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Amir Hakimjavadi












Amir Hakimjavadi   



Tehran, Iran


  +98 (912) 281-3541


[email protected]


Education



·       M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology,
                                                                                    2017 - 2021


Islamic Azad University, Tehran West Branch, Tehran, Iran                                 



  • Thesis title: Effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Intervention Program on Personality Organization and Reflective Functioning (Mentalization)

 GPA: (3.81 out of 4) (A+)



·       B.Sc. in HSE (Health, Safety, & Environment),
                                                     2006 - 2009


Kar Non-Governmental & Non-Profit higher Education Institute, Qazvin, Iran                                                   


§  Research project title: The Process of Risk Assessment of Work-related Stress


in Razi Hospital, Qazvin, Iran                                                                 


GPA: (3 out of 4)




  • Associate Degree in Industrial Technician-Industrial Safety,                                2003 - 2006

Islamic Azad university, Qazvin Branch, Qazvin, Iran                                                                 



                           GPA: (3.2 out of 4)



Scholarships, Honors & Awards




  • Top 10 percent of M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology students in terms of GPA
  • Full marks in the final Research Project for the Bachelor degree and Master's Thesis, (the paper's mark was excluded)
  • One of Iran's ten qualified MBSR under supervision of a certified teacher trainer
  • Fully funded for Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness (beginner’s guide & advanced) teacher trainings
  • Fully funded for professional facilitator training program in Mind-Body Medicine
  • Official member of the Iranian branch of the EFT association
  • One of the top three presenters in undergraduate and graduate teaching assistant
  • In charge of Research and Development (R & D) of university's scientific committee' HSE scientific association, (bachelor’s degree)
  • In charge of the university music committee' Art association, (associate degree)














Work Experience



·       Technical Manager and Psychological Clinic Board Member                             2021 - Present


            Nihad Clinic, Tehran, Iran


·       Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher        
                             2018 - Present


Raheh-Roshd Clinic, and Samar Charity, Tehran, Iran                                             



  • A qualified MBSR teacher implemented a manualized eight-session program in
    Raheh-Roshd and Nihad clinics.
  • A trained mindfulness-based trauma-sensitive practitioner at
    Samar     (Cancer Rehabilitation) Charity.

·       Clinical Psychologist, Relational Integrative Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist  2017 - Present


Raheh-Roshd Clinic, Jala Clinic, and Nihad Clinic, Tehran, Iran                              



  • Over 6,000 hours of clinical experience in Integrative Psychoanalytically Psychotherapy, focusing on relational-oriented psychotherapy, with supervision from one or two supervisors at
    Jala, Raheh-Roshd, and Nihad clinics.

·       Group Dynamics Facilitator & Group Consultant                                            2014 - 2022


Payameh Solheh Rahayi (Social Care Institute), Raheh-Roshd Clinic, and Nihad Clinic,Tehran, Iran




  • Relational Psychoanalytic Group therapy involves two long-term consultations lasting over four years and eight short-term consultations with up to 20 sessions.
  • Social systems learning workshops in two businesses focused on system-dynamics reflection, enabling participants to reframe roles and process maladaptive roles.
  • Mehr Gohar Bina Woman Empowerment Institute offers LifeWorks psychoeducation workshops, mindfulness techniques, and group sharing experiences.

·       Project Planner and Controller Manager          
                                                    2009 - 2020


Omran Co., MaskanSazan Co., and General Mechanic Co., Tehran, Iran



  • Project Controller Manager implements agile management, decision models, and strategies for successful portfolio completion.
  • Project cost and schedule planning involved operational research using GERT and PERT models.


Clinical Training & Experience



    Training:














































2023 Dignity in Neuroscience course presented by
Rasoul Ghasemi PhD. Assistant Professor in Physiology Department at the Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences.

Introduction to Neuroscience based on the remarkable book
“Principles of Neural Science”, Sixth Edition by Eric R. Kandel et al presented by
Mahdi Fatemi Zadeh PhD Candidate of Addiction Studies at Tehran University of Medical Sciences.

