Dana Rem –  Certified Expertise and Academic Training 

Dana Rem is a  social scientist, psychologist and system family therapist i.s. with 32 years of work experience in psychological counselling, migration research, forensic psychology and academic teaching in Eastern Europe and in The Netherlands .

As counselor, psychologist and system family therapist i.s. Dana assists expats, students and migrants to support their sense of belonging and adjustment to their host countries.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

  • Postgraduate master student from RINO Amsterdam and RINO Utrecht, Intact Academy (The Netherlands) and Berne Institute (UK)
  • Postgraduate master student from International Institute of Social Studies-Erasmus University, Rotterdam (2007)
  • Cum laude graduated psychologist from University of Bucharest (1998)

 

CERTIFIED EXPERTISE

  • System Family Therapy (2023)
  • Partner Relationship Therapy: EFT/Gottman (2023)
  • Narrative System Therapy (2023)
  • Transactional Analysis for Organizations (2021)
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (2018),
  • Mentalization-Based Therapy (2018)
  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy (2018)
  • Drama Therapy(1996)

 

LANGUAGES

  • English
  • Romanian
  • Dutch

 

EMPLOYMENT RECORD

  1. Owner of ERIMIS(European Research Initiative for Migration Studies) and ERIMIS Family Therapy and Systemic Practice, The Hague

Psychologist, System Family Therapist i.s., Organizational  Coach, Migration Researcher

2014 – Present

  • Provide psychological counseling and system therapy to individuals, couples, families from international communities who experience mental health issues, with focus on relational trauma, blended identity, relocation and cultural accommodation
  • Deliver TA executive coaching to professionals within international organizations from The Hague, such as the International Criminal Court (ICC), Europol, Eurojust, EPO
  • Conduct migration research and contributed to local government initiatives, including the Department of Emancipation and Diversity in The Hague​
  1. Amsterdam University College (AUC), Amsterdam
    Lecturer and Course Leader in International Social Cognition
    2019 – 2020
  • Led the International Social Cognition course and taught the BA students of Liberal Arts from over 60 countries, focusing on psychological and trans-cultural perspectives on global migration, social justice and healthcare policy.
  • Supervised students’ research projects and guided their work and assignments.
  • Assisted students in navigating academic challenges related to reaching the required  academic standards.
  • Provided coaching to  improving students ability to  develop and manage  in a highly demanding  professional environment .
  1. International Institute of Social Studies (ISS), Erasmus University Rotterdam
    Teaching Assistant and Student Advisor
    2008 – 2013
  • Provided academic mentorship to (PHD and MA) students from over 150 countries, helping them navigate research challenges, adapt to their new learning environments, and successfully integrate into the academic community​.
  • Assisted in teaching several courses and guided MA and PhD students in developing their research proposals, focusing on areas such as discourse analysis, social structure and social problems and policy studies.
  1. Ministry of Justice, Romania
    Psychologist-, Reintegration Counselor  and Information Manager

Bucharest Probation Service and The Headquarters Probation Department
2001 – 2005

  • Provided psychological counseling for minors and young offenders and  pre-sentential and supervision reports to the Court for minors and people in conflict with law
  • Played a key role in developing Romania’s national probation strategy, during Romania’s  accession  to the European Union- in collaboration with Dutch, British and French experts​
  1. National Institute of Sociology, Romanian Academy 
    Research Assistant and Lecturer
    1998 – 2001
  • Conducted research on domestic violence, discrimination, marginalization, and deviant behavior.
  • Published findings in academic journals and presented at international conferences​
  • Delivered lectures on developmental psychology and sociology to university students, Hyperion University, Psychology-Sociology Department
  • Supervised student research projects and contributed to curriculum development
  1. The Romanian Group for the Defense of Human Rights (GRADO)
    (Forensic) Psychologist
    1995 – 1997
  • Provided  psychological counseling  and first order social intervention to  formerly incarcerated  women and their families.
  • Delivered programs of reintegration with incarcerated women, using drama therapy as therapeutic intervention method
  • Advocated for the human rights of imprisoned people​

 

POST-MASTER ACADEMIC TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS (657 hours)

I. NVRG accredited traject – System Therapy (2021-2023), 272 hours

Pre-requisite Courses to be admitted to System Therapy: 60 hours

  1. Psychopathology for children and teenagers (30 hours) (Cred. 120037) RINO Amsterdam, 2022.Teacher Claudia Klaat.
  2. Psychopathology for Adults(30 hours) (Cred.120246) RINO Amsterdam, 2022. Teacher: Clarine Corsen.

