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Education

  • B.Sc. in Psychology (2018 – 2022)
    Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran
    GPA: 19.38/20 (4/4)
    Thesis Topic: The relationship between resilience and mental health in Iranian university students during the Covid19 Pandemic
    Supervisor: Dr. Rita Liaghat Ph.D.
     

  • B.Sc. in Food Science and Industry (2011 – 2016)
    Islamic Azad University Pharmaceutical Sciences Branch, Tehran, Iran
    GPA: 15.34/20 (3/4)
    Final project: Feasibility study and action plan for a non-alcoholic malt beverages factory in Tehran
    Supervisor: Dr. Hossein Mirsaeedghazi Ph.D.

Research Interests

  • Romantic and intimate relationships

  • Gender and sexuality

  • Emotion regulation

  • Social psychology

  • Attachment theory with role of insecure attachment in relationship dynamics

  • Child and adult survivors of sexual abuse, trauma, and maltreatment

Selected Courses

  • Applied Social Psychology: 20/20

  • Personality Psychology: 20/20

  • Cognitive Neuroscience: 20/20

  • Psychotherapy & Counselling Theories: 20/20

  • Developmental Psychology I & II: 20/20

  • Research Methodology (Qualitative & Quantitative): 20/20

  • Mental Health: 20/20

  • Descriptive Statistics: 19/20

Publication

  • Pakdel, Y., Karimi, M., Amani, O. (2022). The Mediating Role of Impulsivity and the Moderating Role of Gender Between Fear of Missing Out and Problematic Smartphone Use among Iranian University Students. (In Preparation)

Academic Projects

  • Relationship satisfaction during the Covid-19 pandemic (May 2021)
    Description: Reviewed relevant literature, designed a self-constructed questionnaire, Collected and analyzed the data
     

  • Attachment styles and the role they play in our intimate relationships (September 2020) Description: Researched and wrote an in-depth report on attachment theory, how the early relationship with one’s caregivers influences their close relationships in adulthood, whether attachment avoidance or anxiety only affects romantic relationships or friendships as well
     

  • Class role play (January 2018)
    Description:     Played the role of a therapist in front of the class, interviewed volunteers, formulated cases, and suggested treatment plans
     

  • Book summery: “A History of Modern Psychology” by Duane P. Schultz and Sydney Ellen Schultz (September 2018)

Work Experience

  • Group Therapy Assistant / Coordinator (2019 – Present)
    Siavoshan Clinic, Tehran, Iran
    Description:
    ▪ Leading weekly group therapy sessions and Co-facilitating ACT skills groups for individuals with a variety of clinical issues including depression, anxiety, anger management issues, marital problems, communication problems, crisis, etc.
    ▪ Providing one-to-one sessions with group members in difficulty, collaborating with other facilitators regarding crisis interventions and referrals as necessary
    ▪ Responsible for conflict prevention and management, establishing and maintaining appropriate boundaries, management of disruptive members, and handling crisis situations
    ▪ Assisting with coordination of the group schedule, informing any updates or cancelations to the group members
    ▪ Supervisor: Dr. Roxana Sasan Nejad, Ph.D.
     

  • Counseling Assistant and Trainee (Sep 2019 – April 2021)
    Islamic Iran Human Rights Commission, Tehran, Iran
    Description:
    ▪ Conducted clinical intake and diagnostic interviews, developed treatment plans and provided individual counseling, brief therapy, and crisis intervention while receiving live supervision. Treatment modalities included Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
    ▪ Administered and interpreted general psychometric tests and personality, behavioral, and intellectual assessments
    ▪ Developed case conceptualizations and wrote case history reports, maintained client files, progress notes, and assessment reports
    ▪ Referred clients to appropriate resources based on individual needs
    ▪ Supervisor: Dr. Roxana Sasan Nejad, Ph.D.
     

  • Facilitator / Health Educator (Oct 2018 – July 2020)
    Anjoman Rah Non-Profit Organization Department of Child Sexual Abuse Prevention, Department of Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health, Tehran, Iran
    Project: Ghayembashak. A series of seminars and workshops in which a facilitator informs, educates, and trains the parents on child sexual abuse prevention
    Description:
    ▪ Trained and facilitated the delivery of over 20 sessions to over 500 people on providing psychoeducation and increasing insight into child sexual abuse prevention, sexual, and reproductive health
    ▪ Assisting survivors of sexual assault by providing them with support and resources; conducting interviews and counseling
    ▪ Delivered accurate sexual health information to 6-12 grade students to promote healthy behaviors and healthy attitudes towards sexuality

Teaching Experience

  • Teaching Assistant (Spring 2020 - Fall 2022)
    Azad University Central Tehran Branch Faculty of Psychology, Azad University Central Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran
    Course: Developmental Psychology
    Supervisor: Prof. Firuozeh Kavousi
     

  • Teaching Assistant (Spring 2020 - Fall 2022)
    Azad University Central Tehran Branch Faculty of Psychology, Azad University Central Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran
    Course: Fundamentals of Counselling and Guidance
    Supervisor: Prof. Zahra Feizi

Workshops

  • 30-hour Workshop on Imago Therapy for Couples, Marriage and Family Association of Iran, Tehran, Iran, (2021)

  • 18-hour Workshop on Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Siavoshan Clinic, Tehran, Iran, (2021)

  • 18-hour Workshop on Transactional Analysis Group Therapy, Siavoshan Clinic, Tehran, Iran, (2019)

  • 6-hour Workshop on Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Training, Arsaam Hoordad Institute of Research and Studies, Tehran, Iran, (2018)

  • 72-hour Workshop on Sexual and Reproductive Health Program (SRHP), Anjoman Rah Non-Profit Organization, Tehran, Iran, (2017)

  • 30-hour Workshop on DSM-5 Personality Disorders: Diagnosis and Management, Neyvand Clinic, Tehran, Iran, (2016)

  • 10-hour Workshop on Object Relations Theory, Neyvand Clinic, Tehran, Iran, (2016)

  • 10-hour workshop on Emotion Regulation (Evidence-based Practice), Neyvand Clinic, Tehran, Iran, (2016)1

Skills

  • IBM SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences)

  • Computer-Based Assessment (CBA) Psychological Tests

  • Microsoft Office, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft OneNote

Honors

  • ​Ranked within the top 10% of Graduating Class based on GPA, Department of Psychology and Social Sciences at Islamic Azad University of Central Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran

Test Scores

  • IELTS: 7.5 (Listening: 8.5, Reading: 7.5, Speaking: 7.5, Writing: 7.0)

  • GRE: Will be taken October

Membership

  • Member of Marriage and Family Association of Iran, (2018 - Present)

Voluntary Experience

  • Worked as a volunteer health ambassador at Gabric Diabetes Association (non-profit organization to help children with diabetes), (2019 – 2020)

Hobbies

  • Playing the Piano

  • Watching Documentaries

  • Traveling

  • Hiking

  • Cooking

References

  • Dr. Mansoureh Fazilati, Ph.D. [Professor]
    Faculty Member of Psychology Department Azad University Tehran Central Branch, Tehran, Iran
    Email: m.fazilati@iauctb.ac.ir
     

  • Dr. Parisa Tajali, Ph.D. [Professor]
    Faculty Member of Psychology Department Azad University Tehran Central Branch, Tehran, Iran
    Email: par.tajalli@iauctb.ac.ir
     

  • Dr. Ali Shahedi, Ph.D. [Vice chancellor]
    Faculty Member of Islamic Azad University of Tehran Parand Branch, Tehran, Iran
    Email: dr.shahedi@piau.ac.ir

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