application of ali safaei haeri’s philosophical counseling model in education

Most philosophical counseling models are western-based. however, ali safaei haeri’s model is assumed to be religious in nature. this qualitative and analytical-descriptive study aims to examine the applications of this model in education. ali safaei haeri follows a self-refinement approach based on truth-centered self-transformation. his philosophical counseling model is part of his educational system. in this model, the processes of evaluation, familiarization, and grounding are followed by construction and the initiation of an intellectual flow through the posing of fundamental questions. he emphasizes the significance of contemplation, thinking, and reasoning. according to haeri, a counselor should engage in purification, education, and the act of reminding. he also advocates for rational education and encourages free-spirited and logical thinking. intellectual materials, cognitive requirements, and the nature of thinking are of great significance. when an individual reaches true knowledge through sound thinking, their tendencies are also directed to a correct path. furthermore, attending to the client’s moods and emotional signals is crucial in the counseling process. in religious education, truth-oriented self-transformation enables individuals to understand themselves, the creation, and their role in the creation. if individuals consciously choose the path of truth, they fulfill their divine duties. consequently, the training of a righteous and reformed individual positively affects the community.