Zsófia Klár-Kigyóssy
| Education - certifications | |
| EMDR Basic TrainingNew Zealand | 2026 |
| PsychotherapistRegistered by PBANZ | 2023 |
| Psychodramatist Accredited by The Australian, Aotearoa and New Zealand Psychodrama Association Board of Examiners (AANZPA) | 2022 |
| Psychodramatic Couple Therapy Training Christchurch Institute for Training in PsychodramaTrainer: Walter Logeman | 2019-2021 |
| Certified Practitioner in Psychodrama, Sociometry and group Therapy by the American Board of PsychodramaEndorsers: Jeffrey Yates LCSW, TEP, Jean M. Campbell, LCSW, TEP | 2016 |
| Psychodrama Assistant Hungarian Psychodrama Association, Budapest, HungaryTrainers: Dr. Rapcsányi Éva, Dr. Daubner Béla | 2011 |
| Master’s Degree, Major in Psychology, Specialization in School Psychology ELTE, Budapest, Hungary, Evaluated and accepted by Word Education Services (WES), USA | 2009 |
| Master’s Degree, Major in Education ELTE, Budapest, Hungary, Evaluated and accepted by Word Education Services (WES), USA | 2009 |
| Professional Experience | |
| Private Practice Miramar Providing long term therapy for individuals and couples.Personal Development Groups | 2018 - present |
| Vitae Facilitating supervision groups in the Ministry of Justice for employees and for leadership.Providing individual supervision sessions.Providing short term counselling for individual clients and couples. | 2019-2022 |
| Instep Providing short term counselling for individual clients and couples. | 2023-present |
| Resolutions Therapeutic Services, Santa Monica Psychodrama Group Facilitator Providing treatment for outpatient clients in addiction using group therapy, sociometry and psychodrama. Creating supportive environment, connection between group members and introducing psychodrama techniques to deal with personal issues. | 2014-2015 |
| Safe Harbor Treatment Center for Women, Costa Mesa, CA Psychodrama group facilitator Providing treatment for women struggling with trauma and addiction using group therapy, sociometry and psychodrama.Creating supportive environment and deep group connections to provide a safe place for healing traumas. | 2013-2014 |
| Sponderworks Children Service, San Pedro, CA Behavior Therapist, Consultant, and Development Assessor Providing prescription-based, relationship-oriented treatment for children and adolescents with developmental, attachment, psychiatric and behavioral disorders.Evaluate children and their families with special needs and write an assessment report to the regional center. | 2012-2014 |
| ScuttleBugs Child Development Center, Santa Clara, CA Teacher Assistant Gain an understanding of childcare related government regulations, state licensing codes and company standards.Assist teaching staff in the implementation of programs, policies and procedures that encourage an educational, caring, safe and fun environment for the children and parents.Replicate the educational and developmental standards and goals which spark imagination, build self-esteem and help children discover/experience new things each day.Report to room staff and leader, assistant director or director as and when necessary.Provide assistance to students only under the guidance of qualified staff at the center.Research and recommend additional training programs and activities. | 2012 |
| Educational Counseling Center, Budapest, Hungary School psychologist Counseled about 700 children’s (from age 3-15) problems with teachers, parents or supervisors onthe topics of learning or behavioral problems, anxiety, ADHD, autism, anxiety, separation,isolation, integration. Diagnosed children: select, administer, and score psychological tests, use observation and counsel with parents and teachers. Organized and led therapy and counsel groups for parents to teach behavioral modification techniques, and for children to help their integration and decrease anxiety, teach learning styles. Created a complete talent management program. The program included screening, consulting with parents and teachers and organize groups for children. Initiated and led personal growth groups for talented children at age 10. The groups proved to be great success and the following year twice as many groups were started. Maintained student records, including special education reports, confidential records, records of services provided, and behavioral data. | 2010 - 2011 |
