Sejla Becirovic-Cehajic
Dunkerque
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in child protection and family law at the Public institution Social care center Zenica. Proven expertise in psychological assessment and conflict resolution, successfully advocating for children's rights and developing effective visitation plans. Adept at preparing court documentation and fostering team collaboration to ensure the best outcomes for families.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Expert Associate for Parental Care
Public institution Social care center Zenica
Zenica
01.2012 - 07.2024
- As an authorized person, implement measures for the family legal protection of children and adults.
- Enforce warning and supervision measures over parental care based on professional assessment, expert team evaluation, or court order to ensure timely and effective protection of children facing neglect in family environment
- Submitted observations, opinions, and recommendations to relevant courts on family relations cases.
Advised on child custody arrangements post-divorce, ensuring best interests of children.
Developed visitation schedules for non-custodial parents to maintain parental relationships.
Identified instances of parental rights abuse and provided actionable recommendations.
Handled conflict resolution in divorce cases, prioritizing child welfare throughout processes. - Accompanies court proceedings involving children to support and safeguard children's rights.
- in collaboration with police officers, conducts field visits to families and conducts interviews with children and parents to identify and assess elements of violence and threats to well-being of children or partners
- aid and resources for children without guardianship and children facing legal issues
Psychologist
Non-governmental organization UG Medica-Safe house Zenica
Zenica
04.2010 - 01.2012
- Provided psychological assistance to victims of domestic and other forms of violence.
- Conducted psychological assessments for female victims and safe house residents.
- Facilitated educational and supportive groups for safe house participants.
- Raised awareness in local community regarding domestic violence issues.
- Led support group for women affected by war in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Led support group for former concentration camp inmates
Psychologist Trainee
Public institution Health Center Zenica
Zenica
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Conducted psychological diagnostics to assess patient conditions.
- Educated clients on coping strategies for effective symptom management.
Education
Graduate Psychologist - Psychology
University Sarajevo, Faculty of Philosophy
Sarajevo, Bosnia And Herzegovina10-2008
High School Diploma -
General High School
Zenica, Bosnia And Herzegovina05-2003
Skills
- Child protection
- Family law
- Psychological assessment
- Conflict resolution
- Court documentation
- Emotional support
- Team collaboration
- Family assessment
- Family visitation planning
- MS office
- Preparing reports
Certification
- Completed the second stage of Cognitive behavioral therapy
- 8 months of self-care under supervision as an official part of CBT education
- Completed a three-year education in trauma therapy using psychodrama methods under the mentorship of Gabriele Muller, psychotherapist, Association SEKA, Goražde, BIH
- Certificate GBF EDUCA of education Childs drawing in treatment and assessment; April 2024
- Certificate of participation in an accredited professional seminar on child alienation as a form of domestic violence, working with victims of this form of psychological abuse, April 2022
- Certificate of the Bosnian Institute for Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy (BHIDAPA), education on 'Working with Families, Schools, and Institutions in Identifying, Protecting, and Recovering Abused and Neglected Children,' December 2018.
- Roma inclusion project through education, employment and socioeconomic support, certificate of participation in communication and presentation skills; Caritas Schweiz and Association LEDA, march 2018.
Languages
Croatian
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
France
Beginner (A1)
A1
Scientific and professional work
- Participation in the creation of a manual for work with people who survived war traumas
- Participation in the creation of manual for work with radicalized persons
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Expert Associate for Parental Care
Public institution Social care center Zenica
01.2012 - 07.2024
Psychologist
Non-governmental organization UG Medica-Safe house Zenica
04.2010 - 01.2012
Psychologist Trainee
Public institution Health Center Zenica
01.2009 - 01.2010
Graduate Psychologist - Psychology
University Sarajevo, Faculty of Philosophy
High School Diploma -
General High School
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