Education
Basic education. Saint Petersburg State Institute of Psychology and Social Work: applied psychology (bachelor), health and development psychology (master). Additional education. Ural Institute of Advanced Training UrIPIP: child psychology (practical assistance to children and adolescents), perinatal psychology (social and psychological support during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum period). Institute of Practical Psychology in Saint Petersburg: art therapy (fairy tale therapy, sand therapy, music therapy, and iso therapy).
Professional experience
Since 2012, worked and completed internships at a children's home in Chernaya Rechka (St. Petersburg). From 2014-2015, at the private kindergarten 'Planet of Childhood' (St. Petersburg) as a child psychologist. Since 2015, collaborates with the psychological center 'I-RISE' (St. Petersburg) as a child psychologist, art therapist, and workshop facilitator. Since 2018, collaborates with the 'Center for Practical Psychology and Psychoanalysis T.P.' (Kyiv) as a child psychologist. Since 2015, runs a private individual practice. In 2017, founded the 'Power of Fairy Tales' project. Works individually with children aged 3-11, adolescents 12-17, and parents.
Areas of focus
- Common concerns parents bring regarding children: tantrums, defiance (boundary issues), fears, insecurity, withdrawal, aggression, sleep disturbances, hyperactivity, peer conflicts, and more. Common concerns parents bring regarding teens: apathy, depression, self-identity struggles, conflicts with teachers, aggressive behavior, procrastination, low self-esteem, career guidance, parent-child relationships, and more.
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