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Saima Asghar

MONTHLY FREE PSYCHIATRY CLINIC/CAMP BY ISSUP PAKISTAN, PAKISTAN PSYCHIATRIC SOCIETY ON DATED 25TH MARCH, 2023 AT RAWALAKOT-AJK

Saima Asghar - 27 March 2023

Dr. Syed Azhar Ali Kazmi: Consultant Psychiatrist Member Executive Committee ISSUP Pakistan Chapter, Chapter Chief Pakistan Psychiatric Society- AJK), HOD Department of Psychiatry Poonch Medical College CHM Rawalakot-AJK with ISSUP Pakistan Chapter and Pakistan Psychiatric Society going to conduct Free Psychiatry Clinic/Camp on Dated 25th March, 2023 a Rawalakot-AJK. Patients will be provided Free consultation/Medical Check-up and free medication.

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Rafi Khawar

Self awareness Questionnaire

Rafi Khawar - 12 March 2023
  1. Self awareness Questionnaire
    ******************
    By ...Rafi khawar
    Pakistan
    *******************
    12_03_2023
    *******************
    1..How much connected we are with ourselves???
    2..Do we know our exact feelings about ourselves?
    3..Which emotions rule us  and how powerful these are??
    4..Which types of behaviour are being produced by these emotions?
    5..How much Social prestige we have??
    6..How much acceptable we are for others?
    7..Do we have philosophy of life for ourselves???
    If yes??
    8..Do we know the exact nature of our philosophy??
    9..Do people are getting benefit of it???
    10...
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Tasleem Akhtar

kalsoom Imdad Mental Health center/UTC Training

Tasleem Akhtar - 4 March 2023

Kalsoom Imdad Mental Health Center, Pakistan ( my organization)Signs a Memorandum (MOU) with Colombo Plan Drug Advisory Programm (DAP). Kalsoom Imdad Mental Health Center is now officially registered as Training Provider (TP) Internationally.

KIMHC completed officially Universal Treatment Curriculums -1 (UTC-1 ) PHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACHOLOGY FOR ADDICTION PROFESSIONALS from 6 Feb to 11 Feb, 2023 virtually with the collaboration with Subah Medical trust center, Islamabad . Mr. Muhammad Ayoob, Senior advisor Colombo plan was chief guest and Grace the opening session with his remarks. All...

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Rafi Khawar

*Amazing C* (Complete treatment with C)

Rafi Khawar - 27 February 2023
  • *Amazing C* 
    (Complete treatment with C)
    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
    Role of English alphabet **C**in Addiction field..
    ****************
    Rafi khawar
    (Pakistan)
    27_02_2023
    ---------------------------
    1
    Chemicals
    2
    Cocaine
    3
    Cannabis
    4
    Crack
    5
    Cactus
    6
    Codeine
    7
    Crystal meth
    8
    Central Nervous System (CNS)
    9
    Cerebral Cortex
    10
    Choice
    11
    Ceiling Effect
    12
    Conditioning 
    13
    Craving
    14
    Cut down
    15
    Chronic disease
    16
    Cross tolerance
    17
    Cross dependence
    18
    Crime
    19
    Consequences 
    20
    Crises intervention
    21
    Co Dependence 
    22
    Client
    23
    Criteria
    24
    ...
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Saima Asghar

Live Session on "SUCIDE AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER" conducted by ISSUP Pakistan Chapter on 21-01-2023

Saima Asghar - 11 February 2023
SUCIDE AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER

ISSUP Pakistan Chapter conducted Live Session on "SUCIDE AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER" from ISSUP Pakistan Chapter's & Youth Forum Pakistan's Facebook Pages, YouTube Channels and Twitter with Guest Speaker Dr. Talat Habib Medical Doctor/MBBS, National Trainer by CPDAP & UNODC, Director ISSUP Pakistan Chapter, Addiction Certified Counselor from ICCE,
Internationally Certified Addiction Professional (ICAP-1 & ICAP-2) from NAADAC, USA. The session was moderated by Ms. Saima Asghar Social Worker, Director of ISSUP Pakistan, Executive Director of New Life Rehab Center and General Secretary M A Jinnah...

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Saima Asghar

Live session on "CHALLENGES IN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN GILGIT BALTISTAN, PAKISTAN" on Dated 27th January, 2023

Saima Asghar - 11 February 2023
CHALLENGES IN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN GILGIT BALTISTAN, PAKISTAN

ISSUP Pakistan Chapter conducted a Live Session on "CHALLENGES IN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN GILGIT BALTISTAN, PAKISTAN" on Dated 27th January, 2023 3-4pm PKT
from ISSUP Pakistan Chapter's & Youth Forum Pakistan's Facebook Pages, YouTube Channels and Twitter, LinkedInn and Instagram page with Guest Speaker Dr. Sadiq Hussain He is Ph.D in Clinical Psychology, Post Magisterial Diploma in Clinical Psychology, Diploma in Psychiatric Rehabilitation, (University of Medicine & Dentistry New Jersey USA) Forensic Psychologist, Researcher and CEO Mind & Soul Services) He is currently working as...

