The Psychological Assistance Center "Rivnovaha" has been operating since 2002.
At first, it was small but promising. Gradually developing, the center changed its locations and staff.
Thanks to the company "Vema," which found us on Zoologichna Street, we discovered a wonderful space at Tupoleva, 4B.
What does our center do?
Psychological assistance! Sometimes we are mistaken for a medical center. But no! The methods we use are psychological and pedagogical methods.

Shlonska Oksana Oleksandrivna
Head of the "Rivnovaha" Center
Candidate of Psychological Sciences, psychologist, psychotherapist
Field of professional activity:
Psychological counseling for children and adults
Psychological assistance for those affected by war
Individual and group psychotherapy
Conducting professional masterclasses for psychologists based on author's programs
Teaching and scientific activities at SFU Ukraine
Tomatis therapy
Psychological and neuropsychological diagnostics
Development of a psychological rehabilitation program for children experiencing loss – "Protected by Love"
Development of a group work program, training, and supervision for the "Healing Space" team
Education:
Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University – Psychologist
Institute of Katathym-Imaginative Psychotherapy (Göttingen, Germany) – Psychotherapist
Postgraduate studies at the G. S. Kostiuk Institute of Psychology, National Academy of Pedagogical Sciences of Ukraine
Tomatis Development – Tomatis Level IV Specialist
Moscow Psychological and Pedagogical Institute, Department of Clinical Psychology, L. S. Tsvetkova's workshop, specialization in "Child Neuropsychology"
... And ongoing participation in professional development training programs

Nezhenets Volodymyr Olehovych
Founder of the "Rivnovaha" Center
Died defending Ukraine. But remains with us, therefore:
Medical psychologist.
The field of professional activity was:
Neuropsychological correction of children with developmental differences
Psychotherapy for children and adolescents
Trauma therapy
Family mediation
Canis therapy
Education:
MAUP, specialization – "Medical Psychologist"
Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, specialization – "Mediation"
Chernikov O. V. Program – "Family Psychotherapy"
Shlonska O. O. Program – "Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents"
Ulla Kisling Seminar – "Sensory Integration in Dialogue"
Institute of Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy
Our Team:

2005 - 2010 Master of Psychology, NPU named after M. P. Drahomanov, Institute of Corrective Pedagogy and Psychology.
Participant in the Olympiad in Corrective Pedagogy and Psychology (3rd place).
Additional training, courses, and professional development:
"School of Psychological Counseling" (2020-2021) – 5 modules, 144 hours
Course: "Metaphorical Cards: Step-by-Step Guide to Application"
Diagnostic Methods: CASD, Leiter-IV, WISC-V, Conners, PEP-3
Certificate: "Diagnosis and Correction of Early Childhood Development" (Institute "Ya")
Certificate: "Emotional Intelligence"
Certificate: "Art Therapy for Helping Professionals"
Certificate: "Children and War. Training in Healing Techniques. Children, War, Trauma."
Training: Loss Counseling Workshop under O. O. Shlonska's program "Protected by Love"

Teacher-Defectologist
Works within the framework of:
Correctional group educator using the TEACCH method
School preparation
Learning difficulties
Work experience: 2.5 years
Education:
Universum Professional College of Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University, Specialty: Primary Education (Junior Specialist)
Ukrainian State University named after M. P. Drahomanov, Specialty: Special Education (Bachelor of Special Education)
Ukrainian State University named after M. P. Drahomanov, Specialty: Special Education (Master of Special Education)
Additional Education:
Psychological Assistance Center "Rivnovaha" – "Autism: Theory and Practice of Psychological Support" (Led by Ph.D. O. O. Shlonska)
Psychological Assistance Center "Rivnovaha" – "Neuropsychological Approach to Learning Difficulties" (Led by Ph.D. O. O. Shlonska)

Areas of Work:
Psychological counseling
Development of mental processes
Grief counseling and loss support
Neurodiagnostics and neurocorrection
Education:
O. O. Bohomolets National Medical University – Qualification: Physician
M. P. Drahomanov National Pedagogical University – Qualification: Psychologist
Kyiv Center for Positive Psychotherapy (currently in training)
Additional Training and Courses:
Certificate: "8-Step Program for Working with Loss in Adults, Children, and Adolescents"
Course: "Introduction to Working with Ambiguous Loss"
Training Program: "CBT Model for Supporting Individuals Experiencing Loss"
Training Workshop on Loss Counseling under O. O. Shlonska’s program "Protected by Love"
Training Course: "Psychological Assistance for Children and Adolescents" (under the supervision of O. O. Shlonska)
Training Course: "Neuropsychological Diagnosis and Correction in Childhood" (under the supervision of O. O. Shlonska)
Training Course: "Autism Support" (under the supervision of O. O. Shlonska)

