Vision: To become a regional leader in promoting mental and physical well-being through expressive arts and mindfulness-based therapies.
Core Values:
• Innovation
• Empowerment
• Cultural sensitivity
• Community engagement
• Therapist care
• Integrity
• Inclusion
Volunteer Roles:
• Lead or assist in sessions
• Conduct research Coordinate outreach
• Support program logistics
• Provide therapy or mindfulness practices
Dr. Lina Riachi Haddad
Certified Clinical Psychologist, and Trainer
Mission: To empower therapists and communities through methods like art therapy, drama therapy, yoga, and mindfulness.
Objectives:
• Offer training in expressive arts therapies
• Raise public awareness
• Promote self-care among therapists
• Encourage innovation
• Serve underserved communities
• Integrate creativity and mindfulness for healing
Key Activities:
• Workshops, guest lectures
• Support groups
• Community outreach and free/low-cost sessions
• Research and program development
• Art exhibitions, music choirs, yoga classes
Lina Riachy Haddad is a clinical psychologist, music therapist, and professional singer. She earned her PhD from the Lebanese University, focusing on music therapy’s impact on autistic children's communication.
She teaches psychology and music therapy at Lebanese University, USEK, and Antonine University. She also trains future therapists through accredited programs with local institutions. Her clinical work spans autism, prisons, addiction recovery, refugees, and children with cancer.
Active since 2002, she is a pioneer of music therapy in Lebanon and the Arab world. She is a scientific committee member for the World Congress of Music Therapy in Italy.
Dr. Lina is also active in media, school music education, and global music therapy research and advocacy.