Staff Directory
Academic Qualification
- Doctor of Philosophy (Education) - Doctor of Philosophy, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Master of Science in Counseling Education - Masters Degree, Indiana University Bloomington, IN
- Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor Degree, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Diploma In Education - Diploma, International Islamic University Malaysia
Haniza Binti Rais (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Associate Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
KULLIYYAH OF EDUCATION
Other's position:
Deputy Dean, Kulliyyah of Education
hanrais@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
HANIZA RAIS PhD, KB, PA
Dept of Educational Psychology & Counseling Kulliyyah of Education, IIUM
Email: hanrais@iium.edu.my Phone: 6012-2929468
Academic/Professional Qualifications 1. BA English (Minor: Education), University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL) 2. MSc Counseling – Counselor Education, Indiana University – Bloomington 3. DipEd (TESL), IIUM 4. PhD (Education - Counseling), IIUM - Thesis: Death of Family Members: Grief Experiences Shared in
Bereavement Support Groups (2006) Areas of Expertise 1. Counseling: Grief & Loss, Crisis Counseling, Play Therapy, Career Consultation & Group Work
2. Counselors & Teachers Training (Creative Strategies), Qualitative Research & Finishing School Program (FSP) 3. Human Development and Educational Psychology, Family Studies/Parenting & Stress Management, Research Interests 1. Counseling: Group work, Grief and Loss, Stress, Crisis and Trauma (Self-Harm, Suicidal, Cancer, Disaster Mental Health, 2. Play Therapy & Creativity in Teaching and Counseling
3. Families Studies & Educational Psychology: Across the life span (Children to the elderly)
CAREER PROFILE Dr. Haniza Rais is an Associate Professor(DS54) at the Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling (DEPC), Kulliyyah of Education IIUM. Over the years, she held several administrative posts: She was appointed the first Head of Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling (DEPC), an Associate Director at the Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL), the Deputy Director of Alumni Career Services Division, the Academic Advisor and the Coordinator of Counseling program at IIUM. When she first joined IIUM in 1993, she was involved in the planning and conducting teacher’s training (Dip of Education/TESL) and the planning of B Ed TESL. Later, she pursued her studies in Counseling Education as a part of the University’s strategic plan to meet the demands for trained counselors in the country. Upon completion of her studies, she was assigned to develop the Dip Ed program (School Counseling) to meet the immediate needs for school counselors. She was also responsible for the development and accreditation of the curriculum structure/courses outlines for the B ED Guidance and Counseling and M Ed Counseling at KOED.
She has taught and currently teaches various courses including Intro to Counseling; Counseling Theories, Group Counseling, Grief Counseling, Marriage and family counseling, career counseling, Psycho-educational & Consultation, Individual Appraisal, counseling lab, counseling adolescent, counseling children & play therapy, Seminar in Counseling, Practicum/Internship Supervision. Others: Educational Psychology (Human development; Stress Mgt) TESL (Teaching Literature/ESL Teaching Methodology & Micro Teaching, General Methodology, Parenting, Pre-school Education; Teaching Practice Supervision; Counseling practicum internship supervision and Master’s/doctoral thesis Supervision (Counseling/Educ Psychology).
Her doctoral thesis on “Death of Family Member: Grief Experiences Shared in Bereavement Support Group” has made an impact on the recognition of the needs for better understanding of grief and loss among the counseling community. Her module on “Living with Loss: New Shared Experiences in Grief Support Group” was awarded the Bronze Medal at the IIUM Research, Invention & Innovation Exhibition 2013 (IRIE).
She has been invited to train counselors at the government agencies/Ministries and called upon to help people affected by sudden unexpected crisis and loss including high profile cases like the MH370 and MH17 crises, flood disaster, Malaysia’s Couple in Sweden, Suicidal, Sabah terrorism, and others.
She has presented papers and conducted workshops at international conferences in Bandung, Bali, Acheh, Singapore, Korea, USA and UK and invited as plenary speaker in Bandung and Acheh.
In 2014, she was invited to be the International forum panelist at the American Counseling Association (ACA) in Hawaii, and as Malaysian Play therapy spokesperson at the biennieal Play Therapy ASIA Summit in Korea and Singapore.