Child Psychologist
Areas of Work:
Psychological counseling
Conducting sessions for academic skills development
Development of mental processes
Grief counseling and loss support
Education:
In 2011, graduated from Bohdan Khmelnytsky Cherkasy National University with a qualification as a practical psychologist (Specialist).
Additional Education:
Kyiv Institute of Rational-Intuitive Psychotherapy "Ya", training course "Dyslexia and Dysgraphia: Diagnostic and Correction Tools"
Participant in the All-Ukrainian Scientific-Practical Online Conference by Vseosvita "Educational Practicum: Barrier-Free Learning Environment for Children with Special Educational Needs"
"First Psychological Aid During and After War" – training program by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine
"Features of Organizing Inclusive Education" – qualification advancement course for psychologists, NGO Education Platform
"Basic Psychological Assistance in Wartime" – practical course for working with individuals in crisis situations, ISAR Ednannia
Training in the Practical Course of the School of Psychosomatics, acquiring practical skills and techniques for working with psychosomatic manifestations
Completed Level 1 in Gestalt Therapy at the Kyiv Institute of Gestalt and Psychodrama
Training in Loss Counseling under O. O. Shlonska’s "Protected by Love" program

Practical Psychologist and Gestalt Therapist in Training
Areas of Work:
Psychological counseling
Sessions for children's mental process development
Grief counseling and crisis therapy
Neurodiagnostics and neurocorrection
Education:
Bohdan Khmelnytsky Cherkasy National University, Master's degree in Practical Psychology
Kyiv Institute of Gestalt Therapy and Psychodrama, Level 1 and Level 2
Additional Training and Courses:
Training program at KIGIP – "Leading Parent-Child Groups"
Israel Trauma Coalition course – "First Psychological Aid and Self-Help"
Israel Trauma Coalition course – "Crisis Psychotherapy"
PSY Hub University course – "Psychotrauma"
Training in Loss Counseling under O. O. Shlonska’s "Protected by Love" program
Training course "Psychological Assistance for Children and Adolescents" (under the supervision of O. O. Shlonska)
Training course "Neuropsychological Diagnosis and Correction in Childhood" (under the supervision of O. O. Shlonska)
Training course "Autism Support" (under the supervision of O. O. Shlonska)

Practical Psychologist, Neuropsychologist
Education:
Kyiv National Economic University, Specialty: Economics and Entrepreneurship / Accounting and Auditing
Kyiv International University (KIMU), Faculty of Psychology and Socio-Political Sciences
Areas of Work:
Neuropsychological diagnosis and correction
Autism diagnosis
Psychological support for children with autism
Psychotherapy for children and adolescents
Music therapy
Additional Education:
Advanced psychology seminars: Rorschach Method, Scientific Interpretation of Dreams, Szondi Method, Cattell Method
Training: "Master of Communication", "Self-Organization and Time Management"
Psychological Analysis of Children's Drawings (Psychological Assistance Center "Rivnovaha", Ph.D. O. O. Shlonska)
Neuropsychological Diagnosis and Correction for Children and Adolescents (Psychological Assistance Center "Rivnovaha", Ph.D. O. O. Shlonska)
Autism: Diagnosis and Correction (Psychological Assistance Center "Rivnovaha", Ph.D. O. O. Shlonska)
5th International Festival of Creative Music Pedagogy, intensive practicum in music education for children
Methodology and Technology of Organizing Music-Play Sessions for Children, Module 1: "Music-Language-Movement"
Orff Approach in Music Lessons in Preschool Institutions
Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents (Psychological Assistance Center "Rivnovaha", Ph.D. O. O. Shlonska)
2nd International Professional Specialized Course by Ciro Paduano (Italy) – "Body Music. Body Percussion"
Specialized Professional Practicum-Intensive: "Music-Play Sessions for Children"
Introduction to Symbolic Drama – Training project in Katathym-Imaginative Psychotherapy (KIP)
Specialized Courses on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology:
Taught by instructor I. V. Kuznetsov:
Age-Related Features of Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
Psychopathological Syndromes and Their Classification in Childhood
Mother-Child Relationships and Their Disorders (Factors, Theories, Dynamics, Influence on Child’s Mental Development, Maternal Deprivation, and Its Consequences)
Affective Disorders and Impulse Control Disorders
Eating Disorders, Atypical Gender Development, and Psychosexual Disorders in Children, Adolescents, and Youth
Psychosomatic Disorders, Perception Disorders, Thought Disorders, Organic Brain Disorders
Mental Developmental Delay (MDD)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, Phobic Disorders, Epilepsy, Adaptation Disorders, and Stress Reactions

