Healing Trauma Institute

Breaking the
chains of trauma.

One family at a time. One community at a time. One world at a time.

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Dr. Omar Reda — psychiatrist, author, humanitarian
"Breaking the cycles of trauma-related dysfunction through education, support, empowerment, and the healing power of human connection."
— HTI Mission
Dr. Omar Reda
About Dr. Omar Reda

A Weaver of Hope

Dr. Omar Reda is a Libyan-born, Harvard-trained psychiatrist who has worked in refugee camps, active war zones, and hospitals across the world. A trauma survivor himself — he fled Libya in 1999, had his asylum rejected in Britain, and arrived in America five months after September 11th — he transformed his own wounds into a lifetime of healing others.

Author of eight published books, founder of the Healing Trauma Institute, and a consultant to the United Nations and WHO, Dr. Reda has dedicated his career to one mission: breaking the cycles of trauma through education, empowerment, and the healing power of human connection.

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Publications

Books that have helped heal communities worldwide

The Wounded Healer

The Wounded Healer

An essential guide to self-care and resilience for caregivers and frontline workers — exploring how those who give their lives to healing others must first tend to their own wounds.

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Untangled

Untangled

A compassionate guide for parents and caregivers of traumatized children and communities — offering practical tools to identify and break intergenerational cycles of trauma and dysfunction.

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On the Shoulders of the Prophet

On the Shoulders of the Prophet

An exploration of the Prophet Muhammad as a safe and healing role model for Muslim youth — offering timeless wisdom for navigating identity, belonging, and the challenges of modern life.

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What We Offer

01

Wounded Healer Retreats

Restorative experiences for burned-out caregivers, therapists, and frontline workers — rebuilding resilience from the inside out.

02

Untangled Workshops

Structured programs for families and communities to identify and break intergenerational cycles of trauma and dysfunction.

03

Dialogue & Conflict Resolution

Inter-faith and inter-cultural training that builds bridges across difference and transforms conflict into understanding.

04

Trauma-Informed Systems Building

Challenging and rebuilding institutional systems that perpetuate harm — creating organizations and communities that genuinely heal.

05

Youth Empowerment Programs

Dedicated programs helping young people find purpose, build identity, and move from surviving to truly thriving.

06

Global Consultation

Strategic consultation for NGOs, the United Nations, WHO, and governments — bringing trauma-informed approaches to the world stage.

"I might not be a heart surgeon,
but mending broken hearts
is my passion and true calling."

— Dr. Omar Reda

Work With Dr. Reda

Available for speaking engagements, organisational training, consultation, and Wounded Healer retreats — in person and online, serving communities worldwide.

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