Biography
Dr. Hani Henry received his PhD in clinical psychology from Miami University of Ohio in 2006. He has been intensely involved in the areas of teaching, research and psychotherapy. He is also a member of the American Psychological Association and the International Academy for Intercultural Research.
In the academic realm, he has taught a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate courses at the AUC. Dr. Henry also designed new graduate courses such as: Fundamentals of counseling, Psychopathology across Cultures, International and Multicultural Psychology, Advanced Human Development, and Arabic for Mental Health Professionals as well as undergraduate courses such as the Psychology of Dreams.
In the research realm, Dr. Henry developed a strong interest in the research areas of empowerment,, immigration, acculturation, and the process of loss and mourning. Dr. Henry’s published work appeared in prestigious peer- refereed journals such as: Journal of Clinical Psychology, Family Journal, Transcultural Psychiatry, Counselling Psychology Quarterly, and International Journal of Intercultural Relations. He also presented his work in international conferences such as the meetings of the Society for Cross cultural Research, International Conference for the Teaching of Psychology, Society for Psychotherapy Research.
In the clinical realm, Dr. Henry is an active practitioner who received his clinical training in two US university counseling centers, a psychology clinic, and a school based mental health program. Dr. Henry previously provided clinical supervision to psychosocial workers of AMERA (African-Middle East Refugee Assistance).
In the service realm, Dr. Henry led the psychology unit’s efforts in proposing and initiating the new psychology graduate program and co-chaired its steering committee. Dr. Henry also served in the University Senate during the AY 2007-2008 and AY 2008-2009
Dr. Henry is a public figure who made numerous appearances in Egyptian TV channels such as Dream TV, Channel 1, and Egyptian Satellite Channel. He was also interviewed by many news outlets such as Daily News Egypt, Egypt Today, Campus Magazine, Radio Monte-Carlo, and National Public Radio (USA).