She has completed two major grants: The FRGS – Adolecents - exploring the struggles of the young to cope through their developmental stages of growth (physical, mental, social-emotional and moral-spitirual) and the Finishing School Program (FSP) for final year students of IIUM. She is currently working on her 2nd FRGS grant on Self-harming Behaviors among the Youth. She has been a research team member with another FRGS led by UM (Ethics in Counseling), LRGS, UKM on (Kesan Intevensi Modul Psiko-pendidikan Pesakit Cancer), and KKM -Health promotion Grant with PERKAMA on Nutrition among school chidren.
On publication, she was invited to contribute a chapter on several books (1) Loss of loved ones: Coping responses of bereaved Malays shared in grief support group, (2) Maintaining healthy lifestyle. Family Managemnt & Parenting. (3) An ecological perspectives on the challenges, needs and coping strategies of single mothers. She was also involved with the Ministry of Health/WHO in producing (1) Manual on Mental Health and Psychosocial Response to Disaster in Community (2) Psychological First Aid: Pocket Guide. (3) National Guidelines for Mental Health and Psychological Response to Disaster. She wrote a chapter on Manual Intervensi Kaunseling dalam Membantu Klien Hadapi Isu-isu Berkaitan Kehilangan yang Tersayang (Persatuan Kaunseling KPM), a proceeding on Conducting grief support group in Malaysia counselor’s profesional preparation (ProCoun 16) and recently co-authored a book on Crisis Intervention with PERKAMA International. She is/was an editorial board an a reviewer of a few local journals published by KPM, UM, PERKAMA.
She is currently working on a few books including the Manual of Counseling Practicum and Internship Supervision, Conducting Group Counseling for Bereaved Clients, Psycho-educational modules for Group Guidance, Stress Across Ages, Case Conceptualization on Counseling Clients with Self-harming behaviors.
She is keen to assist schools and the community. Bringing her counseling students along, she has conducted support groups on Stress management and Test Anxiety for UPSR, PMR, SPM and career explorations for students at schools in Gombak and Shah Alam and selected B40 communities (co-organised with PERKAMA international). Her counseling students were challenged to help from various academic capabilities ranging from the most academically challenged to those are at the SBP level (Sekolah Berasrama Penuh).
One of the most significant counseling activities conducted was the visit to the Marang Prison in 2018. 20 counseling students led support groups with about 40 young prisoners at Sekolah integriti to explore their struggles to change, and try to help them in preparing for life after their release.
She has served as an executive committee member of Persatuan Kaunseling Malaysia (PERKAMA INTERNATIONAL) for six (6) terms, holding different portfolios including CPD, Community Counseling & Young Counseling Scholars (YCS).
She is also an active member of Salam Relief, an NGO that carries out humanitarian activities. Salam Relief conducts community engagements with the poor, the homeless, the elderly and those at risks communities in need in both urban and rural areas, and immense herself for a few days with the Orang Asal in isolated areas in Kuala Lipis, Lojing, Ulu Tembeling, Royal Belum & Sg Siput. . Her TESL team normally engage with the young using play therapy activities to learn simple English and with medic team doing psycho-social home visit to the elderly and the sick.
During COVID-19 she produced several articles (Columnists and Letters ) which were published by the New Straits Times (NST), sharing her thoughts and views mainly on Mental Health and Wellness during the Covid-19 crisis. She was actively involved as panel speakers for webinars and public (organized by JPA, KKM, PERKAMA, NGOs, local private & public univerisities) forums mainly to help people to cope better during this crisis. During MCO, she volunteered her time with Talian Kaseh and facilitated several online support groups with students at IIUM (who live on campus) and KKM counselors. She was also appointed to be in the consultant team to discuss and validate the Minda Sihat program Norma Baru for all schools in Malaysia (KPM), SOP for Self-harm & suicidal (KKM) and module for group counseling(KPM).