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Saima Asghar

Live Session on "EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL ON THE BRAIN- LONG AND SHORT TERM EFFECT" on Dated 2nd Feburay, 2022 by ISSUP Pakistan

Saima Asghar - 11 February 2023
EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL ON THE BRAIN- LONG AND SHORT TERM EFFECT

Live Session on "EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL ON THE BRAIN- LONG AND SHORT TERM EFFECT" on Dated 2nd Feburay, 2022 by ISSUP Pakistan

ISSUP Pakistan Chapter conducted Live Session on "EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL ON THE BRAIN- Long and Short Term Effect" from ISSUP Pakistan Chapter's & Youth Forum Pakistan's Facebook Pages, YouTube Channels,Twitter, Instagram and LinkedInn with Honorable Guest Speaker Dr. Waqas Azeem MBBS,FCPS Medicine, Assistant Professor Medicine at Social Security Hospital, Sialkot which is moderated by Ms. Saima Asghar Social Worker, Director ISSUP Pakistan, Executive Director New Life Rehab...

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Saima Asghar

Live Session on "ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGIST IN REHABILITATION CENTER" on Dated 28th February, 2023 by ISSUP Pakistan Chapter

Saima Asghar - 11 February 2023

ISSUP Pakistan Chapter conducted Live Session on "ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGIST IN REHABILITATION CENTER" from ISSUP Pakistan Chapter's & Youth Forum Pakistan's Facebook Pages, YouTube Channels,Twitter, Instagram and LinkedInn with Guest Speaker Mr. Muhammad Shafique, Clinical Psychologist, ICAP-1 Certified, Post Graduate Diploma in Addiction Sciences, Director ISSUP Pakistan Chapter, CEO Subhan Trust International which is moderated by Ms. Saima Asghar Social Worker, Director ISSUP Pakistan, Executive Director New Life Rehab Center and General Secretary M A Jinnah Foundation (Regd), Sialkot, on Dated...

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Rafi Khawar

Trigger Intensity Minimisation Exercises(TIME)

Rafi Khawar - 9 February 2023
  • Trigger Intensity Minimisation Exercises.....(TIME)
    ******************
    Developed by 
    Rafi Khawar
    (Pakistan)
    09_02_2023
    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
    These are 21 Exercises  (Imaginations) which can be exercised in group therapy as well as individual sessions repeatedly..
    These exercises eliminate the attraction,intensity and fear of internal and external triggers.
    These exercises can also provide energetic therapeutic environment, develope interest and  enhance readiness to change..
    Now these are in Urdu version,soon will be available in English too.
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Rafi Khawar

Its my time now

Rafi Khawar - 5 February 2023
  • Its my time now
    ****************
    Rafi khawar
    05_02_23
    *****************
    In the past i lost
    Its my time now
    People were afraid, 
    was untrusted trade.
    Relations were broken,
    and No love token.
    Its my time now
    Days were Bad
    Family was sad.
    I gave courage 
    to disappointed dad.
    Its my time now.
    Drugs are no where
    Happiness is there.
    Worries are rare
    Best thing is care
    Its my time now.
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Rafi Khawar

Professional Anonymous 12 Steps

Rafi Khawar - 26 January 2023
  • Professional Anonymous Steps
    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
    Written by 
    Rafi khawar 
    (Pakistan)
    January,27,2023
    ******************
     STEP 1
    We admitted that we are less knowledgeable than demand of profession which makes our lives unsatisfactory.
    STEP 2
    We came to believe that power greater than us can make us more knowledgeable by providing scientific ways to treat patients and families.
    STEP 3
    Made a decision to turn our will and our  time over to the books and seniors as we have.
    STEP 4
    Make a searching and fearless moral inventory of our actions in practice.
    STEP 5
    Admit to God,to...
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Rafi Khawar

8 Dimensions of Wellness according to SAMHSA. *

Rafi Khawar - 13 January 2023
  1. 8 Dimensions of Wellness according to SAMHSA.
    1.. Intellectual Dimension.
    2..Emotional Dimension.
    3.Environmental Dimension.
    4..Financial Dimension.
    5.Occupational Dimension
    6..Physical Dimension
    7..Social Dimension
    8..Spiritual Dimension
    ******************
    We can memorize these 8 Dimensions in unforgettable way..
    First Eight Alphabet are used in a sentence. This Sentence is also an acknowledgement of SAMHSA,s Services in Addiction Field..
    Rafi khawar
    (Pakistan)
    January 14'2023
    ******************
    Integrated,Effective and Energetic Focus on Professional Support and Services.
...
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Rafi Khawar

Glad Family Model (GF_Model)

Rafi Khawar - 11 January 2023

Glad Family Model
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Presented by
Rafi khawar
(Pakistan)
January,11,2023
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Recovery is very delicate and fragile by nature..
In my opinion,it is baby birth again as first few years are more crucial in brought up.
Parents know how to care baby in first,second,third years and on..
In recovery first few years demand such kind of love and care too.
After honeymoon stage of abstinence,there is a WÀLL stage where Recovery cries like a uncomfortable baby.Uncomfortable baby needs more care,love and safe custody of parents and family..
Like this Baby,
 recovering addict on...

