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Mission
Statement
To
develop an optimum standard of clinical practice, research and
professional training in clinical psychology and broadening
its scope by grafting its application in other related disciplines.
Objectives
The
Institute of Clinical Psychology is already being recognized
as one of the premier institutions in Pakistan, where Professional
training and services of international standard in the field
of clinical psychology are offered. The Institute of Clinical
Psychology, University of Karachi aims to achieve the following
objectives:
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To expand the growth and strengthen the status of Clinical
Psychology as a profession in Pakistan and to impart specialized
training in this field.
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To promote research suited to our own social cultural milieu
in psychotherapy, psychological assessment, diagnostic testing,
speech therapy, occupational therapy, rehabilitation and other
related areas.
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To bridge the highly disproportionate gap between "demand"
(needs of psychologically treatable patients) and "supply"
(availability of qualified clinical psychologists).
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To
help patients who are mentally disturbed or have behavior
problems to function at higher levels, live fuller and richer
lives and be able to give more of themselves to their society.
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To
stop the draining out of talent; it is expected that students
aspiring to be clinical psychologists will avail these training
facilities provided within the country in an environment which
teaches them to do clinical practice in a culturally appropriate
way.
Message
from the Vice Chancellor
Institute
of Clinical Psychology, University of Karachi is contributing
a great deal towards advancement of postmaster professional
education in clinical psychology in Pakistan. The Institute
has developed a system of gradual, consistent and effective
improvement of training at postmasters level and is continuously
striving to improve its academic standards, training and evaluation
system to achieve the international status. The faculty of the
Institute consists of distinguished professionals from different
fields.
Institute facilitates research in multiple disciplines and has
been successful in conducting researches of international standards.
In order to expand the horizon of learning, it has also been
establishing academic affiliations with leading institutions
of the region and developed world.
The institute regularly organizes a series of workshops and
short courses for the continued professional growth of mental
health professionals. Experienced mental health educationists
from within country and abroad are invited to conduct these
courses and training programmes.
ICP is proud to provide the bulk of clinical psychologists and
teachers in the country who are performing with a spirit to
bring out the best in prevention and treatment of psychological
disorder and clinical research.
I pray to almighty Allah and seek His blessings to give us courage
in achieving yet higher standards and goals. Ameen.
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