7th International Conference on Spirituality and Psychology [ICSP2022]
"The Mind and Soul: Explorations, Creativity and Compassion"
13th - 15th of March 2022 - VIRTUAL
SPEAKERS
ICSP2022 Panel discussions
Exploring the Power of Mind, Body and Soul
Sunday, March 13th '22
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM UTC
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Sunday, March 13th '22
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM UTC
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This exciting panel discussion is set to remind us of the holistic existence of our mind, body and spirit. Our insightful panelists will help us explore the interconnectedness of mind, body and spirt; how they impact our reality and how we can use their powers to support our wellbeing and growth on both individual and collective levels.
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Healing Methods: Traditional, Scientific and Self Healing
Monday, March 14th '22
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM UTC
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Monday, March 14th '22
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM UTC
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Trans generational and indigenous knowledge, experience and observation that traditional medicine is based upon have also served as an inspiration for a lot of scientific research and are in the foundation of many scientifically approved methods today. Yet, they are a tiny part of what’s out there to explore.
We understand the importance of preserving the indigenous knowledge and experience while also embracing possibilities that scientific progress has given to us. Our insightful panelists will help us explore how we can integrate knowledge and technology to serve our well being best. |
Forging Creativity and Changemaking through Spiritual and Psychological Practices
Tuesday, March 15th '22
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM UTC
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Tuesday, March 15th '22
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM UTC
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Distinguished global experts and practitioners will discuss how spiritual and psychological practice may change individuals, their communities and the entire society. They’ll explain what they base their practices on and how they open space for creativity and change making, in terms of bringing more awareness, activism, and arts.
Join us for this exciting panel discussion and discover your greater potential to be a changemaker, not only on an individual level, but on the collective as well. |
ICSP2022 SPEAKERS
Sweat Lodge as a Potential Adjunct to Counseling
Dr. Amoneeta Beckstein [Fort Lewis College, USA]
Dr. Amoneeta is a multicultural, positive psychologist and an ethical influencer who advocates for positive mental health practices and policies. He was the Counseling Center Director and a Psychology faculty member at Webster University Thailand from 2017-2021. Amoneeta is now a new assistant professor at Fort Lewis College Psychology Department. He conducts therapy and research, publishes academic and popular articles, supervises and trains counseling interns, and teaches about psychology and boosting subjective happiness. He is a co-author and the editor of the recent book titled "The COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Managing Mental Health Challenges." Dr. Amoneeta is committed to contributing to society’s growth, resilience, and life enhancement. Follow him on IG: dr.amoneeta
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Can Everyone be a Healer? - Dos and Don’ts in Spiritual Healing
Sean Clarke [Maharshi University of Spirituality, India]
Sean Clarke is the Editor of ssrf.org a leading spiritual research website. The website is devoted to publishing unique knowledge about the spiritual dimension and how it affects our lives. Sean has an MBA from the prestigious Monash Mt Eliza Business School in Melbourne, Australia and has worked as a strategy-analyst in dotcoms in Hong Kong and Australia. His desire to learn about the spiritual dimension led him to give up his career 15 years ago and live in the Spiritual Research Centre and Ashram in Goa, India. Here as part of the spiritual research team, he has been studying and researching various spiritual phenomena. In 2014, with the formation of Maharshi Adhyatma Vishwavidyalay (Maharshi University of Spirituality), he joined the spiritual research team and is a part of the faculty for spiritual research workshops. He has been instrumental in preparing the research presentations for over 85 conferences worldwide.
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Spirituality, Illness Beliefs and Illness Suffering: Clinical Ideas for Healing Conversations
Lorraine M Wright, RN, PhD [University of Calgary, Canada]
Dr. Lorraine Wright is Professor Emeritus of Nursing, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada. She is also an international speaker, author/blogger, and consultant in family nursing and family therapy. Dr Wright was the Director, Family Nursing Unit, University of Calgary for 20 years, a unique clinical and research unit for couples/families suffering with serious illness.
