Dr Nazish Idrees, PhD Clinical Psychologist

Michael was a 35-year-old accountant who suffered from significant social anxiety, and had seen a number of therapists to no avail. In the first session we ran through the many strategies he had used to avoid or get rid of his social anxiety. They included: drinking alcohol, taking Va**um, being a “good listener” (asking lots of questions, but sharing little of himself), arriving late, leaving early, avoiding social events altogether, deep breathing, relaxation techniques, using positive affirmations, disputing negative thoughts, analyzing his childhood, blaming his parents (who were both socially avoidant), telling himself to “get over it,” self-hypnosis and so on. Michael realized that none of these strategies had reduced his anxiety in the long term. Although strategies such as taking Va**um, drinking alcohol, and avoiding social events had reduced his anxiety in the short term, they had created significant costs to his quality of life. His “homework” was to notice and write down other emotional control strategies, and to assess their long-term effectiveness and costs to his quality of life.

Michael was a 35-year-old accountant who suffered from significant social anxiety, and had seen a number of therapists to no avail. In the first session we ran through the many strategies he had used to avoid or get rid of his social anxiety. They included: drinking alcohol, taking Va**um, being a “good listener” (asking lots of questions, but sharing little of himself), arriving late, leaving early, avoiding social events altogether, deep breathing, relaxation techniques, using positive affirmations, disputing negative thoughts, analyzing his childhood, blaming his parents (who were both socially avoidant), telling himself to “get over it,” self-hypnosis and so on. Michael realized that none of these strategies had reduced his anxiety in the long term. Although strategies such as taking Va**um, drinking alcohol, and avoiding social events had reduced his anxiety in the short term, they had created significant costs to his quality of life. His “homework” was to notice and write down other emotional control strategies, and to assess their long-term effectiveness and costs to his quality of life.

The more time and energy we spend trying to avoid or get rid of unwanted private experiences, the more we are likely to suffer psychologically in the long term. Anxiety disorders provide a good example. It is not the presence of anxiety that comprises the essence of an anxiety disorder. After all, anxiety is a normal human emotion that we all experience. At the core of any anxiety disorder lies a major preoccupation with trying to avoid or get rid of anxiety. OCD provides a florid example; l never cease to be amazed by the elaborate rituals that OCD sufferers devise, in vain attempts to get rid or anxiety-provoking thoughts and images. Sadly, the more importance we place on avoiding anxiety, the more we develop anxiety about our anxiety—thereby exacerbating it. It's a vicious cycle found at the center of any anxiety disorder. (What is a panic attack if not anxiety about anxiety?)

The more time and energy we spend trying to avoid or get rid of unwanted private experiences, the more we are likely to suffer psychologically in the long term. Anxiety disorders provide a good example. It is not the presence of anxiety that comprises the essence of an anxiety disorder. After all, anxiety is a normal human emotion that we all experience. At the core of any anxiety disorder lies a major preoccupation with trying to avoid or get rid of anxiety. OCD provides a florid example; l never cease to be amazed by the elaborate rituals that OCD sufferers devise, in vain attempts to get rid or anxiety-provoking thoughts and images. Sadly, the more importance we place on avoiding anxiety, the more we develop anxiety about our anxiety—thereby exacerbating it. It's a vicious cycle found at the center of any anxiety disorder. (What is a panic attack if not anxiety about anxiety?)

Virtually every addiction known to mankind begins as an attempt to avoid or get rid of unwanted thoughts and feelings, such as boredom, loneliness, anxiety, depression and so on. The addictive behaviour then becomes self-sustaining, because it provides a quick and easy way to get rid of cravings or withdrawal symptoms.

Virtually every addiction known to mankind begins as an attempt to avoid or get rid of unwanted thoughts and feelings, such as boredom, loneliness, anxiety, depression and so on. The addictive behaviour then becomes self-sustaining, because it provides a quick and easy way to get rid of cravings or withdrawal symptoms.

