Barbara Cichy-Jasiocha

Dr. Barbara Cichy-Jasiocha is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Psychology of Individual Differences, Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. Her research focuses on gifted education, art therapy applications, creativity in psychotherapy, and axiological determinants of life satisfaction across developmental stages.

• Key Affiliations: Polish Psychiatric Association, Scientific Section of Psychotherapy, Societas Humboldtiana Polonorum.

Her work explores the intersection of creativity and mental health, with longitudinal studies on aging psychology and decision-making styles in gifted populations. She has supervised PhD theses on psychological determinants of decision-making and contributed to policy discussions on European gifted education frameworks.

Research Trends: Her recent publications emphasize gerotranscendence, forgiveness as a mediator of wisdom in seniors, and the role of art therapy in enhancing quality of life. Earlier studies focus on parenting techniques, hope for success in adolescents, and creative collaboration dynamics.