Introduction to Neuroscience based on the remarkable book
“Principles of Neural Science”, Sixth Edition by Eric R. Kandel et al presented by
Shahriar Gharib Zadeh MD. Associate Professor at Institute for Cognitive and Brain Sciences at Shahid Beheshti University.
2022 An Introduction to Bion’s Thoughts (II) course presented by
Dr. Sagaart MD. FIPA, reading and discussing Bion’s Learning from Experience
(40 hours)

Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples, Level 1 trained by
Rhonda Goldman and Serine Warwar International EFT Trainers & EFT Board Members, (32 hours)
2021 Group Relations Seminar on psychotherapists facing dilemmas facilitated by
Dr. Sakhi MD. of UCLA, (12 sessions)

Professional Training Program in Mind-Body Medicine trained by
James S. Gordon MD. Founder and CEO of The Center for Mind-Body Medicine (CMBM), (40 hours)

Advanced Training Program in Mind-Body Medicine trained by
James S. Gordon MD. Founder and CEO of The Center for Mind-Body Medicine (CMBM), (40 hours)

 

International Comprehensive EFT Therapist Training, Levels 1 and 2, Focusing Masterclass, Empathy Masterclass trained by
Juliette Becking ISEFT Board Member & Jeanne Watson International EFT Trainer, (120 hours)

 
2020 Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness Practicum (Beginner’s guide & Advanced)
trained by David Treleaven PhD. Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness founder, (6 months)

Melanie Klein Psychoanalytic Theory presented by
Dr. Moinalghorabaei MD. Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, (30 hours)
2019 An Introduction to Bion’s Thoughts (I) course presented by
Dr. Sagaart MD. FIPA, reading and discussing Bion’s Second thoughts (40 hours)

Experiential Group Relations Consultant Training trained by
Dr. Sakhi MD. of UCLA, Ex-President of Grex, The West Coast Affiliate of the A. K. Rice Institute for the Study of Social Systems, (12 hours)

Group Relations Conference on
Making Choices in an Uncertain World facilitated by Dr. Sakhi MD. of UCLA, Ex-President of Grex, The West Coast Affiliate of the A. K. Rice Institute for the Study of Social Systems, (36 hours)

Transference Focused Psychotherapy in Narcissistic Personality Disorder presented by
Dr. Farzin Rezaei MD. Professor Faculty of Psychiatry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
in the 3rd Iranian Congress of Psychoanalysis and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, (4 hours)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Externship trained by
Kyriaki Polichrony EFT Certified Trainer & Jila Behnad EFT Certified Supervisor, (32 hours)
2018 Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), Advanced Training
trained by Mehdi Reza Sarafraz PhD. Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at Shiraz University, (52 hours)

Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), Role Play Practice trained by
Valiollah Ramezani PhD. Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at Kharazmi University, (48 hours)

Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), Role Play Practice
trained by Alireza Tahmasb PhD. Dynamic Psychotherapist, (48 hours)
2017 Qualified MBSR teacher supervised & authorized by
Amir Imani, Certified MBSR teacher trainer, this was a three-year-old practicum courses and retreats for being a Qualified MBSR teacher that started in Atieh Hospital in Theran and finished with the final TDI course in Turkey (3 years)

Mindfulness-based Psychodrama Experiential Learning trained by
Soroosh Karimi, Canadian Certified Counselor, (24 hours)

Personality Traits and Defense Mechanisms presented by
Alireza Tahmasb PhD. Dynamic Psychotherapist, (32 hours)

Otto F. Kernberg Object-Relation Theory and Structured Interview of Personality Organization (STIPO) presented by
Alireza Tahmasb PhD. Dynamic Psychotherapist, (32 hours)

Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), Introductory Training
trained by Nima Ghorbani PhD. Professor Faculty of Psychology at the Tehran University, (24 hours)