Area of Specialisation
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Education ~ Education Counselling - play therapy and counseling children
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Sociology ~ Sociology of Child and Youth - adolescents
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Education ~ Pre-School Education - pre-school education
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Education ~ Education Counselling - counseling education
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Anthropology ~ Family Studies - parenting and family studies
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Education ~ Education Counselling - career counseling
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Psychology ~ Counselling and Psychotherapy - grief and bereavement counseling
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Education ~ Language Literacy (Including English (TESOL, ESL, TEFL) and other Languages) - TESL and English Literature
Professional Membership
- Member of Profesional Body / Association, Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia ahli jawatan perkongsian universiti
- 2007 - 2008: Member of Profesional Body / Association, Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC)
- 2009: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (executive committee), Persatuan Kaunseling Malaysia (PERKAMA INTERNATIONAL)
- 2010 - 2012: Member of Profesional Body / Association, Association for Play Therapy (APT)
Teaching Responsibilities
ACTION RESEARCH | 2023/2024 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2015/2016 2014/2015 2012/2013 2010/2011 2007/2008 |
ADOLESCENCE | 2018/2019 |
ADVANCED GROUP COUNSELLING | 2017/2018 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 |
ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION IN COUNSELING | 2022/2023 |
CAREER COUNSELING | 2023/2024 2015/2016 2009/2010 2007/2008 |
CAREER DEVELOPMENT FOR SCHOOL COUNSELORS | 2007/2008 |
COUNSELING CHILDREN & PLAY THERAPY | 2019/2020 2018/2019 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 |
COUNSELING CHILDREN AND PLAY THERAPY | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2017/2018 |
COUNSELING INTERNSHIP | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2019/2020 2017/2018 |
COUNSELING INTERNSHIP I | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2019/2020 |
COUNSELING INTERNSHIP II | 2023/2024 2019/2020 |
COUNSELING LAB | 2009/2010 |
COUNSELING LAB 1 | 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2013/2014 2009/2010 2007/2008 |
COUNSELING LAB 1 (INDIVIDUAL) | 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
COUNSELING LAB I | 2023/2024 2019/2020 |
COUNSELING LAB II | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2014/2015 |
COUNSELING LABORATORY | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2019/2020 |
COUNSELING PRACTICUM | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2009/2010 |
COUNSELING SKILLS | 2018/2019 2017/2018 2012/2013 2011/2012 |
COUNSELING SKILLS FOR TEACHERS | 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 2008/2009 |
COUNSELLING INTERNSHIP I | 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 |
COUNSELLING INTERNSHIP II | 2017/2018 2015/2016 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 |
COUNSELLING LAB II | 2019/2020 2017/2018 2016/2017 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 |
COUNSELLING LABORATORY (INDIVIDUAL) | 2018/2019 2006/2007 |
COUNSELLING PRACTICUM | 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2014/2015 2011/2012 2008/2009 2006/2007 1998/1999 |
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY | 2010/2011 |
FAMILY MANAGEMENT & PARENTING | 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 |
FAMILY MANAGEMENT & PARENTING (BROTHER) | 2006/2007 |
FAMILY MANAGEMENT & PARENTING (SISTER) | 2006/2007 2005/2006 |
FAMILY MANAGEMENT AND PARENTING (SR) | 2005/2006 |
FAMILY STRESS, COPING AND RESILIENCE | 2006/2007 |
GRIEF COUNSELING | 2017/2018 |
GROUP CONSELLING | 2008/2009 2006/2007 |
GROUP COUNSELLING | 2023/2024 2019/2020 2018/2019 2014/2015 2013/2014 2010/2011 2009/2010 2007/2008 |
INDIVIDUAL APPRAISAL | 2009/2010 2008/2009 2006/2007 |
INDIVIDUAL APPRAISAL: COUNSELING CHILD&ADOLES | 2016/2017 |
INTERNSHIP | 2017/2018 2016/2017 2014/2015 2012/2013 2011/2012 2008/2009 2007/2008 |
INTRO TO COUNSELLING IN COMMUNITY | 2023/2024 |
INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELING | 2023/2024 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2007/2008 |
INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELLING | 2006/2007 |
INTRODUCTION TO GROUP COUNSELING | 2017/2018 |
INTRODUCTION TO GROUP COUNSELLING | 2018/2019 2012/2013 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 |
INTRODUCTION TO MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING | 2011/2012 |
INTRODUCTION TO MARRIAGE AND FAMILY COUNSELING | 2021/2022 |
INTRODUCTION TO SCHOOL COUNSELING | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2019/2020 |
INTRODUCTION TO SCHOOL COUNSELLING | 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2014/2015 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2007/2008 |
INTRODUCTION TO SHOOL COUNSELLING | 2011/2012 |
MENTAL HEALTH IN SCHOOL | 2016/2017 |
MICRO TEACHING | 2010/2011 |
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS | 2018/2019 |
RESEARCH IN COUNSELING | 2008/2009 |
SEMINAR IN COUNSELING: PROFESSIONAL AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT | 2017/2018 2015/2016 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 |
SEMINAR IN COUNSELING: PROFESSIONAL AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT | 2022/2023 |
SEMINAR IN COUNSELING:PROFESSIONAL &HUMAN DEV | 2017/2018 2016/2017 |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN COUNSELLING | 2007/2008 |
STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR TEACHING & LEARNING | 2020/2021 |
STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING | 2018/2019 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
THEORIES OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING | 2017/2018 |
Supervision
. The Exploration Of The Former Male Delinquency Offenders' Experiences From Biopsychosocial Perspectives.