Almost one in two people will go through a stage in life when they consider su***de seriously and will struggle with it for a period of two weeks or more. Scarier still, one in ten people at some point attempt to kill themselves.
https://www.psychotherapy.net/article/Acceptance-and-Commitment-Therapy-ACT#section-therapeutic-interventions

Almost one in two people will go through a stage in life when they consider su***de seriously and will struggle with it for a period of two weeks or more. Scarier still, one in ten people at some point attempt to kill themselves.
https://www.psychotherapy.net/article/Acceptance-and-Commitment-Therapy-ACT#section-therapeutic-interventions

One in four adults, at some stage in their lifetime, will suffer from drug or alcohol addiction. There are now over twenty million alcoholics in the United States alone.
https://www.psychotherapy.net/article/Acceptance-and-Commitment-Therapy-ACT#section-therapeutic-interventions

One in four adults, at some stage in their lifetime, will suffer from drug or alcohol addiction. There are now over twenty million alcoholics in the United States alone.
https://www.psychotherapy.net/article/Acceptance-and-Commitment-Therapy-ACT#section-therapeutic-interventions

CSNP Organized Fellowship 2nd term Promotion Ceremony at Cosmo Politen Club Bagh-E-Jinnah Lahore.

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CSNP Organized Fellowship 2nd term Promotion Ceremony at Cosmo Politen Club Bagh-E-Jinnah Lahore. Civil Society Network Pakistan organized Fellowship 2nd term Promotion ceremony at Cosmo Politen Club Bagh e Jinnah Lahore.

Nazish idrees lecturer UOL talk Fellowship program at Cosmo Club Host samia Ramit Report:Al Fajar TV

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Fellowship Training program of Drug Addiction organized by CSNP at Cosmo Club Report Al Fajar TV

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Fellowship Training program of Drug Addiction organized by CSNP at Cosmo Club Report Al Fajar TV Fellowship Training program of Drug Addiction 2nd Term Orientation Ceremony organized by CSNP at Cosmo Politen Club LahoreReport Al-Fajar TV

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ISSUP Quality in Treatment Network & ISSUP UK Webinar: Quality and the Workforce

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ISSUP Quality in Treatment Network & ISSUP UK Webinar: Quality and the Workforce ISSUP Quality in Treatment Network and ISSUP UK are pleased to present this Webinar on Quality and the Workforce. This Webinar looks at the role of the workf...

Group Photo Ms. Nazish Idrees (Clinical Psychologist, Sr. lecturer UOL) with Mr. Akmal Ovaisi (member of PNCC Govt Of Punjab, Chairman CSNP), Chief Guests- Mr. Toqeer Aslam Bhatti ( Deputy Secretary Food, Govt of Punjab ), Dr. S.A. Bukhari ( Coordinator Election Commissioner, Govt . Of Punjab), Dr. Muhammad Riaz (Secretary-General CSNP )

The Fellowship training program has been launched under the supervision of *Dr. Riaz (Project Director)*. Young Psychologist will be trained through this 1 one year program, to create awareness & treatment procedures of *Drug Addiction* in the society

Ms. Nargis Mirza ( Clinical Psychologist ), Ms Samia Ramit (Clinical Psychologist), Ms Asma M.Jan (Clinical Psychologist), Ms. Anum Shahzadi (Clinical Psychologist).at Cosmo politen club Lahore

Nazish idrees lecturer UOL talk Fellowship program at Cosmo Club Host samia Ramit Report:Al Fajar TV

Nazish idrees lecturer UOL talk Fellowship program at Cosmo Club Host samia Ramit Report:Al Fajar TV Nazish idrees lecturer UOL about Fellowship program at Cosmo Politen Club Bagh-e-Jinnah Lahore Report:Al Fajar TV

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Meeting with Anti-Narcotics Force Punjab about Upcoming Projects To create awareness among youth and families for the sake of substance use prevention!