In presentations, she offers her practice-based research and research-based clinical practice in conjunction with learnings from paradigm families/paradigm moments of how best to assist families suffering with serious illness and to promote family healing. Dr. Wright is the author of 12 books and numerous chapters and articles. Her most recent books are Illness Beliefs: The heart of healing families and individuals (3rd ed) (2021); Wright & Leahey’s Nurses and Families: A guide to family assessment and intervention (7th ed) (2019); and Suffering and Spirituality: The Path to Illness Healing (2017). |
The Need for Ethical and Multiculturally Competent Practice of Psychology in Myanmar
Kyi Phyu Maung Maung [Webster University, Thailand]
Kyi Phyu Maung Maung is a recent graduate from Webster University Thailand with a passion for making a difference in the mental healthcare system in her country, Myanmar. She is currently working as a Research Assistant for the author of Love Without Martinis: How Couples Build Healthy Relationships in Recovery (Selectbooks (NY), 2019). She aspires to be a mental health counsellor in the future and she plans to further attain a Masters Degree and gain experience in the field of psychology.
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Integrating Falun Gong with Patient Care: A Single Case Study
Dr. Nguyen Duc Truong [FV Hospital, Vietnam]
A graduate from Hanoi Medical University, Dr Truong completed his medical internship at Hung Vuong Maternity hospital in Ho Chi Minh City. In 2014, Dr Truong received his medical license as an obstetrician and gynecologist. Working in a hectic and stressful hospital setting prompted Dr Truong to search for a comprehensive self-care practice to balance his professional and personal life. He started practicing Falun Gong in 2015. Upon gaining much benefit from the practice, Dr Truong began to introduce Falun Gong to his relatives and later to his patients. To his amazement, many individuals regained their health and wellness, thus prompting him to focus on the study of Falun Gong and to promote the practice in clinical setting as well as to the Vietnamese community.
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Integrating Falun Gong with Patient Care: A Single Case Study
Dr. MargaretTrey [Sibu Books, USA]
Counselor, educator, and researcher, Dr. Margaret Trey is the author of two books on the effects of Falun Gong. She has a doctorate degree in counseling from The University of South Australia. Curiosity and a passion for antiquated wisdom enthused Dr. Trey to train in and practice different healing modalities, including traditional Chinese medicine, shiatsu, yoga, Vipassana meditation, and using food as medicine, before she was introduced to Falun Gong in 1997. Dr. Trey remains dedicated to charitable services. Besides her teaching commitments, Dr. Trey is working on her third book that explores the profound effects of Falun Gong. She creates ripples of hope and positivity through speaking at events and international conferences and through her writings on natural and holistic health.
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Trust, Mystery, Love and The Search for Wholeness: Stories of Transference and Countertransference in the Gospels
Daniela Porcu [UK]
Daniela Porcu is an Italian independent researcher and writer living in London. Her academic background encompasses a wide range of subjects, from law (BA & MA, Bocconi University of Milan) to creative writing (MA, University of Essex), as well as Italian teaching and linguistics (DITALS I, University for foreigners of Siena). Daniela has attended courses in analytical psychology both in Italy and in the UK and has carried out research at the intersection between law, literature and psychoanalysis, also presenting papers at International conferences. She is now focusing on the relationship between Jungian psychology and spirituality.
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Refugee Mental Health: Supporting Resilience through Pluralism and Spirituality
Azaad Kassam MD FRCPC [Pinecrest Queensway Community Health, Canada]
Dr. Azaad Kassam is a cultural psychiatrist with an interest in spirituality and mental health. He works with severe and persistent mental illness, consults with refugees at The Ottawa Newcomer Health Centre, as well as with Indigenous communities in Eastern and Northern Ontario, Canada. He’s involved in migrant and cultural mental health research, enjoys teaching transcultural psychiatry and maintains Assistant Professorship with the University of Ottawa as well as the Northern Ontario School of Medicine.
