Holistic well-being
Psychological well-being, social-emotional learning, resilience, positive school climate, happiness and student flourishing.
11th APSPA International Conference
School Psychology for Holistic Well-Being
Advancing Mindfulness, Inclusion, Cultural Wisdom and Educational Excellence
The Asia Pacific School Psychology Association brings together scholars, psychologists, educators, researchers, policymakers, school administrators and practitioners for three days of international exchange in Thimphu, Bhutan.
Dates3-5 March 2027
VenueThe Royal University of Bhutan, Thimphu, Bhutan
Host countryBhutan
Conference focus
Mindfulness and culture
Mindfulness, compassion, emotional regulation, Bhutanese perspectives, indigenous knowledge and culturally responsive practice.
Inclusion and mental health
Neurodiversity, inclusive education, school counselling, early intervention, safeguarding and multidisciplinary support.
Educational excellence
Motivation, effective teaching, teacher well-being, positive discipline, leadership and family engagement.
Technology and ethics
Artificial intelligence, digital mental-health support, digital citizenship, privacy, consent and the effects of social media.
Professional collaboration
Standards, competencies, professional education, supervision, research and Asia-Pacific policy development.
Programme and participation
Programme formats
- Keynote addresses, plenary sessions and invited lectures
- Oral papers, posters, workshops and panel discussions
- Special sessions on Bhutanese cultural wisdom and holistic education
- Student and early-career researcher sessions
- Virtual participation on 5 March 2027
Important deadlines
- Abstract submission: 30 November 2026 at 5:00 pm
- Full paper submission: 31 December 2026 at 5:00 pm
Registration fees are non-refundable. At least one author of every accepted paper or poster must register and attend.
Registration fees
| Category | APSPA member | Non-member | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| International delegate (presenter) | INR 5,000 | INR 6,000 | Conference meals, conference kit, presentation certificate and proceedings publication with ISBN. |
| Accompanying international delegate (non-presenter) | INR 5,000 | INR 5,000 | Conference lunch for one day. |
| Delegate from Bhutan | INR 2,000 | INR 2,500 | Conference lunch for one day, conference kit, presentation certificate and proceedings publication with ISBN. |
| Accommodation, 2-5 March 2027 | INR 10,000 | INR 10,000 | Group airport transfer from Bagdogra Airport to the hotel. |
| Virtual participation, 5 March 2027 | INR 2,500 | INR 3,000 | E-certificate and digital copies of the book of abstracts or proceedings. |
Conference contacts
Conference Chairman
Prof. Panch. Ramalingam
Founder President, Asia Pacific School Psychology Association, India.
Conference Co-Chairman
Director, International Relations
The Royal University of Bhutan, Bhutan.
International Coordinator
Maria Veena Aruldass
Head of Counselling and Safeguarding, Ambassador International Academy, Dubai.
Local Coordinator
Dr. Dipan Pradhan
Associate Professor, Royal College of Bhutan, Thimphu, Bhutan.
Full conference brochure
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