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Previous Activities & Events
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Differential diagnosis borderline functioning & bipolar spectrum (NPS in collaboration with LPA)
Ms. Lana Toufaili (Licensed Clinical Psychologist, LPA Board Member). The objective of the talk was to emphasize the key clinical differences between two psychiatric disorders. Each disorder was explained separately, [...]
A Shift Towards Strength: Resource Building for Emotional Regulation
Dr. Maral Boyadjiann (Licensed Educational Psychologist, LPA Board Member) & Ms. Dania Darwish (Licensed Clinical Psychologist) This online talk focused on fostering mental well-being through practical strategies that empower individuals [...]
Consciousness in Artificial Intelligence: A Neurophilosophical Argument
Dr. Steven Gouveia (Research Fellow in Neuropsychology at the University of Porto) Dr. Gouveia focused on the basics that make consciousness possible, particularly subjectivity — the ability to have a [...]
Presenting LPA at the Global Psychological Science Leadership Summit
Dr. Michel Nawfal (LPA President, Medical Doctor and Clinical Psychologist) Dr. Nawfal represented the LPA at the Global Psychological Science Leadership Summit, organized by the International Union of Psychological Science [...]
Ethical Decision Making in Counseling Psychology
Dr. Fanni Papayianni (Counseling Psychologist) Dr. Papayianni’s talk explored key factors in ethical decision-making, the steps to follow in reaching ethical decisions, and important considerations when documenting the practitioner’s decision-making [...]
Mémoire de Guerre: Traumatisme d’Enfance
Dr. Desiree Azzi (Licensed Clinical Pschologist and Psychoanalyst) This talk focused on studying the phenomenon of war through a psychoanalytic approach, using case studies to explore the profound repercussions of [...]
An Overview of Foreign Language Anxiety: Findings, Implications, and Strategies
Dr. Patricia Perez (International Psychologist) & Brandon Kerr (Lecturer in Psychology) This talk explored the impact of foreign language anxiety not only on language learners but also on professionals. The [...]
Are Gifted and Talented Students Responsive to the Same Psychological Principles as Their Classmates in School?
Dr. Rena Subotnik (Research Associate, Academic Talent Development Program, University of California, Graduate School of Education) Dr. Subotnik tackled the question of whether gifted students learn differently from other students, [...]
Psychology of Talent Development: From Potential to Expertise
Dr. Frank C. Worrell (Past President of the American Psychological Association, 2022) Dr. Worrell’s talk discussed the psychological principles behind talent development, focusing on how individuals progress from potential to [...]
Decoding ABA: Unveiling Myths and Realities in the Science
Ms. Christine Derkassian (Board Certified Cognitive Behavior Analyst) This workshop focused on the history, core principles, and practices of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), aiming to dispel common misconceptions about this [...]
All About Neuropsychology
Dr. Marc Barakat (LPA Vice President) Dr. Barakat delivered a talk on Neuropsychology in collaboration with the NDU Psychology Society at NDU Louaize Campus.
Supervision of Psychologists: Why It Matters and What It Takes
Dr. Amanda Clinton (Senior Director for the Office of International Affairs at the American Psychological Association) This talk, organized by the American Psychological Association in collaboration with the LPA, reviewed [...]
Mastering Time Management
Dr. Maral Boyadjiann (LPA Board Member) This talk, hosted by the Lebanese American University Psychology Club in collaboration with the LPA, focused on mastering time management skills. The event was [...]
Workshop on “Psychosis: What’s Real and What Isn’t”
Dr. Michel Nawfal (LPA President, Medical Doctor and Clinical Psychologist) Dr. Nawfal's workshop explained the occurrence of psychosis, its causes, and treatment options. This event was open to all LPA [...]
An Hour With Psychologists
Lebanese American University’s Psychological Hub (in collaboration with the LPA) This webinar, hosted via Webex, featured LPA board members and some of the most important pioneers in the field of [...]
Improving the Mental Health of Terminally Ill Patients, Their Parents & Caregivers
Sanad Hospice Care of Lebanon Association This exclusive workshop for LPA professional members introduced palliative care from a mental health perspective, discussing the impact of end-of-life factors on patient and [...]
Family Systematic Interventions for At-Risk Adolescent Mental Health and Well-being
Dr. Tania Bosqui, PhD (Assistant Professor at the American University of Beirut, Adjunct Assistant Professor at Trinity Centre for Global Health, Trinity College Dublin) This presentation addressed the devastating impact [...]
Stress and Physical Health
Dr. Marlene Al Haddad, PhD (Clinical Psychologist) Dr. Haddad discussed how managing and processing emotions can provide psychological solutions to avoid physical health issues, highlighting the correlation between chronic psychological [...]
The Neurobiology of Trauma: A Sneak Peek into the Brain
Dr. Myriam El Khoury Malhame, PhD (Assistant Professor of Psychology at the Lebanese American University) Dr. El-Khoury Malhame focused on the brain as a vital organ in psychology, discussing physiological [...]
Instagram Live on Trichotillomania
Hosted by LPA member Ms. Abla Ghattasm (Licensed Clinical Psychologist) and Ms. Miriam Atalla (TTM Advocate) This Instagram Live session aimed to raise awareness about Trichotillomania, a mental health disorder [...]
DBT for Borderline Personality Disorder in Adolescents
Dr. Aguirre, PhD (Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School) This presentation addressed the challenges of treating adolescents with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Dr. Aguirre discussed the core components of Dialectical [...]
Using Brain Imaging to Explore Behavior and Mental Health
Dr. Thomas Jubault, PhD (Cognitive Neuroscientist, Canada) Dr. Jubault’s talk explored the use of brain imaging techniques to better understand mental health and human behavior.
The Psychosocial Dimensions of the Extremist Mindset: Content Analysis of Ku Klux Klan, Zionist Kahanism, and Daesh Narratives
Dr. Rita Mehrej, PhD (Assistant Professor of Psychology at Haigazian University) This lecture combined research from Social Identity Theory and Object-Relations Theory to understand the extremist mindset. Dr. Mehrej proposed [...]
The Global Reach Of So-Called Conversion Therapy – Report By: OutRight Action International
The latest report by OutRight Action International “provides a global snapshot of what is known about “conversion therapy” around the world, including who is most vulnerable, what factors lead LGBTIQ people [...]
Gender and Sexuality for Mental Health Professionals
LebMAsh This workshop, provided exclusively to LPA members, offered an overview of LGBTQIA+ concepts, including gender identity, sexual orientation, mental health considerations for the community, and best practice guidelines. The [...]