Workshop Speakers 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Day One
Dr. Ayman Awad Mahmoud El Sharkawy
Position:
Executive Director of the Pets Program at Desouk Veterinary Hospital.
Workshop Paper:
Animal-Assisted Therapy for People with Special Needs.
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dr. Fahd Abdulkarim Turkistani
Professor of Chemistry at Umm Al-Qura University (Retired).
Chairman of the Environment Committee at the International Union of Muslim Scouts.
Head of the Environmental Family Counseling Office in Al-Misfalah District.
Position:
Head of Environmental Trade at the International Islamic Union of Scouts and Youth.
Workshop Paper:
The Impact of Plants on Environmental Pollution.
5:15pm - 6:15pm
Dr. Mohammed Qasim Omar Yousef
Veterinary Epidemiologist.
Position:
The National Center for the Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Animal Diseases (WEQAA), Makkah Region Branch.
Workshop Paper:
Zoonotic Diseases Between Humans and Pets and How to Prevent Them.
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Day Two
Dr. Ed Bracher
CEO of Dogs for Good.
Position: Member of the Board of Trustees at Assistance Dogs UK.
Workshop Paper: Developing Animal-Assisted Therapy Services focusing specifically on psychological support and the impact on beneficiaries.
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dr. Ashraf Mohammed Ahmed Omran
Agriculture and Environment.
Position: Chairman of the Board of Sustainability and Carbon Solutions - Toronto, Canada.
Workshop Paper: Water Memory and its impact on Animals, Plants, and Humans, and the environmental and psychological effects.
5:15pm - 6:15pm
Ms. Latifa Momena
Human Resources Management.
Position: CEO of Wesal Al-Khair Company.
Group HR Director, Sama Investment Company.
Workshop Paper: Therapeutic Horseback Riding in Saudi Arabia.
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Day Three
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Naguib El-Sabbouh
Position: Professor of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy at Cairo University.
Workshop Paper: Training and application of select Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) skills and techniques.
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dr. Fawaz Badie Al-Fee
Assistant Veterinarian.
Position: Animal Health Coordinator for the Beneficiary Service Unit at the Makkah Region Branch of the WEQAA Center.
Workshop Paper: On the Role of the Beneficiary Service Unit.
5:15pm - 6:15pm
Dr. Faten Zubair Filimban
Specialist in the classification of plants in the Arabian Peninsula.
Position: Faculty Member, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University.
Workshop Paper: The Language of Plants and its Psychological Impact.
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Forum Themes Conference Working Papers
Nature as Psychological Support
Using Houseplants and Pets as Tools to Support Mental Health
Family and Child Mental Health
Methods for Psychologically Supporting Children with Autism Through Interaction with Nature. Positive Parenting Vehicles Associated with a Healthy Home Environment
Home Gardening and Mental Health
Indoor Gardening as an Activity to Drain Anxiety and Stress. Home Garden Design
Promoting Relaxation and Psychological Balance.
Integration of Psychiatry and Veterinary Medicine
The Role of the Psychiatrist and Veterinarian in Improving the Human-Animal Relationship
Emotional Communication Skills Through the Care of Living Organisms
How Animal or Plant Care Develops a Sense of Responsibility and Empathy in
Children with Autism and the Elderly
Psychological and Environmental Sustainability
Sustainable Lifestyles that Support Psychological Balance and Enhance the Role of a Healthy Environment in Building Prosperous Communities
Roles
The Role of Plants and Pets in Psychological Support for Patients with Cancer, Autism, Diabetes, the Elderly, and Trauma
Legal Regulation of Pet Care
Legal Liability of Pet Owners for Damages Caused to Others
Criminal Protection of Pets
The Role of Government Authorities in Regulating the Acquisition and Care of Pets
Legal Oversight of the Online Pet Trade
Legal Considerations in Pet Experimental Research
Forum Objectives
Based on the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 towards a vibrant society and sustainable health
Empowering families and those interested in all that exists in nature to contribute to psychological support
Enhancing community awareness of the importance of mental health and the role of the natural environment (such as plants and pets) in psychological support and quality of life
Providing a platform for sponsors and those interested to showcase their products related to mental health and facilitating direct communication with the target audience
Highlighting high-quality and global practices that have brought about a qualitative shift in the lives of individuals with autism and mental illnesses
Highlighting investment opportunities in the sector of products and services related to agriculture, pets, and the sustainable environment, and encouraging the private sector to contribute in this direction
Enhancing community engagement through educational and experiential events to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application in the field of psychological care using plants and animals
The forum aims to integrate people with disabilities and all target groups in activities dedicated to psychological deafness, in coordination and cooperation with the entities participating in the forum
Creating an interactive and stimulating environment for the exchange of experiences among specialists in all natural sciences, contributing to the provision of applicable scientific recommendations
Strengthening partnerships between care centers and agricultural and medical entities to exchange expertise and develop integrated treatment programs that combine science, the environment, and human well-being, contributing to improved quality of care and psychological support
