LAHORE: (Tuesday, November 12, 2024): Punjab University Centre for Clinical Psychology (CCP) organized a two-day certification workshop on ‘Delivering Behavioral Activation for Muslims’. On this occasion, Professor of Health Equity & Inclusion, University of Leeds, UK Prof Dr Ghazala Mir, Director CCP Prof. Dr Saima Dawood, faculty members and clinical psychologists from various universities including FC College University, Kinnaird College for Women University, Lahore College for Women University, Government College University and University of Management and Technology were present. This workshop focused on incorporating religious and cultural practices into behavioral activation, used as a therapeutic approach to treat depression and other mood related psychological problems. Prof Mir emphasized how Muslims can find both spiritual and psychological growth through this modality. In the workshop practical demonstrations, case vignettes, recorded sessions and reflective exercises were conducted as part of the training to make the participants understand BA-M. Dr Saima Dawood said that PU CCP being the pioneer institute of clinical psychology, provided the platform to all the departments which are offering degrees in clinical psychology for this certification training in order to be “master trainers” free of cost. She said that the participants learnt effective implementation of behavioral activation with Muslim clients which enhanced their clinical acumen too. She also thanked the resource person Prof Mir who has come all the way from the UK to conduct this certification training.