Stefka Tsvetanova

Early Childhood Development Consultant

Specialties: Early Childhood Development Consultant Clinical Psychologist Trainer

Stefka has been part of the Karin Dom team since 2011. Her professional interests are related to autism spectrum disorders and hyperkinetic disorders. She is interested in applying the family-oriented approach when working with children. Currently, she is training to become a psychotherapist at the School of Positive Psychotherapy in Varna.

Education

  • Master’s degree in Social and Legal Psychology – Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Sofia
  • Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Psychology Teaching – Shumen University “Episkop Konstantin Preslavski”, Shumen

Certificates

  • Course in Family, Group and Individual Counselling – Shumen University “Episkop Konstantin Preslavski”, Shumen
  • Pyramid Educational Consultants, Functional ABA: Pyramid Approach to Education Basic Training, Skopje, Macedonia
  • Certified training in Bayley III test under the WWO project – “Foundation for Children at Risk Worldwide”
  • Training seminar on “Norm and Pathology in Mental Development of Children up to Six Years Old” – Society for Positive Psychotherapy in Bulgaria
  • Training seminar on “Approaches to Working with Children with Aggressive Behaviour” – Society for Positive Psychotherapy in Bulgaria

Qualifications

  • Clinical and Counselling Psychology – Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Sofia

Publications

  • “Preparation for Inclusive Education for Children on the Autism Spectrum – Therapeutic Methods and Approaches,” published in the proceedings of the VI National Conference on Preschool Education “Leading the Future by the Hand,” Varna 2013 (co-author)
  • Methodological Guide for Providing the Service “Early Intervention of Disabilities through the Establishment of a Centre for Early Intervention of Disabilities” – Varna, 2014 – Karin Dom Foundation team (co-author)
  • “Handbook to Assist Teachers in Mainstream Kindergartens” – published under the project “Creating a Supportive Educational Environment for Children with Special Needs in Kindergartens,” Varna 2015 (co-author)