Biography
Snežana Anđelić is a highly accomplished professional with an extensive background in trauma and psychology. She completed Training for Trainers in psychological trauma with TENTS In Austria and holds degrees in Gestalt Psychotherapy and Children's Psychoanalytic Therapy from Belgrade, Serbia. Snežana’s educational journey also includes a Master's in Clinical Psychology from Belgrade and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Training) in Italy, specializing in trauma psychotherapy. Snežana has enriched her expertise with various courses at Eastern Mennonite University in the USA, focusing on peacebuilding, trauma, and psychological awareness. In May 2005, she completed the STAR Seminar on Trauma Awareness and Recovery. Throughout her career, Snežana has excelled in training, psychotherapy, and trauma-related work, providing valuable support to individuals and communities in need. She has been actively involved in educational programs and working with traumatized children. Snežana plays a vital role in helping churches and organizations become trauma-aware, supporting traumatized communities, and providing trauma-related training and advisory services.
Jelena Sivulka, Ph.D.
School Director
Professor of Clinical Psychology and Theology
Professor of Clinical Psychology and Theology
Biography
Jelena was born and raised in Serbia, where she became a Christian 30 years ago and a few years later got involved in ministry with her husband Greg, planting churches, distributing humanitarian aid, and partnering with Joni and Friends, serving people with disabilities. Jelena has also worked as a counselor in Serbia’s schools, social centers, medical clinics. Her Ph.D. research was on the topic of Mental Illness and Suffering. She is the founder and director of the non-profit organization Hana's Hope. She has been blessed with three children: Benjamin, Sara, and Hana, who has autism.
Education
- Ph.D. Theology, University of Bucharest, RO, 2023
- M.A. Theology, Protestant Theological Seminary, Novi Sad, SR, 2012
- M.A. Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, Novi Sad, SR, 2010
- B.A. Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, Novi Sad, SR, 2005
Courses Taught
- Human Development I and II
- Introduction to Psychopatology
Fuad Qaqish, Ph.D.
Academic Dean
Professor of Clinical Psychology and Child Development
Professor of Clinical Psychology and Child Development
Biography
Fuad, therapist and psychotherapist, was born in Jordan where he has started his career. After a Master's graduation in Psychological Counseling, followed by a specialization in Psychological Counseling at Jordan University, he practiced for 10 years in Jordan with psychiatric clinics in Amman and diverse Mental Health Institutions in Jordan, and private clinics where his main activities were to conduct psychotherapies for university students and adolescents, and their families, supervision.
Since 2014, he provides trainings and conferences in different health and specialized organizations in Jordan, Iraq, and Syria. The aim of these missions is to share his clinical experience in countries in need of family counseling, university students, and adolescents as school counselors. In parallel with his doctoral research on a therapeutic program that assists in treating psychological isolation among university students, fostering emotional intelligence development, he also operates within a master's program addressing various topics for university students and their families. Additionally, he is actively involved in several church initiatives in Jordan, Egypt, Iraq, and Syria. In addition to numerous interviews on various psychological health topics broadcasted on various Jordanian television channels.
Since 2014, he provides trainings and conferences in different health and specialized organizations in Jordan, Iraq, and Syria. The aim of these missions is to share his clinical experience in countries in need of family counseling, university students, and adolescents as school counselors. In parallel with his doctoral research on a therapeutic program that assists in treating psychological isolation among university students, fostering emotional intelligence development, he also operates within a master's program addressing various topics for university students and their families. Additionally, he is actively involved in several church initiatives in Jordan, Egypt, Iraq, and Syria. In addition to numerous interviews on various psychological health topics broadcasted on various Jordanian television channels.
Education
- Doctorate Psychological Counseling, Jordan university - The World and Education University, Amman, Jordan
- Master 2 Professional Psychology, Psychological Counseling, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan, 2018
- Master 1 Master of educational Psychology, Balqa University, Jordan, 2014
- Bachelor of management information system, Balqa University, Balqa, Jordan 2018
- Bachelor of Christian counselling - Online Program, South west College, USA, 2017>
- Diploma of clinical phycology, German Jordanian University, 2019
- Diploma of Psychological Evaluation and applied Neuropsychology, British University of Leeds
Courses Taught
- Psychology of development (Human Development I and II)
- Child and adolescent psychopathology
- Family dynamics
- Counseling skills
Nanis N. William, MD
Academic Advisor
Psychiatrist
Professor of Recovery Counseling & Addiction Treatment
Biography
Nanis is a psychiatrist and an education specialist with a heart for empowering people to live their best lives. As the Dean of several international counseling schools, she has dedicated her career to helping train thousands in the mental health field throughout the years. With a rich academic background that includes degrees in Public Health Education, Theology, Psychology, Medicine and Addiction Counseling, she brings an interesting interdisciplinary approach to mental health, spiritual care and public service.
She believes that empathic meaningful learning can make a big difference in closing the gap between merely existing and truly living. For her, learning and serving are intertwined and worthy of her life’s journey.
In addition to her deanship, she serves as a lecturer at the Seminary, where she equips future faith leaders with the tools to address complex personal and societal issues through counseling and spiritual support. She is an advocate for positive change, and her life's purpose is to help others become masterpieces of their humanity.
Education
- Doctor of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Egypt
Master’s of Public Health, New York University, USA
Master’s of Psychology and Religion, UTS, Colombia University, USA
Master Addiction Counseling (MAC), NAADAC, USA
Diploma in Psychiatry Practice, Ain Shams & King’s College, University of London
Advanced Certificate in Logotherapy, Viktor Frankl’s Institute
Courses Taught
- Addiction Counseling
Psychopathology
Motivational Interviewing
Family Dynamics