Mysore, October 9–10, 2015.
  • Dr. Dhaneshwari. The Changing FACE OF FAMILY – IMPLICATIONS AND INTERVENTIONS. Dept of PG Studies in Social Work, SDM College Ujire, February 5–6, 2015.
  • Dr. Dhaneshwari. Philosem 2015. St. Philomena college Ujire, February 3, 2015.Dr. Dhaneshwari. National Seminar on Social Work Education in India towards 2018. NMC Sullia, March 15, 2015.
  • Dr. Dhaneshwari. SAMBRAMA. SDM PG College, Ujire, February 19–20, 2014.
  • Dr. Dhaneshwari. National seminar on Role of Micro finance in Sustainable development. Gurushree college of commerce and social Work, Tumkur, March 15, 2014.
  • Dr. Dhaneshwari. Psychiatry Update. Dept of Psychiatry Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, November 17, 2013.
  • Dr. Dhaneshwari. SAMBHRAMA. SDM PG College, Ujire, February 22–23, 2013.
  • Dr. Dhaneshwari. National level workshop Rights based perspectives for development. Development Studies, Kannada University Hampi, March 19–21, 2013.
  • Dr. Dhaneshwari. National level conference Redefining Social work Profession in multicultural context. St. Mary’s College, Shirva, October 11–12, 2012.
  • Dr. Dhaneshwari. World Mental Health Day. K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, October 12, (Year missing/unspecified, placed at the end due to lack of a clear date).

Attended as Resource Person:

  • May 23, 2025: Attended as Resource Person to deliver a resource talk on Capacity Building of District level leaders of SHG Leaders at DKRDS, Belthangady.
  • May 16, 2025: Attended as Resource Person to deliver a session on PRA at GFGC, Vittal.
  • May 7, 2025: Attended as Resource Person to deliver a resource talk on Mental Health and Wellbeing for people living with HIV/AIDS at DKRDS, Belthangady.
  • December 5, 2024: Attended as Resource Person to deliver a session on “Village Social Mapping Methods and Etiquette” during the NSS camp at Govt. Higher Primary School, Indabettu.
  • November 4, 2024: Attended as Resource Person to deliver a session on Social Skill Training on Up-taking Menstrual Cup usage for women employees at SKDRDP, Puttur.
  • September 10, 2024: Attended as Resource Person to deliver a session on Social Skill Training on Up-taking Menstrual Cup usage for women employees at SKDRDP, Bantwala.
  • March 15, 2024: Attended as Resource Person to deliver a session on the use of Menstrual Cups for women of JVK SKDRDP at Amrutha Varshini, Dharmasthala, as part of International Women’s Day celebrations.
  • March 12, 2024: Attended as Resource Person to deliver a session on Promoting Inclusivity and Equality through Gender Sensitization for college students at GFGC, Vittal.
  • November 6, 2023: Attended as Resource Person to address Guest Talk on Gender Sensitization at SDM College.
  • October 8, 2023: Delivered resource talk on Knowing and using Menstrual Cups among Jnana Vikasa women groups in Kukkavu village and Laila Village, organized by Jnana Vikasa Centre Belthangady Taluk (Part of a Community Research project on Promoting Menstrual Cup Usage).
  • July 14, 2023: Attended as resource person on “Participatory Rural Appraisal” at Sulkeri Grama Panchayat.
  • July 7, 2023: Attended as a resource person and delivered talk on “Awareness about Menstrual Cups” to JVK members at Nala community.
  • June 14, 2023: Attended a programme as a Resource person at SDMCBSE School Ujire and addressed parents on “Understanding Teenager and their needs”.
  • June 13–15, 2023: Attended a training programme as Resource Person and conducted training programme on “Use of Menstrual Cups for better Women Health” for women members of JnanaVikasa Kendra under SKDRDP project (3 programmes).
  • June 10, 2023: Attended a programme as a Resource person at SDMCBSE School Ujire and addressed on “Family roles in Empowerment of Children” during the eve of PTA meeting.
