Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
References
Accomplishments
Training
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Abedelrahman J. Wafi

Abedelrahman J. Wafi

Gaza

Summary

LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (Ph.D.) WITH 18+ YEARS SPECIALIZING IN TRAUMA THERAPY ACROSS CONFLICT ZONES. FOUNDER OF GAZA’S FIRST PRIVATE PSYCHOLOGICAL CENTER. EXPERT IN: WAR AMPUTEE REHABILITATION, PEDIATRIC CHRONIC ILLNESS SUPPORT, GBV SURVIVOR THERAPY, INTEGRATED MENTAL-PHYSICAL CARE MODELS. FLUENT IN WHO/UN PROTOCOLS WITH HI FOUNDATION, UNRWA, AND UNICEF.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychologist

HI Foundation
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Working as a psychologist at HI Foundation

Psychological Supervisor

UNICEF
07.2024 - 12.2024
  • Working as a psychological supervisor for psychologists working in non-formal schools and UNICEF education initiatives during the war

Psychological Counseling Supervisor

Various Institutions
12.2013 - 11.2024
  • Psychological counseling supervisor, at many institutions
  • Supervising and providing individual and group technical, professional and administrative support to psychological counselors and facilitators

Clinical Professional Supervisor

Gaza Mental Health Program
06.2018 - 12.2023
  • Company Overview: FRUID SOCIETY- GERMANY
  • Clinical professional supervision, Gaza Mental Health Program FRUID SOCIETY- GERMANY

Field Training Supervisor

Al-Aqsa University
08.2016 - 10.2023
  • Field training supervisor for psychological counseling students, at Al-Aqsa University.
  • Supervising psychological counseling students and providing professional feedback and improvements to graduate students in the psychological field in schools and psychological institutions, including individual and group counseling, consultations, and guidance.

Coordinator

Al-Hanan Association for Motherhood and Childhood
12.2014 - 09.2015
  • Company Overview: Funded by the Canadian SIDA Foundation
  • Coordinator of the Intilaq project to develop leadership and creative skills among school students, Al-Hanan Association for Motherhood and Childhood, funded by the Canadian SIDA Foundation.

Facilitator and Psychologist

Al Hanan Motherhood and Childhood Association
12.2013 - 11.2014
  • Company Overview: Funded by the Canadian SIDA Foundation
  • Facilitator and psychologist Al Hanan Motherhood and Childhood Association, funded by the Canadian SIDA Foundation

Mental Health Counselor

United Nations (UN) Relief and Works Agency for Refugees
06.2010 - 12.2011
  • Mental health counselor for the United Nations (UN) Relief and Works Agency for Refugees

Project Coordinator and Psychologist

Islamic Relief
04.2008 - 10.2010
  • Founder of the Center for Psychological Freedom of Consulting and Training
  • Project coordinator and psychologist, Islamic Relief

Trainer and Therapist

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
02.2007 - 12.2008
  • Trainer and Therapist – “Towards Better Learning and Nightmare Treatment” Program
  • Delivered an 8-session therapeutic program for children affected by war, focusing on restoring emotional balance, improving concentration and relaxation skills, enhancing learning capacity, and treating post-traumatic nightmares.

Education

Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology

Albitanah University
Sudan
01.2021

Diploma - Clinical professional supervision

Gaza Mental Health Program and FRUID SOCIETY
Germany
01.2019

Master of Mental Health - undefined

Islamic University Gaza-strip
Palestine
01.2010

Bachelor of Psychological Counseling - undefined

Al-Aqsa University
Palestine
01.2006

Skills

  • Mother tongue(s): Arabic
  • Other language(s): English
  • UNDERSTANDING: Listening B2, Reading B2
  • SPEAKING: Spoken interaction B2, Spoken production B2
  • WRITING: B2
  • Levels: A1/A2: Basic user - B1/B2: Independent user - C1/C2 Proficient user
  • Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

References

Abdullah, ALkhateb, Dr., 0599198380, Al-Aqsa University, Head of the Psychology Department

Accomplishments

  • Best Trauma Initiative Award (Life Makers Foundation)
  • Trained 300+ professionals in EFT

Training

  • Training courses; the main training subjects were:
  • Emotional discharge of psychosocial workers Emotional discharge - 20 hours
  • English Language Course Level 12 - 40 hours
  • Child stimulation, parent education, training, management sessions training - 40 hours
  • Early intervention and psychological and social support Psychological support and learning difficulties and treatment of the pronunciation - 100 hours
  • TOT Certified by the Canadian International Training and Training - 40 hours
  • Disorders and intervention mechanisms Psychotherapy - 15 hours
  • Preparation of trainers and therapists in the mind body - 36 hours
  • Trainers in the interview guidance and cognitive behavioral therapy mentoring - 50 hours
  • International Computer Driving License (ICDL) - 50 hours
  • Skills of Work Stress - 12 hours
  • Development of the skills of counselors in dealing with psychological problems Mentoring myself - 25 hours
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making Human Development - 9 hours
  • Psychological Supervision
  • Work pressures and psychological stress - 18 hours

Timeline

Psychologist

HI Foundation
01.2025 - 04.2025

Psychological Supervisor

UNICEF
07.2024 - 12.2024

Clinical Professional Supervisor

Gaza Mental Health Program
06.2018 - 12.2023

Field Training Supervisor

Al-Aqsa University
08.2016 - 10.2023

Coordinator

Al-Hanan Association for Motherhood and Childhood
12.2014 - 09.2015

Psychological Counseling Supervisor

Various Institutions
12.2013 - 11.2024

Facilitator and Psychologist

Al Hanan Motherhood and Childhood Association
12.2013 - 11.2014

Mental Health Counselor

United Nations (UN) Relief and Works Agency for Refugees
06.2010 - 12.2011

Project Coordinator and Psychologist

Islamic Relief
04.2008 - 10.2010

Trainer and Therapist

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
02.2007 - 12.2008

Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology

Albitanah University

Diploma - Clinical professional supervision

Gaza Mental Health Program and FRUID SOCIETY

Master of Mental Health - undefined

Islamic University Gaza-strip

Bachelor of Psychological Counseling - undefined

Al-Aqsa University
Abedelrahman J. Wafi