Education

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (Oct 2011 – Mar 2016)Shahid Beheshti University, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Department of Psychology, Tehran, Iran.- *Dissertation Title: Family Factors Related to Life Satisfaction in Iranian Adolescents and Its Enhancement through Family Dramatherapy.

- Supervisors: Dr. Mohammadali Mazahri & Dr. Karineh Tahmassian.

- Co-supervisor: Dr. Hisoo Chun.

- Thesis Committee/Examiners: Dr. Shahla Pakdaman, Dr. Reza Pourhossein, Dr. Alizadeh-Mohammadi, & Dr. Shahriar Shahidi.

- GPA: 19.20 / 20 (Ranked 1st in the Ph.D. program).

M.Sc. in Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology (Oct 2004 – Jan 2008)Shahid Beheshti University, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Department of Psychology, Tehran, Iran.- *Thesis Title: Investigating the Effectiveness of Dramatherapy in Reducing Symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder in Children.

- Supervisor: Dr. Parirokh Dadestan.

- Co-supervisor: Dr. Bahram Saleh Sedghpour.

- Thesis Committee/Examiners: Dr. Reza Pourhossein & Dr. Sima Ferdousi.

- GPA: 18.67 / 20 (Ranked 1st in the M.Sc. program).

B.Sc. in Clinical Psychology (Sep 2000 – Jul 2004)University of Tehran, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Department of Psychology, Tehran, Iran.- *Thesis Title: The Relationship Between Personality Types and Asthma.

- Supervisor: Dr. Bijan Gilani.

- GPA: 17.79 / 20

Books

•  A Comprehensive Guide to Parenting During Adolescence

•  Adolescent Empowerment (Parent Workbook)

•  Adolescent Empowerment (Adolescent Workbook)

•  Child, Family, and the Outside World

•  Principles and Techniques of the PersonCentered Approach

Educational Packages

•  Video Package: "Understanding the Adolescent Monster"

•  Video Package: "The Golden Package for Communicating with Adolescents"

•  Audio Package: "How to Manage Adolescent Mobile Phone Usage"

•  Video Package: "Effective RuleSetting and Implementation for Adolescents"

•  Video Package: "A Comprehensive Guide to Sexual Education (From Childhood to Puberty)"

•  Video Package: "How to Be a Good Parent?"

•  Video Package: "Only Children: Challenges and Proper Upbringing"

•  Video Package: "Parenting After Divorce"

•  Video Package: "How to Raise a Polite Child?"

•  Video Package:"Toxic Parents: Impact, Coping, and Treatment"

Ongoing Workshops & Courses

•  Foundational Certificate in Adolescent Coaching

•  Specialized Course in Play Therapy

•  Dos and Don'ts: Interacting with Adolescents During Exam Periods

Honors & Awards

•  Dual Enrollment in Theater Studies, University of Tehran (awarded via the "Exceptional Talents" provision for toptier National Entrance Exam rank); 2002.

•  Best Student Dissertation Award in Dramatherapy, American Association for Dramatherapy (AAD); 2008.

•  Outstanding Dissertation Award in Psychology and Educational Sciences, 13th Annual Student Thesis Competition, ACECR; 2009.

•  Ranked 1st among graduates of the 2nd M.Sc. program in Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University; 2008.

•  Ranked 1st in the Ph.D. Entrance Examination in Clinical Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University; 2011.

•  Dr. Shahriari Fellowship (Oneyear Scholarship), Office of Exceptional Talents, Shahid Beheshti University; 2014.

•  Ranked 1st among graduates of the 3rd Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University; 2016.

 Professional & Academic Responsibilities

Leadership & Board Memberships

•  Vice President, Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology Association; 2022–2025.

•  Board Member, Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology Association; 2021–2022.

•  Member of the Specialized Committee for Children and Adolescents, National Marriage and Family Welfare Organization; 2020–Present.

•  Member of the "Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology" Specialist Committee, Psychological System (Regulatory Body for Licensure); 1999–Present.

•  Owner and Director, Nasle Yasān Specialized Publishing (Affiliated with Yasan psychological Center); 2019–Present.

•  Member of the Executive Board, Student Branch of the Iranian Psychological Association; 2011–2012.

•  Member of the Central Council, Psychology Student Scientific Association, University of Tehran; 2001–2002.

•  Founder and Member of the Central Council, Psychology Student Literary Society, University of Tehran; 2001–2003.

Academic & Teaching Roles

•  Adjunct Professor, Teaching specialized Ph.D. and M.Sc. courses in Clinical and Child/Adolescent Clinical Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University and University of Tehran; 2013–Present.