Shedler-Westen Assessment Procedure (SWAP) trained by
Nima Ghorbani PhD. Professor Faculty of Psychology at the Tehran University, (16 hours)
2016 Mindfulness-based Therapeutic Relationship Practicum trained by
Amir Imani Certified MBSR teacher trainer & Nima Ghorbani PhD. Professor Faculty of Psychology at the Tehran University, (40 hours)

Group Relations Conference on
Making Choices in an Uncertain World facilitated by Dr. Sakhi MD. of UCLA, Ex-President of Grex, The West Coast Affiliate of the A. K. Rice Institute for the Study of Social Systems, (36 hours)

Experiential Group Relations Consultant Training trained by
Dr. Sakhi MD. of UCLA, Ex-President of Grex, The West Coast Affiliate of the A. K. Rice Institute for the Study of Social Systems, (12 hours)
2015 Psychoanalytic Object-Relation Theory presented by
Mahmood Dehghani PhD. Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, (120 hours)
2014 Qualified trainer in Transactional Analysis (TA) in LifeWorks Coaching accredit by Iran Association of Social Workers, (120 hours)


      Practice:






































2023 Integrative Psychoanalytically Oriented Psychotherapy Supervision supervised by
Dr. Sakhi MD. of UCLA, (For 6 years, still continuing)

International EFT Therapist Supervision by
Sahar DarvishSkandari MD. Certified ISEFT Supervisor and Trainer (still continuing)

Practicing Integrative Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at least 5-10 hours per week at
Jala Clinic, 10 hours per week in Raheh-Roshd Clinic, and at least 5 hours per week in
Nihad Clinic. Over 6,000 hours of clinical experience in Integrative Psychoanalytically Psychotherapy, focusing on Relational-oriented psychotherapy, under weekly supervision and extra supervision for special cases.

Peer supervisor sessions for nearly 120 hours as a senior intern in the clinical program. These sessions are being implemented for supervising two trainee therapists.

Consulting Group Relations Conference on
Making Choices in an Uncertain World in small and large groups every two weeks for nine months. All groups were occasionally supervised by
Shahin Sakhi MD. a certified president of group relations in Grex, The West Coast Affiliate of the A. K. Rice Institute.
2022 Official MBSR teaching with manualized eight-session program in the
Raheh-Roshd clinic for 16 groups of 15-25 participants. Participants completed pre- and post-self-report questionnaires, and their subjective experience of change was documented. (5 years)

Facilitating and Consulting CMBM Program in two standard eight session groups under the official supervision for acquiring CMBM Certification by
Shahine Tavakoli and Noshene Ranjbar MD. CMBM Faculty Members, (56 hours)
2021 Workshop on Mindful Therapeutic Inquiry for Trauma-Sensitive Patients
with ten trainee therapist members for learning Mindfulness-Based Embodied Intersubjective Inquiry in eight sessions.

Workshops on organizational social systems learning. Two Iranian startup businesses conducted system-dynamics reflection workshops, focusing on maladaptive role analysis and embracing new roles through structured experiential learning interventions.

Infant Observation Tavistock model (observation & discussion) supervised by
Dr. Moinalghorabaei MD. Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, and
Jeanne Magagna PhD. (One-year weekly sessions)
2020 Workshop on Mindful Therapeutic Inquiry with twelve trainee therapist members for learning Mindfulness-Based Embodied Intersubjective Inquiry in five intensive sessions.

Intake sessions and initial assessment for over 150 outpatient clients at
Nihad Clinic with SWAP for psychodynamics and clinical interview methods
2019 Consulting Group Relations with the title of” Whose Aggression Am I feeling? Whose Fearful Thought Am I Thinking?  Whose Love Experience Am I Experiencing? Mine? Yours? Theirs? Group’s? Does It Matter? Wilfred Bion’s Analytic Works with Groups in a large group as one of the President’s Assistants in the 3rd Iranian Congress of Psychoanalysis and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, (4 hours) (2019)
2018 Consulting Group Relations and Psychoanalytic Group Therapy. Two long-term group consultations lasting over four years and eight short-term consultations with up to 20 sessions were set up for small groups of eight to ten people. The principal intervention in long-term groups was free association, while clinical group intervention was implemented similarly to MBT for small group processes. All groups were occasionally supervised by Shahin Sakhi MD a certified president of group relations in Grex, The West Coast Affiliate of the A. K. Rice Institute.

