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How To Forget A Bad Memory - Al Jadeed TV
Is it possible to make yourself forget a bad memory? It is hard to do that, but you can certainly lessen its emotional impact through several ways. You can watch this video for some tips & tricks here.
Creation & Function of the Lebanese EMDR Task Force
Collective trauma requires collective healing as witnessed during the 2024 war in Lebanon. That's why the Lebanese EMDR Task Force was initiated. More in this video.
Brain Fog:reasons & solutions - Al Jadeed TV
“Brain Fog” is common struggle for many people these days. Lack of focus, forgetfulness, inability to make decisions, analyze information, or even multi-task right. The current war isn’t the only culprit, but it surely is intensifying this state. What other factors lead to brain fog? What are the consequences? What to do about it? You’ll find some answers here.
Continuous Traumatic Stress Disorder - Al Jadeed TV

It’s relatively easy now to heal Post Traumatic Stress Disorder using EMDR, but what if the traumatic experiences are ongoing for years like it is in the state of war in some countries including Lebanon? Healing is certainly rendered more difficult. What are we to do then? How can you empower someone who chronically feels unsafe? You’ll find some answers here.
On Complex PTSD - Al Jadeed TV
Are you noticing how many Lebanese have an extreme fear reaction & excessive hypervigilance in reaction to yet another war they are enduring? Most likely they are suffering “Complex-PTSD”. How is it different than just PTSD? What are the signs? How is it handled? You’ll find some answers here
Psychological First Aid - Al Jadeed TV
“Psychological First Aid” is paramount for thousands of people during our dire times. How do we offer this kind of support? What are the challenges? & How is Psychological First Aid different from traditional therapy? You’ll find the answers in my latest interview on Al Jadeed TV here.
On Micro Trauma Effects - Al Jadeed TV
Not all traumas are big life changing events. “Micro Traumas” are small repeated incidents that are so hurtful that when accumulated can lead the person to psychologically bleed as well. What’s the difference between Micro & Macro Traumas? How do Micro Traumas look like & what do these result in? What are we to do to alleviate their effects? You’ll find the answers in my latest interview on Al Jadeed TV here.
The Golden Child Syndrome - Al Jadeed TV
“The Golden Child Syndrome” refers to that preferred child who is given preferential treatment, is praised constantly, & who is subject to high parental expectations to reach perfection & high standards. This certainly backfires on the child, his/her siblings, & the whole household dynamics. Why does it happen? What are the ramifications? How to better deal with it when it happens? You’ll find some answers here.
The Upside of Stubbornness - Al Jadeed TV
Being stubborn is generally considered a negative quality, but it has its upside when it’s shifted into perseverance. What is the difference between these two? Why is it that some people are so stubborn? How are we to deal with stubborn kids & adults? You’ll find some answers in my latest interview on Al Jadeed TV here.
Shyness Versus Social Anxiety - Al Jadeed TV
Although Shyness is similar to Social Anxiety, there’s a big difference. While shyness is a personality trait, social anxiety is a psychological disorder that is way more intense than shyness, limits the person’s proper functioning, & involves avoidance of social situations. More on these differences & how to deal with it here.
Paranoia in Relationships - Al Jadeed TV
“Paranioa in Relationships” is the constant excessive fear that the partner is lying, betraying, or is attempting to leave the relationship. It is harmful for both parties involved and the relationship. What are the reasons for this kind of fear? What’s the difference between being cautious and being paranoid? How to deal with it? You’ll find the answers here.
How Can You Use Fear to Your Advantage? - Al Jadeed
“How Can We Make Use Of Fear During Our Current Times?” Fear is protective and is important to our survival. War anxiety is wide spread these days; and still, we see many living in denial of the possibility of a wider spread war condition. What’s the upside of fear? When does it become dangerous? What are we to do about war anxiety? You’ll find the answers here.
The Only Child Syndrome - Al Jadeed TV
The Only Child Syndrome” refers to some negative qualities attributed to a child who grows up with no siblings. People often assume an only child is selfish, spoiled, lonely, over-sensitive, & doesn’t get along socially well. Research does not back up these attributed qualities and points to many strengths these children have as I discuss here.
The Glass Child Syndrome - Al Jadeed TV
“The Glass Child Syndrome” refers to that child who is raised in a family whose attention all goes to another sibling struggling with a disability, mental, or physical problem. The glass child feels unseen & unimportant compared to that sibling. What are the short term and long term effects on that child? What could parents do to help? You’ll find some answers here.
What happens when women earn more than their husbands? - Al Jadeed TV
“How is the relationship affected when the wife earns more than her husband?” Traditionally, men are considered the bread earners, but things are changing with time. Wouldn’t this add to the areas of possible conflict? Would all men react to this discrepancy as a threat? And what’s the way out? You’ll find some answers here>
Divorce Threats - Al Jadeed TV
“Divorce Threats” are fairly common in some marital relationships, but when these happen, they are very damaging. Why do these happen? Is there a difference between thinking about divorce & actually suggesting it? How do these threats harm the relationship? And what’s the way out? You’ll find some answers in my latest interview on Al Jadeed TV here.
How Do Men Differ From Women in Falling in Love? - Al Jadeed TV
There are differences between men & women when they fall in love, when the relationship continues & when it ends. How do these differences manifest psychologically, biologically, in thinking, in behaving, & in expression? You’ll find the answers here.
Is It Possible To Love Two People At The Same Time? - Al Jadeed TV
“Can we possibly love two people at the same time?” It’s a controversial topic and maىy would answer “No Way!!”, but it does happen & there are many who prefer #polyamory. You can check my interview on this topic here for a discussion on the reasons, the pitfalls, & how to handle the situation when it happens.
The Art of Not Giving a Damn - Al Jadeed TV
To care is really good, but not always. Caring too much can drain you, right? In this interview, I discuss the upside and downside of apathy and the reasons for why we see people becoming apathetic to what's going on around them.
The Oops Baby Effect - Al Jadeed TV

“The Oops Baby Effect” refers to the unplanned child that comes to life. In many instances, when the child hears that s/he came as a surprise & unprepared for, s/he is left with a long term psychological wound that is carried into adulthood. What happens exactly? How is it best to deal with the Oops baby? You’ll find the answers in my interview on Al Jadeed TV here.
How To Deal With Nighttime Anxiety - Al Jadeed TV
“Nighttime Anxiety” is pretty common, but why does it happen? How is it different than anxiety during the day? And how do we deal with it? You’ll find the answers here.
Silent Screaming - Al Jadeed TV
“Silent Screaming” happens when a person can’t express their psychic pain and it all ends up being manifested in their behaviors. What are the signs of silent screaming? Why does it happen? And how do we deal with it? You’ll find the answers in my interview here.
The Difference Between Talk Therapy & Talking To A Friend - Al Jadeed TV
We're surely encouraged to talk to a friend when we’re experiencing problems, but there's a "Difference between talking to a friend & talking to a Psychologist". How is talk therapy different from talking to a friend? Does a psychologist replace needing a friend? What's the downside of talking to friends about your problems? All about it here.
It's not Love! It's a Trauma Bond!! - Al Jadeed TV
Often times, “It’s not Love! It’s a Trauma Bond!!” This happens in an abusive relationship when the victim finds him/herself trapped and can’t easily leave thinking it must be love keeping them from taking the step. What are the signs of a trauma bond? Why does it happen? And what are the steps to get over it? You’ll find the answers here
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