My name is Yaroslava Shven, and I am a mental coach in the project.
Academic Background:
- PhD in Psychology, 2010
- Associate Professor, 2014
- Member of the National Psychological Association of Ukraine
- European Certificate in Psychology (EuroPsy), 2023
- Master’s Degree in Psychology, 2008
- have over 15 years of experience in adult education, practical counseling, and leading body-oriented therapy groups and psycho-emotional support groups.
My mission is to provide reliable support on the path to personal growth, psychological well-being, the formation of healthy relationships, and achieving harmony in life under the conditions of forced migration.
Work Methods:
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) methods, including: MBSR (Mindfulness-based stress reduction), MBCT (Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy), ACT (Acceptance and commitment therapy)
- Positive Psychotherapy Methods
- Trauma-Focused Therapy Methods
- Coaching
- Body-Oriented Therapy
Education:
- PhD in Psychology (Educational and Developmental Psychology), 2010 State Higher Education Institution "University of Educational Management," National Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine (Kyiv, Ukraine)
- Psychologist (with honors), Master of Psychology, Lecturer in Psychology, 2018 Central Institute of Postgraduate Pedagogical Education (Kyiv, Ukraine)
- Pedagogy and Methodology of Secondary Education, 2005 Nizhyn Mykola Gogol State University (Nizhyn, Ukraine)
Certifications:
- European Certificate in Psychology (EuroPsy), 2023
- Basics of CBT, International Institute of Psychology (Kyiv, Ukraine, 2024)
- KBT-Terapeut 2025, Distansinstitutet (Sweden, 2025)
- Trauma Education, Gothenburg Psychotherapy Institute (2025, Sweden)
- Training Course "PTSD: Integrative Approach, International Institute of Psychology (2025, Ukraine)
- Training Course "Positive Psychotherapy," Bogomolets National Medical University (2025, Ukraine)
- Training Course "Psychotherapy of Traumatic Experience, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Continuing Education (2025, Ukraine)
My professional experience and continuous education allow me to provide high-quality psychological support to individuals facing the challenges of forced migration and integration into a new society.
