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Centre for Clinical Psychology

Centre for Clinical Psychology was established by Prof. Dr. Rafia Hassan (Chairperson, Department of Applied Psychology)

Academics 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, Prof. Dr. Rukhsana
Departments
Kausar is the Director of Centre for Clinical Psychology. In the beginning, the Centre offered only Advanced Diploma in
Programs 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,
Scholarships 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
Affiliated Colleges
outstanding training in Clinical Psychology. The students are given individualized attention and they are guided at every stage throughout their academic
HEC Approved Supervisors 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.

Extracurricular Activities
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Program for Slow Learners (LISL)

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Low Cost Assessment & Treatment Services

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Aims and Objectives

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.

Teaching Faculty
Prof. Dr. Rukhsana Kausar Dr. Nashi Khan Dr. Saima Dawood Khan Dr. Aisha Sitwat
Director Associate Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor

Miss. Aasma Yousaf Miss. Humaira Naz Miss. Tehreem Arshad Mrs. Faiza Safdar
Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor

Miss. Sharmeen Aslam Tarar Miss. Hidna Iqbal Miss. Rabia Dasti
Assistant Professor Lecturer Lecturer
 Programs
BS (4 years) Clinical Psychology

Advanced Diploma in Clinical Psychology (ADCP) (Regular)

Advanced Diploma in Clinical Psychology (ADCP) (Replica)

MS in Clinical Psychology

MS in Speech & Language Pathology

MS Top Up in Clinical Psychology

Ph.D in Clinical Psychology

LISL Summer Program

Journal
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Publications/ Research / Books

Last Three Year Articles

Year: 2016

1- 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

2- Prof. Dr. Rukhsana Kausar,; Self-care, Coping Strategies and Quality of Life of Individuals with Diabetes, Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 26(1),
2016

3- Prof. Dr. Rukhsana Kausar,; Perceived Inter-Parental Conflicts, Emotional Security and Self Discipline in Adolescents, Journal of Behavioral
Sciences, 26(1), 2016

Year:
2015

1- Hina, R. & Nashi, Khan,; Traumatic Life experiences and self harm in women prisoners of Pakistan, Research Journal of Social Sciences, 4(9),
2015

2- 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

3- 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

4- Ms. Ayesha Aziz & Dr. Saima Dawood,; The edidemiology of poly victimization in Pakistan, Journal of Behavioural Science, 25(1), 2015

5- Ms. Faiza Akram & Dr. Saima Dawood,; Personal values in relation to parental relationship and vulnerability towards psychopathology,
Pakistan Journal of Psychology, 46(1), 2015

6- 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

7- 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

8- Ms. Rabia Dasti & Ms. Zohaib Bashir,; Poly victimization & mental health of street children in Lahore city, Journal of mental health, 2015, 2015

Year: 2014

1- 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

2- 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

3- 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

4- Fatima, H. & Khan, N.,; Health seeking behaviors of Pakistan women reporting vaginal discharge, Research Journal of social science and
Management, 4(8), 2014

5- 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
6- Prof. Dr. Rukhsana Kausar & Nida Zafar,; Social and emotional problems in divorced and married women, FWU Journal of social sciences, ,
2014

7- Dr. Aisha Sitwat / Rabia Dasti,; Development of a multi dimensional measure of islamic spirituality (MMIS), Journal of muslim mental health, 8,
2014

8- Dr. Fatima Kamran,; Does conscientiousness increased quality of life after renal transplantation, International Journal of research studies in
psychology, 3, 2014

9- 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

10- Dr. Fatima Kamran & Prof. Chris Fife Schaw,; Do clinical variables influence quality of life among renal tranplant recipients?, Journal of
behavior sciences, 1, 2014

11- 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

12- Dr. Fatima Kamran,; Optimism and quality of life after renal transplantation, American Journal of applied pscyhology, 2(1), 2014

13- 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

14- Dr. Fatima Kamran,; Living with a kidney transplant: perceptions & Experiences, American Journal of applied pscyhology, 2(1), 2014

15- Dr. Nashi Khan,; Selfharm among women prisoners of Pakistan, Journal of India Academy of applied psychology (JIAAP), , 2014

16- Dr. Fatima Kamran,; Does perceived health status infuence quality of life after renal transplantation, American Journal of applied pscyhology,
2(4), 2014

17- Dr. Aisha Sitwat & Ms. Samina Awan,; Workpace spirituality, self esteem and psychological wellbeing among mental health professionals,
Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research, , 2014