Practicing mindfulness-based Practices for Trauma-Sensitive Cancer Patients in their rehabilitation course at
Samar Charity. For nearly two years, mindfulness practices were implemented in two groups of over 15 people, focusing on motivation for treatment adherence, capacity for unpleasant thoughts, and recognition of life's purpose in high-grade cancer patients.
2017 Workshops on LifeWorks psychoeducation with experiential learning practice based on Mindfulness-based techniques for relaxation and group sharing experiences at
Mehr Gohar Bina Woman Empowerment Institute (a non-profit social care service)

Intake sessions and initial assessment for over 60 outpatient clients at
Jala Clinic with SWAP for psychodynamics and clinical interview methods.
2016 Psychoanalytic Object-Relation Supervision supervised by
Mahmood Dehghani PhD. Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, (32 hours)     



Research Experience


Research Interests:
Psychodynamics and Socio-Dynamics in Personality, Neuroscience of Consciousness, Spaciotemporal Neuroscience, Social and Cultural Neuroscience, Neuroaesthetics, Neuropsychoanalysis, Embodiment Neuroscience, Mindfulness Based-Intervention (MBIs), Emotion Regulation Neuroscience, Trauma-Based Group Interventions, Transgenerational Trauma, Group Dynamics and Intergroup Relations, Social Psychoneuroimmunology




  • M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology Thesis: “Effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Intervention Program on Personality Organization and Reflective Functioning (Mentalization)”

    • Currently, the 16-group expanded version of this pilot thesis is being conducted (quantitative research).
    • The validity and reliability of two employed self-report questionnaires from this pilot thesis are being assessed.

  • The study titled “Identification of Mindfulness-Based Practices on Restorative Embodied Self-Awareness (ESA) Based on Subjective Experiences of Traumatized Participants,” is currently being undertaken (qualitative research). This study aims to investigate the efficiency of teaching methods (language, accent, and content for guiding meditation) and the quality of group facilitation through qualitative interviews, as well as the effectiveness on the ESA in individuals during the mindfulness course and during two follow-up periods.
  • Manuscript of a proposal titled “Analysis of underlying Social Dynamics Based on Social Neuroscience and Neuroaesthetic Findings as Psychosocial Interventions in Architectural Design and Urban Design for Reducing Hostility, Violence and Aggression” (Multidisciplinary three phase research: 1. Systematic Review 2. Empirical Design and Interventions 3. Evaluation and Analysis).
    This research proposal aims to improve understanding and application of psychosocial interventions in urban architectural design by integrating social dynamics analysis, neuroscience, and neuroaesthetics. The goal is to optimize urban spaces for positive social interactions, well-being, and reducing violence, aggression, and hostility. The multidisciplinary approach will aid architects, planners, and lawmakers in creating welcoming, safe environments.
  • Manuscript of a Critique of the Prestigious Book
    “Neurowaves: Brain, Time, and Consciousness”     by Georg Northoff.
    The focus of this book is on the formation of the temporal and spatial concept of consciousness in the individual, and the following questions pertaining to the temporal-spatial neuroscience theory of consciousness remain unanswered: 1. From this time-space vantage point, is it possible to explain, identify, and test the temporal-spatial aspects of intergroup relations, particularly in the fields of discrimination, violence, prejudice, and the primitive survival dynamics of groups or cultures? 2. If the temporal-spatial neuroscience theory can explain brains of group members in terms of the social experience of the individuals, can it also explain how the formation of a group-as-a-whole or intergroup relations determine their psychoneuroimmunological constructs as a result of Group Relations and Cultural Neuroscience structure?
  • Manuscript of Scoping Review Article titled
    “Social Psychoneuroimmunology: Can Socio-Historical behavioral epigenetics of Intragroup and Intergroup Relations impact on the immune system dysfunctionality based on transgenerational trauma?”.
    In this hypothesis paper, Effects of transgenerational-based neuroscience of group dynamics and intergroup relations on social experience in relation to psychoneuroimmunology would be investigated to provide a multilevel framework of research on neuroscience part of social psychoneuroimmunology.
  • Manuscript of A structural equation model (SEM) in
    “social psychoneuroimmunology: The impact of Intergroup Discrimination and
    Cultural factors on Psychoneuroimmunological Factors”. In this paper, the effect of discrimination as an important variable in intragroup and intergroup relations and social experience context on psychoneuroimmunological variables (stress, Chronic inflammation, and Immune dysfunction response) would be modeled.
  • Manuscript of A Meta-Analysis in
    “social psychoneuroimmunology of Trauma:
    behavioral epigenetics of Intragroup and Intergroup Relations impact on immune system disfunction based on transgenerational trauma”.
    In this systematic review paper, the Effects of transgenerational-based neuroscience of group dynamics and intergroup relations variables on social experience in relation to psychoneuroimmunology would be investigated. With this paper, the challenges of Intergroup social context research gaps would be clearer in the future of the social psychoneuroimmunology realm.
  • The Farsi translation of "Neurowaves: Brain, Time, and Consciousness" by Georg Northoff is in ongoing progress.
  • The Farsi translation of Stephanie Cacioppo and
    John T. Cacioppo's "Introduction to Social Neuroscience" is still in progress.
  • The Farsi translation of Georg Northoff's "Neuropsychoanalysis: A Contemporary Introduction" is currently in progress.


