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Understanding family conflicts
Analyzing the psychological and social dynamics that affect relationships and conflicts within the family.
01 — Program Description
From family knowledge to applied professional practice
The program is designed for those who want to develop their professional expertise or build services and projects in family support and resolving marital and parenting disputes, through a path that combines psychological and social foundations, relevant legislation, mediation and communication skills, and hands-on practice.
Professional goal
Developing the ability to understand family conflict dynamics, manage dialogue, build trust, analyze cases, and design interventions and services in family mediation and counseling.
Methodology
Theoretical lectures, applications and case studies, communication exercises, practical cases, field or remote training, then an applied graduation project that is presented and defended.
02 — Areas of Competence
Multiple competencies to serve families and manage conflict
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Communication and dialogue
Developing effective communication, trust-building and constructive dialogue techniques among family members.
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Marital mediation
Understanding the causes of marital conflicts and practicing crisis management techniques and case studies.
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Educational counseling
Understanding the needs of children and adolescents and supporting parents in family and educational contexts.
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Session management
Listening techniques, organizing mediation and counseling sessions, and designing family intervention programs.
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Professional entrepreneurship
Turning skills into an independent project or service, with market research, marketing, management and digital innovation.
03 — Training Structure
Progressive modules from fundamentals to specialization and entrepreneurship
The program follows a path covering psychological, social and legal foundations, then communication, mediation and counseling skills, and finally entrepreneurship, field practice and the final project.
Semester 1
Fundamentals
90 hours
Introduction to Family Mediation and Counseling and Framing Theories
Instructor: Dr. Abdelouahed Ouled El Fkihi
- Defining family mediation and counseling and their goals.
- Psychological and social theories in family relationships.
- Psychological and social dynamics of family conflicts.
- Theoretical lectures, practical applications and case studies.
Family-Related Legislation
Instructor: Dr. Moulay El Hassan Tamazi
- Local and international family law.
- Mediation in marital and divorce cases.
- Applying the law to support family relationships.
Semester 2
Specialization and Practice
100 hours
Effective Communication Skills in Family Relationships
Instructor: Family Consultant Samir Tilmsani
- Principles of effective communication in family relationships.
- Strategies for building trust among family members.
- Constructive dialogue techniques.
- Practical exercises in communication skills.
Mediation in Marital Conflicts
Instructor: Dr. Ibrahim Talwi
- Understanding the causes of marital conflicts.
- Marital crisis management techniques.
- Practical and applied cases.
Educational Counseling for Children and Adolescents
Instructor: Dr. Mustafa Abu Al-Saad
- Psychological needs of children and adolescents.
- Educational counseling skills for parents.
- Strategies for supporting children during family conflicts.
Listening Techniques and Managing Mediation and Counseling Sessions
Instructor: Dr. Mohamed El Ardi
- Designing family intervention programs.
- Performance evaluation and data analysis.
- Leadership and team management skills.
Semester 3
Professional and entrepreneurial prospects
Applied track
Social Entrepreneurship in Family Mediation and Counseling
Instructor: Dr. Mohamed El Ardi
- Introduction to social entrepreneurship and examples of projects in the family field.
- Designing a mediation or counseling project: a center, consulting office or digital service.
- Market research, identifying target groups and building a business model.
- Marketing services and building trust and professional reputation.
- Financial and administrative management and organizing sessions and files.
- Digital innovation, remote consulting and digital platforms.
- Workshop: preparing a simple entrepreneurial project plan.
Overall semester goal
Turning competencies into professional and social value
- Shaping a professional service or project in mediation and counseling.
- Understanding the needs of families and society.
- Building an initial vision for sustainability, organization and marketing.
04 — Training and Final Project
Field practice is a core part of the path
The program includes practical training that can be in the field or remote, with case reports, plus a graduation project based on an in-depth case study or the design of a comprehensive intervention program, presented for defense.
Practical Training
- Field or remote training.
- Cooperation with institutions and associations working on family issues.
- Writing reports on practical cases.
- Building experience through real practice.
Graduation Project
- An in-depth case study or the design of a comprehensive intervention program.
- Developing an applied project that uses what was learned in the program.
- Presenting and defending the project.
05 — Career Prospects
Multiple professional, entrepreneurial and social paths
Family mediation centersMarital conflict resolution services, designing family support programs and promoting dialogue.
Family counseling centersIndividual or group consultations and designing support plans for families and individuals.
