#DEFININGISLAMICPSYCH
This is a working conference addressing a working definition of a(n) Islamic Psychology(ies) and clearly agreed upon definitions of an Islamic Psychology(ies), and how to utilize this concept to treat community members as individuals, couples and families. The CMMHIP is bringing together Islamic scholars and mental health professionals (who treat Muslim clients) to discuss how Islam views the core components that make up a psychological perspective building upon conclusions from the 2018 conference to arrive at an attempt to define an Islamic Psychology and ways of implementing it for treatment. This conference begins on Friday and ends on Monday afternoon. This conference continues in 2019 this much-needed work. Each session consists of at least two Islamic scholars and a mental health discussant who has a caseload of 50% Muslim clients or more, a moderator and an upcoming student to introduce each session. This is a working conference so the aim is to work not focus on presenting papers. However, research may be presented. Writings will be produced after the conference. It is an opportunity for a safe and nurturing space to discuss important views, topics and issues. Conference attendance is limited to 150 people to continue to have the intimacy generated in the first conference.
**All food and meals are a separate cost**
Friday, February 8, 2019
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8:30 am-11:30 am Interfaith Breakfast & Overview of an Islamic Psychology (USC campus) Separate ticket
Friday prayer
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The Friday portion of the conference will take place at the Islamic Center of Southern California in Downtown, Los Angeles, CA 434 Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020
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4:00pm 4:30pm Conclusions from Conference 2018
4:30- 5:15pm Recorded Award Speeches and PSAs
Lifetime Achievement in Islamic Psychology – Malik Badri
Muslim Mental Health Researcher of 2018- ISPU
Video acceptance of Deana Helmy
Lifetime Achievement in Muslim Mental Health Sh Ali
Muslim Mental Health Community Advocate of 2018- Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf
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(Maghrib prayer)
5:45pm - 6:30pm  Operationalizing a Proposed Islamic Psychotherapy
A theory of change, interventions, key concepts and techniques are presented
Dr. Heather Laird Center for Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology USC
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******Special Session This is a great opportunity to learn from Dr. Abdullah Bin Hamid Ali*****
6:30 pm -7:30 pm Addressing Race and Issues of Diversity within the Muslim Psyche
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This session will be an interview of Dr. Ali's recent writings.
Interviewer: Dr. Heather Laird Center for Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology USC
Interviewee: Dr. Abdullah Bin Hamid Ali Zaytuna College
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********Special Session on Trauma and Mind and Body Connection with Sidi Hakim Archuletta******
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm This is a rare opportunity to study with someone who has decades of experience in the realm of Mind and Body connection. Sidi Hakim has studied with the pioneers of integrated mental well-being and has an active practice in the Southwest.
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The Saturday portion of the conference will take place at the Islamic Center of Southern California in Downtown, Los Angeles, CA 434 Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Saturday
***** 8:00 am Optional Mindful Walking (Ms. Salva Chak)*****
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8:30 am-10:30 am Differentiating between Muslim Mental Health and Islamic Psychology
How do we define Islamic Psychologies and What makes up an Islamic Psychology?
Building on concepts from last year's conference we discuss the parts that make up the
psychology of the human being and particularly Muslims
Introduction: Ms. Meena Islam University of Southern California School of Social Work
Moderator: AVP Dr. Ilene Rosenstein University of Southern California
Discussants: Chaplain Khalil Abdur Rashid Harvard University Muslim Chaplain
Dr. Heather Laird Center for Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology USC
Dr. Joseph L. Futerman TCSPP of Southern California
Dr. Abdallah Rothman Shifaa Counseling, UAE
Dr. Malik Badri Author of the Dilemma of Muslim Psychologists
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10:30 am - 11:30 am Considering the Mark of Stigma and Muslim Mental Health
Introduction: Mr. Khuram Ahmed Bayan Claremont
Moderator: Ms. Judith Thomas MA, Indiana University/ CMMHIP
Discussants: Dr. Ahmed Hankir Center for Mental Health Research, Cambridge University
Dr. Heather Laird Center for Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology USC
Sh. Jamaal Diwan The Majlis
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11:30 am – 1:00 pm Break for lunch & salaat
12:30pm- 1:00pm- Optional Mindful Eating with Salva Chak
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1:00 pm-2:30 pm How does Islam Define Psychopathology?
How do we define illness and wellness?
How do we differentiate between sanity and insanity?
What are the boundaries of accountability and responsibility as it relates to sanity
and insanity?
