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My name is Iva Paska<\/strong>. I was always drawn to questions such as<\/p>\n

What is the nature of existence? How can we walk through this life with a sense of purpose, with our feet firmly on the ground and our hearts open?
\nHow can we feel well and whole in today\u2019s world, with its many challenges?<\/strong><\/p>\n

This web-page is one of the attempts to come closer to the answer.
\nI am an accredited Somatic Coach, with a diploma of the ICF-accredited Somatic School from London. <\/strong>I currently have three years of gestalt psychotherapy training and Somatic education in progress. <\/strong>I hold a Ph.D. in interdisciplinary humanities and social sciences<\/strong> from the Faculty of Social Sciences in Ljubljana. I finished “Logotherapy in Upbringing and Education”, accredited by the Croatian Agency for Upbringing and Education. For 15 years I have explored various healing modalities bringing us closer to our truths – from psychoanalysis and existentialism to somatic practices.<\/p>\n

It is in the somatic practices that I have found my true passion and calling. \u00a0It brings me joy to travel alongside people on their journey of self-discovery<\/strong>, supporting them in sensing the inner landscape of their own experience\u00a0 –\u00a0 sometimes for the very first time – and witnessing emerging of supporting forms.<\/p>\n

I also think it is important not to pathologize inner workings of psyche but instead emphasize the psychosocial perspective, the social determinants of mental health, and the importance of somatic perspective in healing.\u00a0 Another aim of the page is to create awareness of mental distress in way that puts meaning to the forefront.<\/p>\n

I have written scientific articles related to mental health, articles for Mad in America, and a program for mental health for the local governance. In the past, I have organized Existential circles that served as places for reflecting on purpose. I have also organized Feministic circles, since I find women empowerment is an important aspect of collective healing. I worked for and participated in the work of NGOs in Croatia contributing to topics of sustainability and democracy. Currently, I am working at the University where I foster critical thinking and communication competencies in my students.<\/p>\n

On this website I put forward things that I have found insightful on my path, in hope it will be of aid to you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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