Fundamental Courses in System Therapy: 132 hours

  1. Introduction Course in System Therapy(60 hours ),King nascholing 2022.Teacher: Dr. Robert van Hennik
  2. Advanced Course in System Therapy(60 hours)(Cred.D13008), RINO Amsterdam, 2023. Teachers: Mw.drs.R.Z. de Goeij, Mw. Indra Bimmel, Mw. C.A.C.M. Rood, Mevr. S. Ter Avest, Dhr. W.N.Kok., Mw. L.W. Rodenburg
  3. Scientific Course- Research Methodology(12 hours)(Cred.D19029) RINO Amsterdam, 2023 .Teacher: Dr. R Pijenburg

 Specialization Courses in System Therapy (80 hours)

  1. Narrative Systemic Therapy(40 hours)(Cred.D20010) RINO Groep, 2023 .Teacher Dr. Robert van Hennik
  2. Partner Relationship Therapy -Systemic Approach(40 hours)(Cred. 19006), RINO Groep, 2023 . Teachers: Jaap Zoetmulder en Judith de Graaf

II. Specialization courses in psychotherapy-Continuous Professional Development (2018-2022), 132 hours

  1. Advanced Course in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
    Continuous Professional Development (CPD) on line course, 2018 (80 hours)
    Advanced training in CBT for various therapeutic settings
  2. Mentalization-Based Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy(MBT-IP)
    RINO Amsterdam, 2018 (12 hours). Teacher: Roslyn Law, Anna Freud Foundation
    Training in therapeutic approaches emphasizing understanding mental states and improving interpersonal relationships.
  3. Brief Eclectic Psychotherapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder(BEP-PTSD)
    RINO Amsterdam, 2018 (12 hours). Teacher: Prof. G. Bertold
    Focused training on BEPP for treating PTSD
  4. Intercultural Interview(IC) RINO Amsterdam, 2018 (7 hours). Cor Hoffer
  5. Masterclass Family System Trauma Model(Cred. 2001) , RINO Utrecht, 2020 (21 uur).Teacher: Dr.Scott Shells

III. Specialization Courses in Transactional Analysis (TAO), 213 hours

  1. Introduction in Transactional Analysis- psychotherapeutic Approach(15 hours) Berne Institute (UK, Supervisor Adrianne Lee)
  2. Transactional Analysis for OrganizationsTAO 2 (198 hours) INTACT Academy, The Netherlands, 2020-2021

IV. Specialization Courses with application in forensic sector, 40 hours

  1. Drama Therapy (T.)- Techniques for working with Detainees , GRADO-UNITER Project, Poarta Alba High Security Prison, Romania,1996
    Specialized training in Drama Therapy -therapeutic interventions with incarcerated people (40 hours) under the  guidance and supervision  of John Bergman, Guess Company, USA

 

MEMBERSHIP AND INSTITUTIONAL AFILIATIONS

  • European Society for Trauma and Dissociation (ESTD)
  • European Society for Transcultural Studies and Interdisciplinary Dialogue (ESTIDIA)
  • IMISCOE – former  member of the Standing Committee: Migrants Families and Youth
  • Dutch Association for Migration Research (DA/MR)

 

RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY WORK

  • Includes  publications in international journals, several papers and research projects focusing on applicative psychology, socio-psychology of social problems, domestic violence, marginalization and inclusion, migration and immigration policies.  For detailed information access Dana Rem scientific contribution .docx 2024.

 

CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 

  • Dana collaborates with a wide range of colleagues, psychiatrists to therapists in her fieldin The Netherlands and abroad.
  • Maintaining her own professional development as a therapist, and to follow new development in her field, Dana participates in various intervention groups and professional events (congresses, conferences).
  • As system therapist  i.s.  Dana practices under the supervision of  accredited staff members of  the Dutch Association of Family and Relation Therapy (NVRG).   She benefits from close contact with her colleagues, psychotherapists, psychiatrists and system therapists through InterVision sessions and consultative groups.
  • For further information  regarding her continuous professional development  read DANA REM attendance 2024.

 

 Links:   

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