During war times, you’ll find people dealing with the difficulties in different ways. What is it with those who resume their lives and usual routines? Is this considered coping, or denial? What are the good ways & bad ways to preserve your mental health during such crises? You’ll find some answers here.

It’s not often researched, but the observation is that the son-in-law often receives better treatment than the daughter-in-law! It’s not fair, but it’s happening!! Why is that? Why are there more expectations set on the daughter-in-law? Why is it that the son-in-law pampered & forgiven, but the daughter-in-law burdened with responsibilities & remains watched? You’ll find some answers here.

What makes everyone so fascinated by EMDR? This approach in psychotherapy that speedily & efficiently heals traumatic life event is making many who experience it say “why did I wait so long to do this?” In this Zoom interview with LTV, I explore how this approach works in a lot of details.

You may have heard about the 7-years relationship itch, but a stronger one comes before at like 3 years. It’s the first test, actually for the relationship! Some say that love ends after 3 years, but that’s not true. Love changes!! So what exactly happens? Where does the initial passion go? Why do conflicts suddenly increase? Why does boredom hit? You’ll find some answers here.

Is it okay to keep secrets from your spouse? Well…. It depends on what that secret is! Besides, there’s a difference between secrecy & privacy. Some secrets are healthy to keep; while others are very toxic. What’s the effect of secrets in a relationship? How can these be helpful? When is it best to divulge a secret? You’ll find some answers here.

Is the mother-in-law’s interferences out of love, or out of the need to be in control? It’s a baffling question. When does she cross the line? Who should set the boundaries? When do those interferences become really toxic? You’ll find some answers here.

Not all people look forward to family gatherings during the holidays and that’s because the usual dynamics are toxic! How are we to deal with toxic family members? Is it ok to cut them off completely? Shall we stop going to such gatherings all together? You’ll find some answers here.

Some people find it hard to love you because they find it hard to love themselves to start with! What is it that makes some people hate themselves? What are the signs? How to combat self-hatred? You’ll find some answers here.

What is that makes people seek being popular? And no, this is not something celebrities only yearn for! Popularity is a psychological need, but beware the dangers despite the many benefits! More on this topic here.

Do you feel you’re carrying so many responsibilities that it weighs so heavily on your shoulders that you’re losing yourself? Do you feel you have a compulsive need to help others, or have excessive difficulty saying “no” to requests by others? Beware! You may have what psychologists coin as “Atlas Complex”. More on it here.

Is flirting considered cheating? Well, for many it’s considered “micro-cheating”; and that it opens the doors wide for “macro-cheating”. When is flirting innocent? What are the underlying reasons for continuous flirting left & right? How is the partner supposed to handle it? You can watch my latest interview on Al Jadeed TV here

“Frenemies” (those who are a mix of friends & enemies) are more common than publicly known enemies. They can, also, do more damage psychologically than enemies. What are the signs you have a frenemy? Why is it that sometimes we keep them? How are we to deal with them?

Ever wonder what part of yourself you’ll hang out with today? Yes, we have different parts constituting our personality; and no, it doesn’t have to be “Dissociative Identity Disorder”. You can watch my interview on Al Jadeed TV here for more on the topic

You may believe that joking about yourself is a bad thing & that it’s a sign of low self-confidence, but that’s not always true. “Joking about Yourself” can have many benefits if used right specifically on your mental health & your social surrounding.

Wondering how psychotherapy helps people with Irritable Bowl Syndrome? here are the best approaches.

“The Sandwiched Generation” refers to millions of people who struggle to take care of their young children while taking care of their aging, or ill parents. They find themselves squeezed in the caregiving role; and many suffer burnout. You’ll find more about this here.

Who is the “Lone Wolf”? Some would think it’s a bad thing to seek solitude & attribute negative qualities to this personality type. Lone wolves are not always people with psychological baggage. They’re unique in preferring independence & know how to use their “alone time” to suit them well. You’ll find more about this here.

We often hear the phrase “#Happiness is a Choice”, but that’s not true. It’s even insulting and ignorant in many circumstances. You can’t tell someone suffering from depression, PTSD, poverty, chronic illness, or war effects to shake the pain off, & just be happy!! More about this here.

This is a small intervention on the surprising & sudden divorce of Maritta El Hellani I did during Zaven’s program “Sireh w Kammalit”. Check it out 

Despite the many uses of AI & the multiple benefits it offers, AI has many limitations when replacing a psychotherapist. I don’t believe AI will completely replace those professions that are based on human & humane interaction & connection. Besides, AI use can pose serious danger in some instances. You can learn more about it here

How does #fasting affect you psychologically? Both Muslims & Christians are fasting this year around the same time. Besides training you on impulse control, on self-discipline, & on growing your patience muscle, there are more good effects. You can learn more here.

“Embracing Your Partner’s Imperfection” is very important if you need to have a healthy relationship. Still, not all imperfections are easily accepted. Some imperfections hurt you and/or your relationship. How would embracing imperfections help? What are the ways you can let go of small irritations? What imperfections shouldn’t you ignore? You’ll find the answers here.

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.

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.