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Introduction: Sh. Hassan Elwan
Moderator: Dr. Jay Evan Burke CMMHIP/ CBU
Discussants: Dr. Omar Mendoza Mahmood Sidra Medicine, Qatar
Sr. Noha Al Shugairi Sakeena Counseling
Sh. Yahya Rhodus Al Maqasid Institute
3:00 pm -5:00 pm Rethinking the Age of Responsibility
Building on the 2018 conference, we will discuss research that affects the discernment
of the age of responsibility from the biological, sociological, psychological and spiritual
paradigms. How does this affect our decision-making on common practices like
sending young people to live in dormitories and other social customs? Round table
discussion with people from various fields
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Introduction: Sumiyah Mshaka Cal State Fullerton, Social Work
Moderator: Ms. Eram Uddin CMMHIP
Discussants: Dr. Sherman Jackson University of Southern California (via telecom)
Dr. Khaled Abou El Fadl UCLA
Dr. Sawssan Ahmed Cal State Fullerton
Sh. Muslema Purmul The Majlis
Judge Mona Youssef State of Michigan
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Arrival to Dinner (The Silent Auction and Gratitude Dinner will take place in Downey, CA)- Ticket required/ pre-register
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The Sunday portion of the conference will take place at the Islamic Center of San Gabriel Valley, Walnut, CA
19164 E Walnut Dr. N, Rowland Heights, CA 91748 (Parking available at Center or on street.)
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Sunday
8:00 am Optional Guided Du'a and Imagery (Sh. Hassan Elwan)

****Special Session on Utilizing Education in Treating the Muslim Population with Br. Karim Serageldin******
8:30 am - 9:30 am This is a great opportunity to learn from Br. Karim Serageldin who had successfully developed an online Educational practice online
9:30 am - 11:00 am Addressing Depression, Anxiety & Suicide
Introduction: Sumiyah Mshaka Cal State Fullerton, Social Work
Moderator: Imam Marc Manley Middle Ground Center
Discussants Dr. Joseph L. Futerman TCSPP of Southern California
Ustadha Noura Shamma
Dr. Farha Abbasi Michigan State University
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11:00 am – 1:00 pm Break for lunch & salaat (you can opt for pre-pay box lunch or have lunch on your own)
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12:30pm- 1:00pm- Optional Meditation Session (Ms. Salva Chak)
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1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Balancing Individual and Communal Responsibilities within an Islamic Framework
Looking at a systemic view of an Islamic Psychology. How do we find
balance?
Introduction: Mudassar Haq TCSPP of Southern California
Moderator: Edina Lekovic Robert Ellis Simon Foundation
Discussants: Chaplain Khalil Abdur Rashid Harvard University Muslim Chaplain
Sh. Ali Suleiman Ali Muslim Family Services, ICNA Relief
Sh. Muslema Purmul The Majlis
Sr. Noha Al Shugairi Sakeena Counseling
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Break for salaat
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Addressing Care for the Caretakers
Moderator: Imam Marc Manley Middle Ground
Discussants: Dr. Beth Meyerowitz University of Southern California, Psychology
Sh. Yahya Rhodus Al Madina Institute
Sr. Rustika Thamrin Universitas Indonesia
(Maghrib prayer here)
5:45 pm-7:00 pm Addressing Sexuality, Sexual improprieties & Other Sexual Issues
Moderator: J. Paul Zawacki, LCSW University of Southern California
Discussants: Dr. Abdullah Bin Hamid Ali Zaytuna College/ Lampost Productions
Mr. Karim Serageldin Noor Human Consulting
Dr. Nagia Mahmood State of Michigan
7:00 pm Break for the evening
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+++++Dinner is on your own this evening. Enjoy Los Angeles.+++++
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Monday
8:00 am Optional Join us for Laughter Yoga
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9:00am-11: 00 am Life Development and Building the Psychology of the Child
Moderator Munira Lekovic Ezzeldine Co-Author of Positive Parenting
Discussants Imam Zaid Shakir Zaytuna College
Dr. Omar Reda Providence Health System, Founder of Untangled
Dr. Nagia Mahmood State of Michigan
Ramin Nematollahi Santa Monica College
Sr. Noha Al Shugairi Sakeena Counseling
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11:00 am - 1:00 pm Living Between Two Worlds
Discussing the gap that exists between the generations and those who are born in
America and those who are born abroad
Moderator: Sakeena Mirza SEEDS
Discussants: Dr. Ahmed Hankir Cambridge University, England
Imam Marc Manley Middle Ground
Ramin Nematollahi Santa Monica College
Ustadha Noura Shamma
1:30 pm- 3:30 pm Networking Luncheon (you can opt for pre-pay buffet networking luncheon)
This luncheon is an opportunity to network with other mental health professionals
and religious scholars to build bridges of functional work. Our guest speaker for
this luncheon is Dr. Omar Reda. Seating is limited so please purchase your tickets
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(Mahgrib prayer here)
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Addressing Grief
Moderator: Imam Marc Manley Middle Ground
Dr. Omar Reda Providence Health System, Founder of Untangled
Dr. Heather Laird Center for Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology USC
Imam Zaid Shakir Zaytuna College
Dr. Omar Mendoza Mahmood Sidra Medicine, Qatar
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6:45 pm-7:00 pm Concluding Remarks & Looking Toward 2020
+++++Dinner is on your own this evening. Enjoy Los Angeles.+++++
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(optional thikr session with Imam Zaid Shakir)
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