Centre for Clinical Psychology

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Centre for Clinical Psychology was established by Prof. Dr. Rafia Hassan (Chairperson, Department of Applied Psychology) in 1984 in response to the need felt by the then president of Pakistan for an institution for the training of Clinical Psychologists. Eminent professionals including P....

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Vision, Mission, PEOs, and PLOs

Vision
The Centre for Clinical Psychology envisions prominence in Training of Clinical Psychologists as mental health professionals in a vibrant learning environment through conducive teaching, research and training.
Excellence in Research in Culturally Vital and internationally significant areas.
To inspire and empower, students, faculty & staff to develop themselves to a level where they can effectively serve society.
Mission
The Centre for Clinical Psychology has a very conducive training and learning environment which helps in raising standard of Clinical training and Research. The Centre aims at:
Training students in psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the people having psychological problems.
Engaging in high level teaching, training and research.
Preparing the students to serve in a variety of fields such as Education, Hospitals, Research, Armed Forces, Special Services and NGOs.
Providing Assessment and Treatment Services to the community at affordable cost within the premises of Clinical Centre for Psychiatric Disorders and Speech Disorders.
Conducting and publishing research related to the field of Clinical Psychology.

Centre for Clinical Psychology was established by Prof. Dr. Rafia Hassan (Chairperson, Department of Applied Psychology) in 1984 in response to the need felt by the then president of Pakistan for an institution for the training of Clinical Psychologists. Eminent professionals including Prof. Dr. Rafia Hassan (the founding Director), Prof. Dr. Najma Najam (Vice chancellor, KIU), Prof. Dr. Hamid sheikh (Late), Prof. Dr. Nosheen K. Rahman  and Prof. Dr. Rukhsana Kausar (VC LCWU) and Prof. Dr. Farah Malik have been the Directors of the Centre for Clinical Psychology. Currently, Dr. Saima Dawood is the Director of Centre for Clinical Psychology. In the beginning, the Centre offered only Advanced Diploma in Clinical Psychology (ADCP) but from 2000, it has added other programs like BS-4 years, MS (Clinical and Speech and Language Pathology), MS Top Up, Ph.D (Clinical Psychology) and a self-supporting program of ADCP (Replica). In addition, community mental health projects, psychological assessment and treatment facilities for common public are also provided by the Centre. A successful training and educational program for children with special needs has been run by the CCP since 1999. Centre for Clinical Psychology is known for its outstanding training in Clinical Psychology. The students are given individualized attention and they are guided at every stage throughout their academic career. An intensive training is provided to the students in Psychological Assessment, Diagnosis and treatment employing various Modalities and Psychotherapeutic Interventions. The Centre has established linkages and collaborations with different hospitals and organizations in order to provide quality training to its students.
The CCP has produced ethically and professionally sound Clinical Psychologists who are serving in diverse settings across the globe.

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Programs

Presently the Centre for Clinical Psychology offer a wide range of degree programs.

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Centre for Clinical Psychology
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Centre for Clinical Psychology was established by Prof. Dr. Rafia Hassan (Chairperson, Department of Applied Psychology) in 1984 in response to the need felt by the then president of Pakistan for an institution for the training of Clinical Psychologists. Eminent professionals including Prof. Dr. Rafia Hassan (the found....

Last Three Year Articles



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2016

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Dr. Mujeeba Ashraf & Dr. Aisha Sitwat,; Personality dimensions Positive emotions and coping strategies in care givers of people living with HIV in Lahore, Pakistan, International Journal of Nursing Practice, Doi:10.1111/ijn.12444, 2016
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Prof. Dr. Rukhsana Kausar,; Self-care, Coping Strategies and Quality of Life of Individuals with Diabetes, Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 26(1), 2016
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Prof. Dr. Rukhsana Kausar,; Perceived Inter-Parental Conflicts, Emotional Security and Self Discipline in Adolescents, Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 26(1), 2016


