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LPA Conference 2025 – An Overview

This past weekend, the Lebanese Psychological Association held its 20th-anniversary conference. Roni F. Matar, a trainer for the IEMT Association, was in attendance to represent the organization, which was also a sponsor of the event. For the IEMT Association, it was an important opportunity to connect with the community and support the ongoing professional dialogue in the region.

A conference banner for the Lebanese Psychological Association LPA 2025 spotlights trauma and PTSD, featuring headshots...

The atmosphere at the Metropolitan Palace Hotel was professional and engaging. With over 300 professionals and students from around the world, there was a clear sense of connection and shared interest among the attendees. The theme, "Psychology Across Cultures," proved to be a relevant framework for the discussions that took place over the two days, led by an accomplished lineup of speakers.

Mr. Matar found the keynote speeches to be particularly insightful, especially those from APA presidents Dr. Cynthia de las Fuentes and Dr. Debra Kawahara, LOPSY President Dr Leila Dirani, LPA current President Michel Nawfal, and the LPA's founding president, Dr. Brigitte Khoury. The conference covered vital topics, from culturally-informed CBT to the challenges of managing eating disorders in the region. These discussions are essential for the field.

The panel discussion in Arabic was also a significant part of the program. Hearing leaders in the field discuss the development of psychology in the Arab region provided a valuable regional perspective.

Day two offered a series of informative hands-on workshops, covering a diverse range of practical topics, from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and couples therapy to the application of AI in behavioral therapy.

The IEMT Association was pleased to sponsor an event that successfully brought professionals together. Mr. Matar left with new insights and a stronger sense of connection to the professional community. Congratulations are in order for the LPA on a well-organized and significant milestone event. The conversations started there will certainly continue to influence the field.

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