Professional Experiences
Founder of Tawazon Space
Tawazon is a holistic holding space that fosters wellness of the mind, body, and soul. To help you live the resilient, balanced, and wholehearted life that you deserve.
Primary Counsellor at The British International School of Jeddah (BISJ)
Providing social, emotional, and behavioural support to students, parenting and home support to parents, and classroom management support to teachers.
(2017-2018.)
Counsellor and Art Therapist at King Abdul-Aziz University
Serving children with mental health diagnoses and their parents.
(2016- 2017.)
Psychologist Trainee at Help Centre
Serving children with intellectual disabilities.
(2016- 2017.)
Counsellor Trainee (CT) at the Centers for Families and Children
Provided counselling and art therapy services to adults and children and their families with the focus of processing trauma, abuse, and dual diagnosis.
(2015-2016.)
Art Therapist Trainee at Women`s Outreach
Empowered Women who are homeless or have experienced homelessness using expressive art therapy.
(2015.)
Student Group Administrator at Saudis in USA (Volunteer)
(2014-2016.)
The opprotinity was offered to me as the leadership team saw my passion to help and wanted to guide my support in serving a specific group of student.
Arabic Language Tutor at The First Cleveland Mosque (Volunteer)
Worked with English-speaking children ages 5-8 years old.
(2013).
Education
Dual Master's degree, Counseling and Art Therapy
Ursuline College (2013-2017)
Master`s Counseling Prerequisites
Kent State University AND Ursuline College (2013-2014)
Diploma in English for Academic Purposes
ELS Language Center, Case Western Reserve University (2012-2013)
English for Academic Purposes
American Language Institute, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2012)
Earned The Best Student Honors and Awards (2012).
Bachelor's Degree, Art and Design
King Abdul-Aziz University (2007 – 2011)
Graduated with First Honors, GPA (4.80) out of (5)
Dual Master's degree, Counseling and Art Therapy
Ursuline College (2013-2017)
Master`s Counseling Prerequisites
Kent State University AND Ursuline College (2013-2014)
Diploma in English for Academic Purposes
ELS Language Center, Case Western Reserve University (2012-2013)
English for Academic Purposes
American Language Institute, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2012)
Earned The Best Student Honors and Awards (2012).
Bachelor's Degree, Art and Design
King Abdul-Aziz University (2007 – 2011)
Graduated with First Honors, GPA (4.80) out of (5)
Facilitated Talks, Workshops, and Conferences
The Swing of Human Experiences, 2018
A TedX Alhamraa Talk.
Hold On: Creative Workshop-2018
Processing commitments, goals, and relapses using creative self-expressions.
Organised by Mindful Talk.
In collaboration with Zaha Space
Mindful-Art with Children-2018
Facilitated to parents of children ages 4 to 13 years old.
Organised by Eco-Kids
Art as an Expressive Language- 2017
A live talk hosted by Sa3et Shabab, (Rotana Khalijiya TV Chanel)
Art Therapy for Stress Reduction- 2017
Hosted by Sabah AlArabiya, (AlArabiya TV Chanel)
Child and Adolescent Mental Health for All conference- 2017
Took a leading role in coordinating the conference with a team of volunteers and staff.
Organised by King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital
Visual-Parenting: Using Art Therapy to Connect with Children-2017
Facilitated to parents of children with intellectual disabilities and limited verbal abilities.
Hosted by Help Center
Creative Treatment Modalities: Visual Art Therapy- 2017
Hosted by The Mental Health Nursing graduate students at KAAU.
Fostering Creativity in Children: (T.V. interview)- 2017
Hosted by The First Saudi Channel
Attention Deficient and Focus: (T.V. interview)- 2017
Hosted by The Saudi First Radio Chanel and Riyadh`s Radio Chanel.
Art Therapy: (Podcast)- 2017
Hosted by Azzbda Podcast.
Art Therapy: (Radio interview)- 2017
Hosted by The MBC-FM Radio Chanel.
Anti-Bullying School Policies- 2016
Presented to a treatment team of Psychiatrists, Counselors, Speech Pathologists, and MD interns.
Hosted by King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital
Women Empowerment Through Mindful Cosmetic Fasting and Visual Expressive Art- 2016
A Master`s Thesis Presentation at Ursuline College
Counseling Arab and Muslim Americans (2015- 2016)
Presented as a guest speaker to the Counseling and Art Therapy Masters Students at Ursuline College
The Swing of Human Experiences, 2018
A TedX Alhamraa Talk.
Hold On: Creative Workshop-2018
Processing commitments, goals, and relapses using creative self-expressions.
Organised by Mindful Talk.
In collaboration with Zaha Space
Mindful-Art with Children-2018
Facilitated to parents of children ages 4 to 13 years old.
Organised by Eco-Kids
Art as an Expressive Language- 2017
A live talk hosted by Sa3et Shabab, (Rotana Khalijiya TV Chanel)
Art Therapy for Stress Reduction- 2017
Hosted by Sabah AlArabiya, (AlArabiya TV Chanel)
Child and Adolescent Mental Health for All conference- 2017
Took a leading role in coordinating the conference with a team of volunteers and staff.
