As part of the ongoing academic and scientific efforts of the staff members at the College of Education for the Humanities at the University of Kerbala, Prof.Sarmad Asadkhan, a staff member at the Department of Educational and Psychological Sciences, has been appointed Chairman of the Preparatory Committee for the 3rd International Scientific Counselling Conference titled “The Role of Counselling in Addressing Societal Issues.” The conference was held under the auspices of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine and the leadership of the Department of Family Guidance and Counseling at the University of Warith Al-Anbiya (Peace Be Upon Him).
The conference aims to deepen the understanding of counselling concepts within Islamic thought in general, and specifically in the thought of the Prophet’s Household (Peace Be Upon Them). It also seeks to focus and encourage the efforts of researchers in addressing important societal issues, analyzing them, and proposing solutions. Furthermore, it provides a platform for the exchange of experiences and knowledge among specialists in the field of counselling across its various domains.
It is worth noting that at the conclusion of the conference, Prof. Asadkhan was honoured in recognition of his significant contributions and scholarly expertise. The participation of the staffmembers from the College of Education for the Humanities in international academic conferences aligns with the college’s mission of fostering engagement and active involvement in academic gatherings, in addition to its efforts to develop the fields of human and social sciences and broaden their scope and highlights both local and global experiences in the realm of human and social sciences.
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