Middle East

PhD candidate in Expressive Arts Therapy, REAT®, IEATA Regional Coordinator for the Middle East, Ambassador of Creative Wellness Initiative (CWSI), Manager of Abana Art Therapy Centre, Co-Founder of Expressive Arts Middle East

Elahe Rahimian has a strong academic background in arts and psychology, which has made her a professional in expressive arts therapy. She is a PhD candidate in Expressive art therapy. She holds a Master’s degree in psychology in family therapy, a Bachelor’s degree in art, and a certificate in painting and design from Italy. Her art experience, including more than 20 exhibitions in other countries, demonstrates her ability to express herself through art.

At ABANA Art Therapy Center, Elahe plans and implements workshops and training programs for students who want to become expressive art therapists. She has also published two books and several articles about the effects of art therapy in treatment. Her communication with other expressive arts therapists worldwide and the IEATA can help expand this field in Iran and the Middle East.

Furthermore, Elahe is the coordinator of the Middle East in the IEATA Additionally, Elahe was one of the first Iranian people to receive the REAT® certification in Iran and has the potential to be a pioneer in this area. She also organizing a webinar with Dr. Marcus, which is the first of its kind in Iran, and has received a great response from interested students. She will also hold a joint workshop with Dr. Marcus for students in Iran and enthusiasts in the Middle East in November 2023.

Elahe’s experience with many charities demonstrates her dedication to humanity. She has volunteered with people with autism, children with cancer, Afghan refugee students, and handicapped individuals. She has also held many art exhibitions to showcase their activities.

MCs psychology and expressive art therapist, International Committee Co-Chair of Expressive Arts Without Borders. Co-regional coordinator for the IEATA Middle East region, Co-chair of the Regional Committee, Co-Founder of Expressive Arts Middle East Founder of Expressive arts Egypt

Aisha Radwan Aisha has a Master’s degree researcher in psychology, from the UK Liverpool University, and has another psychology Master’s degree with the thesis topic of Expressive Arts Therapy from Helwan University, here in Egypt.

Expressive Arts Therapist, working in the field since 2017, under the supervision of a psychiatrist first and then with the supervision of Dr. Markus. International Committee Co-Chair of Expressive Arts Without Borders. Co-Regional coordinator for the IEATA Middle East region. Joined the Board of IEATA as Co-chair of the Regional Committee along with Katrina Plato, and had the honor to be selected to receive the Rising Star award from IEATA this year. Have over 100 hours of supervision with Dr. Markus Scott Alexander for my work in Expressive Arts Therapy. Was currently a part of Expressive Arts in the World Bundle presented by Expressive Arts Florida, she held a training session in Embodied Self-Awareness. she holds an Art Therapy Diploma from Egypt and attended an Art Therapy course certified by The British Art Therapy Association, focused on psychotherapy for individual and group sessions. Took intensive training in Dance Movement Therapy and Group Psychotherapy Approach on Trauma and Brain Insult.

Currently working in Behman consultation group, The Worked with the UNICEF Child Protection project Catholic Relief Services, CRS Egypt, for Refugee & Asylum seekers in Egypt. Worked as an Expressive Arts therapist with different universities in Egypt such as the AUC, American University in Cairo, and The Knowledge Hub Universities and the International students of Coventry University, UK, and worked with corporate companies such as Intellect coaching school.

Working at a psychiatric clinic with Dr. Sandra Elsisi. Worked at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Worked at El Nile Sanitarium For Mental Health and Addiction Treatment and Hermal cancer hospital. Worked as an art teacher in Arch College of Design in Jaipur, India.