18- Dr. Fatima Kamran,; Depression doubles mortality risk among transplant recipients, International Journal of school and cognitive psychology,
1(2), 2014

Year: 2013

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

Year: 2012

1- 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

2- Dr. SaimaDawood&FakharJehan,; Efficacy of Behaviour Therapy in the Treatment of OCD patients , Pakistan Journal of Clinical Psychology,
2012 (Submitted), , 2012

3- Dr. Nashi Khan, Hidna Iqbal,; Demographic Variables of Men with Erectile Dysfunction, Journal of Behavioural Sciences, 2012 (Submitted), ,
2012

4- Dr. Nashi Khan, Hira Fatima,; Perception of Women Reporting Vaginal Discharge at Gynecology Clinics, Lahore. , Journal of Behavioural
Sciences, 2012 (Submitted), , 2012

5- Dr. Nashi Khan, Adeela Khalid ,; Pathways of Women offenders to Jail in Pakistan, Journal of Health Psychology Perspective, , 2012

6- 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

7- 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

8- 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

9- Dr. Saima Dawood,; Psychological and Spiritual well being in relation to coping styles of Pakistani adolescents, International congress of
Psychology, 2012, , 2012

10- Dr. Nashi Khan,; Depression, Anxiety and addictive behavior among Female Prisoners in Paksitan, Europeon Halth Psychology Society
Congress, 2012, , 2012

11- 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

Year: 2011
1- 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

2- Dr. Aisha Sitwat,; Perceived Familial Relationship Patterns of OCD Patients in the Development of Obsession Compulsion Disorder, European
Journal of Social Sciences, 25, 2011

3- Dr. Nashi Khan,; Psychological Distress and Manifestation of Dhat Syndrome in Relation to Parental Strictness, FWU journal of Social Sciences,
5, 2011

4- Dr. Nashi Khan,; Demographic Characteristics and Implications of Dhat Syndrome in Pakistan, Journal of Clinical Psychology, 38, 2011

5- Dr. Nashi Khan,; Psychometric Properties of Revised Dhat Syndrome Symptom Checklist , Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 21, 2011

6- Dr. Nashi Khan ,; Psychological and Gynecological Morbidity in Women Presenting with Vaginal Discharge in Pakistan, International Journal of
Culture &Mental Health, 1, 2011

Year: 2010

1- Ms. Mujeeba Ashraf,; Locus of Context of the Parents of the Patients of Schizophrenia in Pakistan, Pakistan Journal of Clinical Psychology,
June, 2010, 2010

2- 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

3- 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. Project Name Name of Faculty Duration Sponsoring Funding

No. Agency

1 Common Mental Disorders (CMDS) among Women Dr. Nashi Khan One Punjab 150000
Presenting with Gynecological Complaints Year University

2 Development of Scale for Emotional Intelligence – Dr. Saima Dawood One Punjab 150000
Adolescent Version Year University

3 Personality Traits, Creativity and Psychological Adjustment Ms. Aasma Yousaf One Punjab 125000
among University Students Year University

4 Parents Perception of Adolescents Self Harm Behaviors: A Ms. Humaira Naz One Punjab 125000
Qualitative Study Year University

5 Prevalence of Sexual Disorders among Married Couples of Ms. Tehreem One Punjab 125000
Lahore Arshad Year University
Newly launched

Sr. Project Name Name of Faculty Duration Sponsoring Funding

No. Agency

1 Perceptions & Beliefs of Men Presenting with Dhat Dr. Nashi Khan One Punjab 150000
Syndrome Year University

2 An Exploration of Behavioral and Psychological Correlates Dr. Saima Dawood One Punjab 150000
of Dementia / Alzheimer’s Disease and Caregivers Distress Year University

3 Caregiver Burden, and Belief among Caregivers of Patients Ms. Aasma Yousaf One Punjab 125000
with Hepatitis C Year University

4 Illness Perception, Coping and Mental Health Among Ms. Humaira Naz One Punjab 125000
Patients with Chronic Pain Year University

5 Spiritual Intelligence, Happiness and Psychological Ms. Tehreem One Punjab 125000
Adjustment among University Students Arshad Year University

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

Seminar/ Conferences
Workshops/Seminars

Conferences/Workshops Attended by Faculty

Facilities
Facilities and Resources

Reference Sites
www.apa.org

www.bps.org.uk

Lectures / Notes

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.

Faculty
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