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On this episode of #SumudPodcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify Dr. Lara Sheehi, an internationally recognized psychoanalytic therapist, author, and professor.
Dr. Sheehi is the Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, Qatar, and a Research Fellow at the University of South Africa’s Institute for Social and Health Sciences. She is also the Founding Faculty Director of the Psychoanalysis and the Arab World Lab.
In this episode, Dr. Sheehi shares her experiences growing up in Lebanon during the civil war, navigating the complexities of identity and mental health in the diaspora, and her influential work in psychoanalysis. She delves into the role of psychoanalysis in Palestine, the psychological warfare faced by Palestinians, and the profound concept of one’s soul or psyche as a form of resistance.
Join our hosts, @DrEdHasan and @ZeinaAshrawi, as they explore Dr. Sheehi’s unique insights on the intersection of psychology, politics, and justice.
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
12:27 – Reflecting on the 2006 Evacuation from Lebanon
17:20 – Rethinking Mental Health Stigma Beyond Cultural Determinism
25:08 – Breaking Barriers: Normalizing Mental Health in Arab Communities
29:19 – Institutional Limitations in Addressing Political Trauma in the U.S.
34:26 – Personal Experiences Shaping Her Professional Approach
40:16 – Our Sponsors
43:33 – Unique Approaches to Palestinian Trauma in Psychoanalysis
51:13 – The Physical and Psychological Violence of Zionism
59:05 – Exploring the Concepts of Soul, Resilience, and Sumud
01:02:41 – Palestinian Therapists’ Challenges Under Israeli Occupation
01:13:27 – State-Sponsored Psychological Warfare as a Tool of Oppression
01:14:44 – Understanding Zionist Supremacy Narratives
01:20:26 – Witnessing Violence from Afar: The Psychological Toll
01:26:48 – Navigating Backlash for Speaking Out on Palestine
01:41:20 – Final Reflections: Closing Words from Dr. Sheehi
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