Organised by King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital
Visual-Parenting: Using Art Therapy to Connect with Children-2017
Facilitated to parents of children with intellectual disabilities and limited verbal abilities.
Hosted by Help Center
Creative Treatment Modalities: Visual Art Therapy- 2017
Hosted by The Mental Health Nursing graduate students at KAAU.
Fostering Creativity in Children: (T.V. interview)- 2017
Hosted by The First Saudi Channel
Attention Deficient and Focus: (T.V. interview)- 2017
Hosted by The Saudi First Radio Chanel and Riyadh`s Radio Chanel.
Art Therapy: (Podcast)- 2017
Hosted by Azzbda Podcast.
Art Therapy: (Radio interview)- 2017
Hosted by The MBC-FM Radio Chanel.
Anti-Bullying School Policies- 2016
Presented to a treatment team of Psychiatrists, Counselors, Speech Pathologists, and MD interns.
Hosted by King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital
Women Empowerment Through Mindful Cosmetic Fasting and Visual Expressive Art- 2016
A Master`s Thesis Presentation at Ursuline College
Counseling Arab and Muslim Americans (2015- 2016)
Presented as a guest speaker to the Counseling and Art Therapy Masters Students at Ursuline College
Certifications
Shame Shields: The Armor We Use to Protect Ourselves and Why It Doesn’t Serve Us (PESI, Inc., 2018)
Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator, CPDPE (Positive Discipline, 2018.)
Certified Positive Discipline Classroom Educator, CPDCE (Positive Discipline, 2018.)
Child Protection for International Schools Level 2, (EduCare, 2018.)
Becoming a Resilient Person: The Science of Stress Management (University of Washington, 2017.)
Psychophysiology of Trauma (The National Child Traumatic Stress Network, 2017.)
Certified BLS Provider, (Saudi Heart Association National CPR Committee, 2017.)
Expressive Art Therapy (The National Child Traumatic Stress Network, 2017.)
Psychological First Aid (The National Child Traumatic Stress Network, 2016).
Advocacy for Domestic Violence Victims (Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 2015).
Divorce and the Effects on Children, (The National Institute of Trauma and Loss in Children, 2015).
Pain Management and Trauma, (The National Institute of Trauma and Loss in Children, 2015).
Children of Trauma, (The National Institute of Trauma and Loss in Children, 2015).
Implications of Research in Art Therapy Practice (Buckeye Art Therapy Association, 2014).
Test of English as a Foreign Language-Paper Based Test (TOEFL-PBT) with an overall score of (480), (2012).
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with an overall score of (6.0), (2012).
Best Student Certificate of the year 2012), (American Language Institute, Indiana University of Pennsylvania).
Personal Handwriting Analysis (International Human Rebalance Academy, 2010).
Unleashing the Power Within, (Global NLP Training and Consulting Community, 2010).
Stardom Making (Global NLP Training and Consulting Community, 2009).
Strategic Achievement, (American Board of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, 2009).
Shame Shields: The Armor We Use to Protect Ourselves and Why It Doesn’t Serve Us (PESI, Inc., 2018)
Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator, CPDPE (Positive Discipline, 2018.)
Certified Positive Discipline Classroom Educator, CPDCE (Positive Discipline, 2018.)
Child Protection for International Schools Level 2, (EduCare, 2018.)
Becoming a Resilient Person: The Science of Stress Management (University of Washington, 2017.)
Psychophysiology of Trauma (The National Child Traumatic Stress Network, 2017.)
Certified BLS Provider, (Saudi Heart Association National CPR Committee, 2017.)
Expressive Art Therapy (The National Child Traumatic Stress Network, 2017.)
Psychological First Aid (The National Child Traumatic Stress Network, 2016).
Advocacy for Domestic Violence Victims (Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 2015).
Divorce and the Effects on Children, (The National Institute of Trauma and Loss in Children, 2015).
Pain Management and Trauma, (The National Institute of Trauma and Loss in Children, 2015).
Children of Trauma, (The National Institute of Trauma and Loss in Children, 2015).
Implications of Research in Art Therapy Practice (Buckeye Art Therapy Association, 2014).
Test of English as a Foreign Language-Paper Based Test (TOEFL-PBT) with an overall score of (480), (2012).
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with an overall score of (6.0), (2012).
Best Student Certificate of the year 2012), (American Language Institute, Indiana University of Pennsylvania).
Personal Handwriting Analysis (International Human Rebalance Academy, 2010).
Unleashing the Power Within, (Global NLP Training and Consulting Community, 2010).
Stardom Making (Global NLP Training and Consulting Community, 2009).
Strategic Achievement, (American Board of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, 2009).
Publications
“HudHud: A Journey to Embrace Differences and Enjoy Similarities.”
A storybook for children published in the USA.
“Women Empowerment Through Mindful Cosmetic Fasting and Visual Expressive Art.”
A Master`s Thesis.
“What is Art Therapy?”
An Article published at Saudis in USA`s website (in Arabic).
“HudHud: A Journey to Embrace Differences and Enjoy Similarities.”
A storybook for children published in the USA.
“Women Empowerment Through Mindful Cosmetic Fasting and Visual Expressive Art.”
A Master`s Thesis.
“What is Art Therapy?”
An Article published at Saudis in USA`s website (in Arabic).