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Article: Mental health counseling in the Islamic Republic of Iran: a marriage of religion, science, and practice.(Issues and Insights)
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- Counseling and Values
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- April 1, 2008
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This article explores the state of mental health counseling in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Topics that are addressed include training of clinicians, theoretical developments in Islamic-based theories of psychology, and issues related to the practice of counseling, Counseling issues in the Islamic Republic of Iran are influenced by its unique culture and history, A discussion of issues related to the prevalence and treatment of addiction is included.
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The Islamic Republic of Iran, formerly known to the Western world as Persia until 1935, is a country with a proud and ancient history. One of the most common misperceptions of Iranian culture is ...