Romanenko Maryna Mykolaivna

Work experience: 10 years

Education:

• Hryhorii Skovoroda University in Pereiaslav, psychologist-consultant;
• Mykhailo Drahomanov Ukrainian State University, specialization in Clinical Psychology

Areas of professional development:

• continuous professional development, including the development of skills to provide psychological support to people who have experienced stressful events, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as psychological assistance to military personnel and their families;
• taking practical courses on the use of art therapy techniques as part of tools, including sand therapy and fairy tale therapy, to work with patients' inner experiences, especially children, as well as courses on MAC, which promote deep self-knowledge and solve patients' personal problems;
• active participation in specialized forums, exchange of experience with colleagues and integration of modern approaches into the practice of psychological care.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• psychological counseling: individual sessions to resolve personal issues and improve emotional state;
• crisis counseling: assistance in overcoming crises, working with traumatic experiences and difficult life circumstances;
• work with fear, depression and panic attacks: therapy to reduce anxiety, overcome depression and panic disorders;
• psychological assistance to military personnel;
• overcoming burnout and stress: assistance in restoring emotional balance, finding resources to overcome stress and difficult life situations.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• studying the relationship between body and mind;
• using positive psychotherapy methods.

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• "I enjoy spending time walking in the woods and traveling, visiting ancient sites and immersing myself in fascinating stories of the past. Among my favorite books are The Choice and The Gift by Edith Egger, which inspire me and make me think deeply."

Doctor's advice:

• "Take care of your mental health! Take time for rest and relaxation, communicate with your loved ones, and do things that bring you joy and pleasure. Practice relaxation, meditation and self-development techniques. If you feel the need, seek support from a psychologist. Your emotional well-being is important!"