Psychotherapy and Beyond- A Critique of Contemporary Psychotherapy

‘Surely in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find comfort.’ How might this verse be meaningful for us as psychotherapists? Where are we in this process? How should we understand the heart mentioned here? How might the heart mentioned here relate to the body and mind, which we tend to focus on more? What kind of relationship can be established […]

Reconsidering the History of Psychology

The existing texts on the history of psychology have often skipped over the golden ages of Islamic thought while rapidly transitioning from Ancient Greece to Descartes. Thus, students and professionals in the mental health field, who are regular readers of these texts, have been deprived of comprehensive knowledge and interpretations about the origins of modern psychology.  This book aims to […]

Psychology and Psychotherapy in Islamic Thought: Solid Foundations, New Horizons

This book is a compilation of texts from a series of seminars organized by the Platform of Psychology in Islamic Thought. These seminars were convened with the contributions of leading figures in the fields of Psychology, Psychiatry, and Islamic Studies both in the world and in Turkey. The studies in this book are about the unique qualities of medical, philosophical, […]