Two days filled with exploration and education.
Unique keynotes, dynamic short papers, diverse panel discussions, valuable learning workshops,
Agenda 2020 will be posted here. See below for a taste of IPCD 2018!
Full Agenda and Timings
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Please note the agenda may have last minute changes due to unforeseen circumstances
Delegates will receive a printed copy of the agenda for the day during registration at the event
Breakout Stream Sessions
Click on Tabs below to see list of accepted talks and workshops.
- Clinical and Counselling Psychology
- Occupational Psychology, HR and Talent Development
- Education and Child Psychology
- Coaching Psychology
| Category | Presenter | Presentation Title |
| Paper | Angie Cucchi | A study on the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Obsessive Compulsive Behaviour in Iraq: lessons for cross-cultural practice |
| Paper | Justin Thomas | Fishing for emotional differences: Exploring cultural variation in drawings across six nations using Google’s Quick Draw. |
| Paper | David Lee | The relationships between psychotherapy and coaching: From clinician to coach, and back again? |
| Paper | Aditi Manoj Bhatia | Challenges of accessing mental health care in the UAE: Through the eyes of a newbie |
| Paper | Angie Cucchi | Mentalizing in Eating Disorders and Personality Disorders: the role of emotions |
| Paper | Maria Weissenbock | What about emotions during peri- & postnatal time? Processing? Developing? Conceiving?
For whom? For what? |
| Paper | Aisha Utsz | The Role of Nutrition in Emotion and Mental Health (Female audience only) |
| Paper | David Lee | Multimodal Therapy: The legacy of Arnold A. Lazarus |
| Panel | Target Shaban, Anjana Chandran | UAE psychology 2.0:In need of a kickstart (again)! |
| Workshop | Shaima Al Fardan | Trauma and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy |
| Workshop | Marie Thompson | Emotions at work: Assessing and Improving Emotional Health of Psychologists Practicing Clinically in the UAE |
| Workshop | Monica Thompson | Understanding the role of emotion in Psychosexual Problems |
| Workshop | Sailaja Menon | Incorporating Ethnic Identity & Acculturation Matrix in Therapy – A primer for working with clients from the indian sub continent |
| Workshop | Khadeja Mousa | Stop the avoidance of Exposure Therapy |
| Category | Presenter | Presentation Title |
| Paper | Marais Bester | Psychological career resources in relation to career satisfaction: an exploratory study |
| Paper | Sayyada Hassanali | Discovering the perceived role of diversity in successful firms. |
| Paper | Khaled Fathi | Employee Engagement: Why one size doesn’t fit all |
| Paper | Shahinda Baig | Using positive psychology interventions to introduce organizational change |
| Panel | Kirin Hilliar, Ana Arinero, Alia Al Serkal | Identifying & managing psychopathy in forensic, clinical & organizational contexts |
| Workshop | Lydia Miller | Why compassion in business makes sense |
More sessions to be announced in due course!
| Category | Presenter | Presentation Title |
| Paper | Sara Powell, Mariam El Halawani | Medical Art Therapy, developing resiliency in paediatrics in UAE |
| Paper | Lima Raj | Self attitude & socialised aggressive conduct disorder among adolescents |
| Workshop | Amy Kellogg | Third Culture Kids: Addressing Unresolved Emotions Through Relational-Cultural Therapy |
| Workshop | Sara Hassan, Nuhaila Al Rawahi | Developing a culturally appropriate bullying prevention program for schools in the GCC |
| Panel | Esra Uzsayilir, Sara Callaghan | Supporting Children’s Emotional and Psychological Wellbeing in Schools |
| Workshop | Amy Bailey, Esra Uzsayilir | Supporting children’s emotional resiliency in the UAE |
| Workshop | Kirin Hilliar, Rebecca Ferguson | Engaging with bullies using motivational interviewing techniques: The importance of understanding bullies’ needs when formulating anti-bullying strategies and programs. |
Plus a Special Guest still to be confirmed!
The IPCD Coaching Stream is a curated series of professional development sessions.
The below talks will feature alongside other designed sessions to be announced in due course.
| Category | Presenter | Presentation Title |
| Paper | Adriana Meyer | Coaching Young Elite Athletes in a Dubai Academy |
| Workshop | Joe Bruce | Creating Habits: Pathways to Success |
| Paper | Roberta Pagliarulo | Working with emotions in a coaching conversation |
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