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Ivana

Ivana

@iviva.bsky.social

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Clinical psychologist interested in mental health, science, human rights, and social justice. Sharing thoughts on well-being and society.

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Ivana @iviva.bsky.social · Nov 10

Hello Bluesky community! I'm a psychologist and former researcher interested in mental health, science, human rights, and social justice. I post about well-being, society, and more. Happy to connect! 🧠✨

Ivana @iviva.bsky.social · May 17

Me when Eurovision starts. 😁
#Eurovision #ESC #TherapistSky

Loreen Eurovision GIF

Alt: GIF of Loreen at Eurovision, saying "YEEESSSSSS" with visible excitement.

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Ivana @iviva.bsky.social · May 17

A classic - it's that time of the year. 🇪🇺🪩🕺💃
#Eurovision #ESC

A meme contrasting the map of Europe with Europe during Eurovision. The Eurovision version comically adds Australia to the European continent, highlighting Australia's involvement in Eurovision.

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My Voice, My Choice @myvoicemychoice.bsky.social · May 17

The future isn’t promised. It’s shaped by those who dare to care, speak, and act.
And we do.
And we will.

Ivana @iviva.bsky.social · Apr 6

an elderly woman wearing a cleveland state sweatshirt says i need a drink

Alt: an elderly woman actress betty white wearing a cleveland state sweatshirt and says i need a drink

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Ivana @iviva.bsky.social · Mar 17

Ja za vrijeme i nakon gledanja.

a woman holding a cup of coffee with the words " i 'm fine really i am " behind her

Alt: a woman eating an ice cream with the words " i'm fine really i am" above her.

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Ivana @iviva.bsky.social · Mar 16

You mean "CBT is the gold standard"?😁 Joking a bit, true, CBT has significantly more research than other modalities.

Ivana @iviva.bsky.social · Mar 16

Yes, of course, the good old interpretation "CBT is an evidence-based approach, while other approaches are not".😁

Ivana @iviva.bsky.social · Mar 16

While trauma explains a great deal, it is not the only factor. Human experiences are complex, and not every experience is attributable to trauma. Overusing the term diminishes the experiences of those who really experienced trauma and/or have PTSD.

Ivana @iviva.bsky.social · Mar 16

Thanks for sharing! Interesting to see that CBT would be recommended for "simple, isolated" cases, and for patients where there is "defective introspection ability". Interesting choice of words by professionals, as well. Sounds judgy.

a picture of a judge with the caption just here to pass judgment on it

Alt: a picture of a judge from a popular tv show, dressed in black, closing the laptop with the caption "just here to pass judgment" on it.

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Ivana @iviva.bsky.social · Mar 16

Thank you for sharing! I understand your concerns. Interestingly, I didn't even think about that; I focused only on the fact that these people live in an authoritarian regime and fight against oppression. I see these protests as a fight for survival, hence health concerns probably become secondary.

Ivana @iviva.bsky.social · Mar 16

In #Serbia, students have been protesting for months against Vučić’s rule. Yesterday, hundreds of thousands of people joined them on the streets of #Belgrade. Their determination and resilience give hope for positive change in the world. 💪🏻💙
#DemocracyNow #TherapistSky #PsySciSky

Marko Jurčić 🔻 @markojurcic.bsky.social · Mar 15

Amazing drone footage of today's anti-Vučić protest in Belgrade, Serbia (courtesy of Kreni-Promeni).

Ivana @iviva.bsky.social · Mar 15

Preporučuješ ili ne?😁

Ivana @iviva.bsky.social · Mar 15

Thanks for sharing, interesting results! When you say that therapy modality got "recommended" or "selected", can you please clarify by whom? Unfortunately I cannot access full text.😅 Thank you!

Ivana @iviva.bsky.social · Mar 13

You're absolutely right about the lack of references undermining its scientific claims. Nevertheless, it has valid points about rising trends in therapeutic culture.

Ivana @iviva.bsky.social · Mar 13

Excellent reading about the cult of Gabor Mate and #trauma. "Western societies have increasingly medicalized suffering, replacing concepts like personal responsibility and agency with narratives of victimhood."
afurtherinquiry.substack.com/p/the-cult-o...
#TherapistSky #PsySciSky

The Cult of Gabor Maté: Trauma, Science, and the Rise of Therapeutic Politics

Gabor Maté has built an empire on a simple premise: trauma explains everything.

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Ivana @iviva.bsky.social · Mar 8

Today I'm honoring myself by doing nothing in particular, best day ever.😁 Also, honoring the memory and showing love to the women in my family - my mom, aunts and my belated grandmas. #IWD2025

Ivana @iviva.bsky.social · Mar 8

On this #InternationalWomensDay, we honor the strength, resilience, and courage of all women - cis and trans - everywhere. It's a reminder that our #mentalhealth matters, and our voices are powerful. Strength in unity! We rise! 💪🏻💙 #IWD2025 #TherapistSky #PsySciSky

Ivana @iviva.bsky.social · Mar 6

They are so lovely! Thank you for sharing and for great alt text.💙

Ivana @iviva.bsky.social · Mar 6

Does anyone have any good news to share?
#TherapistSky #PsySciSky

Ivana @iviva.bsky.social · Mar 6

Team stacking books here! 👋😁

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Doctors Without Borders @doctorswithoutborders.org · Mar 2

BREAKING: MSF strongly denounces Israel’s announcement to block aid into Gaza.

Humanitarian aid should never be used as a tool of war. Regardless of negotiations between warring parties, people in Gaza still need an immediate and massive scale-up of humanitarian supplies.

Text within image: Humanitarian aid should never be used as a tool of war. "Israel is once again blocking an entire population from receiving aid, using it as a bargaining chip. This is unacceptable, outrageous, and will have devastating consequences," says MSF’s Caroline Seguin.

Ivana @iviva.bsky.social · Mar 1

Word of the day: Fremdschämen. That's a beautiful German word for the deep, secondhand embarrassment you feel when someone humiliates themselves, especially when they have no clue. And yes, that’s exactly how I felt watching those two clown bullies yesterday. #Cringe #PsySciSky #TherapistSky

Ivana @iviva.bsky.social · Mar 1

Watching the circus lately and it feels like the whole tent's flooded with... well, let's just say "fertilizer." Trying to find my happy place, but it's proving difficult. #SendHelp #TherapistSky #PsySciSky

a bald man wearing glasses is sitting in front of a wall and says `` i can 't '' .

Alt: Actor Danny DeVito wearing glasses, sitting in front of a wall and says "I can't" .

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Ivana @iviva.bsky.social · Feb 24

True and this is a wonderfully optimistic perspective. However, on the other hand, they weren't as good as they could have been. Ideally, there would be zero Nazis in the Parliament. But here we are, with the 20%.

Ivana @iviva.bsky.social · Feb 23

Good evening! Remember, the stars cannot shine without darkness. Sending little light for those feeling the weight of the world right now. Keep shining! 💪🏻🫂✨
#TherapistSky #PsySciSky