Publications



Essay and Review:



  1. Hakimjavadi, A. (2023). Relationality: From Attachment to Intersubjectivity: An overview of Stephen A. Mitchell's life and works.
    Jan-o-tan 13(1), 30-33. (Full-text in Persian)


Translation:



  1. Mitchell, S.A. (2000). Relationality: From Attachment to Intersubjectivity (1st Ed.). Routledge. Translated into Farsi by A. Hakimjavadi and V. Ghamari. Iran: Binesh-No (2022)


Teaching, Tutoring & Facilitation




































2023 Introduction to Group Facilitator Training for the
Health Monitoring Center of Tehran Municipality.

“Psychotherapy Dialogues” Facilitator- a peer group focused on the relational dynamic approach in therapy for a year.

“Reading Freud: Review of Freud's theory based on its socio-historical context” Tutor- with twelve group members focusing on Freud's time spirit
in relation to his three theoretical transformations in four months.
2022 “Experiential Dynamic Intersubjective Therapy” Tutor & Facilitator- with eight group members focused on phenomenological dynamic material for working through in therapy for nine months.

Parent-child relationships: connectedness and challenges psychoeducation Tutor- Girls' primary school in district 1 of Tehran.

Individual in-Person Supervision for two Relational Dynamic Psychotherapy Interns.
2021 Introduction to Psychotherapy Approaches Tutor- for new graduate students of psychology consisting of critical and comparative review of various psychotherapy approaches in a chronological order.
2020 Personality Traits Case Formulation in the Psychoanalytic Approach for
Health Counseling Center under the auspices of the national welfare organization.
2019 Introductory Meeting for the Official MBSR Program introducing the benefits and effectiveness of the MBSR program for the general population at the MBSR center in Atieh Hospital, Tehran.


Board member of the Symposium Administration Group
titled: "Mindfulness, As the Presence" at Atieh Hospital, Tehran, Iran

“Group Therapy” Teacher’s Assistant- Spring semester- Islamic Azad University, Tehran West Branch, Tehran.
2018 “Neuropsychology” Teacher’s Assistant- Spring semester- Islamic Azad University, Tehran West Branch, Tehran.

