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Tetiana Serhiivna Sushchynska
Position
Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Applied Psychology and Speech Therapy
Е-mail
ts_sushchynska@bdpu.org.ua
Awards
- Certificate of Merit from the Rector of Berdyansk State Pedagogical University for the defense of a Candidate of Sciences dissertation (2017);
- Certificate of Merit from the Department of Education and Science of the Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administration (2017); Certificate of Merit from the Council of Young Scientists of BSPU (2018).
Education
2008: Berdyansk State Pedagogical University; specialization: Preschool Education; qualification: Lecturer in Preschool Pedagogy, Psychology, and Preschool Education Methodologies.
2025: Bohdan Khmelnytsky Melitopol State Pedagogical University; specialization: Psychology.
Scientific degrees and scientific titles
2017 – Candidate of Psychological Sciences; dissertation titled "Dance and Play Activity of Older Preschool Children as a Factor in the Formation of the 'Self' Image."
Labor activity
2008–2009 – Preschool educator;
2009–2012 – Preschool educational psychologist;
2009–2011 – Assistant Lecturer, Department of Social Pedagogy, BSPU;
2011–2012 – Senior Lecturer, Department of Applied Psychology, BSPU;
2012–2020 – Senior Lecturer, Department of Applied Psychology and Speech Therapy, BSPU;
Since 2020 – Associate Professor, Department of Applied Psychology and Speech Therapy.
Research interests
- Dance-movement therapy;
- Art therapy;
- Jungian analytical psychology, body-oriented psychotherapy.
Professional development, internships in the last 5 years
- Professional development course for psychologists and psychotherapists: “Working with Shock Trauma and PTSD” – V. Chertkova Center for Psychology and Development and the Department of Pedagogy and Psychology at the Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture (Certificate Reg. No. 09/10/21; Kharkiv; program dates: Sept 4, 2020 – Aug 29, 2021; 192 hours)
- Practice-oriented course: “Art Therapy in Working with Psychosomatic Conditions” – Institute of Practical Psychology; trainer: O.M. Harkavets. Certificate dated Aug 6, 2021; Zaporizhzhia; Reg. No. 7467; 40 hours (online)
- Online specialized course: “Fundamentals of Pathopsychology” (Kyiv Jungian Institute; 16 academic hours; Certificate No. 106)
- Practice-oriented course: “Eating Disorders” Psychotherapy and Diagnostics (O. Harkavets Institute of Practical Psychology; 108 hours; Certificate No. 8690; November 9, 2021)
- Course: “Psychodiagnostics of Specific Characteristics” (Ukrainian Psychological Association, School of Psychodiagnostics; Certificate No. 216-10; October 2021; 20 hours)
- Training in the Kolendo-Smirnova Cognitive-Imagery Therapy method (Instructor: Olga Puchina) (Certificate No. 00054; September 4, 2021; 15 hours)
- Program on Working with Narcissistic Trauma – V. Chertkova Center for Psychology and Development and Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture (3 in-person modules + 1 online) (104 hours; Registration No. 14/05/22; Project dates: October 8, 2021 – April 10, 2022)
- Advanced course in body-oriented therapy: “Bodily-Sensory Awareness and Facilitation in Group Processes” V. Chertkova Center for Psychology and Development (Certificate: registration number 05/07/24, Kharkiv; project dates: 27.10.2024–24.03.2024; 144 hours)
- Training course “Metaphorical Associative Cards for Work and Life” (I. Lebed, South-Eastern Association of Practical Psychologists and Art Therapists; 45 hours; 23.01.2022)
- Training course “Methodology for Child Psychologists to Address Destructive Effects of War: ‘RaDity Znovu’ [Happy Children Again]” (Ridni Charitable Foundation; trainer: V. Nazarevych; 36 hours; 19.06.2022–20.07.2022; certificate MR 468/22)
- Course “Overcoming War-Related Stress and Support Practices” (Center for Professional Development of Pedagogical Staff, Zaporizhzhia City Council; 10 hours; 04.11.2022; certificate 173-24/22)
- Using thematic drawings for psychological diagnostics (Institute for Development and Therapy “Sophia,” Poland; Instructor: Tamara Yatzenko, PhD in Psychology; 31.07.2022–07.08.2022; 12 hours; unique code 00001678045866543637018756437/3459098)
- Online training “When the World Is on the Verge of Change: Adaptation Strategies” (as part of the project) “Ukraine is the Capital of Great People” (September 19–24, 2022; duration: 20 hours / 0.6 ECTS credits; “GoCamp” Training Center; Certificate No. GC_3805, issued September 24, 2022)
- Educational and practical project: “Psychological Support in Crisis Using Integrative Art Therapy Methods” (Zoom platform; Lviv–Rivne–Kyiv; 2022; facilitators: A. Sydorenko, V. Nazarevych; Ukrainian Union of Psychotherapists; under EAP supervision; 88 hours)
- Seminar: “CBT Counseling Model for Coping with the Challenges of War” (December 5–6 and 12–13, 2022; online; Ukrainian Institute of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy; 32 hours; Certificate JG8E90-CE000009, issued December 16, 2022)