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2015

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Hina, R. & Nashi, Khan,; Traumatic Life experiences and self harm in women prisoners of Pakistan, Research Journal of Social Sciences, 4(9), 2015
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Prof. Dr. Rukhsana Kausar, Dr. Nashi Khan, Ms. Adeela Khalid & Ms. Anum Farooq,; Gender Differences among discrimination & Stigma experienced by depressive patients in Pakistan, Pakistan Journal of medical sciences, 31(6), 2015
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Prof. Dr. Rukhsana Kausar & Dr. Fouzia Naz,; Parental neglect, self esteem, emotional instability and depressive symptoms in adolescents with somatic symptoms, Pakistan Journal of medical sciences, 35(1), 2015
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Ms. Ayesha Aziz & Dr. Saima Dawood,; The edidemiology of poly victimization in Pakistan, Journal of Behavioural Science, 25(1), 2015
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Ms. Faiza Akram & Dr. Saima Dawood,; Personal values in relation to parental relationship and vulnerability towards psychopathology, Pakistan Journal of Psychology, 46(1), 2015
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Dr. Aisha Sitwat, Ms. Sara Asad & Ms. Asma Yousaf,; Psychopathology, pyschiatric symptoms and their demographic correlates in female adolescents flood victims, Journal of College of Physicians and surgeons pakistan, 2015, 2015
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Ms. Rabia Dasti & Ms. Javaria Anum,; Caregiver budern spirituality and psychological wellbeing of patients having children with thalessema, Journal of religion and health, 2015, 2015
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Ms. Rabia Dasti & Ms. Zohaib Bashir,; Poly victimization & mental health of street children in Lahore city, Journal of mental health, 2015, 2015


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2014

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Khan, N., Fatima, H. & Lodhi, M,; Demographic correlates of psychological distress among women presenting at Gynecological clinics in Lahore Pakistan, Research Journal of social science and Management, 4(8), 2014
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Prof. Dr. Farah Malik, Prof. Dr. Rabia Hussain Kanwal, Chaudhry, H.R., Mossaheb, N., Schloegelhofer., & Aschaur, H.,; Cognitive impairment and duration of untreated psychoses in patients of first episode psychoses in Pakistan, Journal of India Academy of applied psychology (JIAAP), 40(1), 2014
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Prof.Dr. Rukhsana Kausar, Prof. Dr. Najma Najam, Prof. Dr. Rabial Hussain Kanwal & Hira Fatima,; Focus Group discussions: exploration of psychological and neurological functioning of eldery in gilgit Lahore, Paksitan, European Scientific Journal (special edition), , 2014
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Fatima, H. & Khan, N.,; Health seeking behaviors of Pakistan women reporting vaginal discharge, Research Journal of social science and Management, 4(8), 2014
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Dr. Iram Fatima & Rida Ashraf,; Role of personality and spirituality in non violent behavior in young adults, Journal of behavioral Sciences (JBS), 24(1), 2014
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Prof. Dr. Rukhsana Kausar & Nida Zafar,; Social and emotional problems in divorced and married women, FWU Journal of social sciences, , 2014
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Dr. Aisha Sitwat / Rabia Dasti,; Development of a multi dimensional measure of islamic spirituality (MMIS), Journal of muslim mental health, 8, 2014
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Dr. Fatima Kamran,; Does conscientiousness increased quality of life after renal transplantation, International Journal of research studies in psychology, 3, 2014
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Prof.Dr. Rukhsana Kausar, Prof. Dr. Najma Najam, Prof. Dr. Rabial Hussain Kanwal, Prof.Dr. Farah Malik & Dr. Sadiq Hussain,; Parental power, prestige and acceptance as predictors of young adults' psychological adjustment in gilgit baltistan, Pakistan, Journal of corss cultural research (special issue), , 2014
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Dr. Fatima Kamran & Prof. Chris Fife Schaw,; Do clinical variables influence quality of life among renal tranplant recipients?, Journal of behavior sciences, 1, 2014
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Prof.Dr. Rukhsana Kausar, Prof. Dr. Najma Najam, Prof.Dr. Farah Malik, Muhammad Mussaffa Butt & Faiza Rasool,; Parental acceptance and power/ prestige as predictors of psychological adjustment among pakistani adolescents, Journal of corss cultural research (special issue), , 2014
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Dr. Fatima Kamran,; Optimism and quality of life after renal transplantation, American Journal of applied pscyhology, 2(1), 2014
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Prof. Dr. Rukhsana Kausar & Dr. Fauzia Naz,; Parental rejection, personality malajustment and anxiety symptoms in adolescents with somatoform disorders, Journal of India Academy of applied psychology (JIAAP), , 2014
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Dr. Fatima Kamran,; Living with a kidney transplant: perceptions & Experiences, American Journal of applied pscyhology, 2(1), 2014
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Dr. Nashi Khan,; Selfharm among women prisoners of Pakistan, Journal of India Academy of applied psychology (JIAAP), , 2014
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Dr. Fatima Kamran,; Does perceived health status infuence quality of life after renal transplantation, American Journal of applied pscyhology, 2(4), 2014
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Dr. Aisha Sitwat & Ms. Samina Awan,; Workpace spirituality, self esteem and psychological wellbeing among mental health professionals, Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research, , 2014
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Dr. Fatima Kamran,; Depression doubles mortality risk among transplant recipients, International Journal of school and cognitive psychology, 1(2), 2014


