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GAIA Wellbeing, Gaia Wellbeing, Beverly Hills, Sheikh Zayed, 6 October City, 6 October City (2025)

31/10/2025

Workshop:

“Understanding and Managing Anxiety: Practical Tools for Everyday Life”

When:
Friday November 6th
Time : 1-3 pm

Description:

This workshop is to help participants deepen their understanding of anxiety and learn practical, evidence-based strategies to manage it more effectively.

What We’ll Cover:
1. Understanding the Anxiety cycle (healthy versus unhealthy)
2. Mind–Body Connection (nervous system, triggers and grounding techniques)
3. Practical Coping Tools
4. Resilience and Long-Term Management

Who This Workshop Is For:

Anyone who experiences anxiety—whether mild or more intense—and wants to better understand it and develop tools for managing it in everyday life.

14/10/2025

Welcome to the Team

Injy Defrawi

Developmental & Counseling Psychologist
BA of Psychology, AUC
MA In Developmental Psychology & Education, TCNJ

Expertise
CBT, DBT, Centered Approach & Client Centered Therapy
Child, Adolescent and Parenting therapy, Family relationships, Childhood Trauma, Depression, Anxiety

For bookings call or Dm us

14/10/2025

How to Develop self esteem in children & adolescents?

🌱 1. Focus on Effort, Not Perfection

Praise what they try, not just what they achieve.

“I love how hard you worked on that project,”
not just “You got an A!”

This teaches them that their worth isn’t tied to results.

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💬 2. Encourage Expression

Let them talk about their feelings without judgment.
When they feel heard, they learn that emotions aren’t “wrong” — they’re human.

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🧩 3. Let Them Solve Problems

Resist the urge to fix everything.
Guide them, but let them try.
Confidence grows when they realize, “I can handle things.”

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💖 4. Model Self-Compassion

Kids mirror adults.
Show them how you handle mistakes kindly —

“I made a mistake, but I’ll try again tomorrow.”
They’ll learn to do the same.

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🤝 5. Create a Safe, Predictable Environment

Consistency and emotional safety help children trust themselves and the world.
A stable environment = inner stability.

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🌟 Remember:

Children don’t need to be told they’re perfect —
They need to be shown they’re loved, capable, and enough, even when they’re struggling.

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14/10/2025

Welcome to the Team

Injy Defrawi

Developmental & Counseling Psychologist
BA of Psychology, AUC
MA In Developmental Psychology & Education, TCNJ

Expertise
CBT, DBT, Centered Approach & Client Centered Therapy
Child, Adolescent and Parenting therapy, Family relationships, Childhood Trauma, Depression, Anxiety

06/10/2025

Welcome To Gaia Team

Maria Maged
Child & adolescence & young adults psychologist

For bookings call or dm us

06/10/2025

Child and Adolescent Therapy: How It Works and Its Benefits

Child and adolescent therapy is a specialized form of psychotherapy designed to help children and teenagers understand and manage emotions, behavior, and relationships in a healthy way. It addresses developmental, emotional, and psychological challenges that arise during childhood and adolescence — critical periods for emotional and social growth.

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🧠 How It Works

Therapy with children and teens differs from adult therapy in approach and techniques. It’s often more creative, interactive, and family-involved.
1. Assessment Phase
• The therapist meets with the child/teen and parents (sometimes separately) to understand presenting concerns, family dynamics, school performance, and developmental history.
• Standardized assessments or questionnaires may be used.
2. Building Rapport and Trust
• Children and adolescents need to feel safe before opening up. Therapists often use play, art, games, or storytelling to create a comfortable environment.
3. Therapeutic Techniques
Depending on the child’s age and needs, therapists may use:
• Play therapy: Helps younger children express feelings through toys and play rather than words.
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Teaches teens to recognize and change negative thought patterns.
• Family therapy: Addresses communication and relationship patterns within the family system.
• Behavioral therapy: Focuses on reinforcing positive behaviors and reducing problematic ones.
• Art or music therapy: Encourages emotional expression through creative outlets.
4. Parental Involvement
• Parents are usually part of the process — learning strategies to support their child, manage behavior, and improve communication at home.

06/10/2025

Welcome to the Team

Maria
Child & Adolescence psychologist

Biography

Maria is a dedicated psychologist with over five years of experience working with children, pre-teens, teenagers, young adults, and parents. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the American University in Cairo and is currently completing a Master of Science in Psychology from Liverpool John Moores University.

Throughout her career, Maria has earned several professional certifications, including Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Child-Centered Play Therapy, Sexual Behavior in Children and Teens, Intensive Learning Coach, and Special Education Course. She is also actively involved as a trainer in programs aimed at raising awareness on topics such as parenting strategies, teenage challenges, psychological first aid, gender-based violence, child behavior management, and classroom management techniques.
Maria specializes in working with children and pre-teens dealing with ADHD, ADD, ODD, anxiety, OCD, social difficulties, trauma, separation issues, displacement, self-esteem and self-image challenges, friendship problems, and emotional regulation difficulties. She also has experience supporting refugee populations. Using a combination of play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), counseling, school recommendations, and collaborative work with parents, Maria helps children develop essential coping skills and foster emotional resilience.

