Shifa Psychological Services Clinic

The values driving the work at Shifa Psychological Services Clinic, SPSC, are:

• ایمان (Faith)
• خدمت (Service)
• کمال احسان (Excellence)
• تعاون (Collaboration)
• تحقیق (Research)

The mission of SPSC is to:

• Undertake clinical research, particularly to develop contextualized, Islamically-grounded solutions to individual and population mental health problems.

• Provide high-quality, affordable, evidence-based psychological services to individuals within STMU family and the general population.

• Provide professional training for students enrolled in the various degrees with the Department of Clinical Psychology.

• Undertake community activities to improve the holistic health of people

• Psycho-diagnosis assessment:

Psycho-diagnosis assessment with and without report in the following areas. Neurodevelopment assessment for Autism spectrum (ASD) and Related Conditions, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders(ADHD), Specific Learning Disability (SLD) and Communication Disorder.

• Therapeutic Intervention

Clinically supervised and latest therapeutic intervention are provided to children that include following

• • Applied Behavioral Therapy (ABA)
  • Art Therapy
  • Play Therapy

Psycho-diagnosis assessment with and without report in the following areas:-

• Neurodevelopmental assessment for neurodegenerative Disorders, Delirium, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Other Age-Related Issues and Conditions Secondary to Brain Injury.
• Intellectual Assessment for IQ, Mental deficiency, General adaptive functioning
• Psychoeducational Assessment for learning Difficulties, Career Choices and Aptitude Testing
• Personality Assessment for General Personality Profile, Corporate Profile for companies
• Psycho- diagnostic Assessment For various Clinical Disorders

Therapeutic Intervention

Clinically supervised and latest therapeutic intervention are provided to adults that include the following

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Schema Focused Therapy
• Family and group Therapy
• Neuro feedback Therapy

Clinical Psychology is an umbrella term that refers to a collection of specialties and competencies pertaining to teaching, assessment, research, supervision and practicum (placement) besides program development and evaluation. It falls within the four primary applied training programs (clinical psychology, psychiatry, nursing and social work) identified by National Institute of Mental Health (1996). Clinical psychology has particularly flourished over past two decades. The number of clinical psychologists in health service providing subfields has tripled during this time.

Currently clinical psychology has become one of the most important disciplines in health and care. Demands for clinical psychologists in hospitals, medical settings and private sector have been dramatically increased. The objective is to promote physical and emotional well-being in individuals, families and organizations using a wide variety of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions. It evolved from a conflict and has exerted its influence in the themes of education beyond diagnosis, psychotherapy, and research, the ‘holy trinity’ of postwar (Korchin, 1976, p.45). In work settings it includes individual practice, mental health service units, managed health care organizations, counseling centers, different departments in hospitals, armed forces. schools, universities, industry, legal and medical systems and government agencies etc. There is a growing concern among professionals how clinical psychology can best educate and train clinicians to be responsive to emerging and increasing demands of psychological services in both public and private sectors. Department of Clinical Psychology under the auspices of Shifa Tameer e Millat University is fully equipped to play its role on time and effectively.

A clinical psychologist has a future in diverse fields in Pakistan, including Hospitals, Clinics, Drugs & Rehabilitation Centres, Autism Resource Centres, Armed Forces, Police, Jails, FIA and other agencies. Scope of clinical psychology is immensely increasing in Pakistan and all across the globe due to ever growing need for mental health care and personality development.

• DCP is constituent part of Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, a federally chartered, HEC recognized, General Category University.
• Accredited by the Higher Education Commission for 4 years BS program and 2 years MS program.
• Highly qualified and experienced faculty members trained at reputed national and international Universities.
• Innovative post graduate training programs to bridge between basic and clinical sciences.
• Dedicated academic advisorship, student support and career counselling services to train well-groomed Clinical Psychologists who can serve as active mental healers.
• Well stocked libraries and online/e-library access to field related books and journals.
• Air-conditioned Lecture Halls and psychometric labs and counselling rooms equipped with latest audio-visual aids.
• Active student societies and clubs for promoting the students’ participation in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
• Generous financial assistance and academic award prizes.
• Associated to state-of-art hospital for clinical exposure and practice to equip them with best of knowledge and skills.
• Shifa Psychological Services Clinics having an interdisciplinary team with PhD Clinical Supervisors, Medical Doctors and Clinical Psychologists trained in various Therapeutic Skills and Techniques.

• Self-efficacy
• Public speaking
• Career growth

• Crisis helpline
• Tele-therapy

• The SPSC offers different training programs and workshops for the students, faculty and professionals and organizations by on site and off site modes as well as out sourcing and insourcing mechanisms. The aim of the training and workshops is to enhance and update the existence knowledge of the trainers and professionals.

The SPSC offers consultation services to department and organization within the following areas.

• Curriculum development for clinical practicum and theoretical framework
• Clinical setups/ services
• Training and Development

• Experienced Mental Health Professionals – Our mental health professionals are highly trained and experienced in providing effective mental health services.
• Evidence-Based Practice – Evidence-based therapies are provided to the clients.
• Structured Approached – SPSC adheres structured approach with approved procedures for practices based upon standard professional and ethical guidelines.
• High Impact Advisory Board: We have advisory board comprised of senior professional from the field of psychology, psychiatry and related fields.