Mrs. Shirley Anthony is an Assistant Professor in Social Work at St. Philomena’s College, Mysuru. She holds an MSW, M.A. in English, and a B.Ed, and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Social Work. Actively engaged in research, she has presented papers at national forums and received recognition for Best Paper Presentation. She has also edited a handbook on social work practice. Her interests include education, counselling, communication, community work, and human resource management.