Alma Belem Serrato

Alma hefur hæfni til að framkvæma sálfræðilegt mat og íhlutun fyrir börn, unglinga, fullorðna og aldraða sem þurfa á sálfræðilegum stuðningi að halda og veitir einnig fjölskyldu- og parameðferð og íhlutun á sviði fjölmenningar, m.a. fyrir innflytjendur. Alma er sérfræðingur með yfir 25 ára reynslu á sviði sálfræði og menntunar. Hún hefur reynslu af því að starfa á heilsugæslustöðvum, sjúkrahúsum og skólum í Mexíkó, Spáni og Íslandi.

Alma er með meistaragráðu í hugrænni sálfræðimeðferð (HAM) og diplómu í atferlisgreiningu (ABA) og kennsluaðferðum. Alma hefur sinnt endurmenntun og tekið þátt í fjölmörgum vinnustofum og ráðstefnum um nýstárlegar sálfræðilegar meðferðir, svo sem Contextual Behavioral; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavioural Activation Therapy og Díalektísk atferismeðferð (DAM) eða dialectical behaviour therapy Alma veitir meðferð á ensku og spænsku.

Alma is qualified to conduct psychological evaluations and interventions for children, adolescents, adults and seniors who need psychological support, helping them develop coping strategies for life crises also provides family and couples therapy and intervention in multiculturalism. A professional with over 25 years of experience in psychology and education. Has experience in clinics, hospitals and schools in Mexico, Spain, and Iceland.

Alma holds a Master's in Cognitive Psychotherapy (CBT) and a Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and Teaching Methods diploma. Alma has participated in numerous workshops and conferences on the most innovative psychological therapies, such as Contextual Behavioral therapies; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavioral Activation Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). She provides treatment in English and Spanish.

EDUCATION

2024. Applied Behavior Analysis Training in Families ABA International Organization.

2021. Behavior Analysis, Clinical Intervention. Institute of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies. Mexico.

2020-2021. Behavioral-Contextual intervention in couples, groups and adults. Institute of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. Mexico.

2018-fall. Icelandic as a second language, University of Iceland. Iceland.

2005-2008. Master in Cognitive Psychotherapy. Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatment University of Barcelona. Spain.

2004. Grief, Loss, and Bereavement Therapy. National Autonomous University of Mexico and Mexican Institute of Thanatology. Mexico.

1997-2002. Degree in Psychology, Vasco de Quiroga University. Morelia, Mexico.

1999. Teaching methods. Technological Institute of Morelia certified by the Cambria English Institute of Los Angeles, California. Mexico.

RESEARCH

2005 Mexico. The Role of The Psychologist at School. The thesis was unanimously approved.

PROFESIONAL EXPERIENCE

2021- Present Iceland Sálfræðistofan Höfðabakka. Psychologist. Private practice and referrals from VIRK, Directorate of Labour, Directorate of Immigration, Child Protection Services, Department of Welfare, Municipalities Service Center, University of Iceland, University of Reykjavík, The National University Hospital of Iceland.

2020-2021 Iceland. Operation of health service office licensed by The Directorate of Health in Iceland. Psychology service.

2019-2020 Iceland. Kvíðameðferðarstöðin, Psychologist.

2016-2019 Iceland. Therapist private practice.

2007-2008 Spain. Primary Care Center from the Catalan Public Health-Care System CAP Manso. Psychologist.

2007 Spain. Institute Nepp, Comprehensive Care Center for the Treatment of Eating Disorders. Psychologist.

2006 Spain. Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau. Family therapy, couples therapy and intervention in multiculturalism. Psychologist

2004 Mexico. Children's Hospital Eva Samano, intensive care unit. Intern.

2000-2004 Mexico. Elementary school Henry Wallon. Teacher and intern.

2002 Mexico. Psychiatric Hospital Dr. José Torres, professional practices.

2001 Mexico. Spain-Mexico boarding school for elementary education through the provision of educational and social services, professional practices.

1999-2001 Mexico. Center for Psychological Services, Vasco de Quiroga University, intern.

2000 Mexico. Preparatory School Vasco de Quiroga preparatory, professional practices.