IPCD | Agenda

Two days filled with exploration and education.

Unique keynotes, dynamic short papers, diverse panel discussions, valuable learning workshops,

Working with Emotion

In its sixth year IPCD 2018 is dedicated to the role emotions play in our work, relationships and mental well being. We aim to explore further the new science and application of emotions and emotional intelligence in all fields of practice

Breakout Stream Sessions

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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	Taregh Shaban (panel chair)	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