Vision: To become a regional leader in psychosomatic education by bridging the gap between psychoanalysis and medical practice. We envision a world where healthcare professionals integrate psychological and physical health, providing care through a holistic approach.

Mission: To deliver education grounded in the integrative psychosomatic approach developed by Jean-Benjamin Stora in France, emphasizing the dynamic interplay between mind and body.

We aim to:
• Raise awareness about the psychosomatic approach for both professionals and the general public.
• Equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools to understand and address the psychological aspects of somatic illnesses. By uniting principles from psychoanalysis, medical science, and neuroscience, we offer a comprehensive framework for holistic care.

Key Activities:
• Awareness programs
• Workshops
• Training
• Conferences
• Research

Volunteer Roles:
• Event Organization: Support the planning, setup, and management of conferences, workshops, training sessions, and awareness initiatives.

• Research Assistance: Help collect and organize data for research projects while adhering to strict confidentiality standards.

• Translation Services: Support in bridging language gaps for professionals, if applicable.

Core Values:

• Mind-Body interconnection
• Bridging psychoanalysis and medicine
• Providing empathy and containment
• Centrality of mentalization
• Interdisciplinary collaboration

Objectives:

Short-Term:
• Enhance awareness of Mind-Body connections
• Encourage self-awareness and personal growth as tools for individuals to manage psychosomatic symptoms.

Middle-Term:
• Provide training and development in psychosomatic approach
• Facilitate research and collaboration among psychotherapists, physicians, neuroscientists, and other experts.

Long-Term:
• Create a group of trained professionals, offering supervision and continuous education.

Volunteer Roles:
• Event Organization: Support the planning, setup, and management of conferences, workshops, training sessions, and awareness initiatives.

• Research Assistance: Help collect and organize data for research projects while adhering to strict confidentiality standards.

• Translation Services: Support in bridging language gaps for professionals, if applicable.


Head of Department:
Dr. Marleine El Haddad

About Dr. Marleine

Dr. Marleine El-Haddad Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Psychotherapist & Integrative Psychosomatician with a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Saint Joseph University of Beirut.

Since 2003, Dr. El-Haddad has been deeply invested in exploring the intricate connection between the mind and body, driven by a passion for acquiring knowledge and skills and sharing her expertise with psychology students and professionals.

She also serves as Chair of Communications at the Lebanese Order of Psychologists, a Lecturer at the Lebanese University, and a multidisciplinary team coordinator at AgeOptimum Geriatric Center, with over a decade of specialized experience in dementia, CVA, and traumatic brain injuries.