Natalia Zapolsky
Lecturer
Academic Department of Social Sciences
Email:
natalia.zapolsky@ehu.lt
Education
Doctoral Degree in Counselor Education and Supervision
National Louis University, Tampa
2020
Master Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
The Illinois School of Professional Psychology (Argosy University), College of Behavioral Science and Psychology (Argosy University)
2014
Diploma of Higher Education in Psychology
Academy of Postgraduate Education, Department of Practical Psychology (Belarus)
2006
Diploma of Higher Education in Humanities
Belarusian State University, Department of Philology
1998
Teaching areas
University/college level courses of Psychology Program: General Psychology; History of Psychology; Basics of Neuropsychology; Psychology of Trauma; Psychophysiological Measurement; Theories of Personality; Ethics of Professional Psychologist; Educational Psychology; Multicultural Psychology & Social Diversities; Clinical Psychology; Psychological Testing & Assessment; Introduction to Psychopathology and Psychiatry; Psychological Counseling Skills & Techniques.
Research interests
Research areas include globalization of educational standards in counselor/psychological programs, trauma therapy, and effective interventions for combat-related psychological trauma.
Publications
Zapolsky, N. (2020). A Meta-synthesis of the American and the European standards for the accreditation of counseling training programs. Dissertations. 437. Published
Presentations at scientific/professional conferences
04/20/2018 Presentation “Neurofeedback Therapy for Trauma Resolution” in Trauma Training Institute (Sarasota, FL)
09/27/2019 The presentation “The issues and challenges of mental health counseling globalization” on the 60th Annual European Branch of the American Counseling Association Conference in Vienna, Austria
12/15/2021 The presentation “Overcoming the Belarusian trauma: How to endure the Unbearable” (Belarusian House in Vilnius, Lithuania)
02/23/2022 The presentation “Belarusian Outlander: Psychology of forced business migration” (Belarus Busines Harbor in Baltics presented by Association of Belarusian Business Abroad)
Recent projects:
Developer of the BA Psychology Program for European Humanities University (currently, the program is applied for the SCVK accreditation).
Author and developer of the project “Psychological Emergency Services” (Vilnius, Lithuania, www.psyhelp24.com) that provides psychological help and support to the local diverse community.
Author, expert, and educator of the training program “Trauma Therapy” that was developed on the platform of the American Institute of Psychology (Vilnius, Lithuania, www.americanpsy.com) for mental health professionals to enhance their professional skills for trauma therapy services.
Clinical Experience:
Natalia Zapolsky has 15 years of clinical experience working in community mental health centers, university counseling centers and substance abuse agencies. She operates a group private practice, where she works with diverse clients. She has experience of working with active-duty military and veterans of the U.S. Army on trauma resolution.