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2013

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Khan, N. and Khalid, A.,; Pathways of women prisoners to jail in Pakistan, Health Promotion Perspectives, 3(1), 2013
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Dr. Saima Dawood & Ms. Fakhar Jehan,; Efficacy of Behaviour Therapy in the Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Pakistan Journal of Clinical Psychology, , 2013


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2012

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Dr. Aisha Sitwat&SaadiaShanz,; Comparative Study of the Family Functioning of OCD Patients and Healthy Counterparts, Middle – East Journal of Scientific Research 12(5): 717-722, , 2012
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Dr. SaimaDawood&FakharJehan,; Efficacy of Behaviour Therapy in the Treatment of OCD patients , Pakistan Journal of Clinical Psychology, 2012 (Submitted), , 2012
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Dr. Nashi Khan, Hidna Iqbal,; Demographic Variables of Men with Erectile Dysfunction, Journal of Behavioural Sciences, 2012 (Submitted), , 2012
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Dr. Nashi Khan, Hira Fatima,; Perception of Women Reporting Vaginal Discharge at Gynecology Clinics, Lahore. , Journal of Behavioural Sciences, 2012 (Submitted), , 2012
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Dr. Nashi Khan, Adeela Khalid ,; Pathways of Women offenders to Jail in Pakistan, Journal of Health Psychology Perspective, , 2012
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Antonio Lasalvia, Silvia Zoppei, Tine Van Bortel, Chiara Bonetto, Doriana Cristofalo, Kristian Wahbeck and all the ASPEN/INDIGO Study Group Prof. Dr. RukhsanaKausar, Nashi Khan ……. et al,; Global Pattern of Experienced and Anticipated Discrimination Reported by People with Major Depressive Disorder: a cross-Sectional Survey , The Lancet , , 2012
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Najam N F., &Kausar R.,; Father Acceptance Rejection and Emotional Adjustment of Adolescents. , Journal of Behavioural Sciences, Special Issue on Parental Acceptance Rejection Research in Pakistan. X Category., , 2012
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Naz F., &Kausar R.,; Parental Acceptance Rejection in relation to Somatoform Disorders in Children. , Journal of Behavioural Sciences, Special Issue on Parental Acceptance Rejection Research in Pakistan. X Category., , 2012
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Dr. Saima Dawood,; Psychological and Spiritual well being in relation to coping styles of Pakistani adolescents, International congress of Psychology, 2012, , 2012
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Dr. Nashi Khan,; Depression, Anxiety and addictive behavior among Female Prisoners in Paksitan, Europeon Halth Psychology Society Congress, 2012, , 2012
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Ijaz, B., Asad S, Ijaz B, Ahmad W, Kausar H, Sarwar MT, Gull S, Shahid I, Khan MK, Hassan S,; Development of persistent HCV genotype 3a infection cell culture model in huh-7 cell, Journal of virology, 9, 2012