  • May 31, 2023: Attended a programme as Resource person at CPRE BELTHANHADY and conducted session on “Knowing Counselling” for JVK officials.
  • March 30, 2023: Attended a programme as a resource person at NSS Camp organized by Dept. Of Social Work, Government First Grade College Vittla at Puttur and delivered a session on “Youth and Health”.
  • March 8, 2023: Delivered session on “One Woman Many Roles” at Vivekananda law college Puttur.
  • December 17, 2022: Attended as a guest lecturer and delivered session on leadership at PUC college SDM College ujire for NSS students.
  • December 9, 2022: Attended as Resource person at CRE Belthangady and delivered a session on Workplace behaviour and coping with Emotions for a group of women employees.
  • December 9, 2022: Attended as Resource person at CPRE Belthangady and delivered a session on Workplace behaviour and coping with Emotions for a group of women employees.
  • December 9, 2022: Delivered session on Workplace behaviour and coping with Emotions at CPRE Belthangady for a group of women employees.
  • December 7, 2022: Delivered session on “Effective leadership” at PUC College SDM College Ujire for NSS students.
  • November 16, 2022: Attended as panelist in panel discussion on “Challenges of Women in Accessing Equal Opportunity” organized by Women Development Cell.
  • July 14, 2022: Attended as a resource person and delivered talk on Understanding family mental health and need of counseling for employees of SKDRDP at centre for potential excellence institute Laila Belthangady.
  • July 3, 2022: Delivered talk on personality development for School children of 9th STD at SDM CBSE SChool Ujire.
  • June 29, 2022: Attended as a resource person at SDM CBSE English Medium School and delivered resource talk on Role of parents in developing social interactions among children during Parent Teacher meeting.
  • April 12, 2022: Attended as Resource person for guest lecture on Importance of Social Education for women of Koraga community organized by Department of Tribal Welfare, Zilla Panchayath, Dakshina Kannda.
  • November 25, 2021: Attended as resource person on personality Development at GFGC Vamadapadavu Bantwal Taluk for BSW students.
  • June 21, 2021: Delivered resource talk on family counseling in a webinar organized by dept of Social work NMC sullia (Online).
  • May 2, 2021: Attended as a resource person on one day national Webinar on Neuro Linguistic programming organised by Global sanskrit forum and S.R kanthi college of education ilkal (online).
  • March 8, 2021 (approx.): Resource person and delivered talk about women and importance of health during international womens day celebration at aladangady organised by Jhnana Vikasa Sangha SKDRDP Dharmasthala.
  • January 29, 2021: Resource person for Ist year BVOC students of SDM College on topic Coping with emotion life skill.
  • January 11, 2021: Delivered resource talk on “Importance of Govt. Kannada Medium Schools” in occasion of Youth Day Celebration program held at Govt. higher primary school, Kallaje.
  • Attended as a resource person on Mental Health Act during Intercollegiate Online Guest Lecture Series for SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS organized by Dept. of Studies in Social Work, Manasagangotri, Mysore in Association with Dept. of Social Work SBRR Mahajana First Grade College (Online).
  • December 23, 2020: Attended as a resource person to give training on participatory Rural appraisal at Inchara foundation Mangalore.
  • December 9, 2020: Attended as a resource person to deliver talk on STI/RTI at SIRI Belthangady.
  • November 22, 2018: Conducted Participatory rural appraisal for 150 NSS Students and Community members of Indabettu village, organized by SDM college ujire during the eve of NSS camp.
  • October 11, 2018: Visited Land slide disaster affected area Madikeri to get practical exposure of rehabilitation and after care services for Malekudiya Tribes (for MPSW and CD development Specialization Students).
  • March 18, 2014: Addressed Womens Club Members About Role of Women for Healthy Society during Womens Day Progaramme in Belathangady Taluk.
  • February 2, 2014: Delivered Orientation About Future Prospect of Social Work for BSW & BA Students at Uppinangady Fist Grade College.
  • Conducted PRA (Participatory Rural Appraisal) during the Social Work Camp 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019.