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The Phenomenon of Borderline Personality Disorder: Diagnosis & Misdiagnosis
Dr. Joanna Diab, PsyD (Post Doctoral Fellow at McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School) Dr. Diab’s presentation tackled Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), focusing on diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment challenges, stigma, and [...]
LPA broadcasts live on Facebook over 7 days
LPA's team took part in a live broadcast on Facebook over 7 days, in a series of interactive seminars covering mental health topics. LPA's team hosted a 7 day [...]
Infant & Maternal Mental Health
Dr. Patricia Perez, PhD (International Psychologist, Director of Beyond the Baby Blues Organization, Chicago, USA) Dr. Perez’s talk focused on the well-being of children ages 0-3 (infant mental health) and [...]
Ethical Principles & Dilemmas in Psychotherapy
Dr. Michael Khoury, MD & Clinical Psychologist This webinar focused on key ethical considerations in clinical psychotherapy practice, particularly in Lebanon, and discussed cultural contextualization, clinical anecdotes, and effective solutions [...]
Personality Disorders – Cluster B Traits
Dr. Lina Ashoury (Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor in Amman, Jordan) Dr. Ashoury’s talk explored the characteristics of variable personality disorders, focusing on Borderline Personality Disorder, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Histrionic [...]
Couples & Infidelity – How to Come Out of It
Dr. Joanna Hands, PhD (Family and Couples Therapist, President of the Middle East Psychological Association, Kuwait) Dr. Hands, in collaboration with the Middle East Psychological Association, covered the foundational pillars [...]
Teletherapy vs. In-person – Data Supporting the Use of Teletherapy
Dr. Erican Simon, PhD (Clinical Psychologist, USA) Dr. Simon discussed the importance of using teletherapy compared to in-person therapy, highlighting empirical data that supports this modality.
September 27, 2019 : LPA At The 3rd Middle East And North Africa Regional Conference Of Alzheimer’s Disease International
LPA is a participating NGO in this year’s 3rd Middle East and North Africa Regional Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease International. LPA will be represented by neuropsychologist Cynthia Roukouz who will [...]
August 10, 2019 : LPA At The Annual Meeting Of The American Psychological Association
LPA’s president Dr. Aimee Karam and board member Ms. Nicole Eid represented the LPA at the 2019 annual meeting of the American Psychological Association in Chicago.
July 12-13, 2019 : Introductory Workshop To Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
LPA held an introductory workshop to Dialectical Behavior Therapy for mental health professionals in Lebanon as well as psychology students. Union The workshop was given by Dr. Fiona Kennedy who is [...]
21 June, 2019 : Psychometric Tests And Diagnostic And Treatment Aids: Uses And Limitations Half-Day Workshop
LPA held a half day workshop delivered by LPA board member Mrs. Caroline Cordahi Tabet and Assistant Professor Dr. Pia Zeinoun. The workshop was divided into two parts, the [...]
April 2018 : Motivational Interviewing One Day Workshop
LPA held a one day workshop on Motivational Interviewing delivered by Dr. Antoine Douaihy. Dr. Douaihy is a psychiatrist and Senior Academic Director of the Addiction Medicine Services at the [...]
January 2018: General Assembly Meeting
LPA held its first general assembly for the year 2018 at SmallVille Hotel on January 27.
March 2018 Workshop – Building Resilience In Vulnerable Populations: Children And Adolescents At Risk
On Saturday, March 17, 2018, a workshop will be delivered, entitled ‘Building Resilience in Vulnerable Populations: Children and Adolescents at Risk’. The workshop will take place at the Smallville [...]
May 2017: LPA Discusses The New Law Regulating Psychology Profession
On May 2nd 2017, LPA held a meeting for its members to discuss the dissemination of the new law regulating the profession of psychology. Dr. Leila Akoury Dirani described the process [...]
June 2016: 2 Day Motivational Interviewing Workshop
In June 2016, the LPA held a 2 day training workshop on Motivational interviewing by Dr. Antoine Doueihy. Dr Douaihy is Professor of Psychiatry and Medicine and Medical Director, Addiction [...]
October 2015: 1st Regional Congress: Psychology In The Arab Region: Between Adversity And Resilience
In celebration of its 10th Anniversary the Lebanese Psychological Association (LPA) in collaboration with the International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS) held its first Regional Conference. This conference intended to be [...]
February 2015: “Thérapie De Couples: Écueils Et Embûches
In February 2015, the LPA organized the conference “Thérapie de couples: écueils et embûches by Camille Labaki.
May 2014: Working With LGBT Clients And Their Families By LebMASH &LPA
In May 2014, the LPA held a workshop in coordination with the Lebanese Medical Association for Sexual Health (LebMash) on working with LGBT clients and their families. The workshop focused on [...]
September 2013: Acceptance And Commitment Therapy Workshop
The Lebanese Psychological Association held the second advanced level workshop on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which was conducted by Dr. Lilian Dindo. Dr. Dindo is an Assistant Professor at the [...]
May 2012: Let’s Talk Ethics: Mental Health In The Media
The Lebanese Psychological Association in collaboration with the Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Saint Joseph held a round table meeting on the theme of [...]