•  Faculty Member, Shahid Beheshti University; 2016–2017.

•  Research Faculty Member, ACECR, Tarbiat Moallem Branch; 2009–2011.

•  Member of the Cognitive Science Research Group, ACECR, Tarbiat Moallem Branch; 2009–2015.

•  Lecturer in Specialized Psychology Courses, Islamic Azad University and Payame Noor University, Tehran; 2008–2013.

Clinical & Project Management

•  Founder, Director, and Therapist, Yasān Specialized Child and Adolescent psychological Center; 2015–Present.

•  Child and Adolescent Therapist, Semiarum Institute (Providing specialized services to Iranians residing abroad); 2016–Present.

•  National Project Manager for "Puberty and Adolescence,"* National Welfare Organization; 2015–Present.

•  *Specialized Child and Adolescent Therapist/Manager, Mother and Child Clinic, Shahid Beheshti University; 2014–2017.

•  Psychologist and Consultant, Shahid Beheshti University Counseling and Psychotherapy Center; 2011–2013.

•  Psychologist and Consultant, School District 6, Tehran (including Qods and Vesal schools); 2005–2008.

•  Psychologist and Consultant in Private Clinics, Tehran; 2005–2015.

Editorial & Scientific Committee Roles

•  Scientific Editor*, Rahborde Farhang Journal; 2015–Present. *Scientific Editor*, KhanevadehPajouhi (Family Studies) Quarterly; 2012–2014. *Scientific Editor*, Iranian Psychologists Quarterly; 2010–2012. *Member of the Scientific Committee, 3rd National Symposium on "The Role of Mothers," Ferdowsi University of Mashhad; 2018.

•  Member of the Scientific and Executive Committees, 2nd Congress of Child and Adolescent Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University; 2015.

•  Member of the Scientific and Executive Committees, 1st Congress of Child and Adolescent Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University; 2013.

•  Member of the Scientific and Executive Committee, 1st National Art Therapy Congress, Shahid Beheshti University; 2006.

•  Member of the Executive Committee, 3rd National Congress on Student Mental Health, University of Tehran; 2001.

•  Member of the Executive Committee, 3rd National Neuropsychology Symposium, Iran; 2009.

Other Professional Activities

•  Member, American Association for Dramatherapy (AAD); 2008–Present.

•  Member, Iranian Psychological Association (IPA); 2009–Present.

•  Member, Psychological and Counseling System (Regulatory Body); 2009–Present.

•  Psychological Judge (Child Psychologist), 10th Child and Adolescent Theater Festival, Arts Bureau; 2014.

•  Media Consultant/Expert* for Radio and TV programs (e.g., "Hezar Rah Narafte"); 2013–Present.

 Research Projects

- Co-Principal Investigator: Characteristics of Healthy Iranian Families from the Perspective of Specialists, Family Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University; 2013.- Principal Investigator: Investigating the Relationship Between Culture and Creativity, ACECR, Tarbiat Moallem Branch; 2013.- Co-Principal Investigator: Factors Affecting Parental Self-Efficacy Among Mothers of Children Under Two Years Old in Tehran, Family Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University; 2011.- Co-Principal Investigator: Factors Affecting Parental Self-Efficacy Among Mothers of Children Aged 2–6 in Tehran, Family Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University; 2010.- Co-Principal Investigator: Feelings of Loneliness and Social Self-Efficacy in Adolescents, Islamic Azad University (South Tehran Branch); 2009.- Co-Principal Investigator: Investigating Early Maladaptive Schemas in Sexual Offenders, ACECR, Tarbiat Moallem Branch; 2010.

