On June 5–6, 2024, the Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University Centre of Maghnia, in partnership with the Centre for Scientific Research in Social and Cultural Anthropology and Psychology in Oran, organized a national conference on Psychological Therapies, chaired by Dr. Ossama MEDJAHEDI.
The conference activities began in the courtyard of the University Centre of Maghnia, where young trees were planted to mark World Environment Day. This initiative has become a regular practice at the University Centre, reflecting its commitment to supporting the “Green Algeria” initiative.
The official opening ceremony then took place in the conference hall, with a welcoming address delivered by the Director of the University Centre, Professor Mourad Naoum. He welcomed distinguished psychology experts from across the country, including Professor Ben Abdallah and Professor Badra Mimouni, who delivered an outstanding keynote lecture providing a comprehensive and detailed overview of psychological therapies. In his address, the Director also praised the remarkable achievements of the Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences under the leadership of Dr. Hosni Hamra..
The first session followed, chaired by Professor Latifa Zerouali. It featured discussions of several pioneering research papers exploring psychological therapy from both clinical and academic perspectives.