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Rafi Khawar

Safe Place Ownership Technique..(SPOT)

Rafi Khawar - 8 January 2023
  • Safe Place Ownership Technique..(SPOT)
    By..Rafi khawar
    (Pakistan)
    Dated.
    January_09_2023
    *******************
    People,places and things are external triggers which can produce cravings for Drug/ alcohol use.we can defuse trigger power by using SPOT.
    This can  be a supportive technique to keep craving away...
    Having any trigger,we can use self talk like this.
    1.Yes..this place is dangerous . 
    2.This is not my place..
    3.My place is safe place..
    4.My place is beautiful place.
    5.Supportive people are there.
    6.I am the owner of  my safe place.
    7.My place is my power......
    **********...
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Rafi Khawar

Safe Place Ownership Technique..(SPOT)

Rafi Khawar - 8 January 2023
  • Safe Place Ownership Technique..(SPOT)
    By..Rafi khawar
    (Pakistan)
    Dated.
    January_09_2023
    *******************
    People,places and things are external triggers which can produce cravings for Drug/ alcohol use.we can defuse trigger power by using SPOT.
    This can  be a supportive technique to keep craving away...
    Having any trigger,we can use self talk like this.
    1.Yes..this place is dangerous . 
    2.This is not my place..
    3.My place is safe place..
    4.My place is beautiful place.
    5.Supportive people are there.
    6.I am the owner of  my safe place.
    7.My place is my power......
    **********...
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Rafi Khawar

One Time Trapping

Rafi Khawar - 5 January 2023
  • *One Time *Trapping* ..
    (Rafi khawar)
    Pakistan
    "Just once.i will never use next ".
    This is the main thing in Relapsing...when craving starts inner dialogue within mind.and our defence mechanism plays its game with us.
    That is the zero point of Relapse Road.
    Cravings come when we allow them otherwise we enjoy our safety.
    Here is a Question to challenge this trapping thought..
    What will i get having once????
    Can i touch the bare electric wire once?????
    Can i make a jump  from a mountain once???
    What is ONCE????
    Can i define this WORD????
    How many ,,ONCE,,i have tried before??
    ...
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Rafi Khawar

Refined Avoidance Focus Imagination. {RAFI_2}

Rafi Khawar - 3 January 2023
  • Refined Avoidance Focus Imagination.
    {RAFI_2}
    (White Cloud Technique) 
    29_12_2022
    *****************
    Triggers are just like  invitation cards to Cravings  and urges..
    Because we are very expert to fulfill these cravings just like hunger,sleep,sex etc..v expert.
    When Drugs and Alcohol take charge of these natural cravings ,these are more powerful than natural,so we do the same but with more power and swiftly.
    Without getting skill how to manage cravings, we can go back to our previous life drug patterns.
    Lets have an exercise to minimise the intensity of craving.after three attempts...
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Ahmadullah Azizi

What are the 30 qualities of a good counselor?

Ahmadullah Azizi - 10 December 2022

What are the 30 qualities of a good counselor?

Following are the 30 qualities of a good counselor  :

  • 1- Openness
  • 2- Acceptance
  • 3- Empathy
  • 4- Unconditional positive regard
  • 5- Genuineness
  • 6- Ethical consideration
  • 7- Confidentiality
  • 8- Persuasive
  • 9- Skilled
  • 10- Trained
  • 11- Knowledge of techniques
  • 12- Dissemination of information
  • 13- Attending skills
  • 14- Intrapersonal skills
  • 15- Listening skills
  • 16- Communication skills
  • 17- Decisiveness
  • 18- Problem solving skills
  • 19- Keen observer
  • 20- Patience
  • 21- Compassion
  • 22- Encouragement
  • 23- Flexibility
  • 24- Self awareness
  • 25-...
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Rafi Khawar

Types of professionals..

Rafi Khawar - 8 November 2022
  1. Types of professionals..
    (Rafi khawar)
    1..Educated only professional..
    This professional knows each term of addiction prefession.knowledge of disease,models of Addiction and information about therapies .But do,t have experience in the field,does not know the environment and temperature of the field.exposure of clientage is at zero or minimal level. 
    2..Experience only professional.
    This professional has minimum knowledge of addiction knowledge profession,does not know about above mentioned education.but know how to manage patient in the facility.have enough knowledge about environment...
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Rafi Khawar

Rubble Addict’s Family Inventory( RAFI)

Rafi Khawar - 2 November 2022
  • Rubble Addict’s Family Inventory( RAFI)

    Introduction

    Addiction is prevailing all over the world. People use different addictive chemicals in different ways in different regions. Each region and religion has its own norms and values which cannot be ignored dealing with any kind of social problem .There are so many models of addiction treatment. In these days Disease Model is considered the best model in the world and all treatment strategies are being developed by focusing this model. All psychological screening tools are developed according to this disease model.

    Those regions where...

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