Psychology and Counseling Organization of Iran
The Psychology and Counseling Organization (PCO) is a non-governmental, independent Iranian organization formed to improve psychology and counseling knowledge, support the rights of clients to psychologists and counselors, and support the professional rights of psychologists and counselors. It is the leading authority within the country for issuing work permits for psychologists and counselors.
Psychology and Counseling Organization | |
سازمان نظام روانشناسی و مشاوره | |
| Abbreviation | PCO |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2003 |
| Type | NGO |
| Legal status | professional association |
| Location |
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Head | Ali Fathi Ashtiani |
| Website | pcoiran |
The organization's roles include issuing the system number and work license for the members of the organization (psychologists and counselors), monitoring the quality of professional work, proposing to determine or revise the tariffs for psychological and counseling services to the government board for approval, and publication of works and holding specialized conferences.[1]
Head
editAli Fathi Ashtiani is currently the head of the Organization. Before him, Abbas Ali Allahiari, Gholam Ali Afrooz, and Mohammad Hatami were the heads of this organization. The head of the organization is elected by the central council members and introduced to the Iranian president. Then the head of the organization is appointed by the president by submitting a decree to the Organization.[2]
References
edit- ^ Allahyari, Abbasali (10 September 2014). "O2: Reviewing the Opportunities and Threats to Psychology and Counseling in Iran". The Neuroscience Journal of Shefaye Khatam. 2 (3): 2–2.
- ^ "President appoints Dr. Ali Fathi Ashtiani as Head of Psychology and Counselling Organization". Official Website of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
External links
edit- Priester, Paul E. (April 2008). "Mental Health Counseling in the Islamic Republic of Iran: A Marriage of Religion, Science, and Practice". Counseling and Values. 52 (3): 253–264. doi:10.1002/j.2161-007x.2008.tb00108.x.