Teaching and supporting colleagues in their learning and practice is another one of my passions. Here are some of the teaching projects that I have done:

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ITR Accelerated Traumatology 101. The Instinctual Trauma Response Method. Lead trainer, the ITR Training Institute, USA. Riga, Latvia - online 2022.

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Exploring Cultural Burdens of Several Countries in Eastern Europe Through
the Eyes of Our Parts: Russia, Ukraine and Poland. Co-presenting a workshop with
Dr. Irina Diyankova and Eliza Mikucka at the IFS Annual Conference 2021.

The Instinctual Trauma Response Method: a Theory and Process for
Treating Traumas of All Types. Co-teaching a workshop with Dr. Linda Gantt at the
European Federation of Art Therapy Conference. Riga, Latvia - online 2021.

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ITR Accelerated Traumatology 102. The Instinctual Trauma Response Method. Co-trainer, the ITR Training Institute, USA - Online 2021.

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ITR Accelerated Traumatology 101. The Instinctual Trauma Response Method. Lead trainer with guest-speaker Dr. Linda Gantt, the ITR Training Institute. Riga, Latvia - Online 2020.

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ITR Accelerated Traumatology 101. The Instinctual Trauma Response Method. Lead trainer with guest-speaker Dr. Linda Gantt, the ITR Training Institute. Kyiv, Ukraine - Online 2020.

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Trauma Therapy: The Instinctual Trauma Response Method. 2-day workshop for psychologists at NGO HealthRight International. Kyiv, Ukraine 2018.

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Visiting Fulbright Scholar with the George Washington University Graduate Art Therapy Department & the ITR Training Institute.

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Introduction to the Instinctual Trauma Response method. GW Graduate Art Therapy Trauma II Class (by Tally Tripp, MA, MSW, LICSW, ITR-BC, CTT and Heidi Bardot, MA, ATR-BC, LCPAT). Guest-teaching 2nd and 3d year graduate students. Alexandria, VA, USA 2018.

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Introduction to the Instinctual Trauma Response approach. Co-teaching with Tally Tripp for her clinical consultation group in the Washington, DC area, invited by Tally Tripp, MA, MSW, LICSW, ITR-BC, CTT.

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The Instinctual Trauma Response model practicum (ITR 102 class as part of the ITR method certification program for clinicians), co-facilitating with Dr. Linda Gantt and Dr. Alexandria Zettler. Tallahassee, FL, USA 2018. 

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The Instinctual Trauma Response model practicum (ITR 102 class as part of the ITR method certification program for clinicians), co-training with Dr. Linda Gantt. Gaithersburgh, MD, USA 2017

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Integrating traumatic experience: the Instinctual Trauma Response model for understanding and treating post-traumatic stress. Workshop for psychologists and volunteers at the NGO Kolping project: an inclusive art studio for local and internally displaced children and families with and without special needs. Franko National University. Lviv, Ukraine 2016.

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Understanding and integrating trauma: connecting the pieces through the graphic narrative. A discussion and workshop at Lesley University Expressive Therapies Graduate Program, Cambridge, MA, USA 2015.

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PRESENTATIONS 

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The Instinctual Trauma Response Method: a Theory and Process for Treating Traumas of All Types. Co-teaching with Dr. Linda Gantt. Interdisciplinary science and application conference "Art Therapy Space: Change and Stability." Kharkiv, Ukraine 2019.

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Exploring internal organization: resources, limitations and opportunities inside us. VI Ukrainian Forum of Researchers and Practitioners Ecopsychea: The Psychology of Non-Linear Life. Education Management University, National Academy of Sciences, applied psychology department. Kyiv, Ukraine 2017.

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Integrating traumatic experience using art therapy. The Instinctual Trauma Response model: foundation and practical application of art therapy tools. Arts therapy space: integration opportunities - XIV International Interdisciplinary Science and Application Conference. Kyiv, Ukraine 2017.

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Integrating traumatic experience: looking at practice through the lens of interpersonal neurobiology and the Instinctual Trauma Response model. V Ukrainian Forum of Researchers and Practitioners Ecopsychea: Post-traumatic Development and Growth. Education Management University, National Academy of Sciences, applied psychology department. Kyiv, Ukraine 2016.

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Integrating traumatic experience: looking at practice through the lens of interpersonal neurobiology and the Instinctual Trauma Response model. Presentation and experiential workshop at the XIII International Interdisciplinary Science and Application Conference. Kyiv, Ukraine 2016.

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Understanding and integrating trauma. Presentation for mental health colleagues and volunteering psychologist from Ukrainian Psychological Crisis Services and international charity Caritas at American Councils for International Education. Kyiv, Ukraine 2015.

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Understanding and integrating trauma. Workshop at the 'International experience of overcoming trauma in the christian paradigm' conference. Kyiv, Ukraine 2015.

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Iryna interviewed by Guy Macpherson, PhD on the Trauma Therapist Project Podcast: https://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/podcast/iryna-natalushko-ma/ Kyiv, Ukraine 2015

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Eco-facilitation, mindfulness, art therapy and understanding trauma and trauma integration. Ecopsychea conference. Kyiv, Ukraine  2012 and 2014.

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International symposium in psychodrama, body-movement and art therapy. Presentation on understanding trauma. Workshop on ecofacilitation and art therapy. Yalta, Ukraine 2012.

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Art therapy for mental health professionals. Workshop in collaboraotion with a DC-based art therapy colleague Crista Lin-Kostenko. Kyiv, Ukraine 2010 and 2014.

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Integrating trauma. Fulbright International Education Week workshop. Kyiv, Ukraine 2013.

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Art therapy and integrating trauma. IREX alumni workshop. Kyiv, Ukraine 2013.

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Art therapy and eco-facilitation. Guest-speaking at the School of Ecofacilitation. Kyiv, Ukraine 2008 - 2010.