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Mindful Partnering and Lesser Biological Stress
Natasha Seiter, MS, MFTC [Colorado State University, USA]
Natasha (Tasha) Seiter is a PhD candidate at Colorado State University studying Applied Developmental Science in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. Her research investigates mindfulness and couple relationships, especially interpersonal mindfulness in the couple relationship (i.e., mindful partnering). She is also a marriage and family therapist candidate in private practice in Fort Collins, CO. Tasha is also the writer of Mindful Relationships on Psychology Today.
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Divinizing Every Moment
Dr. Balambika Ravi [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.
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Exploring Mind and Soul of Social Character: Dialectic Psychodynamics of Economism and Humanism in Society, Organizations, and Individuals
Severin Hornung, PhD [University of Innsbruck, Austria]
Severin Hornung works as postdoctoral lecturer at the University of Innsbruck's Institute of Psychology. Prior temporary and visiting positions were in Germany, UK, Hong Kong and USA. His PhD is from the Chair of Psychology at the Technical University Munich (2005). The University Innsbruck conferred full postdoctoral accreditation for psychology (2017). His research follows neoliberal transformations of work, organizations, employment, and management control, focusing on employee concerns, comprehensive wellbeing and mental health, social justice, and ethics. Current activities focus on critical and radical humanist counter-perspectives in scholarship. A founding member of the Innsbruck Group on Critical Research in Work and Organizational Psychology (I-CROP), he is on the scientific committee of an upcoming international conference (2022), the guest editorial team for a special issue of Applied Psychology, and the review board of Human Relations. These and other current functions and activities focus on promoting critical and radical humanist counter-perspectives in organizational scholarship.
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The Center Ordering Principle of Mind
Greg Bahora [Centerpath Book Publishing LLC, USA]
Greg Bahora is a naturalist, writer, lecturer, spiritual teacher, and engineer.
Greg's creative and mystical insights blossomed after a spiritual awakening in 1998, sparking a multidecade quest to better understand the nature of reality. What emerged was his Centerpath philosophy—a new metaphysical understanding of being complete with a new theory of language and how the mind functions. Greg has written ten books in the areas of metaphysics, new age spirituality, self-help, children's books, and management style. |
The Power of Joy
Arliss Dudley-Cash [Soullutions LLC, USA]
#1 International Best-Selling Author, Business Consultant, and Self Love Coach Arliss Dudley-Cash is an inspirational speaker and self-love movement leader. With a background in business, neuroscience, and forensics her career expands over several industries including operations management, research scientist, and death investigation. Arliss unites this eclectic background with her personal journey to overcome the odds and survive a terminal diagnosis. Her awarding winning presentations include topics on extreme self-love and body positivity. Arliss is a big believer in the magic of our individual stories and the power of storytelling to affect positive change in this world. In 2021, she co-founded The Body Positivity Podcast which she hosts with her friend Diana Gremillion. Through her company Soullutions LLC, she is passionate about helping her clients to become powerful, joyful, authentic business owners experiencing freedom, having a lot more fun in their business, and experiencing the success of their dreams. Arliss’s dream is for each of us to become the loves of our lives!.
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Dreams and Prophecy: The Mantic Interpretation on Psychotherapy
Marisa Monteiro Vaz, PhD [University of Milano-Biccoca, Italy]
Marisa Monteiro Vaz is a lecturer at Milano-Biccoca University and Bozen University . Where she teaches Body language and Non-verbal Communication techniques and Political Theatre as a mediation technique Her work is characterized by an intercultural approach, with interest on ritual and ancient traditions.
On the last years of research, she’s focusing on religion studies and divination practices.
On the last years of research, she’s focusing on religion studies and divination practices.
A Past Negative Behavior Against Stigmatized Person Like Person with Disabilities Change the Attitude of Individual as Prosocial: Self-appraisal Reinforcement Model
Shailendra Kumar Mishra [Agrani Viklang Foundation, India]
Shailendra Kumar Mishra is presently posted as Additional District Magistrate in Bhadohi (U.P), doing research works on strength of disabled people under "Mission Chetna". He has been awarded a state level award on world disable day on 3 December 2009. Shailendra presented research papers in international conferences: in Guadalajara, Mexico, organized by IACEP & in Hamberg , Germany organized by ISER. He is also a research scholar in Dr ram Manohar Lohiya Awadh University.
