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Mr. Muhammad Abbas

Mr. Muhammad Abbas

PhD Scholar
Lecturer of Clinical Psychology
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Professional Summary

Mr. Muhammad Abbas dedicated to work as an ABA therapist, Clinical Psychologist at Shifa Psychological Service Clinic (SPSC), and lecturer at the Department of Clinical Psychology, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad. With a wealth of experience over ten years, his professional journey encompasses a multifaceted approach to psychological care, research, and Academia. As a pivotal member of the Shifa Psychological Service Clinic (SPSC), his expertise extends from corporate consultancy to the assessment and intervention of diverse client populations. His proficiency is in the areas such as Individual Education Program (IEP) Consultancy, Behavior Intervention, Educational Evaluation and Planning for special needs children. Mr. Abbas’s specialized focus includes comprehensive evaluations and tailored strategies for a spectrum of disorders, ranging from Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Furthermore, his commitment to fostering resilience and addressing anxiety and trauma challenges in children and adolescents underscores his holistic approach to mental health. Also, Assessment, evaluation, management of substance abuse disorder, related traumas and rehab management. Beyond his clinical endeavors, Mr. Abbas is Certified Intentional Behavior Therapist (IBT) and an active member of the Pakistan Psychological Association (PPA) and has made significant contributions to the field through impactful research publications, with a notable paper already published and another awaiting review. With a good experience in both public and private sectors, Mr. Muhammad Abbas emerges as a transformative figure in the field of psychology and behavioral therapy.

Qualification

Degree Field Institution Year
PhD (Fellow) Clinical Psychology Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (STMU), Islamabad. 2024 (Continuing)
MS Psychology International Islamic University (IIUI), Islamabad. 2022
MSc Psychology International Islamic University (IIUI), Islamabad. 2019
Bachelors Commerce Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU), Multan. 2015
Intermediate Commerce Govt. H.S.S., Makhdoompur Pahuran, BISE, Multan. 2013
Matriculation Science Govt. H.S.S., Makhdoompur Pahuran, BISE, Multan. 2011

Teaching Experience

Position Institution Duration
Lecturer Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad. Since – 2024
Trainer/ABA Therapist Teach and train the interns at BASES, Islamabad. 2022 – 2023
Trainer/ Clinical Psychologist Teach and train the interns at Shifa Caring Center (SCC), Islamabad. 2019 – 2024

Management Experience

Position Organization Duration
Office Secretary Pakistan Psychological Association (PPA). Aug-Nov, 2023

Membership of Professional Bodies

Organization Full Name
IBT International Behavior Analysis Organization (IBAO), USA.
PPA Pakistan Psychological Association (PPA), Pakistan.
APA American Psychological Association (APA), USA.

Honors & Awards

Rank Award
1. IPCON Appreciation award (STMU), 2025.
2. Appointed as Class Representative (CR) in PhD, 2024.
3. Best ABA therapist Award in summer gala (BASES), 2022.
4. Appointed as Class Representative (CR) in MS.
5. Appointed as Class Representative (CR) in MSc.

Research Areas / Interests

No. Research Area / Interest
1. Autism / Neurodevelopmental related disorders and treatment focused based interventions.
2. Development of psychometrics tools and manual adaptation according to culture.
3. Drugs treatment focused interventions.
4. Drugs addiction and related disorders.
5. Evidence based treatment models.

Books/Manual

No. Title
1. نوجوانوں میں منشیات (چرے) کا استعمال اور معاشرتی معاونت کے ذریعے علاج Translated Community Reinforcement Approach Manual in Urdu language

Journal Publications

No. Title
1. Abbas, M, Zaman, S, Khan, M, M, Zareen, S, Hussain, B. (2024). Exploring the Psychopathic Tendencies and Personal Experiences of Individuals with Methamphetamine Substance Users: A Mix Method Study. International Journal of Substance Use. HEC X Category. https://doi.org/10.1080/14659891.2024.2395544
2. Khalily, M. T., Hussain, B., Irfan. S., Ehsan, N., Zainab, S. A., Khan, S. H. Akhtar, T., Abbas .., Hallan, B. (2023), “Indigenously Adapted Community Reinforcement Approach (IA-CRA) for Cannabis Users: A Randomized Controlled Trial“. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction. (Impact Factor: 8.0) HEC W Category https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-023-01189-6
3. Impact of parenting style on academic procrastination among students: mediating role of academic stress (in press).
4. An Urdu adaptation of Health Questionnaire-short version (HQ-SV) Under process.
5. An Urdu adaptation of Cannabis Abuse Screening Test (CAST) Under process.
6. An Urdu adaptation of Severity of Dependence Scale (SDS) Under process.

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