PeerReviewed Publications

• - Pourhossein, R., Shafieitabar, M., & Anari, A. (2007). The formation of objective and agentic self in female prisoners versus non-prisoners. Journal of Psychological Sciences, (23).- Dadestan, P., Anari, A., & Saleh Sedghpour, B. (2007). Social anxiety disorder and dramatherapy. Iranian Psychologists Quarterly, (14).- Anari, A. (2008). Dramatherapy in reducing loneliness and social dissatisfaction in children. Iranian Psychologists Quarterly, (18).- Mazahri, M. A., Mehdipour, S., & Anari, A. (2008). The Family Drawing Test in children affected by the Bam earthquake. Journal of Research in Psychological Health, (2).- Tahmassian, K., Anari, A., & Saleh Sedghpour, B. (2009). Direct and indirect effects of social self-efficacy on loneliness in Iranian adolescents. Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 3(2).- Tahmassian, K., & Anari, A. (2009). Investigating the relationship between self-efficacy dimensions and depression in adolescents. Journal of Applied Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University, (9).- Tahmassian, K., Anari, A., Carmelou, S., & Shafieitabar, M. (2009). A comparison of peer rejection and depression in adolescents with chronic illnesses versus healthy adolescents. Iranian Psychologists Quarterly, (21).- Rahimzadeh, S., Bayat, M., & Anari, A. (2009). Feelings of loneliness and social self-efficacy. Iranian Psychologists Quarterly, (22).- Shafieitabar, M., Mazahri, M. A., & Anari, A. (2010). The relationship between collective self-esteem and national identity. Journal of Applied Psychology, (23).- Tahmassian, K., Anari, A., & Fathabadi, M. (2010). Factors affecting parental self-efficacy among mothers of children aged 2–4. Journal of Family Studies, (24).- Anari, A., Shafieitabar, M., & Pour-Etemad, H. R. (2011). A comparison of social anxiety disorder and shyness in addicted versus non-addicted men. Journal of Addiction Studies, (17).

• Anari, A., Tahmassian, K., & Fathabadi, M. (2011). Anxiety and social support in adolescents. Iranian Psychologists Quarterly, (22).- Nofaresti, A., Moein Al-Gharabi, F., & Anari, A. (2011). Emergence and treatment of sexual crimes from a cognitive perspective. Recent Trends in Psychotherapy, (61-62).- Tahmassian, K., Anari, A., & Fathabadi, M. (2012). Investigating maternal characteristics affecting behavioral problems in children aged 2–6. Journal of Modern Psychological Research, (26).- Tahmassian, K., & Anari, A. (2012). Direct and indirect relationships between academic self-efficacy and depression in adolescents. Journal of Psychological Achievements, (19).- Tahmassian, K., & Anari, A. (2012). The relationship between age, education, and number of children: Female heads of household and anxiety regarding children's future. Journal of Women, Law, and Family, (1).- Tahmassian, K., Anari, A., & Fathabadi, M. (2013). Predictive factors of parental self-efficacy among mothers of children under two years old. Journal of Family Studies, (36).- Nofaresti, A., & Anari, A. (2013). Early maladaptive schemas in sexual and non-sexual offenders. Iranian Journal of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, (73).- Tahmassian, K., Anari, A., & Bahrami, H. (2014). Predictive factors of depression in mothers of children under two years old in Tehran. Journal of Research in Psychological Health, (29).- Anari, A., Mazahri, M. A., & Tahmassian, K. (2014). Life satisfaction, internalized disorders, and externalized disorders. Rahbord-e Farhang Journal, (27).- Anari, A., Mazahri, M. A., & Tahmassian, K. (2015). Family factors related to life satisfaction in adolescent girls. Rahbord-e Farhang Journal, (30).

Publications

•  Behavioral Management in Ages 10 to 14: A Parent's Guide to Adolescence; 2017, Nasl e Yasan Publications (affiliated with Yasan psychological Center).

•  Parent Training and Family Empowerment in Puberty and Adolescence (Instructor's Guide); 2019, Welfare Organization Publications.

•  Adolescent Empowerment (Adolescent Workbook and Parent Workbook); 2020, Nasl e Yasan Publications (affiliated with Yasan psychological Center).

•  A Comprehensive Guide for Parents in Puberty and Adolescence; 2021, Nasl e Yasan Publications (affiliated with Yasan psychological Center).

•  My Child 1; 2021, Nasl e Yasan Publications (affiliated with Yasan psychological Center).

•  Clinical Neuropsychology (A Practical Guide to Assessment and Treatment for Clinicians), Translated by Anari et al.; 2021, FaraanGizesh Publications.

Thesis Supervision & Consultation

•  The Effectiveness of MotherBased Attachment Storytelling on Child Resilience, Student: Salome Mohammadi Pezhman; Shahid Beheshti University, 2018.

•  Investigating ParentAdolescent Conflicts Based on Developmental Stages (Early, Middle, and Late Adolescence), Student: Ramin Safiyari; Shahid Beheshti University, 2019.

Selected Conference Papers (National & International)

• Asieh Anari, Mohammad Fatehi (2006). Catharsis and the Art Therapy Process; 1st National Congress of Art Therapy in Iran (Shahid Beheshti University).

• Dr. Narges Chimeh, Asieh Anari (2006). Investigation of Psychological Concepts in Iranian Cinema; 1st National Congress of Art Therapy in Iran (Shahid Beheshti University).