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2011

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Dr. Saima Dawood Suneel Samuel and Nabeela Ehsan,; Personality Traits of Prison Inmaters and their Vulnerability towards Different Psychopathologies, Pakistan Journal of Clinical Psychology, 10, 2011
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Dr. Aisha Sitwat,; Perceived Familial Relationship Patterns of OCD Patients in the Development of Obsession Compulsion Disorder, European Journal of Social Sciences, 25, 2011
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Dr. Nashi Khan,; Psychological Distress and Manifestation of Dhat Syndrome in Relation to Parental Strictness, FWU journal of Social Sciences, 5, 2011
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Dr. Nashi Khan,; Demographic Characteristics and Implications of Dhat Syndrome in Pakistan, Journal of Clinical Psychology, 38, 2011
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Dr. Nashi Khan,; Psychometric Properties of Revised Dhat Syndrome Symptom Checklist , Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 21, 2011
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Dr. Nashi Khan ,; Psychological and Gynecological Morbidity in Women Presenting with Vaginal Discharge in Pakistan, International Journal of Culture &Mental Health, 1, 2011


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2010

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Ms. Mujeeba Ashraf,; Locus of Context of the Parents of the Patients of Schizophrenia in Pakistan, Pakistan Journal of Clinical Psychology, June, 2010, 2010
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Dr. Saima Dawood,; Emotional Intelligence Psychological well being and conflict Resolution among Professional working in Pakistan, Joint Conference of the 17th Annual International conference on Advances in Management & 3rd Annual International Conference on Social Intelligence held at Atlanta, USA, 14-17, July, 2010 (Accepted for Oral Presentation), 2010
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Dr. Saima Dawood,; Parenting Styles, Parental Acceptance and Rejection and Vulnerability of Adolescents towards Depress, RANZCP 2010 congress on “A Shared Endeavour” Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand, 2-6 May, 2010 (Accepted for Oral Presentation), 2010



Research and Publication
Faculty and students of the Centre are engaged in conducting quality research related to the field of Clinical Psychology.  The faculty members are actively involved in research supervision, presenting their research work at national and international platforms and publish their work in journals of international repute.  A wide range of research has been conducted on topics include causes and factors of Psychopathology in Pakistan; and efficacy of different Therapeutic Interventions in the context of Pakistani culture.  Moreover, development of Indigenous Assessment Tools, Translation and Adaptation of the Assessment tools and Norm Development is also a major area of research in the Centre.  Research is part of all academic and training programs and students are provided with individualized research supervision.  Centre has published its first issue of “Psychological Abstracts” of the researches conducted by the students and faculty members and it has also been uploaded on the University website.  This would enable and facilitate researchers both at home and abroad to have an access to research done at the Centre for Clinical Psychology.
Journal of the Centre
Centre for Clinical Psychology published its official journal “Pakistan Journal of Professional Psychology; Research and Practice” and its second issue is under the process of printing.  Research articles from different specializations in Psychology and Allied disciplines covering all aspects of human behavior are encouraged.  Although original articles based on empirical data are preferred, brief reports, review articles and single case studies are also considered for publication in the PJPPRP.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
An Overview
Research courses are taught at both undergraduate and graduate level. Individual research projects are essential requirement for students of masters and doctorate level and undergraduate students. Research supervisors are assigned to every student undergoing their research project at masters and doctorate level. 18 research theses are completed and added to library during this year by the MS students and 29 by BS (Hons.) students.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Completed
Sr. No.
Project Name Name of Faculty
Duration
Sponsoring Agency
Funding
1
Common Mental Disorders (CMDS) among Women Presenting with Gynecological Complaints Dr. Nashi Khan
One Year
Punjab University
150000
2
Development of Scale for Emotional Intelligence – Adolescent Version Dr. Saima Dawood
One Year
Punjab University
150000
3
Personality Traits, Creativity and Psychological Adjustment among University Students Ms. Aasma Yousaf
One Year
Punjab University
125000
4
Parents Perception of Adolescents Self Harm Behaviors: A Qualitative Study Ms. Humaira Naz
One Year
Punjab University
125000
5
Prevalence of Sexual Disorders among Married Couples of Lahore Ms. Tehreem Arshad
One Year
Punjab University
125000
Newly launched
Sr. No.
Project Name Name of Faculty
Duration
Sponsoring Agency
Funding
1
Perceptions & Beliefs of Men Presenting with Dhat Syndrome Dr. Nashi Khan
One Year
Punjab University
150000
2
An Exploration of Behavioral and Psychological Correlates of Dementia / Alzheimer’s Disease and Caregivers Distress Dr. Saima Dawood
One Year
Punjab University
150000
3
Caregiver Burden, and Belief among Caregivers of Patients with Hepatitis C Ms. Aasma Yousaf
One Year
Punjab University
125000
4
Illness Perception, Coping and Mental Health Among Patients with Chronic Pain Ms. Humaira Naz
One Year
Punjab University
125000
5
Spiritual Intelligence, Happiness and Psychological Adjustment among University Students Ms. Tehreem Arshad
One Year
Punjab University
125000
PUBLICATIONS:
Articles:
NAME OF SCHOLAR
TITLE OF RESEARCH
Dr. Saima Dawood Development of an Indigenous Scale for Emotional Intelligence
Mrs. Humaira Mohsin Efficacy of Group Behavior Therapy and Group Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy in the Treatment of Shy Behavior in Adolescent Females
Ms. Iram Bokharey Analysis of Etiological Factors in Conversion Disorder
BOOKS: 
 
