International Students of Islamic Psychology- North America Chapter invites an opportunity for persons involved :
-as Mental Health Practitioners (Licensed Counsellors, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Psychotherapists, Social Workers, Nurses)
-as Chaplains/ Spiritual Care Practitioners
-as Educators
-as Community Care givers ( Imams, Educational Community Counsellors, Support workers)
To be engaged in a personal learning opportunity to reflect, explore and gain insights from each other with regards to integrating Islamic Psychology into their work spaces with clients/community.
This initiative is also open to students in programs/trainings as they may also find the discussions relevant and important to developing in their respective fields.
This is a chance to gain insights, flesh out dilemmas and ethical nuances from Islamic Psychology and gather with like-minded individuals for peer-to-peer consultations/discussions.
ISIP Group Facilitators have been working within and developing their learning from an Islamic Psychology framework , and/or have been actively working in educational and clinical settings serving their respective communities.
This month's (October 2026) discussion will be: Does Therapy Encourage Family Cut-offs? Part 2. *Even if you did not attend Part 1, please feel free to come as we are continuing to explore tensions that arise when creating boundaries within families (Parent-adult child etc.) in light of faith-informed principles.
-what ethical dilemmas are arising for the practitioner in respect to ?
-what are some opportunities to incorporate Islamic Psychology in relation to working with persons and issues surrounding the concept of preserving and valuing familial ties and preventing harm?
It is imperative that anyone attending the session agree to all of conditions set forth in this form.
Date: Mon. Oct. 19th, 2026
Time: 7:45 PM - 9:15 PM EST
Format: Zoom/Online
*Please ensure your email is entered correctly, as the Zoom link to join will be emailed the day of the discussion.
ISIP Guidelines for these sessions include:
1. Confidentiality, sessions will not be recorded privately or by ISIP, attendees are not to discuss the specific cases presented outside of the session, or what specific members said.
2. Cameras are to be on for the session.
3. Timing: Due to the nature of the peer discussion (eg. initial parameters and sharing), entry into the zoom meeting after 10 mins will not be permitted.
4. Identifying personal role so that others attending know your personal background.
The ISIP Facilitators for this month are :
Osman Khan, Toronto, Registered Psychotherapist (Q)
Saira Qureshi, Boston, LMHC, Ph.D
Mahnum Iqbal, Edmonton, Provisional Psychologist
Fatima Ahmad, Toronto, Registered Psychotherapist (Q) & Educator