• Sousan Rahimzadeh, Asieh Anari, Maryam Bayat (2010). The Predictive Role of Parental Attachment in Adolescents' Feelings of Loneliness, Family Psychopathology Congress (Shahid Beheshti University).

• Dr. Karineh Tahmassian, Asieh Anari, Mahboubeh Fathabadi (2010). 3rd National Congress of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences).

• Dr. Karineh Tahmassian, Asieh Anari (2011). Empowerment Methods for Female Heads of Households, National Conference on Female Heads of Households (Shahid Beheshti University).

• Dr. Karineh Tahmassian, Asieh Anari (2011). Age, Education, and Number of Children: Female Heads of Households and Concerns Regarding Children's Future, National Conference on Female Heads of Households (Shahid Beheshti University).

• Dr. Karineh Tahmassian, Asieh Anari (2011). Parenting: A Comparative Perspective from Islam, Christianity, and Psychology, 4th National Conference on Religious Modernism (Shahid Beheshti University).

• Asieh Anari, Mohammad Fatehi (2011). Drama Therapy: A New Approach in Rehabilitation and Treatment of Childhood Disorders; 3rd National Congress of Art Therapy in Iran (Shahid Beheshti University).

• Dr. Karineh Tahmassian, Asieh Anari (2012). Women's Employment: Parenting Stress and Utilization of Social Supports, International Conference on Family and Globalization (Shahid Beheshti University).

• Asieh Anari, Dr. Karineh Tahmassian, Rezvan Anari (2012). Adolescents and Social Networks: Risks, Management, and Prevention, International Conference on Family and Globalization (Shahid Beheshti University).

• Asieh Anari, Dr. Ali Mazahri, Dr. Karineh Tahmassian, Dr. Hisoo Chun (2013). Social Networks, Life Satisfaction, and Internalizing and Externalizing Disorders in Adolescents, 1st Congress of Child and Adolescent Psychology (Shahid Beheshti University).

• Asieh Anari, Mohammad Fatehi (2013). Social Shyness in Adolescents: The Effectiveness of Psychodrama in Reducing Symptoms, 1st Psychodrama Conference in Iran (University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences).

• Dr. Fereshteh Motabi, Asieh Anari, Dr. Karineh Tahmassian, Dr. Mahmoud Heidari (2014). The Predictive Role of Emotional Intelligence in Students' Mental Health and Interpersonal Relationships, 7th National Seminar on Student Mental Health (Isfahan University of Technology).

• Asieh Anari, Dr. Ali Mazahri, Dr. Karineh Tahmassian, Dr. Hisoo Chun (2015). The Effectiveness of Family Drama Therapy on Improving Life Satisfaction and Family Functioning in Adolescents, 2nd Congress of Child and Adolescent Psychology (Shahid Beheshti University).

• Maryam Jamshidi, Dr. Ali Mazahri, Dr. Alizadeh Mohammadi, Asieh Anari (2015). The Effectiveness of Expressive Art Therapy in Reducing Behavioral and Emotional Problems in Children Experiencing Paternal Bereavement, 2nd Congress of Child and Adolescent Psychology (Shahid Beheshti University).

• Dr. Asieh Anari, Dr. Mohammadali Mazahri, Dr. Karineh Tahmassian, Dr. Hisoo Chun, Shayesteh Shokoufeh Fard (2016). Family Factors Related to Life Satisfaction in Iranian Adolescents: A Qualitative Study, 7th Family Psychopathology Congress (Shahid Beheshti University).

• Maryam Jamshidi, Mohammadali Mazahri, Alizadeh Mohammadi, Asieh Anari (2016). The Effectiveness of Expressive Art Therapy in Reducing Prolonged Grief Syndrome and Increasing Happiness in Children Experiencing Paternal Bereavement, 7th Family Psychopathology Congress (Shahid Beheshti University).

Facilitation of Educational and Scientific Workshops

•  Film and Mental Illnesses (Two 15session courses), Payame Noor University, Tehran Branch; 2008–2009.

•  Film and Mental Illnesses (15session course), Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR), Tarbiat Moallem Branch; 2009–2010.

•  Social Skills Training (4hour workshop), Ministry of Roads and Urban Development (Staff training); 2010.

•  Introduction to Dramatherapy (8hour workshop), ACECR, Tarbiat Moallem Branch; 2010.

•  Dramatherapy (4hour workshop), 1st Congress of Child and Adolescent Psychology; 2013.

