Rita Kahwaji

A specialized psychological therapist in self-awareness and eating disorders, general anxiety, OCD, various behavioral disorders in children and adolescents, victims of violence, body image disorders, and life skills for different groups and ages.

Academic Certifications:

• Master's degree in Community Psychology from Birzeit University/Oslo University, Norway.
• Diploma in Self-awareness and Expressive Therapy, including art, music, and drama therapy.
• Diploma in Color Psychology.
• Various certificates from various training courses in relaxation techniques, diagnosis of neurological and psychological disorders, cognitive-behavioral therapy, crisis intervention, career counseling, life skills, positive parenting, communication skills, and problem-solving.
• Training course in psychological and physical first aid.
• Certificate in Peace Studies.
• Certificate in integrating drama and sports in children's cognitive education.
• Certificate in capacity-building for women and political education.
• Certificate in integrating public health in mental health.
• Certificate for the training of psychological trainers in Sweden.
• Certificate in theater and nonviolent resistance.
• Certificate in migration through the European Union and the Middle East.
• Certificate in capacity-building and commitment among youth in non-violence research.
• Certificate in training and qualification in dealing with victims of violence, women, and children.
• Certificate in environmental approach.
• Certificate in training on gender-based violence in France.
• Certificate in advanced problem-solving.
• Licensed to practice by the Palestinian Ministry of Health.

Work Experience:

• Psychological therapist at Arab Theraby.
• Psychologist at Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders).
• Psychologist at Lutheran Union Schools.
• Psychologist at UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East).
• Psychologist at SWA Psychological Counseling Center.
• Psychologist for learning difficulties at Happy Child Center.

Appreciation Certificates:

• Certificate of appreciation from the Palestinian Health Department.
• Certificate of appreciation from the Family and Child Protection Program, UNRWA.
• Certificate of appreciation as a certified trainer from various institutions.