Event Hosted by the Spain-Palestine Mental Health Network

About This Seminar

This seminar brings together mental health professionals from Palestine and Spain to share current research on trauma, coping, and resilience under occupation. Presenters will examine students’ psychological experiences at An-Najah National University in the West Bank and explore evolving intervention strategies for children in Gaza navigating ongoing violence. The session highlights evidence-based perspectives and the vital role of supportive contexts in fostering resilience across Palestine.

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Programme

Introduction

Lama Z. Khouri, DPsa, LCSW-R

Co-founder, Palestine-Global Mental Health Network

Presentation 1

Shadi Abualkibash, PhD

Professor, An-Najah National University, Nablus, West Bank, Palestine
“Students Under Prolonged Occupation: Trauma and Coping at An-Najah National University – Nablus”

This presentation explores students’ psychological experiences and adaptive coping strategies under continuous threat from an evidence-based professional perspective.

Presentation 2

Mohammad Al-Sharif

Director, Insan Centre for Training and Sustainable Development, Gaza, Palestine
“Childhood in Gaza Between the Hammer of Shock and the Anvil of Resilience: A Reading of Developments and Intervention Mechanisms”

(Presented via recorded video)

This presentation examines the current trauma situation facing children in Gaza and outlines intervention mechanisms that support resilience amid ongoing crisis.

Presentation 3

María-José Lera, PhD

Professor, University of Seville; Network of Mental Health, Spain
“The Role of Supportive Contexts in Fostering Resilience: Perspectives from Spain-Palestine Collaboration”

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Registration

Please register in advance:

[REGISTRATION LINK]

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