Psychological service

 

Psychological Service of "SKMA" JSC

Mission:
Supporting the academic community in psychological development, unlocking potential, improving quality of life, and creating a supportive and inspiring educational environment.

Objective:
Systematic psychological support aimed at creating conditions for successful learning, development, socialization, and conscious professional choice.

Tasks of the Psychological Service:
● Facilitating students' personal and intellectual development;
● Developing the ability for self-discipline and self-improvement;
● Providing psychological support to help students successfully socialize in a rapidly evolving information society.

Expected Results:
● Improved psychological climate;
● Higher student adaptation level;
● Reduced anxiety and stress;
● Enhanced self-regulation and personal growth skills.

Services Provided:
● Psychological counseling (individual, group, family);
● Support programs for victims of harassment and abuse (sexual, gender-based, psychological, physical, domestic violence, threats, and cyberbullying);
● Outreach programs (stress management, time management, Red Folder, art therapy);
● Work with international students;
● Counseling on complex psychosocial needs.

When to Seek Help from the Psychological Service?
● Any form of anxiety or distress;
● Sudden panic attacks, fears;
● Mood swings;
● Sleep disturbances;
● Depression, apathy;
● Academic performance issues;
● Psychosomatic symptoms;
● Abusive relationships (physical, sexual, emotional violence);
● Loss and grieving;
● Issues with self-esteem, confidence, impostor syndrome;
● Procrastination.

Information on Upcoming Training and Seminars
Updates will be shared through support group chats and the Instagram page @skma_psy_help

How to Schedule a Consultation?
Visit Room 25 in the Main Building for an initial assessment. After a triage evaluation, you will be referred to the appropriate specialist.

Can I Cancel a Consultation?
Yes, consultations can be canceled at least 24 hours in advance.
Contact Number: +77762681010

Our services are confidential, and any student enrolled in the academy has the right to access them. Our experienced and qualified staff strive to understand and respect the feelings and concerns of everyone who reaches out to the Psychological Service.

Contact Information:
Email: skmapsy25@gmail.com
Instagram: @skma_psy_help
Location: Room 25, Main Building
Phone: +77762681010
Working Hours: Monday – Friday (09:00-17:00), Lunch Break (13:00-14:00).

 

Our Team:

 

 

Bakhytgul Kalmagambetova
Head of the Psychological Service

 

● Development and implementation of internal policy documents in line with the academy's strategy and goals;
● Participation in consultations with government bodies, other organizations, and structural divisions within the academy;
● Identification, assessment, management, and monitoring of risks within the supervised area;
● Organization and management of all service activities;
● Development of preventive services for students' mental well-being;
● Organization and provision of crisis psychological assistance.

 

 

Amirkhan Erkhan
Educational Psychologist for Academy Students

 

● Individual and group psychological counseling;
● Development of internal documents;
● Group therapeutic and informational work;
● Support for students in crisis situations.

 

 

Akerke Opysheva (Kira)
Educational Psychologist for International Students

 

● Providing services to improve and maintain the well-being of international faculty students;
● Individual and group consultations;
● Support for students in crisis situations;
● Conducting informational programs in accordance with the Psychological Service plan.

 

 

Aigerim Manzorovna
Educational Psychologist for Medical College Students

 

● Psychological counseling for medical college students;
● Conducting informational programs in line with the Psychological Service plan;
● Group therapeutic and informational work;
● Support for students in crisis situations.