Defectologist, Neuropsychologist, Head of Correctional Groups at the Psychological Assistance Center "Rivnovaha", Author of Materials for Dyslexia Correction and Prevention
Works using the TEACCH methodology, plans and conducts educational, developmental, correctional, and compensatory work with children with various degrees of intellectual disabilities, performs school readiness diagnostics, prepares children for school, and specializes in learning difficulties.
Education:
M. P. Drahomanov National Pedagogical University, Specialty: Special Education (Master's Degree)
Additional Training:
Psychological Assistance Center "Rivnovaha", "Autism – Theory and Practice of Psychological Support" (Instructor: Ph.D. O. A. Shlonska)
Psychological Assistance Center "Rivnovaha", "Neuropsychological Diagnosis and Correction in Childhood" (Instructor: Ph.D. O. A. Shlonska)

Professional Competencies:
Ability to establish professional relationships with various age groups and apply an individual approach to people with specific challenges.
Experience in developing and conducting training sessions, seminars, individual and group discussions, round tables, video lectures, and handling large volumes of information.
Experience in organizational activities, team formation, delegation of responsibilities, and distribution of duties.
Ability to present information clearly, logically, and expressively; experience in public speaking before audiences of up to 100 people.
Utilizes a creative approach in work, helping individuals discover their abilities, talents, and gifts.
Education:
Kamianets-Podilskyi National University named after I. Ohienko – Specialty: Correctional Education, Qualification: Speech Therapist, Special Psychologist for Preschool and School Institutions.
Zhytomyr State University named after I. Franko – Specialty: Social Pedagogy, Qualification: Social Pedagogue, Lecturer in Social Pedagogy.
Non-Formal Education:
Zhytomyr Regional Institute of Postgraduate Pedagogical Education (Courses for Social Pedagogues):
June 9, 2023
October 13, 2022
October 22, 2021
March 12 – March 30, 2018
2019 – Training on "Contextual Advertising and SMM", Zhytomyr
Professional Certificates:
2023 – 17th International Online Conference "Children and Youth Safety on the Internet", Polish Safer Internet Program
2022 – 16th International Online Conference "Children and Youth Safety on the Internet", Polish Safer Internet Program
2022 – All-Ukrainian Scientific-Practical Online Seminar "Giftedness: Diagnostic Methods and Specific Monitoring"
2018 – Strategic Planning Seminar conducted by U.S. Peace Corps volunteers, Zhytomyr
2017 – Regional Conference "Psychological Services in Vocational Education: Achievements and Development Prospects", Zhytomyr
2016 – Training for Trainers on preventive work among vocational students living in dormitories on safe migration and employment, Zhytomyr
2015 – Scientific-Practical Seminar Course "Speech Therapy Massage", Kamianets-Podilskyi
2015 – Trainings "How to Effectively Manage Personal Finances" and "How to Increase Your Income and Achieve Financial Confidence", under the USAID program "Expanding Entrepreneurial and Leadership Opportunities for Women", Zhytomyr
2014 – Educational Training on Reproductive Health and Family Planning, supported by the "Women's Health Ukraine" program, Zhytomyr
2011 – Intel Training Program "Learning for the Future", focusing on ICT in teaching subjects in accordance with the State Education Standard of Ukraine, Zhytomyr

Area of Work:
Correctional group educator using the TEACCH methodology
School preparation
Education sector
Education:
Kyiv City Pedagogical College, Teacher
M. P. Drahomanov National Pedagogical University, Specialist
Additional Education:
Course: "Neuropsychological Diagnosis and Correction in Childhood" (Psychological Assistance Center "Rivnovaha", Instructor: Ph.D. O. O. Shlonska)
Course: "Autism – Theory and Practice of Psychological Support" (Psychological Assistance Center "Rivnovaha", Instructor: Ph.D. O. O. Shlonska)
Course: "Neuropsychological Approach to Learning Difficulties" (Psychological Assistance Center "Rivnovaha", Instructor: Ph.D. O. O. Shlonska)

