Capital Institute of Psychology

28/04/2026

27/04/2026

Awareness Post for Psychology Graduates in Pakistan

I've noticed that many psychology graduates are still not aware of the official licensing process for Clinical Psychologists in Pakistan.

Just to guide and help:
The licensing process has now been officially introduced, and it's important for everyone planning to work locally or abroad.

Important points to note:

There is only one official link for registration: https://accounts.ahpc.org.pk/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2F&fbclid=IwVERDUARctudleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe5kgfw5IArrlJrHbCLjhS8XeZMFjxw8GH9QdVvdj5CgjQ4_v0WxaqDsXkbeQ_aem_OisSvgfGIWrR5yBbirln7w

It's recommended to register soon after completing your degree, so the certificate date matches closely with your graduation date.

This certification will add value to your professional journey, especially if you're considering opportunities abroad.

27/04/2026

20/01/2026

Awareness Post for Psychology Graduates in Pakistan

I've noticed that many psychology graduates are still not aware of the official licensing process for Clinical Psychologists in Pakistan.

Just to guide and help:
The licensing process has now been officially introduced, and it's important for everyone planning to work locally or abroad.

Important points to note:

There is only one official link for registration: https://lnkd.in/dnp2QHcu

It's recommended to register soon after completing your degree, so the certificate date matches closely with your graduation date.

This certification will add value to your professional journey, especially if you're considering opportunities abroad.

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

02/04/2025

April 2nd: Autism Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day

What makes the term Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) truly meaningful isn’t the word “disorder”, which can sometimes carry negative connotations, but rather the word “spectrum” which highlights the vast diversity within autism, showing that no two autistic individuals are the same. Autism encompasses a wide range of strengths and challenges, and that is what makes this world richer.

Each autistic individual is unique, with their own way of perceiving, interacting with, and understanding the world. Some may communicate verbally, others non-verbally. Some might thrive on routine, while others embrace unpredictability. Some possess extraordinary attention to detail, while others bring creative and unconventional problem-solving skills.

Understanding autism requires us to move beyond stereotypes and embrace neurodiversity—recognizing and valuing the different ways in which minds work. It’s about creating inclusive environments where autistic individuals can thrive, be respected, and have access to the support they need to reach their full potential.

On this World Autism Awareness Day, let’s go beyond awareness. Let’s educate ourselves, advocate for acceptance, and work towards true inclusion in schools, workplaces, and society as a whole. Because autism is not a puzzle to be solved—it’s a different way of experiencing the world.
Autism Speaks

27/05/2024

Stimming, short for self-stimulatory behavior,refersto repetitive actions, movements or sounds thatindividuals often use to self-regulate their sensoryinput or emotions. These behaviors are commonlyassociated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) butcan also be seen in individuals with otherdevelopmental or neurological conditions, as well asin neurotypical individuals.
Stimming can serve various functions, such as:
- Providing sensory input to help with focus orconcentration
- Managing overwhelming sensory environments
- Coping with stress, anxiety,or excitement
- Expressing emotions or needs
Stimming Behaviors
There are many different types of stimmingobserved, including:
Auditory stimming.
These involve your hearing andsounds, such as snapping your fingers, repeatedlytouching your ears, or listening to the same soundover and over.
Vocal stimming.
This type includes sounds you makewith your voice or throat, such as coughing orclearing your throat several times, repeating thesame word, or humming.
Tactile stimming.
These include actions that involvetouching or feeling, such as when you rub or scratch -~your skin, open and close your fists, tap your fingerson an object or surface, or flap your hands or arms.
Visual stimming.
These behaviors involve sight, suchas looking at lights for a long time or frequentlyblinking or rolling your eyes, moving fingers in frontof eyes, looking at moving toys for a lot ng time etc
Vestibular stimming This type involves movement orbalance, such as pacing back and forth or twirlingaround.
Olfactory stimming. These stims involve tasting orsmelling, such as smelling or sniffing things orpeople,or chewing on or licking objects.
Full body stimming.
This type of behavior includesmovement that involves your entire body, such asrocking your body back and forth or spinningaround.
For individuals with autism, stimming can be anessential way to process sensory information andmanage their internal states. While some forms ofstimming are harmless, others can be disruptive oreven self-injurious. Occupational therapists oftenwork with individuals to identify the purpose of theirstimming behaviors and develop strategies to eithermanage these behaviors or find alternative ways toachieve the same sensory or emotional regulation.