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Forgiveness Meditation: Mindful Self-Healing
Jen YF Low [Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Thailand]
In her international career experience as Leadership Coach and Managing Consultant spanning 5 continents (APAC, EMEA and USA), Jen YF Low is adept at international business and cross-cultural effectiveness. She established and ran a boutique consultancy with the themes of "Global Vision, Local
Relationships" and "Harnessing Strengths, Developing Potential" counting clients from a range of Fortune 500 companies, United Nations and international NGO organizations, state regulatory and oversight authorities, food security & logistics as well as international women development agencies and technology or knowledge-based SMEs across Asia. Her focus in recent years has been on supporting individual leaders to realize their authentic potential and bigger goals whilst aligning their energies with organizational values and personal career aspirations. In doing so, she chooses to create mindful awareness of wisdom development and resilience shield to her leadership coaching brand. |
Biology and Duration: Corporal Nexus of Intangible Experiences
Slobodan dan Paich [Artship Foundation, USA]
Slobodan Dan Paich native of former Yugoslavia was born 1945. He lived in England from 1967 to 1985. Slobodan taught the History of Art and Ideas, Design and Art Studio from 1969 through 1985 at various institutions in London, including North-East London Polytechnic, Thames Polytechnic and Richmond College-American University in London. Between 1986 to1992, he taught at the University of California at Berkeley. With a number of scholars, artists, and community leaders, he founded the Artship Foundation in 1992, and has been its Executive Director ever since. He also served as a board member of the Society of Founders of the International Peace University in Berlin/Vienna from 1996 to 2002, where he lectured annually and chaired its Committee on Arts and Culture
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I am Not What Happened to Me, I am What I Choose to Become - The Journey of Wounded Healers and Compassion Fatigue
Dr. Zoe Wyatt [Hagar International, Mauritius]
Dr Zoe Wyatt is a registered (AASW) Mental Health Social Worker originally from Melbourne, Australia. Having worked in the psychological wellbeing space for over a decade, Zoe has recently settled in Mauritius after almost five years in Southeast Asia. Working as a trauma therapist in Thailand, whilst completing her Doctoral research in Cambodia, in the area of trauma and resilience. Zoe continues to work globally as a therapist and facilitator and is affiliated with Hagar International, who supports survivors of trafficking and modern-day slavery in Cambodia, Vietnam and Afghanistan.
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Self-Compassion and Post-Traumatic Growth for Post-Traumatic Stress
Heather Costanzo [Webster University, Thailand]
Heather Costanzo is an avid traveler, bookworm, and an aspiring writer and psychotherapist. She, as a New Jersey native, was born and raised in the United States.
In her early professional life, she was employed as an activist and lobbyist for a non-governmental organization before switching her sights to chase academia. She then spent time attaining a BA in Psychology from Webster University Leiden Netherlands and Webster University Thailand. Now, she teaches English Writing and Social Development courses in Bangkok while also working as a remote Sub-Team Leader for a project bringing telemedicine to a conflict zone in Cameroon with United Nations Volunteers. |
Spiritual Recreation As A Means to Holistic Wealth
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. |
Shedding Light on a Forbidden Topic: The Need for Mental Health Professionals to Accommodate the Faith-Based Practices of Immigrant Clients
Dr. Sandra Dixon [University of Lethbridge, Canada]
Dr. Sandra Dixon is a Registered Psychologist in Alberta and an Associate Professor of Counselling Psychology in the Faculty of Education at the University of Lethbridge. She is also a Research Affiliate of the Prentice Institute for Global Population and Economy. Dr. Dixon approaches her research from a social justice lens and has published a wide range of work that centers around diversity, faith, immigration, and multicultural counselling.