@tania_mozol_
Education:
M. P. Drahomanov National Pedagogical University – Specialty: Clinical Psychology
Additional Training & Courses:
101 Course "DIR Floor-time"
Neuropsychological Diagnosis and Correction in Childhood (Psychological Assistance Center "Rivnovaha")
Participant of the First International Practical Conference on Autism
"Autism – Theory and Practice of Psychological Support" (Psychological Assistance Center "Rivnovaha", Instructor: Ph.D. O. A. Shlonska)
Participant of Level I-II Tutor Training Course for Children with Special Needs (Instructor: Marina Krisov, Israel)

Master of Medical Psychology
Areas of Work:
Neuropsychological diagnosis and correction
Autism diagnosis
Psychological support for children with autism
Psychotherapy for children and adolescents
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
Education:
MAUP, Specialization: Medical Psychology
Ukrainian Institute of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Ukrainian Catholic University (Lviv)
Additional Education:
"Neuropsychological Diagnosis and Correction in Childhood" (Psychological Assistance Center "Rivnovaha")
"Autism: Diagnosis and Correction" (Psychological Assistance Center "Rivnovaha")
Training Program by O. A. Shlonska – "Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents"

@voitikova.olga
Practical Psychologist, Master of Psychology
Areas of Work:
Neuropsychological diagnosis and correction
Cerebellar stimulation
Art therapy
Professional Activities:
Speaker at "Art-Praktik Dity" festivals
Speaker at International "Art-Praktik" Festivals (Mordovia-Ukraine, Latvia, World, Health, Anapa)
Co-organizer of International Online Festivals "Art-Praktik World" and "Art-Praktik Health"
Author of the Metaphorical Associative Cards (MAC) "Dzherela"
Education:
Oles Honchar Dnipro National University, Qualification: Master of Psychology, Psychologist
Dnipropetrovsk State Music Academy, Qualification: Choir Conductor, Choir Artist
Additional Education:
M. P. Drahomanov National Pedagogical University (Faculty of Socio-Economic Education) in collaboration with the Eastern Ukrainian Art Therapy Association – Course: "Psychological and Pedagogical Support for Children of Various Age Groups and Children with Special Educational Needs through Art Therapy"
Qualification Courses: "Art Therapy and Art Pedagogy Minutes in Work with Children Aged 1-7"
International Training Company "Osnova", Program: "Art Therapy Methods in Work with Children with Special Educational Needs"
Tutor Training Course (Levels 1-2) for Children with Special Needs (Instructor: Marina Krisov, Tel Aviv, Israel)
"Neuropsychological Diagnosis and Correction in Childhood" (Psychological Assistance Center "Rivnovaha", Instructor: Ph.D. O. A. Shlonska)
"Autism – Theory and Practice of Psychological Support" (Psychological Assistance Center "Rivnovaha", Instructor: Ph.D. O. A. Shlonska)
International Training Company "Osnova", Course: "Fairy Tale Therapy"
European School of Psychology, Course: "Personality Typology According to C. G. Jung"
Ecological-Medical Academy "Science, Health, Spirituality", Thematic Seminar: "Psychotherapy of Childhood and Adolescent Neuroses"

Psychologist
Areas of Work:
Individual and group neuropsychological correction for children with learning difficulties and delayed mental development
Child psychotherapy
Psychological support for children with autism
Education:
Kyiv National Linguistic University (KNLU) – Specialty: Psychologist with proficiency in English (Bachelor’s & Specialist degrees)
Additional Training & Certifications:
Training Program "Psychological Assistance for Children and Adolescents" (Instructor: Ph.D. O. O. Shlonska)
"Child Psychopathology" – Lecture Course (Workshop of Doctor of Medical Sciences G. Ya. Pilyagina)
Kyiv Institute of Gestalt and Psychodrama – "Introduction to Gestalt Therapy. Contact with Oneself and Others"
Psychological Center "Doctor Kazka" – "Fairy Tale Therapy for Children's Problems" (Instructor: R. Tkach)
Practicing Specialist in DIRFloortime, Advanced Level (DIRFloortime Advanced Certificate)
Expert and Trainer at ICDL Institute for DIRFloortime Methodology
Specialist in TEACCH Methodology for Working with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (TEACCH Autism Program, NC, 2015)
Seminar "Sensory Integration in Dialogue" by U. Kisling (2 Modules, Instructor: U. Kisling)