| Wesley Kincsei Primary School, Budapest, Hungary School Psychologist Developed therapeutic and treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities, and needs. Supported children with learning disabilities. Collected information about individuals or clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods. Promoted an understanding of child development and its relationship to learning and behavior. Consulted with other professionals to discuss therapies, treatments, counseling resources, or techniques, and to share occupational information. | 2008 - 2010 |
| ADHD (FIMOTA) Center, Budapest, Hungary Team leader assistant Taught children how to control their impulse using behavioral therapy. Assisted in a behavioral therapy group for children with ADHD. Responsibilities included:calming down children who lost their control, keeping them focused on the game, helping to hold their concentration on the current topic. Conducted games specialized on improving impulse control in children. | 2010 |
| BUTE, Cognitive Science, Budapest, Hungary Research Assistant Collaborated in a cognitive research focused on language development skills and language disorders (dysphasia, aphasia).Tested children’s language and cognitive skills. | 2006 – 2009 |
| Autism Center, Békéscsaba, Hungary Psychologist and leader assistant in Ayres therapy Used Behavior Therapy in a camp organized for autistic children. Conducted special trainings for autistic children, included stimulating their nervous system with Ayres therapy, improving their manual, communication and social skills. Looked after an autistic child during the whole camp time for a week. Including educational and parenting responsibilities. | 2003-2007 |
| Workshops directed | |
| Personality dell’Arte The Play of Roles in Relationships: an exploration of the self as a community through Psychodrama and Physical Theatre 5 day workshop Melbourne, Australia Co-led with Giovanni Fusetti | 2026 |
| Personality dell’Arte The Play of Roles in Relationships: an exploration of the self as a community through Psychodrama and Physical Theatre 5 day workshop Boulder, CO, USA Co-led with Giovanni Fusetti | 2025 |
| Partnerships in Play Exploring awareness in relationships through Psychodrama and Physical Theatre5 day workshopMelbourne, Australia Co-led with Giovanni Fusetti | 2024 |
| Partnerships in Play Exploring awareness in relationships through Psychodrama and Physical Theatre 5 day workshopBoulder, CO, USA Co-led with Giovanni Fusetti | 2014 |
| Partnerships in Play Exploring awareness in relationships through Psychodrama and Physical Theatre 4 day workshopNew Zealand Co-led with Giovanni Fusetti | 2023 |
| Partnerships in Play, Seatoun, Wellington, New Zealand Co-led with Giovanni Fusetti Facilitating a 2 day workshop integrating Physical Theatre and Psychodrama. | 2022 |
| Series of Personal Development Group, Miramar, Wellington, New Zealand Facilitating personal awareness in people’s behavioral patterns and its origin. | 2022 |
| Personal Development Group, Wellington, New-Zealand Trained auxiliary Group leader: Bev Hosking Providing assistance for the group leader in the personal development group by doubling, being available for roles and discussing group dynamics. | 2018 |
| Support Group for mothers, UCLA University Village, Los Angeles, CA Group leader Providing support and relief for mothers who live far away from their support system in a foreign culture In a separated community. | 2016 |
| Professional Development Trainings | |
| Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) and Neurodiversity 3 hour webinar Presented by Prof Tony Attwood and Michelle Garnett | 2026 |
| EMDR Therapy with Neurodivergent (Autism and ADHD) Clients 2 day online course Trainer:Celia Falchi | 2026 |