“Principles of Psychotherapy in Different Approaches” Teacher’s Assistant- Spring semester- Islamic Azad University, Tehran West Branch, Tehran.
2017 “Principles of Psychopathology” Teacher’s Assistant- Fall semester- Islamic Azad University, Tehran West Branch, Tehran.




Language Skills











IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (Overall score)

           Listening: 6.0, Writing: 6.0

           Speaking: 7.0, Reading: 6.5

           Test date: 16/02/2023 		 

 



Technical & Personal Skills




  • Psychology:


  • Expert in working with SWAP (Psychodynamic Personality Assessment)
  • Efficient experience in Research Interviewing Techniques (Individual and Group)
  • Good experience with Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) (Personality Assessment)
  • Good experience with Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI) (Personality Assessment)


  • General:


  • Efficient experience in working with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoints and Excel)
  • Good experience with Adobe Photoshop
  • Basic familiarity with introduction of Python
  • Basic familiarity with introduction of MATLAB (Trained by Amin Asgharzadeh, Assistant Professor at Iran University of Medical Sciences) (15 hours)


  • Research:


  • Efficient experience in working IBM SPSS (Officially Trained by Mohsen Moradi, Certified IBM Trainer in MPT Institute, Austria and Analysis Academy of Iran, School of Quantitative and Qualitative Research) (120 hours)
  • Efficient experience in Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with AMOS & Original Registered PLS4 (Officially Trained by
    Mohsen Moradi, Certified IBM Trainer in MPT Institute, Austria and Analysis Academy of Iran, School of Quantitative and Qualitative Research) (100 hours)
  • Efficient experience in Meta Analysis with Comprehensive Meta-Analysis Software 3 (CMA2) (Officially Trained by
    Mohsen Moradi, Certified IBM Trainer in MPT Institute, Austria and Analysis Academy of Iran, School of Quantitative and Qualitative Research) (60 hours)
  • Basic familiarity with introduction of MAXQDA
  • Basic familiarity with introduction of R (Statistics Package)



  • Engineering and Management:


  • Expert in working with Microsoft Project (Project Planning and Control)
  • Efficient experience with Data Base Modeling & Business Process Analysis
  • Efficient experience with Microsoft Project Server on SharePoint platform (Project Portfolio Management)
  • Efficient experience with PERT MASTER (Uncertain Project Planning and Control), Microsoft Access (Database Management)
  • Good experience with COMFAR III Expert (Feasibility Study)
  • Good experience with Palisade's Risk Software (Monte Carlo Model Simulation)
  • Good experience with Analytic Hierarchical Process (AHP) (Decision Making)
  • Good experience with Analytic Network Process (ANP) (Network Modeling)


Hobbies


Playing Music (Persian Musical Instrument Setar and Tar), Reading Books (Aesthetic Philosophy, Persian Classical Literature, Poetry, Novels, Philosophy, Sociology, Anthropology, and History), Writing Psychoanalytically Art Critiques, Wooden Products (Inlay On wood), Persian Classical Calligraphy (Nastaliq)



References









Shahin Sakhi(Practice supervisor and Advisor)


Clinical Faculty, Neuropsychiatric Institute (NPI), University of California (UCLA), Los Angeles, USA


Email:  [email protected]


Phone: +1 (310) 927-2578



Saeedeh Zomorodi (My M.Sc. Thesis Referee and Course Instructor)


Assistant Professor, Islamic Azad University, West Tehran Branch, Department of Human Science, Tehran, Iran


Email: [email protected]


Phone: +98 (912) 136-4692



Valiollah Ramezani (supervisor and Advisor)


Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Kharazmi university,


Email: [email protected]


Phone: +98 (919) 442-0309



Sahar DarvishSkandari (Practice supervisor and Advisor)


MD, Psychiatrist, Certified Emotion Focused Supervisor and Trainer by ISEFT,


Email: [email protected]


linkedin.com/in/dr-sahar-darvishskandari-8a6493139


Phone: +98 (912) 295-3027


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