Professional Experience
Since Jan. 2022 |
Research Associate Methodology and Didactics in Special Education with a Focus on Emotional and Social Development, School of Education, University of Wuppertal - Research focus: Trauma, Mental Health, Migration, and Radicalization |
Oct. 2020 - June 2021 |
Consultant / Tutor at the European Council - Adapted the HELP e-learning course on radicalization prevention in Kosovo prisons - Trained and mentored probation and prison staff |
Nov. 2018 - Aug. 2019 |
Trainer / Facilitator International Organization for Migration (IOM) - Conducted training sessions on Integrative Complexity (IC) thinking for youth across different regions in Kosovo |
Jan. 2018 - Aug.2018 |
Prison Psychologist High Security Prison & Pre-Trial Detention Center, Kosovo - Provided psychological assessments, counseling, and psychotherapy for prisoners |
Sep. 2012 - Nov. 2015 |
Psychology Teacher “Xhelal Hajda – Toni” Professional High School, Kosovo - Taught psychology courses to high school students |
Education
Since 2022 |
PhD Canidate Methodology and Didactics in the Focus Areas of Learning and Emotional and Social Development Institute for Educational Research Bergische Universität Wuppertal |
March 2018 - 2022 |
Specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Israeli Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ITA) - Training in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders using CBT |
Oct. 2013 - Feb. 2015 |
Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology (with Distinction), Sheffield University - Thesis: The impact of PTSD on mental and physical health of war veterans in Kosovo |
Oct. 2006 - Dec. 2009 |
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology University of Pristina, Faculty of Philosophy |