When working with teens and young adults, Maria addresses issues such as self-harm, depression, anxiety, identity and gender-related concerns, self-esteem and self-image struggles, academic difficulties, relationship challenges within home and school environments, and university adjustment concerns. Through counseling and skills development, she empowers young people to better understand themselves, navigate life transitions, and receive the tailored support they need.

Parent support is a core aspect of Maria’s approach. She offers parenting sessions that help parents manage behavioral challenges.

For bookings call or dm us

04/10/2025

Welcome to Gaia Team

Hala Abou El Nasr
Clinical Psychologist

Hello I am Hala Abou El Nasr
I am a clinical psychologist working mainly with adults and adolescents.
I obtained my masters degree from Kingston university in London.
My experience focuses on anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders and personality disorders.
Trained in CBT, DBT and Client Centered Therapy.

For bookings contact us on
+20 106 6936163

04/10/2025

What Are Mood Disorders?

Mood disorders are a group of mental health conditions that affect a person’s emotional state. They cause persistent changes in mood that can impact daily life, relationships, and overall well-being.

Common mood disorders include:
• Depression – persistent sadness, loss of interest, low energy.
• Bipolar Disorder – episodes of depression alternating with periods of elevated mood or mania.
• Dysthymia (Persistent Depressive Disorder) – long-term but less severe depression.

Therapy & Treatment Approaches
Mood disorders are treatable with:
• Psychotherapy (CBT, DBT, EMDR, interpersonal therapy).
• Medication when needed.
• Lifestyle changes: exercise, sleep hygiene, and mindfulness.
• Support from family and community.

💡 Seeking early help can significantly improve recovery and quality of life.

ما هي اضطرابات المزاج؟
اضطرابات المزاج هي مجموعة من الحالات النفسية التي تؤثر على الحالة العاطفية للشخص، حيث تسبب تغيرات مستمرة في المزاج تؤثر على الحياة اليومية والعلاقات وجودة الحياة.

من أمثلة اضطرابات المزاج:
• الاكتئاب – حزن مستمر، فقدان الاهتمام، نقص الطاقة.
• الاضطراب ثنائي القطب – نوبات من الاكتئاب تتناوب مع فترات من المزاج المرتفع أو الهوس.
• الاكتئاب المستمر (عسر المزاج) – اكتئاب طويل الأمد لكنه أقل حدة.

طرق العلاج النفسي:
• العلاج النفسي (مثل CBT، DBT، EMDR، والعلاج التفاعلي).
• الأدوية عند الحاجة.
• تغييرات في نمط الحياة: ممارسة الرياضة، تنظيم النوم، التأمل الذهني.
• الدعم الأسري والمجتمعي.

💡 طلب المساعدة المبكر يُحسّن فرص التعافي بشكل كبير.

#الاكتئاب

04/10/2025

Welcome to the Team

Hala Abou El Nasr
Clinical Psychologist

Biography

Hello I am Hala Abou El Nasr
I am a clinical psychologist working mainly with adults and adolescents.
I obtained my masters degree from Kingston university in London.
My experience focuses on anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders and personality disorders.
Trained in CBT, DBT and Client Centered Therapy.

For bookings call +20 106 6936163

12/09/2025

Welcome to our team at Gaia wellbeing Egypt

Dr. Yasmin Magdy
Co-founder & Clinical Director of Gaia wellbeing

Senior Clinical Psychologist
Marriage and Family therapist
Addiction Counselor

Gottman Institute Level 3 trained
EFT trained

12/09/2025

How does Couples & Marriage work?

💍 How Couples Therapy Works

Couples therapy is a safe space where two partners work with a therapist to improve their relationship, communication, and emotional connection. It’s not about “taking sides” — the therapist supports both partners equally.

🔑 What Happens in Sessions
1. Understanding the Relationship
• The therapist asks about the history of the relationship, patterns of conflict, and each partner’s perspective.
2. Identifying Negative Cycles
• Many couples get stuck in repeated patterns (criticism–defensiveness, pursue–withdraw, etc.). Therapy helps uncover these cycles.
3. Building Skills & Awareness
• Couples learn healthier ways to communicate, listen, and express needs.
4. Healing Deeper Wounds
• Emotional injuries, betrayals, or attachment fears are processed in a supportive setting.
5. Creating New Habits
• Partners practice new strategies between sessions to strengthen connection, trust, and intimacy.

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🧠 Common Approaches Therapists Use
• Gottman Method: Research-based tools for communication, conflict resolution, and building friendship.
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Helps couples understand their emotional needs and build secure bonds.
• Integrative Approaches: Combining structure (like Gottman) with emotional depth (like EFT) for lasting change.

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🌟 Benefits of Couples Therapy
• Better communication & conflict management
• Deeper intimacy and trust
• Greater understanding of each other’s needs
• Tools to prevent small issues from becoming bigger
• Renewed sense of teamwork and connection

✅ In short: Couples therapy works by breaking harmful cycles, teaching healthier ways to connect, and helping partners rebuild love, trust, and understanding.

• Couples post example:

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