CENTER FOR CULTURAL
AND
EXISTENTIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Community of psychologists (self-regulatory organization) striving
for positive institutional changes in society on mental health issues
for positive institutional changes in society on mental health issues
The Center for Cultural and Existential Psychology
was founded in December 2022
through the efforts of Nurgul Moldabaykyzy,
a dedicated practical psychologist from Kazakhstan.
The establishment of the center was made possible
with the generous support of existential psychologists,
educators, and human resource experts
who willingly contributed their time and resources.
Together, these passionate individuals
pooled their own finances to bring this initiative to life.
was founded in December 2022
through the efforts of Nurgul Moldabaykyzy,
a dedicated practical psychologist from Kazakhstan.
The establishment of the center was made possible
with the generous support of existential psychologists,
educators, and human resource experts
who willingly contributed their time and resources.
Together, these passionate individuals
pooled their own finances to bring this initiative to life.
Activity areas of the center
Research
Examining the contemporary trends and issues in the realm of mental health among the population of Kazakhstan from the perspectives of socio-cultural, developmental, and existential psychology holds significant importance. This analysis particularly emphasizes three key aspects:
- the influence of traumatic events from the 20th century on present trends;
- the integration of traditional and contemporary approaches to human treatment;
- the acknowledgement and appreciation of cultural and individual diversity.
Enlightenment activities
Disseminating knowledge about mental health issues to a wide audience through a range of online and offline channels, including podcasts, events, and live broadcasts on social networks. Deliver information and insights drawing from socio-cultural, developmental, and existential psychology perspectives.
Psychological work with the population
Psychologists specializing in different areas of psychology conduct psychological and psycho-correctional work in individual and group formats (online and offline). Additionally, the center arranges supervision sessions and various forms of advanced training programs to support the professional development of psychologists.
In the Public Association "Center for Cultural and Existential Psychology" (hereinafter referred to as the Association), according to its charter, the following areas of activity are defined:
- phenomenological perception, study, understanding and research of issues about the human being in the context of culture;
- organization and implementation of educational and preventive activities in the field of mental health through the realization of additional educational and practical programs within the goals of the Association;
- organizing and conducting various forms of discussions, including scientific, scientific-practical, educational and informational events in the field of psychology and psychotherapy, including using electronic means and communication channels, modern Internet services and technologies;
- creation of video, audio, multimedia information products and software for use in the professional activities of the Association and its members with subsequent distribution and implementation, including in the information and telecommunication network "Internet";
- organization and support of scientific research and development, including interdisciplinary ones, in the framework of the study and development of the theory and methods of existential and cultural psychology, as well as their application to solve practical problems in a wide range of areas;
- organization and support of social projects and programs related to the professional psychological help;
- publication, assistance in translation and writing, as well as distribution and sale of professional publications, scientific, popular science and educational literature, manuals and methodological recommendations;
- establishment, development and implementation of international contacts and relations in accordance with their goals and activities of the Association;
- development, approval and execution of financial, economic and other programs of the Association's activities;
- other directions provided for in the Charter of the Association.
Mission
1) Self-representation of Kazakhstani psychologists of socio-cultural and existential directions by embodying their "being-oneself" and "being-in-the-world";
2) Assistance in improving the situation in the field of mental health by:
2) Assistance in improving the situation in the field of mental health by:
- research of the situation in the field of mental health at the personal and group levels, the formation of proposals and recommendations;
- actualization of diversity in society on the personal (individuality and otherness) and cultural aspects;
- revision of the lost cultural and existential outlook in the context of mental health.
Vision
Qualitative improvement of the state of mental (including cultural) health of the population at the personal and collective levels.
Our contacts
E-mail: hello@ccep.kz
Mambetov street, 8/1
Astana, Kazakhstan
Astana, Kazakhstan
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