Sanja Topic

Experience

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  Center for Social Work

  Jun 2008 - May 2023

  Psychologist

  • Development of local social policies and policies aimed at the analysis and reducing inequalities, giving expert opinions in strategic decision making processes and making local policy recommendations• Member of teams for local strategic planning and development of inequalities related policies, strengthening of cooperation and capacities of professionals, conducting various trainings, providing support to individuals and groups at risk• Psychological assessment, psychological support and counseling of minor and adult beneficiaries of social rights and services who face social inequalities (individual, group work and work with families)• Resolving social issues, social inclusion and protection of children threatened by family circumstances - neglect and abuse (mental, physical, sexual...), behavioral disorders, conflict with the law, developmental disabilities, divorce proceedings, children cared for in an institution and foster families, children under guardianship and other children and minors in risk categories• Support for adults with risky behavior, victims and perpetrators of domestic violence, parents with weakened capacities, partners with dysfunctional relationships in marriage and employment, foster families, adoptive parents, adults with mental disorders, addictions, inappropriate behavior, and other categories of socially excluded persons• Cooperation with educational institutions, health institutions, police, prosecutor's office, court, private and NGO sector, holding specialized trainings and the advocacy for reduce inequalities Show less

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  Center for Personal Growth and Development

  May 2015 - now

  President of Center for Personal Growth and Development

  • Promotion of mental health and improvement of quality of life• Psychological forums for citizens on various psychological, educational and life topics;• Implementation of psychological workshops, lectures for employees in organizations;• Various projects aimed at the protection of women victims of domestic violence - psychosocial support and projects for the prevention of maladaptive behavior in children and young people through the provision of psychosocial support to parents and children. Show less

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  Freelance

  May 2023 - now

  Psychologist

  • Planning and conducting workshops and training for vulnerable groups and professionals (experts of various profiles in the field of social protection);• Participation in the development of programs and analyzes related to work with child victims and witnesses in criminal proceedings;• Providing psychosocial support to people of different profiles (users and professionals).