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Introduction:
Nazish Idrees, Ph.D. Scholar Clinical Psychology (UMT), M.S. Silver Medalist (UCP), M.Sc. and B.Sc. (UHE-PU). Certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Hypnotherapy Practitioner (Pak), Trained as Addiction Prevention Coordinator (UNODC), Addiction Coach (Colombo Plan) and HIV/AIDS Support (PFRD), Silver Member International Alliance of Holistic Therapies (IAHT), International Society of Substance Abuse Professionals (ISSUP) and Vice President for Lahore Chapter, Young Psychologists Association (YPA) and President International Young Psychologists Society (IYPS). Certified su***de risk assessment specialist, CSSRS (USA). Diploma in Couple and Relationship Therapy, Diploma in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Certified Diet and Nutritional Advisor (UK)
She is a consultant clinical psychologist offering her counseling and therapeutic services for people of all ages suffering from any kind of mental health illness and daily life issues. She is currently serving as a Senior Lecturer and Clinical Placement Supervisor in University College of Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Radiological Sciences Medical Imaging Technology and Department of Psychology, LSPS in The University of Lahore, Pakistan. She is a program director for the addiction professional fellowship program 2021-2022 with silver lining rehabilitation centers nationwide. She has more than 6 years of experience with dealing with international and local patients via online and in-clinic sessions for cross-cultural and diverse problems as well. Previously she was teaching in Punjab University College of Information Technology (PUCIT), conducted several workshops and seminars, provided 100’s of volunteer sessions in the public institutes, and won an award for best volunteer mental health awareness and treatment services in Pakistan (Comsats, Abottabad, 2017). Her initial exposure in the field involves but was not limited to Mayo Hospital, Pakistan Institute of Mental Health (PIMH), Children Hospital, Ehsas Clinic for Addiction Rehabilitation, SOS Children Villages, Special Children Centre, Rising Star Special children facility, Lahore Psychiatry Clinic, Recovery Clinic, Aadil Hospital, and Zaheer Memorial Hospital. She is dedicated to research projects, social welfare and community work, publications, Telecounsling, Telepsychiatry, and freelancing as well.

For online appointments-Contact 03224578326
For in-clinic appointments-https://www.facebook.com/Dr-Khalid-Clinic-1006012746102019
For online internship and training-https://fb.me/e/1iPKuucje
Introduction:
Nazish Idrees, Ph.D. Scholar Clinical Psychology (UMT), M.S. Silver Medalist (UCP), M.Sc. and B.Sc. (UHE-PU). Certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Hypnotherapy Practitioner (Pak), Trained as Addiction Prevention Coordinator (UNODC), Addiction Coach (Colombo Plan) and HIV/AIDS Support (PFRD), Silver Member International Alliance of Holistic Therapies (IAHT), International Society of Substance Abuse Professionals (ISSUP) and Vice President for Lahore Chapter, Young Psychologists Association (YPA) and President International Young Psychologists Society (IYPS). Certified su***de risk assessment specialist, CSSRS (USA). Diploma in Couple and Relationship Therapy, Diploma in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Certified Diet and Nutritional Advisor (UK)
She is a consultant clinical psychologist offering her counseling and therapeutic services for people of all ages suffering from any kind of mental health illness and daily life issues. She is currently serving as a Senior Lecturer and Clinical Placement Supervisor in University College of Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Radiological Sciences Medical Imaging Technology and Department of Psychology, LSPS in The University of Lahore, Pakistan. She is a program director for the addiction professional fellowship program 2021-2022 with silver lining rehabilitation centers nationwide. She has more than 6 years of experience with dealing with international and local patients via online and in-clinic sessions for cross-cultural and diverse problems as well. Previously she was teaching in Punjab University College of Information Technology (PUCIT), conducted several workshops and seminars, provided 100’s of volunteer sessions in the public institutes, and won an award for best volunteer mental health awareness and treatment services in Pakistan (Comsats, Abottabad, 2017). Her initial exposure in the field involves but was not limited to Mayo Hospital, Pakistan Institute of Mental Health (PIMH), Children Hospital, Ehsas Clinic for Addiction Rehabilitation, SOS Children Villages, Special Children Centre, Rising Star Special children facility, Lahore Psychiatry Clinic, Recovery Clinic, Aadil Hospital, and Zaheer Memorial Hospital. She is dedicated to research projects, social welfare and community work, publications, Telecounsling, Telepsychiatry, and freelancing as well.

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