At the community level, she currently serves on the Boards of the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta (PAA) and Alberta Network of Immigrant Women (ANIW). She was recently nominated and accepted by the PAA to be the Association’s Diversity Delegate at the 2022 Practice Leadership Conference as part of the American Psychological Association Diversity Initiative. She currently serves on the Editorial Review Board of the Alberta Journal of Educational Research (AJER). |
Panel discussion: "Exploring The Power of Mind, Body and Spirit"
Maria Laura Bottini [Our Body Wise, Thailand]
Driven by more than 18 years teaching and working with people from all ages around the worlds and more than 12 years working in Holistic Medicine Maria’s goal is to empower clients globally to connect-evolve-Manifest what they desire in their life through Kinesiology, Pranic Healing and Sound Therapy.
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Panel discussion: "Exploring The Power of Mind, Body and Spirit"
Dennis Relojo-Howell [Psychreg, UK]
“It's going to take creative ideas, new strategies, and innovative solutions to confront the ongoing mental health crisis we face across the globe. That challenge formed the impetus of my research project, which examines the viability of a blog-based resilience intervention aimed at young people. As a social entrepreneur and founder of Psychreg, my aim is to leverage digital spaces to promote positive mental health.”
For more info about Dennis, please visit: https://www.ed.ac.uk/profile/dennis-relojo-howell |
Panel discussion: "Exploring The Power of Mind, Body and Spirit"
Ven. Asst. Prof. Dr. Walmoruwe Piyaratana [Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Thailand]
Asst. Prof. Dr. Walmoruwe Piyaratana received a Bachelor's Degree with First Class (Pali Special) from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and Masters of Arts Degrees from the Buddhist and Pali University in Sri Lanka and Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU), Wang Noi, Ayutthaya, Thailand. He earned his Doctorate Degree in Buddhist Studies from the same university. He served as a Temporary Lecturer at the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka for two years and served as a visiting lecturer at International Buddhist College, Hat Yayi for several years. Currently, he serves as the senior lecturer at the Department of Buddhist Studies, the Faculty of Buddhism, MCU. He is also the director of BA English Program at the Faculty of Buddhism, MCU.
So far, he has published ‘The Expectation from Sigalovadasutta in Social Concept’, ‘Sigalovadasutta: How to Strike a Perfect Balance in Society’, (Revised Version of the 1st edition), ‘Chan & Enlightenment: A Sinhalese Translation’, ‘Theravada Buddhism: Teaching Material’, Essays on Buddhist Studies. He has written more than 35 academic articles in Sinhalese, Pali and English Languages. |
Panel discussion: "Exploring The Power of Mind, Body and Spirit"
Bhavna Khemlani [Bangkok School of Management, Thailand]
Bhavna Khemlani’s empowering journey entails being a University Lecturer (Educator), Poet, Author, Corporate Trainer, Academic & Creative Writing Coach, Researcher, Reiki Master Teacher, Existential Well-being Counseling, NLP & Mindfulness Practitioner. Co-Leader of Bangkok Women Writers Group – BWWG. Co-founder of 360 Degrees Mind.Body.Spirit workshops. In the honor of BWWG 20 years celebration, 'Rhythm of Missing Pieces’ Anthology was published in 2021 by I-Fah Publishing. Research Journal 2020 - The Impact of Reiki Treatments (Hands-on Energetic Healing) and Existential Well-Being Counseling in Reducing Stress and Improving the Well-Being and Quality of Life of Young People. One of her research’s, ‘Transitions in the healthcare systems in times of uncertainty exploring views by experts through Mindfulness & Emotional Intelligence published 2018 received an International Award by the World Research Council (Research Ratna Awards 2019) for the outstanding contribution in the field of Research. Website: www.bhavkhemlani.com Facebook: Stories by Bhavna Khemlani ; Reiki Infinity Energetic Healing
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Panel discussion: "Healing Methods: Traditional, Scientific and Self Healing"
Lynn Ruth Martell [University of North Dakota, USA]
Lynn Martell ia a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. She grew up on a rural reservation in North Dakota where she learned traditional Ojibwe practices as well as values. In 2016, Lynn obtained her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and American Indian Studies. She is pursuing a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of North Dakota and is a member of the Indians into Psychology Doctoral Education (INPSYDE) program. Currently, Lynn is on her pre-doctoral internship at Morningstar Counseling in Nebraska. Her clinical experience has centered around providing assessment and culturally tailored treatment interventions to diverse Indigenous populations across the lifespan. Her research experience has focused on examining cultural identification and substance use among American Indian and Caucasian adults.
