Pre-Conference Workshops
Workshop 1: Tree of Life – A Culturally-Grounded Practice for International Psychologists
Workshop 2: Working with Interpreters in Mental Health
Workshop 3: Psychology in the Digital Age
Workshop 4: Interventional Module for Social Inclusion of Extremist Youth
Each pre-conference workshop is 3 hours in length and will be held at Erasmus University College. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance, and may earn 3 hours Continuing Education Credit (through Alliant University, APA accredited).
Workshop 1:
Tree of Life – An Introduction to a Culturally-Grounded Practice for International Psychologists
Instructor: Dr. Deborah Ann Stiles, Webster University, United States of America
Short Description: Most psychological treatments are modelled on Western assumptions which don’t account for culture. Ncube’sTree of Life approach is group-based and culturally-grounded. In Tree of Life counseling, each participant’s tree drawing becomes a metaphor which describes his/her life story. Tree drawings are shared; then all participants make positive, empowering comments.
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Workshop 2:
Working with Interpreters in Mental Health
Instructors: Dr. Rachel Tribe, Dr. Claire Marshall, Dr. Raisa Kumaga, University of East London, United Kingdom
Short Description: This interactive workshop will improve knowledge, skills and the confidence required to work effectively in partnership with interpreters and as an interpreter in humanitarian and mental health settings.
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Workshop 3:
Psychology in the Digital Age: Overcoming Cross-Cultural Barriers through Technological Innovation
Instructor: Dr. K Jayasankara Reddy Reddy, Christ University, India
Short Description: This workshop explores how digital tools can enhance cross-cultural communication in psychological practice. Participants will engage in discussions, hands-on activities, and case studies to develop skills for promoting inclusivity and understanding in diverse populations.
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Workshop 4:
Development of Interventional Module for Social Inclusion of Extremist Youth
Instructors: Dr. Mahesh A. Tripathi and Geetesh Kumar Singh
Rashtriya Raksha University, India
Short Description:This workshop introduces an intervention program to promote the social inclusion of young people involved in extremism. It uses cognitive-behavioral techniques, narrative therapy, and resilience-building to disengage individuals from extremist ideologies and encourage community integration. The program consists of three phases focusing on identity, emotions, and community reintegration.
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