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Research Centre for Trauma & Dissociation

Institute of Psychology

The center focuses on the development of research into the clinical consequences of psychological trauma, the diagnostics of post-traumatic conditions, and the exploration of cultural factors affecting coping strategies in trauma survivors.

centrum badań nad traumą i dysocjacją uniwersytet swps

Reserach Goals

The researchers conduct their projects in Poland and other countries in Europe, Africa, and Asia, in collaboration with the European Society for Trauma & Dissociation.

Centrum Badań nad Traumą i Dysocjacją Logo Uniwersytet SWPS

Collaboration

In September 2017, the Center signed an agreement with the Bhutan Board for Certified Counselors, established by Her Majesty Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck, to facilitate research in this part of the world.

Qualitative Research Lab - Quallab

Within the structure of the Centre, there is a Qualitative Research Lab - Quallab where qualitative studies are being carried out.

Team

Igor Pietkiewicz
Ph.D. / Associate Professor

Head of Research Centre for Trauma & Dissociation

Psychologist, psychotherapist, specializes in cultural psychology, psychology of religion and thanatopsychology

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Hełka, Anna business psychologist specializing in situational and personality determinants of economic behaviors and human resources management
Bio
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Permanent employee
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Role in the Faculty
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Specialization
business psychologist
First and last name
Anna Hełka
Academic degree or title
Ph.D. / Assistant Professor
City
katowice
Discipline
psychology
Position
adiunkt
Faculty
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Institute
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Ph.D. / Assistant Professor Anna Hełkabusiness psychologist
Tomalski, Radosław psychiatrist, psychotherapist and supervisor of the Polish Psychiatric Association
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Nie
First and last name
Radosław Tomalski
Academic degree or title
MD
Specialization
specjalista psychiatra, psychoterapeuta i superwizor Polskiego Towarzystwa Psychiatrycznego
MD Radosław Tomalskispecjalista psychiatra, psychoterapeuta i superwizor Polskiego Towarzystwa Psychiatrycznego
Bańbura, Anna psychologist, psychotherapist in training, research assistant in the project "Qualitative Analysis of Phenomena and Symptoms Associated with Possession" funded by the National Science Center
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Nie
First and last name
Anna Bańbura
Academic degree or title
MA
MA Anna Bańburapsycholog, psychoterapeutka w trakcie kształcenia do certyfikatu, asystentka w projekcie badawczym „Analiza stanów depersonalizacji i derealizacji w grupach klinicznych i nieklinicznych” finansowanym przez NCN
van der Hart, Onno expert in post-traumatic disorders, co-author of the theory of the structural dissociation of the personality, from the Netherlands
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Nie
First and last name
Onno van der Hart
Academic degree or title
Professor
Specialization
ekspert w dziedzinie zaburzeń posttraumaczynych, współautor teorii strukturalnej dysocjacji osobowości
Professor Onno van der Hartekspert w dziedzinie zaburzeń posttraumaczynych, współautor teorii strukturalnej dysocjacji osobowości
Nęcki, Szymon psychologist, psychotherapist in training, research assistant in the project "Qualitative Analysis of Phenomena and Symptoms Associated with Possession" funded by the National Science Center
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Nie
First and last name
Szymon Nęcki
Academic degree or title
MA
Specialization
psycholog, asystent w projekcie badawczym „Analiza stanów depersonalizacji i derealizacji w grupach klinicznych i nieklinicznych” finansowanym przez NCN
MA Szymon Nęckipsycholog, asystent w projekcie badawczym „Analiza stanów depersonalizacji i derealizacji w grupach klinicznych i nieklinicznych” finansowanym przez NCN
Boon, Suzette specialist in the diagnostics and treatment of trauma-related disorders, from the Netherlands
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Nie
First and last name
Suzette Boon
Academic degree or title
Ph.D.
Specialization
holenderska specjalistka ds. diagnostyki i leczenia zaburzeń związanych z traumą
Ph.D. Suzette Boonholenderska specjalistka ds. diagnostyki i leczenia zaburzeń związanych z traumą
Barłóg, Mateusz psychologist, research assistant, involved in the research project "Qualitative Analysis of Phenomena and Symptoms Associated with Possession" funded by the National Science Center
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Nie
First and last name
Mateusz Barłóg
Institute
Research Centre for Trauma & Dissociation
Academic degree or title
MA
MA Mateusz Barłógpsycholog, asystent w projekcie badawczym „Analiza stanów depersonalizacji i derealizacji w grupach klinicznych i nieklinicznych” finansowanym przez NCN
Duszkiewicz, Roksana neurobiologist, research assistant, involved in the research project "Qualitative Analysis of Phenomena and Symptoms Associated with Possession" funded by the National Science Center
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Nie
First and last name
Roksana Duszkiewicz
Institute
Research Centre for Trauma & Dissociation
Academic degree or title
MSc
MSc Roksana Duszkiewiczneurobiolog, asystent w projekcie badawczym „Analiza stanów depersonalizacji i derealizacji w grupach klinicznych i nieklinicznych” finansowanym przez NCN
Adamik, Paweł OP Dominican, theologian, involved in the research project "Qualitative Analysis of Phenomena and Symptoms Associated with Possession" funded by the National Science Center
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Nie
First and last name
Paweł Adamik
Academic degree or title
OP
Specialization
dominikanin, teolog, wspiera prace badawcze w projekcie „Analiza jakościowa zjawisk i symptomów związanych z opętaniem” finansowanym przez NCN
OP Paweł Adamikdominikanin, teolog, wspiera prace badawcze w projekcie „Analiza jakościowa zjawisk i symptomów związanych z opętaniem” finansowanym przez NCN
Kłosińska, Urszula psychologist, research team member in the project "Qualitative Analysis of Phenomena and Symptoms Associated with Possession" funded by the National Science Center
Bio
Nie
Permanent employee
Nie
First and last name
Urszula Kłosińska
Academic degree or title
MA
Institute
Research Centre for Trauma & Dissociation
MA Urszula Kłosińskapsycholog, członkini zespołu realizującego projekt „Analiza jakościowa zjawisk i symptomów związanych z opętaniem” finansowanym przez NCN

Research Projects

The Center focuses on clinical effects of psychological trauma, diagnoses of trauma-related disorders, and cultural factors, which impact the way people cope with post-traumatic symptoms.

Qualitative Analysis of Phenomena and Symptoms Associated with Possession

The word ‘possession’ relates to change in behavior and the sense of identity, attributed to supernatural forces. The ‘possessed’ often seek help from exorcists to take back control of their lives. Nevertheless, the reason for the irratic behavior can be a result of traumatic experience, including emotional, physical or sexual abuse. Thus, the question arises – do 'possessed' need spiritual or psychological help? Researchers from SWPS University will conduct psychological assessments of people who report being ‘possessed’, in order to compile a systematic descriptoin of the phenomena, the accompanying symptoms and the strategies people use to regain a sense of control over their behavior.
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Interpretative phenomenological analysis of depersonalization and derealization states in clinical and nonclinical groups

Most people may experience altered states of consciousness, such as depersonalization or derealization. These phenomena involve feeling separated from one's own body and mind or experiencing the environment as unreal or dream-like. These states may result from physical exhaustion, using substances, trance techniques or be the aftermath of traumatic events. Clinicians must be able to differentiate depersonalization and derealization in healthy people from the pathological forms of these episodes. Researchers from SWPS University study these complex phenomena to help healthcare professionals recognize the different forms of depersonalization and derealization to understand them in relation to various clinical presentations.
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