Call for Papers: 11th International Conference on Spirituality and Psychology

​The 11th International Conference on Spirituality and Psychology (ICSP2026) invites researchers, scholars, practitioners, and thought-leaders to submit proposals for presentation at one of the leading international mindfulness, spirituality and psychology conferences. Hosted in Bangkok, this conference encourages submissions that explore the intersections of spirituality, psychological science, contemplative practice, and human well-being.

Submission Categories:

  • Academic Papers: Full research papers, research-in-progress reports, or proposals exploring spirituality, psychology, mindfulness, mental health and human development.
  • Professional & Personal Development Workshops: Interactive sessions focused on applied practice, contemplative methods, wellbeing strategies and integrative professional development.
  • NGO, Government & Non-Profit Reports: Case studies and applied research from organizations working at the intersection of spirituality and psychology in communities, health, education or social policy.
  • Poster Presentations & Virtual Sessions: For those who are unable to attend in person, remote participation is supported.
ICSP2026 welcomes both in-person and remote presentations.

​Submission Guidelines:

  • Proposal Deadline: December 25, 2025
  • Abstract / Proposal Guidelines:
    Submit a 150–300 word abstract outlining the purpose, context, methodology or approach, key insights, and relevance to spirituality, psychology, mindfulness, or well-being.
  • Review Process: Proposals will be double blind peer reviewed and evaluated against criteria such as relevance to the conference themes, originality, methodological rigour and potential impact.

​Presenters will be notified of acceptance within 7 days of submission (subject to volume of applications and review schedule).

Important Dates:

  • Proposal Submission Deadline: December 25, 2025
  • Notification of Acceptance: Within 7 days of submission
  • Final Manuscript Submission Deadline (for optional publication in the conference proceedings): February 1st, 2026
  • Conference Dates: March 13-15, 2026

Benefits of Presenting at ICSP2026:

Presenting at ICSP2026 provides a unique opportunity to:
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  • Connect with an international audience of scholars, professionals and practitioners in the fields of spirituality, psychology, mindfulness and well-being.
  • Share your research or applied work in a conference that emphasises interdisciplinary dialogue and holistic perspectives.
  • Publish your findings in the ICSP2026 conference proceedings, enhancing your visibility in the spirituality-psychology research community.
  • Expand your professional network, initiate collaborations, and engage with new research communities across cultures and disciplines.
  • Contribute to the development of integrative knowledge in mental health, spiritual growth, contemplative science, and human flourishing.

ICSP Scientific Committee

Dr. Nicholas Serenati
Flagler College
USA
Nicholas ​is Assistant Professor of Communication and Director of Television at Flagler College, in St. Augustine, Florida. As an award-winning interdisciplinary scholar-artist, Dr. Serenati's focus is defined by arts-based research that explores the potential of medium and discipline in liminal spaces. With a practice rooted in locating one’s place, Dr. Serenati employs video, creative writing, photography, sound, and mixed-media installation to investigate forming situations around themes of trauma and spirituality.
Dr. Khalid Bazaid
University of Ottawa
Canada
Dr. Bazaid is a recognized academician and health care leader with Department of Psychiatry, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Undergraduate Education Program, University of Ottawa. Previously, Dr. Bazaid has played an instrumental role in establishing child and adolescent psychiatry services and subspecialty training in Saudi Arabia and Middle East region. Dr. Bazaid is the founder and course director, for four consecutive years, of the International Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Review Course that was held for the first time, 15-17 April 2013, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Dr. Bazaid is also the founder and course coordinator of the first uOttawa Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Update Course for Primary Care, 13-14 September 2019, Ottawa, Canada. Dr. Bazaid is a chair of CACAP Education Committee and a member of the WPA Presidential Working Group on Medical Students. Dr. Bazaid was a member and chair of the Psychiatry Scientific Council of the Saudi Board Program (2011-2013), and a member of the Psychiatry Scientific Council of the Arab Board Program (2011-2014). Dr. Bazaid has been an examiner in Saudi Board, Arab Board and Sudanese Board Certification Examination Psychiatry (2007-2018). Dr. Bazaid has published in peer review journals, has presented nationally and internationally. Dr. Bazaid’s primary clinical and research interests include ASD and Developmental Disabilities, Global Mental Health, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Training and undergraduate medical education.  Dr. Bazaid has received multiple national and international awards for his work, the most recent one was, 2019 Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CACAP) Excellence in Education Award
GREG BAHORA
Centerpath
Thailand
Since his spiritual awakening in 1998, Greg Bahora’s been ascending ever higher plateaus of wisdom. His deep insights have resulted in an array of diverse writing and musical projects. Jin’s recent work includes six Centerpath Books (the most recent is “Centerlife – Happiness by Design” which was published in Dec 2019). He has also authored three children’s books as well as a management style book. 
 
