Tinatin Aitsuradze is a psychologist, Master of Social Psychology, positive and transcultural psychotherapist (Wiesbaden, Germany), Gestalt therapist, art therapist, and specialist in metaphorical associative cards (MAC). She is also a PhD candidate in Social Sciences focusing on psycho-oncology and stress research.
She holds joint state accreditation from the Ministry of Health (#1090) to conduct trainings on stress and emotion management and effective doctor–patient communication. Tinatin is a member of the International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS) and the World Association for Positive Psychotherapy (WAPP).
She is the founder of Space Skills Academy and the founder and president of Thyroid Cancer Butterfly, supporting individuals affected by thyroid cancer.
Her master’s research explored time perception and stress-coping strategies among oncology patients using the semantic differential method, revealing differences in subjective time perception and coping patterns compared to healthy participants.
Her doctoral research investigates psychosocial and physiological characteristics of stress in oncology patients, examining how emotional states interact with biological indicators and influence adaptation, resilience, and quality of life. The findings aim to support evidence-based psycho-oncology programs.
Tinatin integrates meditation, art therapy, symbolic imagery, and metaphorical cards into her work, believing creative expression helps clients reconnect with inner resources, restore emotional balance, and strengthen psychological resilience.
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