Ph.D
Completed
2024
Main Supervisor
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الخبرات الوالدية في التعامل مع المخاوف لدى الأطفال: دارسة حالة في مدرسة الفضيلة للتعليم الأساسي في محافظة مسقط بسلطنة عمان. Parental Experiences In Dealing With Children'S Fears: A Case Study In Al-Fadhila Basic Education School In Muscat Governorate, Sultanate Of Oman.
Ph.D
Completed
2024
Co-supervisor
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علاقة الرهاب الاجتماعي بالتحصيل الدراسي والصحة النفسية لدى طلبة الصف الثاني عشر في مدارس شمال الشرقية بسلطنة عُمان. The Relationship Of Social Phobia With Academic Achievement And Mental Health Among Twelfth Grade Students In North Alsharqiyah Schools In The Sultanate Of Oman.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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تطوير مقياس تشخيصي للكشف عن التلاميذ المصابين باضطراب نقص الانتباه وفرط الحركة في الحلقة الأولى في سلطنة عمان باستخدام أنموذج تطوير مقياس تشخيصي للكشف عن التلاميذ المصابين باضطراب نقص الانتباه وفرط الحركة في الحلقة الأولى في سلطنة عمان باستخدام أنموذج راش. Developing A Diagnostic Scale To Screening Students With Attention Deficit Disorder Associated With Hyperactivity In The Cycle One In The Sultanate Of Oman Using The Rasch Model.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
Co-supervisor
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التدين وعلاقته بالرضا الزواجي من خلال الذكاء العاطفي والمسؤولية الاجتماعية في محافظة الداخلية فب سلطنة عمان. Relationship Of Religiosity Satisfaction Through Emotional Intelligence And Social Responsibility In The Interior Province Of Oman.
Ph.D
Completed
2021
Co-supervisor
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فاعلية برنامج ّارشاد وقائي جمعي في خفض العود الى الجريمة لدى نزلاء السجن المركزي في سلطنة عمان. Effectiveness Of Group Counseling In Reducing The Intention To Commit Crime Among Inmates In The Central Prison In The Sultanate Of Oman.
Ph.D
Completed
2021
Co-supervisor
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Marital Conflict Management Model Based On The Imam Al-Ghazali Approach.
Ph.D
Completed
2019
Member Supervisory Committee
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فاعلية برنامج إرشاد مقترح لتنمية الدافعية للعلاج من الإدمان لدى نزلاء السجن المركزي في سلطنة عمان. The Effectiveness Of Suggestion Counseling Program In Developing Motivation To Receive Treatment Addition Among Inmates Of The Central Prison In The Sultanate Of Oman .
Ph.D
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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Parental Influence ,Career-Related Variables, Self-Efficacy And Educational Aspiration: Predictors Of Academic Achievement Among Secondary School Children In Nigeria.
Ph.D
Completed
2015
Member Supervisory Committee
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Excellent Teachers Of Secondary School Classroom Discipline Management Strategies.
Ph.D
Completed
2015
Member Supervisory Committee
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Exploring Experiences Of Practicum Counselors’ Journey In Supervision: A Case Study Of Undergraduate Counseling Programme Using Creative Arts At International Islamic University Malaysia.
Ph.D
Completed
2015
Main Supervisor
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Exploring The Challenges, Needs And Coping Strategies Of Malay Working Single Mothers In Klang Valley, Kuala Lumpur.
Ph.D
Completed
2015
Main Supervisor
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Adult Attachment Orientations And Psychopathology In Clinical And Non-Clinical Settings In Yemen: Rasch Analysis And Advanced Structural Equation Modeling.
Ph.D
Completed
2014
Member Supervisory Committee
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Parenting Skill: Exploring The Success Stories Of Ibu Mithali'S Parenting Style And Nurturance Of Their Children..
