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Basim Mohammad Ali Al Dahadha
- Professor
- Ext: 5476
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Professor Aldahadha has over 22 years of academic experience at several universities, including Sultan Qaboos University, University of Nizwa, Jadara University, and Mutah University. He served as Head of the Counseling and Special Education Section at the University of Nizwa and as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Educational Sciences at Mutah University. He also served as a member of the Mutah University Council, the Jadara University Council, and the Student Council at the University of Nizwa. In addition, he is an active member of the American Psychological Association and the Jordanian Psychological Association. Aldahadha has published more than 75 research articles in reputable scientific journals and has authored and translated several books on psychotherapy and its applications. He has supervised more than 86 doctoral and master’s theses. He also serves on the editorial boards of several Arabic and international academic journals. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Counseling and Mental Health from the University of Jordan, his Master’s degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy from Yarmouk University, and his PhD in Counseling and Psychotherapy from Amman Arab University. He received the Distinguished Researcher Award from the University of Nizwa for two consecutive years and from Mutah University for three consecutive years. He has practiced psychotherapy and holds a professional license from the Jordanian Ministry of Health. He also has extensive experience supervising the preparation and implementation of the Professional Licensing Examination for Psychotherapy and Clinical Psychology at the Jordanian Psychological Association under the Ministry of Health. Professor Aldahadha has participated in numerous international conferences at Harvard University and the Sorbonne University and taught at Akdeniz University in Turkey under the Erasmus academic exchange program. He also chaired the Conference on Modern Trends in the Humanities, sponsored by Sohar University, and the Al-Raha Conference in Turkey.
Education
- 1- PH.D. Psychological Counseling and Psychotherapy, Amman Arab University for Graduate Studies, Jordan, 2004, excellent GPA (Courses, Comprehensive Exam, Oral Exam and Dissertation) 2- M. Ed. Counseling and Psychotherapy, Yarmouk University, Jordan, Collage of Education, 1995, Very Good GPA (Courses, Comprehensive Exam and Thesis) 3- B. Ed. Counseling and Mental Health, University of Jordan College of Education, Amman, Jordan, 1991. Very Good GPA
1- PH.D. Psychological Counseling and Psychotherapy, Amman Arab University for Graduate Studies, Jordan, 2004, excellent GPA (Courses, Comprehensive Exam, Oral Exam and Dissertation) 2- M. Ed. Counseling and Psychotherapy, Yarmouk University, Jordan, Collage of Education, 1995, Very Good GPA (Courses, Comprehensive Exam and Thesis) 3- B. Ed. Counseling and Mental Health, University of Jordan College of Education, Amman, Jordan, 1991. Very Good GPA
Experience
- 1- Dean Assistant for E-Learning and Quality Assurance, 2021-2022 2- University Council Member, Mutah University, 15-9-2020 to 10-9-2021 3- University Council Member, Jadara University, 2023 to 2024 4- University Council Member, Mutah University, 15-9-2024 to 10-9-2025 5- Professor, Mutah University, 27-7-2020- 6- Associated professor, Mutah University-26-7-2016 7- Associated professor, Jadara University, 9-2014- 30-8-2015. 8- Associated professor, University of Nizwa, 16/8/2008 – 30-9-2014. 9- Specialist in counseling and guidance, student counseling center, Sultan Qaboos University, 20/9/2004 to 15/8/2008 10- Head of the Counseling and Special Education Section, University of Nizwa 2010-2011
1- Dean Assistant for E-Learning and Quality Assurance, 2021-2022 2- University Council Member, Mutah University, 15-9-2020 to 10-9-2021 3- University Council Member, Jadara University, 2023 to 2024 4- University Council Member, Mutah University, 15-9-2024 to 10-9-2025 5- Professor, Mutah University, 27-7-2020- 6- Associated professor, Mutah University-26-7-2016 7- Associated professor, Jadara University, 9-2014- 30-8-2015. 8- Associated professor, University of Nizwa, 16/8/2008 – 30-9-2014. 9- Specialist in counseling and guidance, student counseling center, Sultan Qaboos University, 20/9/2004 to 15/8/2008 10- Head of the Counseling and Special Education Section, University of Nizwa 2010-2011
Teaching Area
- Counseling, psychotherapy, clinical psychology, and guidance for people with special needs and their families, specializing primarily in cognitive behavioral therapy within the group therapy approach and leadership skills for small groups.
Counseling, psychotherapy, clinical psychology, and guidance for people with special needs and their families, specializing primarily in cognitive behavioral therapy within the group therapy approach and leadership skills for small groups.
Research
- Cognitive behavioral therapy, rational emotive therapy, group therapy, assertiveness, university student counseling, depression, anxiety and psychological stress.