I'm working as a Clinical Psychologist in cognitive behavioral therapy approach and as an instructor of mindfulness skills and DBT skills (emotional regulation from dialectical behavioral therapy). I really love my work and the opportunity to study and explore the field of mind and behavior.

So I'm very interested in secular contemplative practices from different traditions (buddhism, taoism etc). I also enjoy exloring scientific researches on this theme and for now I'm extremely interested in analitical philosophy of mind. Combine it with investigating secular spirituality, and you get a crazy mix of staff occupying the sceptical head of mine)) and bringing beauty into my subjective experience of life)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's always a small adventure to meet someone from other country, culture, language. I admire the philosophy of trust and co-operation that makes this couchsurfing program work. And also it's much more thrilling to come to some country and get to know it better through the eyes of locals.

I had a small experience of hosting and being hosted, but now I'm here just for meeting people, helping each other and showing the surroundings.

Interests

Studing psychology, contemplative practices, secular spirituality, philosophy of mind and old religious and philosophical traditions.

I also like experiencing different parts of life: traveling through different places, meeting mountains, oceans, seas, forests and cities. I enjoy listening to the music and dancing when I have a chance. Reading. Walking around the city and staying in the atmospheric places. Cooking and eating. Meeting interesting people. Talking - especially in not small-talk format. Laughing and having fun togetger)

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you mindfulness meditation and mindfulness skills. Also I can share some nice vegetarian receipts.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Israel, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Russian Federation, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Portugal, Russian Federation