India

Amanda Al Arja is a humanitarian first and foremost, putting human holistic wellbeing as the core value of her work as a Psychologist, Expressive Arts Therapist, dialogue facilitator and peace seeker.
Being from Palestine, she developed her interest in researching, understanding Collective and Intergenerational Trauma. Focusing on the process of healing using Expressive Arts Therapy and Holistic Wellbeing care could promote a better functioning society in Palestine and aid in conflict transformation.
She has done research also in existential psychology specializing in meaning of life and expressive arts. She offers Expressive Arts group therapy, retreats and Self Care training for psychologists, social workers and humanitarian workers in several institutions and NGOs. She holds a BA degree in Psychology, Sociology and MA in Community Psychology from Birzeit University, Palestine and a Diploma in Expressive Arts Therapy from Women’s Christian College, India.
On a personal note, Amanda is married to an Indian and currently living in India while keeping Palestine alive in her heart. She is a proud mom to a 4-year-old daughter, Aadya, vegan activist, gym enthusiast, yogini and a tennis player.