| Psychopatology Dell’Arte Boulder, CO USA Trainer: Giovanni Fusetti | 2023 |
| The Tao of Clown A Poetic Journey of Awareness through Laughter 4 day training Waiheke Island, New Zealand Trainer: Giovanni Fusetti | 2023 |
| Sublime Stupidity The Actor in Search of the Clown 5 day training Melbourne, Australia Trainer: Giovanni Fusetti | 2022 |
| The Psychodrama Director as Improviser 3 2,5 day training Wellington, New Zealand Trainer: Martin Putt | 2022 |
| Group dynamics Wellington, New Zealand Trainer: Bec Hosking | 2021 |
| Sociometry training 3 day workshop Wellington, New Zealand Trainer: Chris Hosking | 2020 |
| AANZPA Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand | 2020 |
| AANZPA Conference, Brisbane, QLD- Australia | 2019 |
AANZPA Conference, Brisbane, QLD- Australia | 2018 |
| Introductory Psychodramatic Bodywork® Workshops for Professionals Action Institute of California, Costa Mesa, CA, United States Trainer: Jean M. Campbell, LCSW, CET III, TEP | 2015 |
| ASGPP Conference, Oakland, CA, USA | 2014 |
| Sociometry Weekend Action Institute of California, Costa Mesa, CA, United States Trainer: Jean M. Campbell, LCSW, CET III, TEP | 2013 & 2014 |
| Psychodrama Director’s Weekend Action Institute of California, Costa Mesa, CA, United States Trainer: Jean M. Campbell, LCSW, CET III, TEP | 2012 & 2014 |
| Psychodrama training group for professionals, Orange County, CA Trainer: Jean M. Campbell, LCSW, CET III, TEP | 2012-2015 |
Psychodrama Ongoing Training, Los Angeles Psychodrama Institute of Los Angeles Trainer: Jeffrey Yates, LCSW, TEP | 2012-2013 |
| 12 Step Psychodrama Training - workshop for professionals Action Institute of California, Costa Mesa, CA, United States Trainer: Jean Campbell, LCSW, CET III, TEP | 2011 |
| Other Professional Achievements | |
| Publications | |
| Cultural Differences on Psychodrama Training: Reflections on the Process of Practitioner Equivalency, Jones, Diana, Kigyóssy, Zsófi AANZPA Journal | 2023 |
| On the use of education to fight back to aggression and discrimination, In.: Good Practices for a Save Educational Environment, Hungarian Institute for Educational Research and Development, Page 201-207.,(as: Tudással az agresszió és diszkrimináció ellen.) In: Jó gyakorlatok a biztonságos iskoláért, Oktatáskutató és Fejlesztő Intézet, 201-207.o.) | 2009 |
| Certifications/Memberships | |
| EMDR Membership New Zealand | 2025-present |
| AANZPA Ordinary Membership | 2022- present |
| AANZPA Affiliate Membership | 2018-2022 |
| CET II | 2013-2018 |
| ASPGG Membership | 2014- present |
| Participations and Presentations at Professional Meetings and Conferences | |
| AANZPA Conference, Wellington, New Zealand Workshop presentedTitle: Connection, Play and EmbodimentHalf day | 2026 |
| International Sociodrama Conference, Budapest, Hungary | 2025 |
| AANZPA Conference, Dunedin, New Zealand Workshop Presented Co- facilitated with Giovanni FusettiTitle: Partnerships in PlayAll day | 2025 |
| AANZPA Conference, Brisbane, QLD- Australia | 2024 |
| AANZPA Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand | 2020 |
| AANZPA Conference, Brisbane, QLD- Australia | 2019 |
| AANZPA Conference, Brisbane, QLD- Australia | 2018 |
| ASPGG, Oakland, CA | 2014 |
| Hungarian Conference of Psychology | 2001-2010 |
| Activities undertaken to support the psychodrama community | |
| Volunteer at the Hungarian Psychodrama Conference, Budapest, Hungary | 2012 |
| Languages | |
| Hungarian: native, | |
| English: advanced (CAE 2006, Brisbane, Australia) | 2006 |
| German: basic (ECL, 2009) | 2009 |
| Volunteer work | |
| ASGPP Conference, Oakland, CA, Workshop assistant | 2014 |
| ScuttleBugs Child Development Center, Santa Clara, CA | 2012 |
| UCLA Psychological Department, Research Assistant | 2011-2012 |
| Research Center of Autism: Research assistant, Budapest, Hungary | 2005 |
| Organizer in Hungarian Psychological Conference: Organized the lectures and hosted the performers, Budapest, Hungary | 2003-2005 |
| Organized the Hungarian Conference of Psychodrama | 2003 |
| Health Care | |
| CPR Certification | 2012 |
| First Aid Certification | 2012 |