Psychologist
Specializes in:
Individual and group neuropsychological correction for children with learning difficulties and delayed mental development
Individual child psychotherapy
Psychological support for children with autism
Music sessions for children with special needs
Education:
Ivan Franko Drohobych State Pedagogical University – Specialties: Practical Psychology, Social Pedagogy (Bachelor’s & Specialist degrees)
Additional Training & Certifications:
Participant of the Educational Program "Psychological Assistance for Children and Adolescents" (Instructor: Ph.D. O. O. Shlonska)
International Scientific-Practical Conference "New Opportunities" (Moscow Institute of Gestalt and Psychodrama, Kyiv Institute of Gestalt and Psychodrama)
Seminar-Training "Metabolic Syndrome: Psychosomatics, Psycho-correction, and Yoga Therapy" (Child Intellectual Development Center, Moscow)
International Autism Conference, Kyiv
Training Course "Fundamentals of Using the WISC-IV Intelligence Test," Kyiv
Training Course "Introduction to DIR-Floortime for Music Therapists" under the guidance of John Carpente
Multiple award winner and laureate of national and international music competitions

Practical Psychologist
Areas of Work:
Psychological counseling
Psychological support for children with autism
Autism diagnosis
DIR Floortime
Neuropsychological correction
Education:
2002-2007 – Berdyansk State Pedagogical University
Full higher education degree with honors
Specialty: Preschool Education
Specialization: Practical Psychology
Additional Education & Professional Development:
2007 – Intel© "Learning for the Future" Program – Training in the effective use of ICT in teaching subjects in accordance with the State Education Standard of Ukraine
2016-2017 – HRM School, Professional Development Program: Human Resource Management (Instructor: Ph.D., Assoc. Prof. A. M. Vlasova)
2018-2019 – Advanced Training Course "Theory and Practice of Art Therapy" (Instructor: M. Shlyakhtina, Lviv)
2019 – Training Course "Art Therapy in Trauma Work" (Instructor: M. Shlyakhtina)
2019 – Training Course "Theory and Practice of Psychological Counseling" (Instructor: M. Shlyakhtina)
2020 – International Academy of Tutoring (Supported by Collegium Wratislaviense) – Tutor Certification (Instructors: Ph.D. T. Shvets, B. Fingas)
2019-2020 – ICDL, DIR Floortime, DIR 201 – Basic Level Specialist (Instructor: A. Zayets)
2020 – Masterclass Series "Autism: Diagnosis and Correction" (Psychological Assistance Center "Rivnovaha", Instructor: Ph.D. O. O. Shlonska)
2020-2021 – Masterclass Series "Neuropsychological Diagnosis and Correction in Childhood" (Psychological Assistance Center "Rivnovaha", Instructor: Ph.D. O. O. Shlonska)
2021 – Training Program for Educators "Nonviolent Communication (NVC)" (Certified NVC Trainer at the International Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC) – Instructor: Eva Rambala)

Speech Therapist
Professional Scope:
Diagnosis and correction of speech disorders
Speech initiation in non-verbal children
Play-based speech therapy
Correction of pronunciation disorders
Speech therapy massage, vibration massage with Z-Vibe
Logorhythmics
Education:
Master’s Degree – Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University
Specialization: Special Education, Speech Therapy
Additional Education:
"Neuropsychological Diagnosis and Correction in Childhood" (Psychological Assistance Center "Rivnovaha")
Advanced Qualification Course "Secrets of Stuttering"
Course "Speech Therapy for Sensory and Motor Alalia"
Professional Experience: 6 years

Master of Psychology, Practical Psychologist
Specializes in:
Neuropsychological diagnosis
Individual and group neuropsychological correction for children with autism and delayed mental development
Cerebellar stimulation
Psychological support for children with autism
Education:
Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University – Bachelor’s Degree in Practical Psychology
MAUP – Master’s Degree in Psychology
Psychological Assistance Center "Rivnovaha" – "Neuropsychological Diagnosis and Correction in Childhood"