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Giancarlo Dimaggio, MD, a psychiatrist and psychotherapist, is a co-founding member of the Center for Metacognitive Interpersonal Therapy in Rome, Italy, and trainer for the Italian Society of Cognitive and Behaviour Psychotherapy (SITCC). His primary interest is in personality disorders. He has co-authored and edited six books on psychopathology and psychotherapy and more than 250 papers in scientific journals. Dr Dimaggio is editor-in-chief of the Journal of Clinical Psychology: In-Session, an associate editor of Psychology and Psychotherapy and the Journal of Psychotherapy Integration.
The late Paul H. Lysaker was an American clinical psychologist and Professor of Clinical Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Indiana University School of Medicine. He is known for his work on developing and disseminating metacognitively oriented psychotherapy for individuals with psychosis.
Mercy H Nqandeka: Mercy is a PhD Candidate at Stellenbosch University. Hombakazi Mercy Nqandeka is an agriculturalist and entrepreneur dedicated to community empowerment and cultural preservation. She holds a BSc in Crop and Soil Science and an Honours in Soil Science from the University of Fort Hare, South Africa, along with dual master's degrees from the National University of Ireland and SupAgro in France. Facing employment challenges, she returned to her village in 2019 and founded Hombacrafts in 2020, a Xhosa beading company that preserves traditional crafts and provides economic opportunities. A prolific author, her works celebrate Xhosa culture, and her latest book, "Don’t Upset ooMalume: A Guide to Stepping Up Your Xhosa Game," was published in 2022. Currently pursuing a PhD in Health Sciences at Stellenbosch University, she researches indigenous health systems. Additionally, she shares her expertise internationally, having lectured at Utrecht College University in 2023. Hombakazi's efforts have made her a beacon of hope and inspiration for her community and beyond.
