Dr. Zheala Qayyum Explores Storytelling and Child Psychology at BNU - BNU Events

Dr. Zheala Qayyum Explores Storytelling and Child Psychology at BNU

On December 9, 2025, the Institute of Psychology at Beaconhouse National University hosted Dr. Zheala Qayyum, Training Director for Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at Boston Children’s Hospital and faculty at Harvard and Yale. The session examined how language, metaphors, and storytelling influence children’s emotional development and inner worlds.

Dr. Qayyum highlighted the psychological dimensions of well-known fairytales, illustrating how stories reflect attachment styles, coping strategies, and emotional understanding in children. She emphasized how narratives shape perceptions, foster resilience, and provide insight into a child’s cognitive and emotional growth.

Concluding with a lively Q&A, the session encouraged participants to critically reflect on the role of storytelling in psychological development. Students left inspired with a deeper appreciation of how narratives can nurture empathy, self-awareness, and emotional literacy in children.

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