Команда центра "Равновесие" - дипломированные психологи, психотерапевты, логопеды, АРТ-терапевты

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.

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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

 

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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:

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  • 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"

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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)

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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)

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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

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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)

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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

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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)

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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

  • 2022All-Ukrainian Scientific-Practical Online Seminar "Giftedness: Diagnostic Methods and Specific Monitoring"

  • 2018Strategic Planning Seminar conducted by U.S. Peace Corps volunteers, Zhytomyr

  • 2017Regional Conference "Psychological Services in Vocational Education: Achievements and Development Prospects", Zhytomyr

  • 2016Training for Trainers on preventive work among vocational students living in dormitories on safe migration and employment, Zhytomyr

  • 2015Scientific-Practical Seminar Course "Speech Therapy Massage", Kamianets-Podilskyi

  • 2015Trainings "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

  • 2014Educational Training on Reproductive Health and Family Planning, supported by the "Women's Health Ukraine" program, Zhytomyr

  • 2011Intel Training Program "Learning for the Future", focusing on ICT in teaching subjects in accordance with the State Education Standard of Ukraine, Zhytomyr

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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)

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@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)

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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"

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@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"

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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)

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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

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Practical Psychologist

Areas of Work:
  • Psychological counseling

  • Psychological support for children with autism

  • Autism diagnosis

  • DIR Floortime

  • Neuropsychological correction

Education:
  • 2002-2007Berdyansk State Pedagogical University

    • Full higher education degree with honors

    • Specialty: Preschool Education

    • Specialization: Practical Psychology

Additional Education & Professional Development:
  • 2007Intel© "Learning for the Future" Program – Training in the effective use of ICT in teaching subjects in accordance with the State Education Standard of Ukraine

  • 2016-2017HRM School, Professional Development Program: Human Resource Management (Instructor: Ph.D., Assoc. Prof. A. M. Vlasova)

  • 2018-2019Advanced Training Course "Theory and Practice of Art Therapy" (Instructor: M. Shlyakhtina, Lviv)

  • 2019Training Course "Art Therapy in Trauma Work" (Instructor: M. Shlyakhtina)

  • 2019Training Course "Theory and Practice of Psychological Counseling" (Instructor: M. Shlyakhtina)

  • 2020International Academy of Tutoring (Supported by Collegium Wratislaviense) – Tutor Certification (Instructors: Ph.D. T. Shvets, B. Fingas)

  • 2019-2020ICDL, DIR Floortime, DIR 201Basic Level Specialist (Instructor: A. Zayets)

  • 2020Masterclass Series "Autism: Diagnosis and Correction" (Psychological Assistance Center "Rivnovaha", Instructor: Ph.D. O. O. Shlonska)

  • 2020-2021Masterclass Series "Neuropsychological Diagnosis and Correction in Childhood" (Psychological Assistance Center "Rivnovaha", Instructor: Ph.D. O. O. Shlonska)

  • 2021Training Program for Educators "Nonviolent Communication (NVC)" (Certified NVC Trainer at the International Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC) – Instructor: Eva Rambala)

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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 DegreeBorys 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
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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 UniversityBachelor’s Degree in Practical Psychology

  • MAUPMaster’s Degree in Psychology

  • Psychological Assistance Center "Rivnovaha""Neuropsychological Diagnosis and Correction in Childhood"

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