- JEDDAH: Many counseling experts in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries will participate in a program organized by the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation to discuss the psychological impact of the current crisis in the Arab and Gulf region on family life.
The program commencing on Saturday also aims to train Saudi family counselors on the latest techniques in family therapy.
The participants at the 10-day event include Saudi psychiatrist Dr. Tariq Al-Habib, Dr. Mahmoud Al-Qashaan, rector of the Community College at the University of Kuwait and Dr. Alwi Atarji, a family therapist. Atarji said stress can lead to family and social problems such as an increase in domestic abuse, higher divorce rates and drug addiction. Participants will also receive certificates from the National Council of Family Therapy.
