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Abla Benbachir

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Abla

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Benbachir

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I am a 47-year-old mother of two: Alia, a 15-year-old teenager, and Shems, a 13-year-old boy. We live in Casablanca, Morocco, with my husband, Oussama Esmili.

I earned a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from René Descartes University (Paris V, France) in 2001.

In September of the same year, I joined the ANAIS Association (www.anais-maroc.org), an organization that educates children with mental disabilities and offers them therapeutic support. During my three years at ANAIS, I worked as a resident psychologist, providing daily support to educators. Together, we developed a pedagogical program that took into account both the age and disability level of the children. We also explored how educators could effectively use listening and interaction in their practice.

In parallel, I supported parents through weekly sessions, helping them better understand and manage the challenges of raising children with mental and/or physical disabilities. I also contributed to the development of a support unit for children with Down syndrome, as well as a center aimed at helping older children transition into employment.

Starting in 2005, I decided to broaden my professional scope. I began designing and producing educational TV programs—a total of two programs. In 2007, my husband and I co-founded IDEO Factory (www.ideo.ma), a company specializing in the production of training modules for corporations and the education sector.

As we sought meaningful educational approaches for our young children, Oussama and I discovered Positive Discipline through an online resource. We were immediately drawn to the non-violent and respectful educational principles it promotes for both parents and teachers.

Since then, I have extensively studied this approach, delving into the works of Adler and Dreikurs, and participating in training sessions offered by both the American and French Positive Discipline associations. My first official training took place in Paris with the French Association for Positive Discipline. I later participated in numerous workshops and conferences aimed at both parents and educators.

My mission today is to help parents make the most of Positive Discipline. In February 2016, I completed the Advanced Certificate Training to deepen my understanding, skills, and practical application. I currently facilitate workshops for parents and teachers, and I am committed to promoting this approach across Morocco by developing a network of certified facilitators and founding the Moroccan Positive Discipline Association (www.adpm.ma).

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www.disciplinepositive.ma

City

Casablanca

Province

Morocco

Zip Code

20000

Country

Morocco

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