Marta Czechowska-Bieluga

Marta Czechowska-Bieluga is a Professor at the Department of Social Pedagogy, Institute of Pedagogy, Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin, Poland. She holds the position of "profesor uczelni" which is equivalent to a full professor in the Polish academic system. Her work primarily focuses on social pedagogy, social work, and mental health, with particular emphasis on family dynamics, professional helpers, and societal challenges.

Professor Czechowska-Bieluga's research interests span several interconnected domains within social sciences:

• Category of change in social sciences
• Supervision in helping professions
• Social assistance and social work
• Psychotherapy (psychodynamic approach)
• Mental health and mindfulness practices
• Family studies and social support systems
• Professional development of social workers

Her scholarly work demonstrates a consistent focus on understanding human adaptation to social challenges, particularly examining how individuals and professionals navigate change in complex social contexts. A significant portion of her recent research has addressed the psychological and social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, exploring topics such as mental resilience, change readiness, and the psychological consequences of social isolation across different age groups. Her publications frequently examine the intersection of family dynamics, social support systems, and professional practice in social work.

Professor Czechowska-Bieluga has been actively involved in several major research projects, including international collaborations examining quality of life and change readiness among pedagogy students in Poland and Greece (2023), research on the category of change in contemporary social work (2022), and the "New Dialogue" project focused on education, training, and employment of incarcerated individuals (2020). She has also led educational projects such as "Inclusive Education Without Borders" with Iceland and Norway (2022).

Her scholarly contributions include 36 publications with an h-index of 5 (Google Scholar Citations) and 1 (Web of Science Citations), reflecting her impact in the field of social pedagogy and related disciplines.

As an active academic, Professor Czechowska-Bieluga serves as a member of several professional organizations including the Polish Psychiatric Association (Therapy Section), Polish Pedagogical Society, Polish Association of Social Work Schools, and the Polish Society of Social Politicians. She is also affiliated with the European Sociological Association's family sociology section since 2020.

She coordinates the SENSUM Student Support and Psychoeducation Point and maintains an active research profile with numerous international collaborations, particularly in the areas of family studies, social work, and mental health.