•  Creative Drama and Dramatherapy (8hour workshop), Aramesh Andisheh Institute, Tabriz; 2014.

•  Play Therapy (8hour workshop), Aramesh Andisheh Institute, Tabriz; 2015.

•  Adolescent Parenting (Two 8hour workshops), Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant (Parental training); 2015.

•  Dramatherapy (4hour workshop), 2nd Congress of Child and Adolescent Psychology; 2015.

•  Foundations of Parenting (4hour workshop), University of Hormozgan; 2016.

•  Facilitation of over 30 specialized 8hour workshops on "Family Empowerment and Training in Puberty and Adolescence" for Welfare Organization specialists in Tehran, Sari, Kerman, and Bandar Abbas; 2016–2019.

•  Overview of Childhood and Adolescent Problems and Disorders based on Developmental Stages (16hour workshop), Welfare Organization of Qazvin Province; 2017.

•  Overview of Childhood and Adolescent Problems and Disorders based on Developmental Stages (4hour workshop), Shahid Beheshti University; 2018.

•  Art Therapy and its Application in Treating Childhood Disorders (4hour workshop), Clinical Psychology Congress, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences; 2018.

•  Psychological Assessment and Testing as part of the "Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist Training Program," Iranian Psychological Association; 2016–2018.

•  Adolescent Empowerment (24hour workshop), Shahid Beheshti University; 2020.

•  ClientCentered Therapy in Adolescence (12hour workshop), Shahid Beheshti University; 2020.

•  Adolescent Therapist Training Program (100hour intensive course), Shahid Beheshti University; 2020.

 Scientific and Educational Lectures

•  Marginalization and Children, Imam Ali Population Center; 2018.

•  Couples' Preparation for Parenthood, Specialist Association of Family and Couples; 2016.

•  The Application of Dramatherapy in Psychological Disorders, Roozbeh Hospital; 2014.

•  Theater and Psychology (Specialized Criticism of Children's Theater), Psychology Scientific Association, Shahid Beheshti University; 2014.

•  An Introduction to Dramatherapy, 1st Art Therapy Symposium for University of Tehran Students; 2015.

•  Panel Speaker in the "Art and Child" Specialist Panel, 2nd Congress of Child and Adolescent Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University; 2015.

•  Lecturer on various aspects of Child and Adolescent Parenting* in schools and public/private organizations across Tehran; 2007–Present.

 Professional Development & Continuing Education

•  3rd National Congress on Student Mental Health, University of Tehran; 2001.

•  Psychoanalysis Courses (Two courses) led by Dr. Moradi, Tehran Welfare Organization; 2002–2003.

•  Lacanian Psychoanalysis led by Dr. Fatemi, Tarbiat Modares University; 2003.

•  Psychoanalysis Course (10session course) led by Dr. Abedin, Shahid Beheshti University; 2005.

•  Participant in six consecutive Family Psychopathology Congresses, Shahid Beheshti University; since 2006.

•  Parenting: Life Skills Training for Children (8hour workshop) led by Dr. Tahmassian, Family Psychopathology Congress; 2007.

•  Parenting (8hour workshop) led by Dr. Tahmassian, Iranian Psychological Association; 2009.

•  Play Therapy (8hour workshop) led by Dr. Tahmassian, Iranian Psychological Association; 2009.

•  Reality Therapy Workshops (Three 3day intensive courses) led by Dr. Sahebi, Glasser Reality Therapy Institute; 2010–2011.

•  Adolescent Behavioral Management (8hour workshop) led by Dr. Tahmassian, Iranian Psychological Association; 2010.

•  Parenting Children with Anxiety (8hour workshop) led by Dr. Tahmassian, Iranian Psychological Association; 2011.

•  Participant in two Child and Adolescent Psychology Congresses; 2013–2015.

•  Adolescence Psychotherapy (120hour online course), New York University (NYU); 2016–2017.

•  Adolescent Group Therapy (50hour online course), London Institute for Children and Adolescents; 2018.

•  PersonCentered Therapy: Introductory and Advanced levels (32hour online course), Rogers Behavioral Science Institute, New York; 2020–2021.

Research and Clinical Interests

•  Diagnosis and Treatment of Childhood and Adolescent Disorders

•  Dramatherapy and DramaBased Interventions (including Improvisation)

•  The Application of Literature and Cinema in Psychology (Therapeutic and Educational contexts)

•  Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT)

•  Life Skills Training for Children and Adolescents

•  Interdisciplinary Studies in Art and Psychology

•  Adolescence and the Generation Gap

•  Parenting and Parental Education