Proceedings of International Conference on Islamic Counseling Studies (ICONICS) focuses on the publication of scholarly papers presented at the international conference that explore the development of theories, practices, and research in the field of Islamic Guidance and Counseling. The proceeding serves as an academic platform for researchers, scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to engage in critical discussions on contemporary issues related to Islamic-based counseling.

The scope of ICONICS includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:

• Approaches, theories, and models of Islamic Guidance and Counseling

• Integration of Islamic values in counseling practice

• Mental and spiritual health from an Islamic perspective

• Counselor education and professional development in Islamic contexts

• Islamic-based counseling for families, youth, children, and the elderly

• Counseling in educational institutions and community settings based on religious values

• Ethics and professionalism in Islamic counseling

• Interdisciplinary studies that contribute to the advancement of Islamic counseling knowledge

ICONICS accepts theoretical papers, conceptual frameworks, empirical research, case studies, and practice-based reflections that offer meaningful contributions to the field of Islamic Guidance and Counseling in local, national, and global contexts.