GERTRAUD DIEM-WILLE | Psychotherapie | Excellence in Research

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Prof. GERTRAUD DIEM-WILLE | Psychotherapie | Excellence in Research

Univ. Prof. at  Viennese Psychoanalytic Association (WPV), Vienna, Austria

Univ. Prof. Dr. phil. i. R. Gertraud Diem-Wille, born on November 2, 1945, is an Austrian academic and psychoanalyst. She has two daughters and three grandchildren. Dr. Diem-Wille is an influential figure in psychoanalytic education, particularly in the fields of political education, psychoanalysis, and psychotherapy. She continues to contribute to psychoanalytic training and theory development.

Profile

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🎓 Education 

Primary School: St. Ursula, Vienna (1951-1955). Secondary School: St. Ursula (1955-1960), Maria Regina (1960-1963).Graduate Education: Matura (1963, 1964). Ph.D. in Pedagogy and Sociology (1976). Habilitation in General Educational Science, University of Klagenfurt (1990)

💼 Experience

1979-1984: University Assistant, University of Vienna. 1984-1990: University Assistant, IFF. 1990-1997: Assistant Professor, IFF, Political Education Program Coordinator. 1992-1993: Visiting Scientist, Tavistock Centre. 1997-2011: Associate Professor, Director of Psychoanalytic Education Program. 2011-2012: Retired, continued leading Master’s Program. Since 2000: Director, Continuing Education Program in Psychoanalytic Parent-Infant Therapy

🏆 Awards & Honors

Membership in Austrian Society for Group Dynamics (1970). Training Analyst for Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychoanalysis (2001). Member of the International Psychoanalytical Association (1990). Schrödinger Fellowship, Tavistock Centre (1992-1993). Honorary recognition for contribution to psychoanalytic education and therapy

🔬 Research Focus

Psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic pedagogy. Political education in geography and economics. Psychoanalytic therapy for infants, children, and adolescents. Group dynamics and organizational consulting. Professionalism, femininity, and psychoanalytic insights into career ambitions

🔍Conclusion

Dr. Gertraud Diem-Wille is undoubtedly an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her long-standing commitment to psychoanalytic education, along with her profound impact on the development of specialized training programs, places her at the forefront of her field. With her continued influence on psychoanalysis and pedagogy, Dr. Diem-Wille is a highly deserving candidate for this recognition.

📚Publications 

  1. From Infant Observation to Parent-Infant Psychotherapy: How Infant Observation is Applied to Therapeutic Work with Parents and Their Children
    • Author: Diem-Wille, G.
    • Journal: Infant Observation
    • Year: 2024
    • Citations: 0

 

  1. Traumatic Experience and Loss: A Brief Therapy with a Traumatized Refugee Boy and His Parents in Exile
    • Author: Diem-Wille, G.
    • Journal: International Journal of Psychoanalysis
    • Volume: 105
    • Issue: 4
    • Pages: 496–520
    • Year: 2024
    • Citations: 0

 

  1. Psychoanalytic Perspectives on Puberty and Adolescence: The Inner Worlds of Teenagers and Their Parents
    • Author: Diem-Wille, G.
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 1

 

  1. The Early Years of Life: Psychoanalytical Development Theory According to Freud, Klein, and Bion
    • Author: Diem-Wille, G.
    • Year: 2018
    • Citations: 3

 

  1. Young Children and Their Parents: Perspectives from Psychoanalytic Infant Observation
    • Author: Diem-Wille, G.
    • Year: 2018
    • Citations: 0

 

  1. The Baby as Catalyst for Unconscious Conflicts of the Parents: Contribution to a Psychoanalytically Oriented Parent-Infant Therapy
    • Author: Diem-Wille, G.
    • Journal: Infant Observation
    • Volume: 21
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 17–32
    • Year: 2018
    • Citations: 2

 

  1. Latency: The Golden Age of Childhood: Psychoanalytical Developmental Theory According to Freud, Klein and Bion
    • Author: Diem-Wille, G.
    • Year: 2018
    • Citations: 0

 

