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Anda Upmane, Dr. Psych., serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Latvia and directs the Bachelor's Study Program in Psychology within the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education, Science and Psychology.
Her academic credentials include doctoral studies in Psychology complemented by specialized training at the Stockholm Institute of Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy where she obtained qualification as a psychodrama leader. This unique combination informs her integrative approach to psychological theory and practice.
Dr. Upmane's research spans multiple psychological domains:
- Psychological counseling methodologies and therapeutic techniques
- Group leadership approaches and group therapy
- Positive psychology interventions and well-being resources
- Personality factors including self-esteem, self-efficacy, and resilience
- Emotion regulation strategies and cognitive patterns
- Helping behaviors and prosocial actions
Her publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to psychological literature with focus on forgiveness processes, perfectionism's relationship to help-seeking behaviors, and gratitude interventions. These works reflect her commitment to practical applications of psychological research for improving mental health outcomes.
Notable research includes:
- Investigation of forgiveness and grief symptoms following perinatal loss (2022)
- Analysis of perfectionism and help-seeking stigma as barriers to psychological services (2020)
- Examination of gratitude diary writing effects on well-being indicators (2017)
As an educator, she teaches foundational and advanced courses including Introduction to Psychology, Psychological Counseling, Academic Internship in Psychology, Group Counseling Methods, and Personality Psychology with emphasis on personal growth techniques.
