Lina M. Ashour
Amman
Summary
Experienced with curriculum design, student mentorship, and academic research. Utilizes advanced pedagogical techniques and effective communication to enhance student learning experiences. Knowledge of current educational trends and track record of contributing to academic excellence.
Knowledgeable with robust background in academic instruction and research. Delivered numerous impactful lectures, published peer-reviewed articles, and led student mentorship programs. Demonstrated proficiency in curriculum development and academic advising.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Professor
Philadelphia University
01.2013 - Current
Psychological Therapist
Jordan
01.2010 - Current
- Working with individuals, couples, families, and groups to overcome a range of psychological and emotional issues, using personal treatment plans and a variety of non-medical-based treatments
- Networking within the health professional community, and other potential business areas, to maintain continuity of work and client base
- Evaluating therapy outcomes and writing reports
Head of Psychological Counseling Department
Philadelphia University
01.2013 - 01.2023
Psychosocial Counselor Supervisor
Center for Victims of Torture (CVT)
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Providing clinical supervision for counselors
- Providing psychological and mental health support including first aid and advanced therapy
- Providing individual and group counseling for vulnerable refugees both Iraqis and Syrians inside community
- Communicating with other humanitarian NGO’s and cooperating in case referral manner
- Capacity building for CBOs through trainings and follow-ups
- Case management and advocacy for vulnerable population
- Material and assessment tools development
- Making psychological assessments
Freelance Trainer and Lecturer
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Provide private and public training sessions and workshops for soft skills & behavioral modification for individuals and groups, throughout different areas in Jordan (Amman, Zarqa, Erbid and Aqaba)
Head of Counseling Department
Rawdat Al-Ma'aref Schools & College
01.1998 - 01.2008
- Delivering psychology counseling for students in classes and personnel
- Tailoring and delivering educational programs for students, their families, and the staff
- Educational lectures organizer for students and staff exchange
- Collecting and delivering humanitarian aid to refugee camps
- Carrier guiding for students through carrier weeks, lectures visits exchange
- Counseling teaching and training to the undergraduate and graduate students from different universities in Jordan
Teaching Assistant in Faculty of Educational Sciences
University of Jordan
01.1997 - 01.2004
Instructor
Amman Academy School
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Teaching mathematics, social studies, English and organizing activities to enhance and develop pupil’s personality
- Tutoring for English native speaker families (ranged 6-30 years old)
- Tutoring mathematics, science, Arabic, social studies, and religion
Education
PhD - Educational & Psychological Counseling
University of Jordan
01.2012
M.A. - Educational & Psychological Counseling
University of Jordan
01.1997
B.A. - Counseling & Mental Hygiene
University of Jordan
01.1994
Skills
- Team building skills
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Self management
- People management
- Service management
- Public speaking
- Special events management
- Activities organizing
- Customer care
- Soft skills training
- Positive thinking training
- Guiding individuals with behavioral problems
- Talk show consulting
- Anger management training
- Music therapy
- Trauma therapy training
- Leadership training
- Educational leadership
- Online teaching
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Teaching excellence
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum design
- Academic advising
- Classroom instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Class organization
- Academic advisory
Certification
- Licensed to practice counseling therapy from the ministry of health
- ICDL certified
- TOT in Human Resources
- TOT for the Humanitarian sector
- EMDR practitioner
Languages And Computer Skills
Mother Tongue, Excellent Reading, writing & speaking, Computer literacy with knowledge of MS Windows, MS Office, and Internet
Publications
- The Effect of Couples Counseling Program on Improving Marital Adjustment & Decreasing post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Iraqis Immigrants in Jordan.
- Anxiety Disorders Among Jordanian Youth: From Behavioral Cognitive Perspective.
- The prevalence of Paranoid Personality symptoms and gender differences among university students., Ashour, Lina, Abbass, Lina, Halaseh, Hannan, Dirasat: Educational Sciences, 2018, 45, 553-565
- The role of Psychological guidance and counseling in achieving intellectual security in the light of the repercussions of the phenomenon of terrorism and extremism from the point of view of the Educational counselors in the capital Amman., Qadan, Firas, Ashour, Lina
- The Negative Consequences of Poor Emotion Management (Anger, Anxiety and Frustration) on The Brain and Body., Almajali, Salwa, Ashour, Lina, Talent Development & Excellence, 2020, 12, 2s, 3410-3419
- Interpersonal sensitivity among sample of university students and its relationship to impulsivity in light of gender, specialization and academic year variables., Abdel Hadi, S., Ashour, L., Kamour, M., Pending
Special Experience
- Licensed practitioner in mental health from the ministry of health.
- Founder member of the Arabic union for psychological sciences.
- Board committee member (Jordanian Psychology Association) from 2007 to present.
- Vice President of Jordanian Psychology Association from 2001 to 2007.
- Participated in the working counselor team for a booklet issued by the Ministry of Education in Carrier Guidance (2002-2003).
- Member of M.A dissertation Defend committees of Amman Arab University.
- Member of practice certificate exam committee for mental health practitioners at ministry of health – Amman.
- Member of simulating treatment for addiction with cooperation with Jordan psychological association and public security department.
- Member of the preparing committee for art faculty annual conference at Philadelphia university (2014-2021).
- Member of the scientific committee for the social responsibility conference at Amman Arab University (2019).
- Keynote speaker at many virtual conferences (2020-2021).
- Head of Jordan middle east psychological association (MEPA).
Affiliations
- Jordanian psychological association (JPA)
- middle east psychological association(MEPA)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Associate Professor
Philadelphia University
01.2013 - Current
Head of Psychological Counseling Department
Philadelphia University
01.2013 - 01.2023
Psychological Therapist
Jordan
01.2010 - Current
Psychosocial Counselor Supervisor
Center for Victims of Torture (CVT)
01.2009 - 01.2013
Freelance Trainer and Lecturer
01.2008 - 01.2009
Head of Counseling Department
Rawdat Al-Ma'aref Schools & College
01.1998 - 01.2008
Teaching Assistant in Faculty of Educational Sciences
University of Jordan
01.1997 - 01.2004
Instructor
Amman Academy School
01.1994 - 01.1998
M.A. - Educational & Psychological Counseling
University of Jordan
B.A. - Counseling & Mental Hygiene
University of Jordan
PhD - Educational & Psychological Counseling
University of Jordan
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