Helmi Sari is an esteemed academic professor specializing in the Sociology of Communication. Holding a Ph.D. in Sociology of Communication and a Master’s degree in Peace Studies/Social Psychology of Negotiation and Conflict Resolution from the United Kingdom, Sari also obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Jordan.
From 2007 to 2010, Sari served as the head of the Department of Social Work and Sociology at the University of Jordan. Additionally, from 2008 to 2017, Sari held the position of head of the Arab Association of Sociology.
Throughout Sari's career, he has actively contributed to the field
and made a significant impact. Notably, Sari played a crucial role as a founding member and vice president of the Jordanian Society for Protection from Domestic Violence from 1989 to 2003.
In addition to his academic pursuits, Sari has been teaching sociology at the University of Jordan since the mid-eighties. He has also worked as a trainer for numerous local, regional, and international organizations and institutions. Sari's training expertise spans various areas, including communication, negotiation, resolving family conflicts, and addressing domestic violence.
Sari firmly believes that the contemporary Jordanian family is currently undergoing significant social, cultural, and economic transformations, which impose considerable stress on its members. Consequently, urgent intervention is required from consultants, experts, and counselors, to effectively address these challenges. Sari emphasizes the importance of counseling at every stage of family development, including the premarital, marital, and divorce phases. Each stage
possesses its unique characteristics and issues that counselors must be knowledgeable about and adept at handling.
Given the escalating rates of divorce in Jordanian society and the difficulties faced by divorced women and their children, Sari places special emphasis on the divorce stage.
He calls upon consultants, counselors, and experts to exert their utmost efforts in facilitating safe and peaceful divorces. Sari advocates for comprehensive support during this critical phase to ensure the well-being of all parties involved.