His unique mystical intuitions, complemented by an engineering background and extensive international travel, positions Greg as one of today’s most promising spiritual leaders.
Dr. Margaret Trey
Center for Psychology and Mind Studies
USA
Sarawak-born Australian Dr. Margaret Trey lives in scenic Mid-Hudson region north of New York City. Inspired by her late author granduncle, she majored in English at The University of Toronto and later completed counselor training, including the Doctor of counseling degree, at the University of South Australia. Dr. Trey’s upbringing profoundly impacted her affinity for traditional culture. Her maternal grandfather was a 19th century-born Taoist cultivator, healer, and physician. From her mother, who passed away at 103 years old, Dr. Trey learned the spirit and wisdom of traditional Chinese culture. An inherent respect for antiquated wisdom inspired Dr. Trey to train in oriental medicine, Zen shiatsu, Indian and Japanese yoga, the yin-yang of foods, and Vipassana meditation—before she began practicing Falun Gong in 1997. Her family lineage and belief in mind-body-spiritual approach have enthused Dr. Trey’s integrated approach towards helping others. She creates ripples—of hope and positivity—through speaking at various events and international conferences in Australia, Canada, Singapore, Thailand, and the United States, as well as through her writings.
Counselor, researcher, speaker, and author of two books on the effects of Falun Gong, Dr. Trey is currently working on her third project, an edited book on the Link between Falun Gong and Health–the Belief Factor.​
​Dr. Shemine Gulamhusein
MacEwan University
Canada​
Dr. Shemine Gulamhusein is excited by interdisciplinary scholarship rooted in feminist, intersectional, therapeutic discourses. She is drawn to theories and research that respectfully honor the experiences of people and communities who are marginalized and minoritized, with a keen interest in the identities and practices of immigrants.
Her academic goals include contributing to the growing fields of research that explore the experiences of people of colour and to knit together the fields of therapeutic recreation, early childhood studies, public health, international studies, child and youth care, and spirituality.
Shemine is currently teaching a mental health course for Child and Youth Care practitioners. She is also currently conducting research on how recreation, spirituality, and wellbeing are connected. Through preliminary review of data collected, the intersect of depression and covid-19 have been a focal point.​
Dr. Balambika Kazhani Sreenivasan
BSS B.Ed Training College
India
Dr.K.S.Balambika, Principal of BSS, B.Ed training college, University of Calicut. Doctorate in "Educational thoughts and values in Bhagavad Gita and its relevance to present educational system" from Bharathidasan University. A motivational speaker, best administrator, student counsellor, good singer and keynote speaker in many national and international conferences. Known for the exemplary spirit, enthusiasm and commitment towards teaching profession. 
TOPICS
Spirituality
  • Altered states of consciousness
  • Ascension
  • Art and spirituality
  • Energy of life, The God Particle
  • Evolution of consciousness, DNA activation
  • Meditation, dimensions and chakras
  • Mindfulness
  • Nature of consciousness - computational vs. omnipresent theories
  • Paradigm shift
  • Pineal gland theories
  • Quantum physics and spirituality
  • Reiki
  • Religion
  • Sacred geometry of the ancients
  • Science delusion
  • Spirituality and medical practice
  • ​Spiritual practices
  • Thoughts and the illusion of material world
  • Universal and scientific spirituality
  • Vibrational nature of the universe
  • Yoga
  • ​Other themes related to spirituality
Psychology
  • ​​Biological psychology
  • Clinical Psychology, Behavioral and Cultural Factors 
  • Cognitive, Psychological and Behavioral Sciences
  • Consulting psychology
  • COVID-19 and its impact on mental health
  • Educational Psychology
  • Empowerment and quality of life
  • Environmental and cultural psychology
  • Ethical Issues, Importance and Criticism, Cultural Traditions
  • Mental Diseases and psychotherapy
  • Parenting and caring
  • Positive psychology
  • Psychology of family
  • Psychoanalysis
  • Psychotherapy
  • Psychology of Religion
  • School and Health Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Social Development, Personality, Cultural Norms, Interpersonal Phenomena 
  • Spirituality and Clinical Psychology
  • Transpersonal Psychology
presenting options
  • Oral presentation: Deliver your work in person to a live audience during scheduled sessions
  • Poster presentation:  Display your poster in the conference hall for in-person attendees or on the virtual conference platform for remote participants. Posters will be accessible for questions and discussions throughout the conference.
  • Video presentation: Share your research through a pre-recorded video, which will be hosted on the virtual conference platform and made available for viewing and discussion.
publication
Papers presented at the conference will be published in the official ISBN conference proceedings publication.
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Tomorrow People Organization is a member of CrossRef. Published paper will be assigned individual DOI and will be indexed in CrossRef citation database as well Google Scholar and ICSP digital library. ​
Papers presented at the conference will be published in the official ISBN conference proceedings publication if submitted by the deadline and in the requested format.