Civil society organizationsWorking with associations focused on family and social development and managing family and childhood programs.
Private sectorTraining, consulting and service companies related to mediation, counseling and conflict resolution.
Independent project or serviceFounding a center, consulting office or digital service within applicable legal and professional frameworks.
Training and developmentDesigning specialized training programs for professionals in family, mediation and communication.
Research and developmentContributing to developing tools and techniques in mediation and counseling and taking part in research or scientific activities.
Social organizationsCooperating with institutions and bodies working on family, stability and social development issues.
Training with specialized bodiesGaining practical experience by working with relevant local or international centers and organizations.
Professional notice: Practicing mediation, consulting or independent family services may be subject to legal or professional requirements that vary by country and professional status. Local regulations and the limits of professional scope must be respected when turning this training into practice.
06 — Teaching Team
Meet our instructors and their practical experience
Profile
Family Consultant: Mr. Samir Tilmsani
Consultant and expert in family relationships and personal development
Mr. Samir Tilmsani is a consultant and expert in family relationships and personal development, with more than twenty years of field experience in family counseling, educational training and psychosocial supervision.
He is considered one of Morocco’s leading names in developing family communication skills, marital mediation and educators’ skills.
Throughout his career, Mr. Samir has delivered dozens of courses and workshops for families, associations and educational institutions, focusing on improving the quality of family relationships and developing emotional and parenting intelligence among parents and educators.
He is known for his practical approach based on realistic analysis of family problems and applied solutions grounded in dialogue, active listening and behavior change.
Profile
Dr. Mustafa Abu Al-Saad
Educational expert and family consultant
Dr. Mustafa Abu Al-Saad is a well-known educational expert and family consultant across the Arab world, with more than twenty-five years of experience in positive parenting, family counseling and child development.
He holds a PhD in educational psychology and has devoted his career to training and consulting on developing the skills of educators and parents and building psychological and educational balance within the family.
Dr. Abu Al-Saad is one of the first specialists to spread the culture of parenting with love and respect in the Arab world. He has media appearances and lectures in many countries, as well as influential books on parenting that are taught and used in training programs for educators and family counselors.
Selected works by Dr. Mustafa Abu Al-Saad
- Towards an Islamic Educational Approach to Child Care
- The Educational and Health Guide for the Muslim Family
- The Muslim Woman and the Needed Civilizational Development
- My Child Starts School for the First Time
- How Can We Protect Our Children from Drugs?
- Your Child’s Personality Through the Goals of Islamic Education
- Children’s Clubs in Hospitals and Their Therapeutic Role
- Success and Life Skills
- Positive Parenting Through Meeting Psychological Needs
- A collection of books of short reflections on topics such as “The Art of Good Living”, “Marital Happiness” and “Understanding and Embracing Teenagers”
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Dr. Ibrahim Talwi
International consultant and trainer specializing in family relationships, parenting and personal development
Dr. Ibrahim Talwi is an international consultant and trainer specializing in family relationships, parenting and personal development, with more than 20 years of experience providing consulting and training to individuals, families and organizations in Morocco and abroad.
Dr. Talwi is known for his realistic and practical approach to family issues, combining scientific methodology with human values. He delivers interactive lectures and workshops aimed at strengthening family communication, developing parenting skills and balancing married and family life.
Key practical skills
Family consulting: Providing practical solutions to marital and family problems.
Educational training: Organizing workshops and training courses for educators and parents.
Personal coaching: Helping individuals develop their personal and social skills.
Writing and media: Writing articles and presenting media programs on family issues.
Profile
Dr. Abdelouahed Ouled El Fkihi
Research professor in higher education and trainer at the Regional Center for Education and Training Professions in Tetouan
Dr. Abdelouahed Ouled El Fkihi is a research professor in higher education and a trainer at the Regional Center for Education and Training Professions in Tetouan, Morocco. He is a leading expert in educational and family psychology and multiple intelligences, with more than 20 years of field experience in teaching, training and educational counseling.
Dr. El Fkihi is known for his scientific and practical approach to educational and psychological issues, combining scientific methodology with human values. He delivers interactive lectures and workshops aimed at strengthening family communication, developing parenting skills and balancing married and family life.
Key practical skills
Family and educational consulting: Providing practical solutions to marital and family problems.
Educational training: Organizing workshops and training courses for educators and parents.
Personal coaching: Helping individuals develop their personal and social skills.
Writing and media: Writing articles and presenting media programs on family issues.
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