- Training and practical course “Psychological First Aid and Facilitating Support Groups” (Realis Christian Center) (No. PPD2-2022-12-055 dated December 20, 2022; 12 hours of instruction, 20 hours of support group facilitation, 8 supervision sessions)
- “Psychological First Aid” training as part of the USAID Economic Support for Ukraine Project (8 academic hours, March 20, 2023; trainer: T. Nazarenko)
- Professional development course: “Individual Psychological Health During Wartime and the Post-War Period” “Methodology of Psychological Support for Ukrainians in Germany During the War” (0.2 ECTS credits / 6 hours; “Educational Vatra of Victory,” Central Institute of Postgraduate Education, Kyiv; April 26, 2023)
- Participation in the webinar series “Education in Wartime and the Post-War Period” (10 hours; March 14 – May 16, 2023; EducationUSA Ukraine)
- “Psychosomatics” Intensive Course (Certificate No. 1777 dated April 30, 2023; 11 academic hours; International Psychological Association of Projective Methods)
- First Aid in the Professional Practice of Educators (Odesa I.I. Mechnikov National University; Certificate No. 08-19-2023; 60 hours / 2 ECTS credits; September 11–20, 2023)
- Training Program “Antipsychosomatics, or How Illnesses Mask Themselves as Psychological Problems” (Kyiv Institute of Rational-Intuitive Psychotherapy “Ya”; Trainer: K. Miliutina; Certificate No. 3285; 15 hours / 0.5 credits; 2023)
- Online Course “Psychosomatics” “Advanced Course” (International Psychological Association of Projective Methods, Certificate No. 2715 dated Nov 30, 2023; 32 academic hours)
- Online course “Counseling Children in Crisis (Ages 0–16)” (International Psychological Association of Projective Methods, Certificate No. 2735 dated Dec 5, 2023; held Dec 5–21, 2023; 24 academic hours)
- Professional development program for psychologists: “The Child with Special Educational Needs in the Psychologist’s Office” (CRIM, 30 hours, Certificate No. 2608/09/2023 dated Sep 10, 2023)
- “Psychological First Aid for Trauma” (series of educational lectures by Dr. John Toborn, Ph.D.; Ukrhelp Foundation, Chernivtsi National University, PsyCorps; Jan–Mar 2024; Certificate No. 2024/03/012; 15 hours / 0.5 ECTS credits)
- 3rd All-Ukrainian Conference of the Ukrainian Neuropsychological Association: “The Brain During Wartime” (Ukrainian Neuropsychological Association, Kyiv Institute of Rational-Intuitive Psychotherapy “Ya”; May 10, 2024; 18 hours)
- Online training course “Art Therapy: Theory and Practice” (International Psychological Association of Projective Methods; trainer: Natalia Datsenko); Certificate No. 4015 dated April 20, 2024; dates: March 16, 2024 – April 20, 2024; course volume: 32 academic hours / 1.1 ECTS credits.
- Training course “Psychocorrection of Fear: Methods for Working with Fears” (International Psychological Association of Projective Methods); Certificate No. 3610 dated March 1, 2024; dates: February 16, 2024 – March 1, 2024; course volume: 15 academic hours.
- Training course “Anxiety States and Disorders: Psychological Support” (International Psychological Association of Projective Methods; trainer: Yana Kobets); Certificate No. 4095 dated April 29, 2024; dates: April 10, 2024 – April 29, 2024; course volume: 30 academic hours / 1 ECTS credit.
- Professional development at the Institute of Advanced Training, State Higher Educational Institution “Azov State Technical University”; course topic: “Resilient Teaching in Wartime: Course Design, Time Management, and Techniques for Improving Psychological Well-being” (Registration No. KPK 264, June 3, 2024; 60 hours / 2 ECTS credits).
- Theoretical and methodological course on the “Hibuki Therapy” therapeutic method for addressing childhood trauma (Dafna Sharon-Maximov, Israel). Registration No. TR24-2905-60, May 29, 2024.
- Online conference “Psy-Expert: On Emotions and Feelings” (Olha Harkavets Institute of Practical Psychology; Registration No. 11989; 12 hours; April 23–24, 2024).
- Advanced course in body-oriented therapy: “Somatic-Sensory Awareness and Facilitation in Group Processes” (V. Chertkova Center for Psychology and Development; Certificate Registration No. 05/07/24, Kharkiv; program dates: October 27, 2023 – March 24, 2024; 144 hours).
- Advanced therapeutic and practical training: “Primary Attachment Trauma.” V. Chertkova’s PLINE Center for Psychology and Development (certificate: registration number 07/06/24, Kharkiv; project dates: 13.09.2024–15.12.2024; 96 hours).
- Training course “Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Psychological Support,” 17.05.2025–31.05.2025; International Psychological Association of Projective Methods; trainer: Olga Shablovska; 15 academic hours / 0.5 ECTS credits; No. 6935 dated 31.05.2025.
Disciplines
- Psychological First Aid and Psychological Recovery Practices;
- Psychodiagnostics;
- Fundamentals of Psychological Correction (with Practicum);
- Psychological Service;
- Corrective Work with Aggressive Children;
- Fundamentals of Psychological Assessment;
- Fundamentals of Psychosomatics: An Integrative Approach;
- Emotional Competence Training.
Other, which additionally highlights the teacher's activities
- Dance-movement therapist (since 2018);
- Jungian counselor;
- Member of the Ukrainian Association of Dance-Movement Therapy (UADMT).