  1. Drawing Upon Bion’s Theories in the Context of Child Analysis
    • Author: Diem-Wille, G.
    • Journal: Kinderanalyse
    • Volume: 24
    • Issue: 2
    • Pages: 122–143
    • Year: 2016
    • Citations: 0

 

  1. Applying a Psychoanalytic Approach Acquired Through Infant Observation Towards Working as a Teacher: A Case Study
    • Author: Diem-Wille, G.
    • Journal: Infant Observation
    • Volume: 18
    • Issue: 2
    • Pages: 110–125
    • Year: 2015
    • Citations: 0

 

  1. The Significance of Containment in Early Childhood and in Analyses Providing Scope for Reflection: With Scenes from Infant Observation and Child Analysis
    • Author: Diem-Wille, G.
    • Journal: Kinderanalyse
    • Volume: 22
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 48–70
    • Year: 2014
    • Citations: 1

 

Meseret Tessema | Developmental & Educational Psychology| Best Researcher Award

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Dr.Meseret Tessema | Developmental & Educational Psychology| Best Researcher Award

Dr Meseret Tessema University of Gondar Ethiopia

Dr. Meseret Getachew Tessema is an accomplished academic and researcher with a PhD in Psychology from Andhra University, India. He is currently the Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Psychology at the University of Gondar in Ethiopia. With a robust background in educational psychology and extensive teaching experience, Dr. Tessema has contributed significantly to the fields of mental health, group dynamics, and psychosocial support, particularly focusing on vulnerable populations such as refugees. His professional journey includes roles as a lecturer and coordinator in various educational institutions, and he has been involved in numerous research initiatives and community outreach programs. His publications cover a range of topics, including the relationship between teaching styles and student engagement, the impact of mental health on education, and cultural perspectives on aging in Ethiopia.

Publication profile

Scholar

 

📚 Education

Ph.D. in PsychologyAndhra University, IndiaSeptember 2016 – June 2021Thesis: Teaching Styles and Learning Styles, Academic Engagement, and Academic Achievement of Students in Public Universities in EthiopiaMaster of Education in Educational Psycholog Bahir Dar University, EthiopiaSeptember 2010 – June 2012Thesis: The Relationship Between Parenting Style, Assertiveness, and Academic Achievement at Teacher Training Colleges in South EthiopiaBachelor of Arts in Educational PsychologyAddis Ababa University, EthiopiaSeptember 2000 – July 2005Higher Diploma in Teacher EducationDilla University, EthiopiaOctober 2005 – June 2006

🔬 Research Interests

Health Psychology, Mental Health and Psychosocial SupportEducation and Wellbeing of ChildrenSpecial Needs Education & GenderGroup Dynamics

 

🏅 Leadership Experience

Head, Department of Psychology, University of GondarAugust 2021 – PresentIntegrated migration and asylum issues into the department’s research agenda.Guidance and Counseling Coordinator, Hosanna College of Teacher Education
November 2007 – September 2009Developed and managed counseling programs for migrant and displaced students.

🌐 Professional Memberships

International Society for the Study of Behavioral Development (ISSBD)Society for the Improvement of Psychological Sciences (SIPS)

🏆 Professional Honors and Fellowships

2-year Academic Mentorship Programme for Social Psychologists and Social Scientists, funded by the British Academy, UK.

Publication

The Relationship of University Students’ Engagement with Teaching Style, Learning Style, and Academic Achievement in Ethiopia

Author

Meseret Getachew Tessema

Year

2021

 

Conclusion

Dr. Meseret Getachew Tessema’s work demonstrates a deep commitment to enhancing educational practices and mental health support within the Ethiopian context. His leadership in the Department of Psychology at the University of Gondar has fostered significant research initiatives that address pressing societal issues, particularly those affecting marginalized communities. Through his collaborations with local and international organizations, he has not only contributed to academic knowledge but also to practical solutions that improve the psychosocial well-being of students and refugees. Dr. Tessema’s ongoing research and community service projects reflect his dedication to bridging gaps in education and mental health, positioning him as a key figure in the advancement of psychological sciences in Ethiopia.