JOURNALS:
•  Pakistan Journal of Professional Psychology Research and Practice.
 
Psychological Abstracts
Psychological Abstracts (1999-2011)
Psychological Abstracts (2012-2014)
Psychological Abstracts (2014-2015)
Psychological Abstracts (2015-2016)
Research Abstract 2016-17

 

Extension Lectures at Centre for Clinical Psychology
Holding Extension Lectures is an integral part of Center for Clinical Psychology teaching and these lectures are delivered on weekly basis. Learned and Experienced Professionals in the field are invited to share their knowledge with the students. These lectures not only add to the knowledge of the students but also apprise them with new developments in the discipline of Clinical Psychology. A series of Extension Lectures as held in last years.
Dr. Iram Fatima delivered a lecture on “Ethics in Research” 9 th Jan, 2013
Dr. Mehmooda Aftab delivered a lecture on “Neurolinguistics”12 th Dec, 2012
Dr. Iram Bokharey delivered a lecture on “Conversion Disorder”28 th Nov, 2012
A Lecture for students and staff of Centre for Clinical Psychology was arranged by the District Emergency Office Rescue 1122.
Dr. AltafQadir delivered a lecture on “Mental State Examination”14 th Nov, 2012
Ms. Kiran Ashfaq delivered a lecture on “Cognitive Behavior Therapy ”31 st Oct. 2012
Ms. MirratGul Butt delivered a lecture on “Dialectical Behavior Therapy”10 th Oct, 2012
Dr. Altaf Qadir delivered a lecture on “Interviewing Skills”
Ms. Elin Mahle& Ms. Unni Marrie Renowned Clinical Psychologists from Norway delivered a special Extension Lecture on “Status of Clinical Psychology in Norway”
Ms. Saira M. Khan, delivered a lecture on “Personal & Professional Development; by Masterning of your own life”
Dr. Moeen Ahmad delivered a lecture of “Epilepsy”
Dr. Ghulam Mustafa delivered a lecture on “Child Psychiatry : An Overview”
Dr. Aneeq Ahmad Khan, a renowned Research & Neuropsychologist from Wisconsin University, USA delivered a lecture on “Dietary Omega-3 Fatty Acids and The Brain”
Dr. Nashi Khan delivered a series of lectures on “Old and New Trends in Clinical Psychology & Psycho-Sexual Dysfunctions and Sex Therapy”
Ms. Fatima Kamran, a PhD Scholar from University of Surrey, UK delivered a lecture on “Quality of Life in Health Psychology”
Dr. Shehryar Aftab delivered three lectures on “Drug Addiction and its Treatment”
Dr. Mehmooda Aftab delivered two lectures on “Neuro-linguistics Programming”
Dr. Shabbir Ahamd Rana delivered a lectures on “Qualitative Research & Positive Psychology”
Dr. Sara Shahid delivered two lectures on “Health Psychology”
Ms. Mujeeba Ashraf , PhD scholar at St. Anderws' University, UK, delivered two lectures on “Grounded Theory and Presentation Skills”
Dr. Rukhsana Kausar, delivered a lecture on “Research Methodology”
Dr. NaumanaAmjad delivered a lecture on “Writing Introduction and literature Review for Thesis & Anger Problem in Children”
Ms. Amna Tariq from Kings College, London, UK, delivered an extension lecture on “Childhood Behavior Problems”
This is just a glimpse of the diverse topics to which our students are given enriched exposure by renowned Professionals from country and around the globe.

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