IC04 Short Course 36 - The Psychology of Fundamentalism and Terrorism: Its Implications for Erickson and Brief Psychotherapy - Naji Abi-Hashem, PhD
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- Topic Areas:
- Short Courses | Belief Systems | Brief Therapy | Ericksonian Hypnosis and Therapy Techniques | Religion
- Categories:
- Erickson Congress | Erickson Congress 2004
- Faculty:
- Naji Abi-Hashem, PhD
- Duration:
- 1:19:45
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 02, 2004
- License:
- Never Expires.
Description
Description: This short course offers a thoughtful psychological look at fundamentalism, radicalization and the forces that fuel violence in troubled regions. Blending cultural analysis with clinical insight, the presenter traces how fear, identity loss, trauma and rigid belief systems can pull individuals and groups toward extremism. Participants learn ways to understand these dynamics without reducing them to stereotypes and how clinicians can foster dialogue, moderation, dignity and peace-building in communities shaped by conflict.
Syllabus Description: What are the causes of fundamentalism and militant behavior? Can we clearly understand or define terrorism? This presentation will examine the root causes of radicalism and religious militancy and will explore how Milton Erickson would have dealt with these emerging and recent phenomena. We will attempt to address these sensitive, timely matters through open discussion among participants and analyze the psychosocial nature of terrorism and its impact on people.
Educational Objectives:
- To describe the root causes of fundamentalism, radicalism and terrorism.
- To identify Ericksonian approaches for dealing with these issues.
*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*
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Naji Abi-Hashem, Ph.D. is an independent scholar and a clinical and cultural psychologist currently based in Seattle, Washington. He re- ceived his M.Div from Golden Gate Theological Seminary; MA and Ph.D. from Rosemead Gradu- ate School of Psychology, Biola University; DABPS Diplomate, American Board of Psychological Specialties; IABMCP Diplomate, International Academy of Behavioral Medicine, Counseling and Psychotherapy.