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Panel discussion: "Healing Methods: Traditional, Scientific and Self Healing"
Krista Nelsen [Just Get it Done Now, USA]
Panel discussion: "Forging Creativity through Spiritual and Psychological Practices"
Taíse Neves Possani [Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil]
Taíse Neves Possani graduated in Letters-Licenciatura Full qualification in Portuguese Language, English Language and respective Literatures by the Federal University of Rio Grande (2006). Master in History of Literature from the Federal University of Rio Grande (2009). She works as a professor in the Letters Course at the Regional University of the Northwest of the State of Rio Grande do Sul (UNIJUI) and also as coordinator of the Letters, Pedagogy and History courses. She has experience in the field of Letters, with an emphasis on History of Literature and Brazilian Literature, with a focus on the study of Clarice Lispector's work. She teaches courses in Brazilian Literature. She is a proponent of the Meditation course at the University. She is a Spiritist speaker and has worked with the Brazilian Spiritist movement for over 20 years. She practices and studies Reiki, Yoga and meditation and has done research relating to spirituality and education. She also works with Portuguese as an additional and host language with UNIJUI's extension projects
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Shamanic Healing and Trauma Recovery
Dr. Jacqueline Linder [City University, Canada]
Dr. Jacqueline Linder is a Canadian psychologist specializing in the treatment of trauma-related disorders. She is a professor of psychology and the national Director of City University’s Master of Counselling Programs in Alberta and British Columbia. She is internationally recognized as an expert in the psychological profiling of survivors of human trafficking and has lectured on psychological trauma in Canada, France, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Hungary, the UK, Guyana, and the Czech Republic.
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The Contribution of the Satir Model to Positive Psychology for Language Teachers
Choy Yat-Ling [The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong]
Miss Elaine Choy specializes in Chinese Language and Chinese History Education, Affective Education and Positive Psychology. She has extensive teaching experience. Also, she provides training activities for teachers. She is familiar with a variety of pedagogies to meet the learning diversity of her students.
She got an MA in Chinese Language and Literature and an MA in School Counseling and Guidance. She shared her research findings in books, seminars, lectures and newspapers. |
Adverse Childhood Experiences and complex PTSD: A Theoretical Model Exploring Psychedelic Drugs as a Therapeutic Treatment
Abby Corpuz [Whitman College, USA]
Abby Corpuz is a senior undergraduate psychology major at Whitman College studying the use of psychedelic drugs as a theoretical treatment for complex PTSD. Born and raised in Santa Barbara, California, she has a deep love and appreciation for the culture and spirituality of the mountains and the music of the Grateful Dead, and uses both of these influences as inspiration for her work.
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The Influence of Interreligious Dialogue Training on the Perceptions of School Catechists to Other Religions
Prof. Teresita Mirafuentes [Ateneo de Davao University, Philippines]
Teresita Mirafuentes is a college faculty of the Ateneo de Davao University and St. Francis Xavier College Seminary. She is an active servant in the parish being a district coordinator of different ecclesial communities in the parish. She also serves as consultant to differrent schools, government and non-government organizations in the field of research, human development, mental health, primary health care, gender and environment. A graduate of Master in Psychology at Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan and Master in Participatory Development at the Ateneo de Davao University-Davao Medical School Foundation consortium. Completed academic requirements for the doctoral degree on rural development at Iloilo State College of Fishieries. A KAICIID Fellow in 2019 culminated at Vienna, Austria after in-house training in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Yangon, Myanmar. Has presented research papers in different conferences to Asian countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore and visited other countries in Europe for a religious pilgrimage activities.
