Suitable For

• Teachers.
• Speech and language therapists.
• Social workers.
• Healthcare professionals.
• Counselors.
• Special educators.
• Journalists.
• Psychology students.
• Individuals interested in psychology and self-development.
• Professionals from various fields seeking a deeper understanding of human behavior.

No prior background in psychology is required. The program is designed for both
professionals and members of the general public who wish to expand their psychological
knowledge and self-understanding.

Trainers

Dr.Antoine Al Chartouni

Dr.Carole Saade

Dr. Marleine El Haddad

Overview
PEEK is an introductory psychology program designed to make psychological knowledge accessible beyond the boundaries of academic and professional training. The program aims to help participants develop a deeper understanding of themselves and others while exploring the relevance of psychology in everyday life, education, healthcare, relationships, and professional settings.

Through an engaging and accessible approach, participants will be introduced to the foundations of psychology, human development, sexuality across the lifespan, psychosomatic health, dreams, and major psychological disorders. The program also encourages critical thinking about psychological information encountered in the media and on the internet, while helping participants develop greater self-awareness and psychological literacy.

Whether participants are considering future studies in psychology or simply wish to gain practical psychological knowledge, PEEK provides a broad and comprehensive introduction to the field.

Teaching Methods

• Interactive lectures and presentations.
• Group discussions and reflective exercises.
• Clinical and real-life examples.
• Psychoeducational content.
• Question-and-answer sessions.
• Integration of psychological theory with everyday experiences.
  
  

Training Duration & Schedule

Total Duration: 24 Hours

Introduction to Psychology

• What is psychology and how does it relate to other sciences?
• Major branches of psychology.
• Is psychology an evolving science?
• Evaluating psychological information on the internet.
• Common myths and misconceptions about psychology.
  
  Children’s Sexuality
• Sexual development during childhood.
• Sexual curiosity and sexual behaviors in children.
• Childhood masturbation.
• Sexual education and awareness for children.
• Referral to psychological services.
• Working effectively with psychologists and mental health professionals.
  
  Adolescent Sexuality
• The role of parents in adolescent sexual development.
• Common questions about sexuality during adolescence.
• Masturbation during adolescence.
• Sexual concerns and challenges among adolescents.
  
  Adult Sexuality
• Sexual activity and intimacy in adulthood.
• Sexual pleasure and its effects on the brain.
• Sexual and psychosexual difficulties.
  
  Psychology and Health
• Introduction to psychosomatic functioning.
• Psychosomatic disorders and their clinical significance.
• Assessment of psychosomatic risks.
• Neurobiological dimensions of psychosomatic conditions.
• The relationship between psychological and physical health.
  
  Dreams
• Dreams and their relationship to religion and prophecy
• Biological explanations of dreams.
• Psychoanalytic approaches to dream interpretation.
  
  Psychopathology
• Personality Disorders.
• Eating Disorders.
• Depressive Disorders.
• Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders.
• Anxiety Disorders.
• Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders.

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the basic foundations and major branches of psychology.
• Critically evaluate common psychological information and misconceptions.
• Develop greater self-awareness and understanding of human behavior.
• Understand psychological development across childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.
• Recognize the relationship between psychological functioning and physical health.
• Understand major psychoanalytic and biological perspectives on dreams.
• Identify the characteristics of common psychological disorders.
• Apply psychological concepts to personal, educational, and professional contexts.
• Make more informed decisions regarding psychological support and mental health services.
• Develop a stronger foundation for future studies in psychology and related fields.