Ph.D
Completed
2013
Co-supervisor
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Islam As A Protective Strategy In A Suicide Ideation And Attempt Framework For Students In Tanzania.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Design And Development Of Acceptance And Commitment Therapy (Act) Bibliotherapy Module For Sustained Dietary Behavior Change.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Grief Experiences Of Nigerian Muslim And Christian Family Following The Sudden Death Of A Loved One.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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The Muslim Youths’ Experience Of Non-Suicidal Self- Injury (Nssi) In Dealing With Developmental Issues.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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A Proposed Competency Framework For Counselors In Addressing Suicidal Behaviors Among Clients.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Prompting Meaning In Life Among First Year Students: Repeated Measures Design.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Schizophrenia :Dilemma Of The Caregivers.
Master
Completed
2021
Main Supervisor
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Group Counseling For Teenagers At A Foster Home: Transition Out Process To Independent Living.
Master
Completed
2019
Main Supervisor
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قلق الامتحان لدى طالبات كلية الأميرة عالية الجامعية بالأردن
وعلاقته بالتحصيل الأكاديمي وحياتهم الاجتماعية. Exam Anxiety Academic Achievement And Social Life Among Students Of The Faculty Of Princess Alia University College, Jordan.
Master
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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Decision Making Process By First Time Parents For Childcare Choices.
Master
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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Dietetics Counseling : Using Support Group To Explore Weight Management Challenges Among Female University Students.
Master
Completed
2016
Main Supervisor
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The Use Of Art As Intervention With Traumatically Abused Children.
Master
Completed
2016
Main Supervisor
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Copi Ng Reactions Of Parents Of Children With Adhd.
Master
Completed
2010
Main Supervisor
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Copi Ng Reactions Of Parents Of Children With Adhd.
Master
Completed
2010
Main Supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
2022 - 2023 | The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Students' Mental Health and Psychological Well-Being in Malaysia |
2021 - 2024 | Framing a Comprehensive and Supportive Mental Health Policy and Strategy for Workplace: A Need Analysis from Patients' and Caregivers' Perspective |
2007 - 2010 | A Study of Public Policies Related to Career Guidance in Malaysia |
2007 - 2011 | A New Theory of Counseling Adolescents in Malaysia Based on Malaysian Culture, Values and Belief Systems |
On-Going
2023 - Present | Low-Income Parents? Quality of Life, Challenges, and Coping Strategies in Managing Disabled Children |
2023 - Present | Internship supervision experiences during pre and post-pandemic: Implication on Counseling professional development |
2022 - Present | Counseling Intervention Module on Self-Care to Reduce Self-harming Behaviour and Suicidal Risks Tendency |
2022 - Present | Projek Penyelidikan dan Pembangunan Pendidikan Rabbani Kelantan |
2018 - Present | Framework for Counseling Treatments to Reduce Tendency for Suicide among Teenagers with Self-Harming Behaviours |
2016 - Present | Nutrition Counseling: Using Support Group to Explore Weight Management Challenges Among Female Youth |
2016 - Present | Exploring the Anxiety of the Practicum Counselors by Using Creative Arts (Journals and Drawing Activities) |
2015 - Present | Development of Malaysian Muslim Adolescents? Self-identity and Spiritual Intelligence: A Case Study of Low SES Families |
2010 - Present | Finshing School Program (FSP) Grant |
Award & Recognition
26 Jun, 2022 | Best Invention (academia) ISP Web Based-App: A Screening Tools for Early Detection of MH issues - perkama International Malaysia | National |
26 Jun, 2021 | Gold Medal - Others | National |
13 Sep, 2019 | Anugerah Akademi negara (AAN) - IIUM nominee | University |
13 Sep, 2019 | AAN 2019 IIUM nominee - IIUM.JPT | KCDIO |
30 Nov, 2018 | Award for 25 Years of Service - IIUM | University |
17 Mar, 2017 | Murabbi Award nominee - KOED/CTL | KCDIO |
19 Feb, 2013 | IRIiE 2013 IIUM Innovation and research exhibition Silver - silver IRIiE 2013 | University |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
Book Section
2016 | Loss of loved ones: coping responses of bereaved Malays shared in grief support group. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-209-3, pp. 199-256 |
2016 | Loss of loved ones: coping responses of bereaved Malays shared in grief support group. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-209-3, pp. 199-256 |
2009 | Muslim beliefs and traditions. In: SAGE Publications, ISBN: 9781412951784, pp. 765-767 |
2009 | Muslim beliefs and traditions. In: SAGE Publications, ISBN: 9781412951784, pp. 765-767 |
Monograph
2013 | Psychological First Aid: Pocket Guide. In: Minsitry of Health, |