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Cognitive Reactivity and Depression Relapse Across Nine-years: A Cohort Study
Ericka Solis, MSc [Leiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands]
Erica is originally from the United States and now living in the Netherlands. Received her MSc degree in Clinical and Health Psychology at Leiden University and currently completing her PhD in Psychology at the Leiden University Medical Center. Erica's research focuses on chronic depression and the role of self-management in chronic depression. Beyond her current research, she is interested in the mind-body-spirit connection and would like to research new potential treatments for depression and anxiety.
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Gratitude and Resilience and Positivity: A Comparison of Student Perceptions Before and During the Pandemic
Dr. Lakshmi Narayanan and Dr. Shanker Menon [University of North Florida, USA]
Dr. Lakshmi Narayanan’s formal training is in Industrial/Organizational psychology. She has taught in academia for over two decades in public and private universities in Florida at the graduate and undergraduate levels. She has both national and international experiences, in teaching, research and administration. Her current research interests include Cultural Intelligence, Emotional Labor, Stress in the Workplace and Positive Well-being. She also has several years of experience in training, consulting and research on many issues related to the workplace.
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Dr. Shanker Menon is an Associate a Professor in Florida. He has several decades of teaching, research and consulting experiences, nationally and internationally. He has a Ph.D. in I/O Psychology from the University of South Florida. His research interests include cross cultural research, stress management, Cultural Intelligence, and Strategic Leadership. He is currently conducting research and evaluation of cross-national samples as it relates to pedagogy in business schools in a global context.
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SING! Using the Power of Music to Overcome Addiction and Trauma
Constance Scharff, PhD [USA]
Constance Scharff, PhD is an internationally recognized speaker and author on the topics of addiction recovery and mental health. She most recently served Rock to Recovery, a music-based addiction and trauma treatment program, as VP Business Development, and Science and Research Chair. Previously, Dr. Scharff was Senior Addiction Research Fellow and Director of Addiction Research for a luxury addiction treatment center based in Malibu, California. She is the 2019 recipient of St. Lawrence University’s Sol Feinstone Humanitarian Award, honoring her service to and advocacy for those suffering from mental illness, trauma, and addiction.
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Road to Damascus: Transformation Stories of Formerly Convicted Notorious Filipino Criminals adhering to Christian Faith
Patricia Andrea S. Flores [NU Laguna, Philippines]
Patricia Flores was a victim of sexual abuse and financial deprivation. She was forced to live and sustain studies alone. Brought by the horrors of her past, she pursued a degree in psychology as a stepping stone for law , where she amassed local and international accolades. Recently, she won gold medal on World Youth Model United Nations, recognized with her groundbreaking researches and programs, and triumphed over dozens of academic competitions since. Today, she is a philanthropist and international diplomat for the marginalized sectors of impoverished children, abused victims, and indigenous communities. She extensively ponders about the inner workings of psychosocial universe, and explores the maxim on every humanitarian concepts, focalized on rehabilitation, reintegration and intervention because change is possible for everybody, and only through spirituality can one successfully transform. She is a living testimony that our past is a fuel for a fruitful voyage that may impact the world.
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Transforming Negative Emotions
Juan Ruiz Naupari [Pneuma Institute, Spain]
Founder and director of Pneuma Institute with international headquarters in Mount Shasta, Ca. and centers in America and Europe.
Author of Pneuma Transpersonal Training; a program based on the new perspective of transpersonal psychology. The study is focused on: the architecture of the psyche, the expansion of consciousness and the spiritual dimension of the human being. The training also presents a synthesis of the psychology and philosophy of ancient traditions. For more than 35 years he has developed a powerful technique of psychological self-exploration called Pneuma Breathwork. Through the expansion of consciousness, the innate intelligence of the patient manifests and can be analyzed, understand and transcend different traumas and pathologies. In addition to the application in psychotherapy, it works with an orientation towards the spiritual progression of the human being. The training is endorsed by the European Transpersonal Psychology Association (ETPA), Gaden Shartse Tibetan Monastic University in India and the Romanian Association of Psychologists. |
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