Taha Burak Toprak

• Head of Clinical Psychology Department at Ibn Haldun University

Earthquakes are considered one of the most life-threatening natural disasters. They can lead to a wide range of psychological distress and psychopathology across society; thus, individuals exposed to such disasters are at risk of acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In recent years, numerous studies have examined the pos...

While modern psychotherapies are generally effective, they often face challenges, especially in addressing the more profound aspects of human experience. Ilm an-Nafs, as a discipline rooted in the Islamic intellectual tradition, encompasses various interpretations that offer a multidimensional perspective by integrating scientific, philosophical, a...

Scrupulosity” is a common but understudied subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) characterized by religious obsessions and compulsions. Although scrupulosity is a common manifestation of OCD, it has not been adequately addressed in treatment studies. The aim of this study was to understand the conceptual nuances of scrupulosity, its diagno...

In religious obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), the current cognitive model does not seem to be convincing enough for patients to understand the source of their obsessions and to distinguish between their obsessions and their religious beliefs (iman) and values, which affects secure relationships in therapy. Therefore, there is a need for both re...

zet OKB'nin bir alt türü olan dini obsesyon ve kompulsiyonların psikoterapisinde, dini tercih ve bağlılıkların durumun merkezinde olması hassas dengeleri sakınmayı, süreci hastanın kişisel sınırlarına girmeden dikkatle sürdürmenin önemini belirginleştirmektedir. Terapist, bir yandan elindeki etyolojik açıklamaları ve bunun gerektirdiği müdahaleleri...