Sami Moukaddem

21 Videos on working with depression and trauma

1. Introduction to Inner Work on depression

About me

Born in Lebanon in 1967. The first four years of my life were mainly in Brazil, then in Lebanon during the civil war. In 1985 I emigrated to Ireland and enrolled in Trinity College Dublin. In 1994 I graduated with three Masters in Psychology. As a counselling psychologist, I worked in the Irish Health Board; four and a half years years in the area of sexual abuse; adults who have been abused in childhood, and adolescents who have abused younger children. Then I worked with refugees, most of whom have been tortured in their country of origin. For the 2002/2003 year I moved from the Health Board and worked in nine different inner city Dublin schools.

Since then I expanded into the arts, releasing 6 CDs of my own compositions, self published two novels, made a film documentary, and a stand-up socio-political one man show in Beirut.

2. Three things that helped me stay in this world

3. How I look at depression and feelings of wanting to leave the world

4. My main approach, simplified

5. Working on my thoughts

6. Working on my emotions

7. Working with my unconscious

8. Working with my spirituality

9. Introduction to working on my body

10. Working on my body (part 1): breath work, diet, yoga, martial arts, sports

11. Working on my body (part 2): distraction, soothing, working with sensations

12. Working on my body (part 3): dance, music, Tai Chi, neuromovement

13. Inner Child work

14. Inner parts work

15. Managing my triggers in intimate relationships (version 1)

16. Managing my triggers in intimate relationships (version 2)

17. Discussing my depression with friends and family

18. Attitudes towards those who take their own lives

19. General issues with therapy (short version)

20. Therapeutic approaches, and general issues in seeking therapy

21.Personal experiences with various therapists

Also, you might be interested to know that for the past ten years I have been working on a feature length documentary on depression and trauma, approaching the topic as a psychologist, and using my self as a case study. I refer to a wide range of personal issues, and the various approaches that I have applied on myself over a period of over 40 years. The film is now done and I’m in the process of sending it to film festivals. This is a lengthy process so it’ll be a while before it is made available to the public. I’ll post updates when they happen.

21 Videos on working with depression and trauma

If you watched my TEDx talk then you might be interested to know that I have been working on creating videos where I’m sharing my personal experiences and approach to working on depression and trauma.

Below you’ll find YouTube links to 21 videos. By sharing my personal experiences I am hoping to encourage others to find their own way to working with themselves, create their own resources, and consider what form or help if any they’d like to get.

With time I am hoping to add written summaries and further reflections on this website. I suggest you start with the first video so you have an idea where I’m coming from. You are welcome to make comments underneath the videos, or e-mail me with suggestions or reflections here: [email protected]

If you watched my TEDx talk then you might be interested to know that I have been working on creating videos where I’m sharing my personal experiences and approach to working on depression and trauma.

Below you’ll find YouTube links to 21 videos. By sharing my personal experiences I am hoping to encourage others to find their own way to working with themselves, create their own resources, and consider what form or help if any they’d like to get.

With time I am hoping to add written summaries and further reflections on this website. I suggest you start with the first video so you have an idea where I’m coming from. You are welcome to make comments underneath the videos, or e-mail me with suggestions or reflections here: [email protected]