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Counselling and Psychotherapy in
Diverse Cultural Landscapes
January 5 - 6, 2026
(January 7 - Paid Post-Conference Workshop)
CHRIST University, Bangalore, India
Post conference workshop registrations are now open !
Also note that the deadline for full-text submissions
have been extended to 5th January, 2025
A two-day international conference that brings together scholars, practitioners, and advocates to explore the intersections between indigenous healing practices and contemporary mental health.
A two-day international conference that brings together scholars, practitioners, and advocates to explore the intersections between indigenous healing practices and contemporary mental health.
Select Papers will be published in the
International Journal of Traditional Healing
and Critical Mental Health
Published by CHRIST University
Select Papers will be published in the
International Journal of Traditional Healing
and Critical Mental Health
Published by CHRIST University
Day 1
Day 1
Inauguration, keynote address, panel discussion, scientific presentations, townhall/workshop, and cultural evening with gala dinner.
Day 2
Day 2
Poster sessions, keynote, symposium, thematic paper presentations, and valedictory ceremony with certificate distribution
Day 3
Day 3
Paid post-conference workshops (limited seats) for hands-on learning and skill-building.
This conference will critically examine how traditional healing methods - rooted in cultural, spiritual, and community-based approaches—offer alternative or complementary pathways to mental well-being.
This conference will critically examine how traditional healing methods - rooted in cultural, spiritual, and community-based approaches—offer alternative or complementary pathways to mental well-being.
The conference will address the limitations of mainstream mental health paradigms, the impact of colonialism on indigenous healing traditions, and the potential for integrating diverse healing practices into modern therapeutic settings.
The conference will address the limitations of mainstream mental health paradigms, the impact of colonialism on indigenous healing traditions, and the potential for integrating diverse healing practices into modern therapeutic settings.
By fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue, this conference aims to challenge dominant narratives in mental health and promote culturally inclusive, holistic approaches to healing.
By fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue, this conference aims to challenge dominant narratives in mental health and promote culturally inclusive, holistic approaches to healing.
Conference Tracks
Reimagining Traditional Healing in Contemporary Mental Health
Sociocultural Dimensions of
Mental Health and Healing
Neuroscience, Traditional Healing, and Mental Health
Critical Perspectives on
Global Mental Health
Resilience, Wellbeing, and Alternative Approaches
to Mental Health
Holistic Mental Wellness
Speakers
Speakers
Dr Baiju Gopal
Dr Barbara Helen Miller
Rev Dr. Fr Binoy Checkonthayil
Dr David Smith
Dr Girishwar Misra
Dr Gopalakrishnan
Dr Kalika Uttarkar
Karen Cherry
Dr Kelly Glubb Smith
Dr Madhavi Rangaswamy
Dr Malavika Kapur
Dr Mami Yanai
Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma
Ms Maria Claudia Schubert-Fontes
Dr Meera S Neelakantan
Dr Meetu Khosla
Dr Micheal Zirkler
Dr Njoki Nathani Wane
Dr Najma Agherdien
Dr Parvathy Varma
Dr Patricia Elizabeth Cossío Torres
Ms Petra P. Wilkes
Dr Prakash Padakkanaya
Mr Raghu Ananthanarayanan
Dr Rose Marie Ward
Dr Roshini Pillay
Dr Roy Moodley
Dr Sandra Dixon
Dr Sherin P Antony
Dr Silvia Reyes
Dr Sreenath K
Dr Slyvia Kokunda
Dr Ted Lo
Dr Tissy Mariam Thomas
Dr Tony Bhulinder Benning
Dr Vaishali Raval
Dr Erica Lorentz
Dr Jessica Gladden
Dr Praerna Chowdhury
Dr Ravindra P Nagendra
Dr Saketh M
Dr Suma Bhaskar
Dr Tania (Toni) De Mello
Important Dates
Important Dates
Abstract Submissions open until 31/10/2025
Full Text Submissions by 15/12/2025
Abstract Submissions open until 31/10/2025
Full Text Submissions by 15/12/2025
Partners
Partners
Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí - Mexico
University of Cincinnati - USA
The Embassy of the Free Mind - USA
Inochi no le - Japan
International Registry of Counsellor Education Programs (IRCEP) - USA
Miami University - USA
Saybrook University - USA
Centre for Diversity in Counselling and Psychotherapy - University of Toronto - Ontario Institute For Studies in Education (OISE)
ZHAW School of Applied Psychology - Switzerland
The University of Waikato - New Zealand
International Union of Psychological Science
Hindu University of America
SDG Goal Alignment
SDG Goal Alignment
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