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Jan 2025 – Present Psychologist AWO Dortmund · Part-time Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · On-site Jan 2025 – Present Psychologist Self-employed North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany I am a psychologist with an academic foundation in both clinical and developmental psychology, and a professional focus on the psychological well-being of families across diverse life stages. My expertise lies in supporting parents, children, and professionals in navigating complex emotional and developmental challenges — with particular attention to early bonding, emotional regulation, and intercultural understanding. With years of experience working in trauma-informed and migration-sensitive settings, including counseling refugee families and providing training for educators and care institutions, I bring a nuanced, systemic approach to psychological support. I integrate evidence-based methods with cultural sensitivity, aiming to strengthen resilience, foster healthy communication, and promote secure relationships. My work includes individual and family counseling, professional consultation, and the development of workshops and educational materials in the fields of parenting, early development, and psychosocial support. I am dedicated to empowering both caregivers and professionals with the tools and knowledge to support children’s healthy growth — emotionally, socially, and developmentally. Jan 2021 – Dec 2024 Psychologist (M.Sc.) Psychosocial Center for Integration and Migration, Diakonie Mark-Ruhr – Hagen Conducting trauma-informed psychological counseling sessions Application and interpretation of diagnostic procedures Preparation of professional psychological statements for legal proceedings Design, organization, and delivery of seminars and workshops for professionals 09/2018 – 07/2021 Psychologist Interdisciplinary Early Intervention Center, Caritasverband Paderborn e.V. – Paderborn Psychological counseling for parents Play therapy: supporting children aged 3–6 in their emotional and social development Psychological assessment: administration, evaluation, and interpretation of psychological tests and preparation of diagnostic reports Development and facilitation of informational sessions for parents Planning and delivery of training courses for educational professionals and parents in daycare centers 09/2018 – 12/2018 Internship MiCado – Psychosocial Center for Integration and Migration, Caritasverband Paderborn e.V. – Paderborn Conducting initial consultations and needs assessments Networking and interdisciplinary collaboration Home visits and participation in counseling sessions Design and facilitation of group programs for Afghan and Iranian women 10/2017 – 11/2018 Student Research Assistant, “MitGefühl voraus” Project University of Münster – Department of Developmental Psychology (Prof. Dr. Kärtner) – Münster Development and implementation of interventions to promote social-emotional competencies in preschool-aged children 09/2017 – 06/2018 Research Internship University of Münster – Department of Developmental Psychology – Münster Theoretical training in psychotraumatology and trauma therapy in childhood and adolescence, with a focus on Psychodynamic Imaginative Trauma Therapy Preparation and entry of retrospective therapy data, including the creation and maintenance of databases in Excel Observation and independent conduction of counseling appointments in the context of trauma therapy 01/2014 – 10/2015 Research Associate Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) – Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (Prof. Dr. Effatpanah) – Tehran Data analysis in support of child and adolescent psychiatric research Literature reviews on current research trends and methods Translation of academic texts to facilitate international knowledge transfer 09/2010 – 09/2012 Student Research Assistant in Psychology University of Science and Culture – Department of Developmental Psychology (Prof. Dr. Soleimani) – Tehran Support with research and data analysis Assistance with administrative tasks EDUCATION 2020 – Master’s Degree University of Münster – Münster Psychology – Master’s specialization in Learning, Development and Counseling (LEB) 2013 – Bachelor’s Degree University of Science and Culture – Tehran Clinical Psychology 2024 Training: Trauma Therapy – Dr. Peter Levine 2023 Online Course: Child Psychology – Oxford Home Study Centre Training: ACT Therapy for PTSD – Refugio München 2022 Training: Trauma and Forced Migration – Trauma Therapy with Refugees – University Hospital Ulm Training: Diversity-Oriented Communication in the Context of Forced Migration and Migration – Refugio München 2021 Training: Psychosocial Counseling for Individuals with Insecure Residence Status – Refugio München Advanced Seminar: Stabilization of Women in Difficult Situations – Akademie der autonomen Frauenberatungsstellen NRW e.V. Training: Treatment of Sleep Disorders in Refugees (STARS Program) – Refugio München Training: Trauma-Sensitive Work with Women with Refugee Experience – Akademie der autonomen Frauenberatungsstellen NRW e.V. Training: Suicidality among Refugees – Refugio München Seminar: Dealing with Anxiety & Challenges – Caritasverband Paderborn e.V. Seminar: Promoting Resilience – Caritasverband Paderborn e.V. Training: Self-Protection and Empathy in Counseling Work with Trauma Patients – Refugio München Training: Depression in Children & Adolescents in the Context of Forced Migration – Refugio München Previous Training 05/2014 – 08/2014: Continuing Education in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy – University of Tehran 01/2014 – 03/2014: Continuing Education in Existential Group Psychotherapy – Tarhi Now Institute, Tehran 2013: Seminar: Interpretation of Children’s Drawings – University of Tehran VOLUNTARY EXPERIENCE 10/2020 – 12/2020: Psychological support for young refugees – Arbeiterwohlfahrt UB Hagen-Märkischer Kreis 11/2017 – 07/2018: Psychological support for young refugees – University Hospital Münster 09/2014 – 12/2014: Teaching – Living Values Institute, Tehran 09/2013 – 11/2013: Educator – “Baghe Setareha” Kindergarten, Tehran 07/2013 – 09/2013: Educator – “Baghche Koodak Abad Boom” Kindergarten, Tehran ACADEMIC WORK Master’s Thesis: The Influence of Forcedness, Experienced Perils, and Resilience on Integration-Relevant Reactions of Migrants and Refugees PUBLICATIONS Knausenberger, J., Arian, M., Hellmann, J. H., & Echterhoff, G. (2022). Refugees' and nonrefugee migrants' regret about migration and confidence in integration: The role of forcedness and perils before and during migration. International Journal of Psychology, 57(4), 535–545. Hellmann, J. H., Schlechter, P., Knausenberger, J., Wehrle, K., Schiefer, D., Arian, M., ... & Echterhoff, G. (2022). Social media use by refugees residing in Germany: Prevalence and a potential relationship with migration forcedness.