Tomorrow People Organization is a member of CrossRef. Published paper will be assigned individual DOI and will be indexed in CrossRef citation database as well Google Scholar and ICSP digital library. 

In order to have your paper published in the official conference proceedings, your submission should have been previously approved and registration arrangements completed.

Paper publication is not mandatory. Authors who have completed registration arrangements and wish their paper to be published in the official conference proceedings publication must submit their paper and/or abstract by February 1st 2026. Otherwise, only the abstract will be published if it meets formatting requirements.

​Please, note that deadline for applications for authors is December 25th 2025 - only authors registered for the conference will be given the opportunity to submit their papers for optional publication in the conference proceedings.
 
Formatting guidelines:
  • A4 size paper
  • Single line space
  • Margins: 2 cm on the left and 2 cm on the right
  • Format: Align left
  • No footers and headers allowed and no numbered pages
  • Fonts:
                Title: Times New Roman 14 bold
                Subtitles: Times New Roman 12 bold
                Text: Times New Roman 12
  • Front section (first page):
  1. Title of submission
  2. Name/s of author/s
  3. Affiliation/s of the author/s
  4. E-mail address of corresponding author
  5. Abstract of maximum 250 words (or one page)
  6. Key words 3-10 (under abstract)
  • Main section (manuscript):
  1. Introduction
  2. Results (where applicable)
  3. Discussion
  4. Methodology (where applicable)
  5. Conclusion 
  • End section:
  1. Acknowledgments (where applicable)
  2. Funding (authors of academic research papers must clearly disclose sources of funding for conducting their  research; any grant received should be clearly indicated. If you have not received any external funding from your research, please state: "This research received no external funding)
  3. Conflict of interest (authors of academic research papers must state any circumstances that may be perceived as a conflict of interest in terms of representing or interpreting the research results. If there is no conflict of interest, please state: "Authors declare no conflict on interest")
  4. References (APA style)


Full paper template - DOWNLOAD

Deadline for proceedings submissions (for registered authors): February 1st 2026.
Submissions received after this date or/and in a format different than specified will NOT be published. We strongly recommend early submissions to allow enough time for a review and feed back from the reviewing board.
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