Psychology of Extremism: Hooman Keshavarzi

Visit us at www.khalilcenter.com In an era of confusion and polarization, many tend to react by going to one extreme or the other. What are some of the reasons for that? Where do these issues stem from? Is it based on ideology? Social issues? Some of the topics that were discussed: · Psychological nature of extremism · Black and white thinking · Reactionary rhetoric · Youth vulnerability · Tribalism · Modern manifestations of historical trends · Protective variables Speaker Bio: Hooman Keshavarzi Hooman Keshavarzi is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, holds a Masters of Clinical Psychology and a Bachelors of Science – specialist psychology track/minor in Islamic Studies. He is currently an Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Argosy University Chicago, American Islamic College, Hartford Seminary, instructor at Islamic Online University and founding director of Khalil Center. He is also a fellow at the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding at the Global Health Center, conducting research on topics related to Muslims and Mental Health. Hooman Keshavarzi is a national public speaker and trainer currently serving as a Clinical supervisor of graduate students of clinical psychology at the Village of Hoffman Estates (DHS). Khalil Center is a social and spiritual community wellness center designed to address the widespread prevalence of social, psychological, familial, relational and spiritual issues of communities. Khalil Center utilizes faith-based approaches rooted in Islamic theological concepts while integrating the modern science of psychology towards addressing psychological, spiritual and communal health.