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Training Department
Led by Dr. Elie Abou Chacra The Training Department is one of the most dynamic and active branches of Nafsaniyoun. Under the leadership of Dr. Elie Abou Chacra, it designs and delivers training programs marked by exceptional content quality, strong organization, and a deep commitment to professional ethics. What makes training at Nafsaniyoun truly special is our blend of scientific rigor, up-to-date psychological knowledge, and an atmosphere of warmth and care. We combine seriousness with soul ensuring participants not only learn, but feel at home.
Our programs are: Scientifically grounded and continuously updated Delivered by experienced and passionate instructors Open to psychology professionals and the wider public Regularly evaluated to meet evolving needs Affordable with many webinars and seminars offered for free We use a hybrid training model, combining in-person learning with high-quality online sessions. Whether you're joining us on-site or virtually, you’ll experience a welcoming, vibrant environment where learning is shared, and community is built. Through this inclusive and high-standard approach, the Training Department embodies Nafsaniyoun’s vision: to make psychology a living, shared, and empowering experience.
About Dr. Elie
Dr. Elie Abou Chacra Licensed Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, Psychoanalyst & Clinical Educator, currently serving as Head of the Training Department at Nafsaniyoun Center. He holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology from Saint Joseph University of Beirut and a Master’s degree in Arabic Literature from the Lebanese University. With over two decades of clinical experience, dr. Elie specializes in personality disorders and the integration of psychoanalytic theory with contemporary neuroscience, regularly delivering seminars and conferences for mental health professionals.
Elie is the author of a widely read Arabic-language book on psychodynamic psychotherapy and He is currently preparing to launch a TFP training and certification center in Lebanon in collaboration with Nafsanyoun center. Actually Dr. Elie actively mentors young therapists through structured training programs, workshops, and clinical supervision
