A-CBT Blog Author Spotlight Series: Paul Kawkabany, Licensed Clinical Psychologist скачать в хорошем качестве

A-CBT Blog Author Spotlight Series: Paul Kawkabany, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

In this A-CBT Blog Author Spotlight interview, Dr. Katy Manetta speaks with Paul Kawkabany, BICBT-CC, A-CBT, about his deeply inspiring work expanding cognitive behavioral therapy education across the Arab world — often under extraordinary circumstances. Paul shares his personal and professional journey with CBT, the creation of culturally grounded Arabic-language study groups, and the writing of the first original Arabic guide to learning CBT. He reflects on teaching, learning, and building community during periods of economic collapse, war, and active conflict — including continuing study groups while participants paused to seek safety as bombs fell nearby. Together, they explore the role of language, culture, community, and meaning in effective CBT training, and what the next generation of Arab clinicians is building despite immense adversity. This interview is part of the A-CBT Blog Author Spotlight Series, which highlights the work of Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies diplomates and fellows around the world.