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Academic Theorical & Clinical practice research thesis  in
ART, PSYCHOLOGY & MEDICINE

 

Professional Practice Research Theses
 

  • The Dramatic Playing (play/I) of Social-Work “Actors” Confronted with the Tragedy and Violence of Precarity; Invisible boundaries between Professional Posture and Imposture
    Research question: How can creativity and psychodrama reduce ethical suffering (moral distress) and identity-related psychopathology?
    (National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts, Paris — 2024)
     

  • The Status of Art-Therapy Productions Created in Hospital
    Research question: Can patients’ creations legitimately claim the status of works of art?
    (Université Lumière Lyon 2 — 2020)
     

  • Addiction to Psychoactive Substances Following Psychological Trauma; Intoxication (“Getting High”) as an Illusory Defence
    Research question: How can intoxication function as an illusory defensive strategy following psychological trauma?
    (Faculty of Medicine, Sorbonne Université & Paris V / Université Paris Descartes — 2019)
     

  • Gender Studies: The Use of Heterosexual and Homosexual Imagery in Visual Creation (Artistic Work) and Visual Advertising
    Research question: Are viewers’ attitudes toward advertising influenced by their sexual identity, gender, or/and sexual orientation?
    (INSEEC, Paris — 2010)
     

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Theorical Critical Literature Review

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From Prescribed Prohibition to the Creative “In-Between-Said” (“Inter-dit”); Transgressive Play. A Dialogue Between the Clinic of the Subject and the Clinics of Work (National Conservatory of Arts and Craft, Paris — 2022)

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Memoires theroriques et professionnels et revue en
ART, PSYCHOLOGIE & MEDECINE

 

Professional Practice Research Theses
 

  • The Dramatic Playing (play/I) of Social-Work “Actors” Confronted with the Tragedy and Violence of Precarity; Invisible boundaries between Professional Posture and Imposture
    Research question: How can creativity and psychodrama reduce ethical suffering (moral distress) and identity-related psychopathology?
    (National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts, Paris — 2024)
     

  • The Status of Art-Therapy Productions Created in Hospital
    Research question: Can patients’ creations legitimately claim the status of works of art?
    (Université Lumière Lyon 2 — 2020)
     

  • Addiction to Psychoactive Substances Following Psychological Trauma; Intoxication (“Getting High”) as an Illusory Defence
    Research question: How can intoxication function as an illusory defensive strategy following psychological trauma?
    (Faculty of Medicine, Sorbonne Université & Paris V / Université Paris Descartes — 2019)
     

  • Gender Studies: The Use of Heterosexual and Homosexual Imagery in Visual Creation (Artistic Work) and Visual Advertising
    Research question: Are viewers’ attitudes toward advertising influenced by their sexual identity, gender, or/and sexual orientation?
    (INSEEC, Paris — 2010)
     

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Theorical Critical Literature Review

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From Prescribed Prohibition to the Creative “In-Between-Said” (“Inter-dit”); Transgressive Play. A Dialogue Between the Clinic of the Subject and the Clinics of Work (National Conservatory of Arts and Craft, Paris — 2022)

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EDUCATION, CLINICAL & PRACTICE TRAININGS 

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  • Psychotherapist (Clinical Psychopathology) professional and legal title — EPHEP (Paris, France) — 2026
     

  • Master II Degree in Psychology (Distinction), 2024 — Psychodynamic track Clinical psychology, psychopathology & psychoanalysis. Professional & Research-oriented pathway in clinical psychopathology (psychoanalytic/psychodynamic approach).
     

  • Postgraduate University Diploma (Distinction) – Psychological Trauma: clinical features, pathogenesis & treatment — Faculty of Medicine, Sorbonne Université & Paris V, Paris) — 2017–2019
     

  • Drawing (Fine Arts), Continuing Education — Ateliers des Beaux-Arts de Paris, Paris — 2019
     

  • Postgraduate University Diploma (Distinction) – Adolescent Clinical Practice: continuity & discontinuity from childhood to adulthood — Faculty of Medicine, Université Paris Descartes, Paris — 2017–2018
     

  • Certificate in Psychopathology — EEPSSA, Paris — 2015–2016
     

  • Certificates: Psycho-Somato-Therapist & Art Therapist — EEPSSA (Paris & Strasbourg) — 2013–2016
    Art therapy specialisation: visual arts, dance, psychodrama.
     

  • Master II degree in Communication (Distinction) — INSEEC, Paris — 2006–2010
     

  • Certification and Communication (Erasmus Program Exchange) - Manchester Metropolitan University (UK)
     

  • BTS (two-year vocational higher diploma; work-study/apprenticeship) in Communication Management (Distinction) — 2003–2005
     

  • Art & Design Foundation Year (Fine Arts and Design) — Institut Supérieur des Arts Appliqués (LISAA), Paris — 2001–2002
     

  • French A-level Art option — Paris — 2001

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EDUCATION, CLINICAL & PRACTICE TRAININGS 

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  • Psychotherapist (Clinical Psychopathology) professional and legal title — EPHEP (Paris, France) — 2026
     

  • Master II Degree in Psychology (Distinction), 2024 — Psychodynamic track Clinical psychology, psychopathology & psychoanalysis. Professional & Research-oriented pathway in clinical psychopathology (psychoanalytic/psychodynamic approach).
     

  • Postgraduate University Diploma (Distinction) – Psychological Trauma: clinical features, pathogenesis & treatment — Faculty of Medicine, Sorbonne Université & Paris V, Paris) — 2017–2019
     

  • Drawing (Fine Arts), Continuing Education — Ateliers des Beaux-Arts de Paris, Paris — 2019
     

  • Postgraduate University Diploma (Distinction) – Adolescent Clinical Practice: continuity & discontinuity from childhood to adulthood — Faculty of Medicine, Université Paris Descartes, Paris — 2017–2018
     

  • Certificate in Psychopathology — EEPSSA, Paris — 2015–2016
     

  • Certificates: Psycho-Somato-Therapist & Art Therapist — EEPSSA (Paris & Strasbourg) — 2013–2016
    Art therapy specialisation: visual arts, dance, psychodrama.
     

  • Master II degree in Communication (Distinction) — INSEEC, Paris — 2006–2010
     

  • Certification and Communication Managment (Erasmus Program Exchange) - Manchester Metropolitan University (UK)
     

  • BTS (two-year vocational higher diploma; work-study/apprenticeship) in Communication Management (Distinction) — 2003–2005
     

  • Art & Design Foundation Year (Applied Arts / Design) — Institut Supérieur des Arts Appliqués (LISAA), Paris — 2001–2002
     

  • French A-level Art option — Paris — 2001

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