MAY 8: Normal High's and Low's vs Serious Mental Illness
Direct Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_FaKv_gbWQ

Presenter: Fahad Khan, Psy.D, LCPC
Post-Doctorate Psychologist & Deputy Director
Dr. Fahad Khan has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a Masters degree in Biomedical Sciences. He is also a Hafiz of the Qur’an (having committed the entire Qur’an to memory) and has studied Islamic studies with various scholars in the Muslim world and the US. He is currently a student at Darul Qasim continuing his Arabic studies. He is a faculty member at Concordia University Chicago and College of DuPage. He also serves on the Editorial Board for Muslim World Affairs, an online peer-reviewed journal. He has conducted research studies on help-seeking attitudes of Muslim Americans as well as the effects of Acculturation & Religiosity on Psychological Distress. The primary focus of his clinical training has been with children and adolescents suffering from serious mental illnesses. However, he has had a broad range of experiences dealing with individuals from all age groups and cultural backgrounds.

Contact: (630) 474-4414
khanfahad@khalilcenter.com

MAY 15: Common Family Issues Affecting Our Well-Being
Direct Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaMJ8HxkmwA

Presenter: Samar Harfi, MA, Psy.D
Therapist
Samar Harfi holds a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology and is currently a Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Samar’s clinical training and experience include working with individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, traumatic incidents, identity concerns, relationship problems, and other serious mental health issues. She has worked with individuals from all age groups across gender and a broad range of cultural identities. She has special interest in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. Samar’s clinical approach is integrative with a focus on multicultural, interpersonal and narrative therapy. As a bilingual clinician with international experience, Samar has provided clinical services in both Arabic and English. Her research work focused on attitudes of Arab-Muslims towards seeking formal mental health services.

Samar is passionate about social justice and multicultural counseling and has been active in national and international mental health projects. She received the President’s Volunteer Service Award for her work with refugees in Chicago in 2012 and has been a participating member in the ongoing development of the Saudi Psychological Association.

Contact: samarharfi@khalilcenter.com

MAY 22: Role of Islam and Spirituality in Creating Psychological Resilience
Direct Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxJ5BLgBNPI

Presenter: Hooman Keshavarzi, MA, LCPC
Executive Director/Therapist
Hooman Keshavarzi is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, holds a Masters of Clinical Psychology and a Bachelors of Science – specialist psychology track/minor in Islamic Studies. He is currently an Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Argosy University Chicago, American Islamic College, Hartford Seminary, instructor of psychology at Islamic Online University and founder/director of Khalil Center – a community spiritual & mental wellness center. He is also a fellow at the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding at the Global Health Center, conducting research on topics related to Muslims and Mental Health. Hooman Keshavarzi is a national public speaker and trainer currently serving as a Clinical supervisor of graduate students of clinical psychology at the Village of Hoffman Estates (DHS). He also delivers seminars on specialized topics around multiculturalism and psychology.

Hooman Keshavarzi has also authored numerous published academic papers in recognized peer-reviewed journals on integrating Islamic spirituality into psych.

In addition to his academic training, Hooman Keshavarzi has studied Islamic theology both formally and informally. He is a student of Shaykh Muhammad Zakariya from Toronto, Canada, where he attended his hadith and spiritual discourses for a number of years. After moving to Chicago, he studied informally with Shaykh Azeemuddin Ahmed. He did some coursework with Shaykh Amin Kholwadia in Islamic counseling and formally studied for a year at Darul Qasim. He then moved onto study at Darus Salam foundation, completing three years of Islamic education and where he is continuing his Islamic studies.

keshavarzi@khalilcenter.com

MAY 29: What is Therapy and How Can It Help Us?
Direct Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b45kj5XJar8

Presenter: Sarah Syed, Psy.D
Post-Doctoral Psychologist
Dr. Sarah Syed completed her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Purdue University. Her master’s degree is in clinical psychology was obtained from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University and her doctorate in clinical psychology from the Texas School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Syed has a broad range of experience working within the field of psychology including diagnostic and vocational testing, career counseling, domestic violence, addictions, family and couples therapy, depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment, grief/loss, school concerns, lifespan adjustment, and community mental health. Her pre-doctoral experiences include neuropsychology testing, children, family, and couples counseling and inpatient psychiatric care of adults with moderate to severe psychiatric issues.

Contact: sarahsyed@khalilcenter.com External Event Url
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