Rasha Saba

Couples Counseling (Cognitive Fusion Therapy – CFT)

• Provided therapy and guidance to couples using Cognitive Fusion Therapy (CFT) tools and methods.
• Focused on improving communication, conflict resolution, emotional awareness, and building resilient, healthy relationships.

Psychotherapy (CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy)

• Offered individual therapy for adolescents, young adults, and adults, addressing:
  Anxiety and depression
  Self-esteem and identity issues
  Schizophrenia (supportive CBT approach)
  Emotional regulation and interpersonal difficulties

Group Therapy & Facilitation

• Designed and facilitated therapy groups focused on emotional regulation, resilience, and interpersonal skills.
• Led psychoeducational groups for young adults and students.
• Facilitated multicultural working groups to strengthen collaboration, communication, and conflict resolution.

Therapeutic Approach

• Primary focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), integrating tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Schema Therapy.
• Combine evidence-based methods with psychoeducational techniques, tailored to individual and group needs.
• Support clients in developing resilience, emotional regulation, healthier relationships, and long-term psychological growth.

Lecturing & Awareness-Raising

• Delivered lectures and workshops on leadership, mental health, resilience, interpersonal relationships, and self-awareness, both locally and internationally.

Community Impact

• Increased mental health awareness in student and church communities, reducing stigma and empowering individuals to seek help.

• Strategic Leadership: Developed and implemented organizational vision, mission, and strategic plans, driving significant ministry growth and long-term sustainability.
• Executive Team Development: Built and coached a high-performance leadership team, increasing productivity, efficiency, and accountability across all levels.
• Operational Oversight: Directed financial, operational, and human resources to optimize ministry performance, ensure fiscal responsibility, and improve program delivery.
• Fundraising & Partnerships: Designed and executed fundraising strategies; built and nurtured strong relationships with local and international donors, churches, and partner organizations.
• Program Innovation: Launched and scaled key initiatives in leadership development, student discipleship, unity and reconciliation, and trauma care for young leaders.
• Inclusive & Cross-Cultural Leadership: Provided vision and direction for both Arab and Jewish ministry streams within FCSI, fostering cooperation across cultural, ethnic, and denominational boundaries. Promoted diversity and inclusion by leading Arab, Jewish, and international teams, cultivating a culture of respect, collaboration, and mutual growth.
• Staff Training & Mentorship: Observed individual strengths of staff members, initiated mentoring programs, and provided professional development opportunities to build resilient leaders.
• Teaching & Public Speaking: Regularly teach and lecture locally and globally on leadership, Bible engagement, self-awareness, mental health issues, and interpersonal relationships and skills.
• Event Leadership: Organized and spoke at national and international conferences, workshops, and seminars, representing FCSI in global networks such as IFES and Lausanne.
• Community Engagement: Strengthened connections with student groups, alumni, and faith communities, building a vibrant ecosystem of support and collaboration.

• Student Mentorship: Mentored and coached university students in their personal, spiritual, and leadership development, providing one-on-one guidance and group support.
• Leadership Development: Identified, trained, and empowered emerging student leaders to initiate and lead campus groups across Israel.
• Program & Project Innovation: Designed and implemented new initiatives, conferences, and projects to strengthen student engagement and outreach, introducing innovative approaches for ministry impact.
• Event Leadership: Planned and led national and local student events, including Bible study conferences, training workshops, and evangelistic activities on campuses.
• Cross-Cultural Collaboration: Worked with diverse student groups (Arab, Jewish, and international), fostering unity, mutual understanding, and collaborative service.
• Partnership Building: Built and maintained strong connections with local churches, international partners, and IFES networks to support ministry growth.

• Enhanced patient functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises for children with developmental, motor, cognitive, and emotional challenges.
• Provided education and guidance to parents and families on coping strategies, adaptive equipment, and home safety modifications.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, psychologists, speech therapists, and educators) to ensure comprehensive and holistic care.
• Designed and customized individual and group treatment plans tailored to developmental abilities and needs.
• Collaborated in a pioneering team that developed and implemented new screening and functional assessment tools for ADHD, with a focus on executive functions, and led therapeutic interventions for children within the department.
• Facilitated parent training, family guidance, and school collaboration to integrate therapeutic goals into daily routines.
• Gained diverse experience across leading institutions:
  Maccabi Healthcare Services – Child Development Center
  Ministry of Health – Child Development Program
  University of Haifa – Interdisciplinary Clinical Center
  Private Practice