Nahaluk Tamara Kostiantynivna

Education:

• Drahomanov Ukrainian State University, Faculty of Psychology, specialty “Psychology”;
• Drahomanov Ukrainian State University, Faculty of Special and Inclusive Education, Master’s degree in “Clinical Psychology”;
• Baltic Institute of Psychotherapy, Psychodrama course

Membership in associations, societies; attending conferences, thematic improvement courses:

• member of the Association of Psychologists of Ukraine;
• international internship: “Support of mental health of servicemen and their family members in war and post-war times” (Estonia, 2024);
• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) course “Short-Term models of Crisis Counseling” (Israel, 2024);
• participant of the international conference on psychological rehabilitation “Support of mental health of servicemen and their family members” (2024);
• participant of the 11th International Interdisciplinary Conference on Art Therapy “Space of Art Therapy: Unity in Creative Collaboration” (Lviv, 2024);
• participation in the open workshop “Shame and Guilt” led by therapist (psychodramatist) from Israel — Oded Nave (Latvia, 2025).

Scientific activity:

• regular participation in national and international conferences and internships, seminars, trainings, and professional development courses, allowing the integration of new evidence-based approaches into practice.

Teaching and / or lecturing:

• speaker at the 12th International Interdisciplinary Scientific-Practical Conference “Space of Art Therapy: Vectors of Healing in Times of War” (Chernivtsi, 2025);
• speaker at the 16th All-Ukrainian Scientific-Practical Conference “Prospects for the Development of Modern Psychology” (2025).

Areas of professional development:

• psychologist with many years of practical experience working with children, parents, and educators;
• volunteer experience as a psychologist working with children, adults, and older adults living in frontline and de-occupied territories;
• experience conducting open events, working with innovative and experimental programs.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• psychological counseling for children, support for their parents, and family counseling;
• psychodiagnostics of child development and monitoring of dynamics (including speech, motor, and cognitive development, ASD);
• psychotherapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT);
• developmental sessions for children;
• exploration of personal emotions and behavioral patterns;
• corrective and rehabilitative work.
• Issues that can be addressed together: difficulties in communication and interaction with peers or parents; problems with adaptation and learning; challenges with memory, attention, and self-control; emotional difficulties (anxiety, fears, phobias, sadness, depression); behavioral issues (hyperactivity, passivity, aggression, harmful habits, etc.); adolescent crises, insecurity, low self-esteem; internal and interpersonal conflicts; suicidal thoughts or self-harming behaviors (cuts, hitting, hair-pulling); psychosomatic symptoms and stress responses.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• psychiatry;
• neuropsychology;
• psychogenetics.

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• "Find a job you love — and you’ll never work a day in your life.» Maintaining balance between professional and personal life is essential. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading books, and of course, traveling — new experiences broaden horizons and help to understand people more deeply."

Doctor's advice:

• "Every person has an inner resource for healing, growth, and emotional well-being, and my goal is to help you recognize and activate it. Take care of your mental health and emotions, and don’t hesitate to seek support when experiencing anxiety, sadness, or stress. The delicate and fragile inner world of a child especially needs care, understanding, and reliable support. Create a safe, nurturing environment where children’s emotions are accepted, and their development unfolds harmoniously."