Appointment

CV Lua Sáenz del Castillo

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Basic Training

  • Bachelor of Psychology, Autonomous University of Madrid (2005).
  • CEAL-BSCH Scholarship, between the Autonomous University of Madrid and the National University of Córdoba (Argentina) (2003–2004).
  • ERASMUS Scholarship, Autonomous University of Madrid – University of Kent, Canterbury (England) (2001–2002).

Postgraduate Training

  • Postgraduate studies in Gestalt Psychotherapy (2003–2008).
    • Gestalten Training Institute, Córdoba (Argentina).
    • Validated in Spain by the C.I.P.A.R.H. Training Institute, Madrid.
  • Postgraduate studies in Gestalt Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents, Gestalten Training Institute, Córdoba (Argentina).

SPECIALIZED CONTINUING EDUCATION

EMDR Therapy

  • EMDR – Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Levels I and II, EMDR Institute.
  • Advanced EMDR training focused on Attachment, with Laurel Parnell / P.E.S.I. (Professional Education Systems Institute):
    • Healing Developmental Deficits and Adults Abused in Childhood.
    • Repairing Separation and Loss in Early Childhood.
    • Healing Relational Trauma.
    • Child Sexual Abuse.
    • Panic and Anxiety.
    • Eating Disorders.
    • Sleep Problems Related to Medical Trauma.
    • PTSD Caused by a Natural Disaster.
  • EMDR for Complex Trauma: Step-by-Step Interventions Informed by Somatically and from Polyvagal Theory, with Rebecca Kase. P.E.S.I.
  • EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS): Integration techniques for resolving internal conflicts and improving trauma processing, with Daphne Fatter. P.E.S.I.
  • Integration of EMDR with Somatic Therapy and Parts Work: Interventions for trauma, PTSD, attachment wounds, and dissociation, with Sandra Paulsen. P.E.S.I.

IFS Internal Family Systems Therapy

  • Clinical Applications of Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy: Step-by-Step Procedures for Healing Traumatic Wounds and Alleviating Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Addiction, and Other Symptoms, with Alexia Rothman. P.E.S.I.
  • Treatment of complex trauma with Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, with Frank Anderson. P.E.S.I.
  • IFS in action: guiding clients towards Self-leadership, with Richard Schwartz. P.E.S.I.
  • The Myth of the Unitary Self with Richard Schwartz and Gabor Mate. P.E.S.I.
  • How to apply IFS techniques to anxiety, with Richard Schwartz. P.E.S.I.
  • Masterclass “IFS in Action” with Richard Schwartz, P.E.S.I.
  • How to incorporate Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and parenting, with Frank Anderson. P.E.S.I.

Focusing Therapy

  • Specialization certification in Focusing, with Fernanda Acuña/Transpersonal Center of Buenos Aires.

EFT Therapy

  • Certified Practitioner in Tapping (EFT), Center for Advanced Psychotherapies.

Polyvagal theory

  • Polyvagal Theory in Action: Creating Safety and Connection with Traumatized Clients, with Deborah Dana. P.E.S.I.

Training in Complex Trauma and Neurobiological Approaches

  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional – Level 2, Evergreen Certifications.
  • Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A comprehensive approach to accurately assessing and effectively treating clients with chronic, repeated, and/or developmental trauma, with Arielle Schwartz. P.E.S.I.
  • Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors: Transformational Approaches to Treating Complex Trauma, with Janina Fisher. P.E.S.I.
  • Finding a faster way to treat trauma: a neurobiologically informed approach, with Janina Fisher. P.E.S.I.
  • Shame and self-loathing in the treatment of trauma, with Janina Fisher. P.E.S.I.
  • Shame and the Rejected Self: Overcoming Internal Attachment Disorder, with Janina Fisher. P.E.S.I.
  • I work with somatic components to overcome the fear of well-being in trauma, with Janina Fisher. P.E.S.I.
  • Complex Trauma: Creating Change Through Parts Work, Somatic Psychology, and EMDR, with Arielle Schwartz. P.E.S.I.
  • Treating clients with complex trauma in borderline states of arousal: how neuroscience can guide interventions, with Frank Anderson. P.E.S.I.
  • Brain Integration Techniques, Center for Advanced Therapies.

Somatic Therapy

  • Yoga Instructor Training GFU Network (Cultural Network for Universal Brotherhood) Comprehensive training in Hatha Yoga, breathing techniques (Pranayama) and meditation applied to health.
  • Microexpression Training with PAUL EKMAN GROUP, LLC
  • Training in Subtle Expressions with PAUL EKMAN GROUP, LLC
  • Microexpression Profiling Training with PAUL EKMAN GROUP, LLC
  • Intensive Training in Microexpressions with PAUL EKMAN GROUP, LLC
  • Effective Response Training: Family with PAUL EKMAN GROUP, LLC
  • Fundamentals of Somatic Trauma Therapy: 9 Key Techniques for Effective Body Therapy, with Abi Blakeslee. P.E.S.I.
  • Somatic Therapy to Calm the Survival Response and Heal Implicit Memories, with Abi Blakeslee. P.E.S.I.
  • Somatic Therapy for Secure Attachment, with Abi Blakeslee. P.E.S.I.
  • Embodiing Emotions, with Raja Selvam. P.E.S.I.
  • Psicoterapia Sensoriomotriz: Módulo 1, con Pat Ogden. P.E.S.I.
  • Working with what the body knows: an introduction to Somatic Experiencing, with Peter Levine.
  • Trauma and Memory Workshop: Clinical strategies for resolving traumatic memories and helping clients reclaim their lives, with Peter Levine. P.E.S.I.
  • Abordando las raíces emocionales del dolor físico, con Peter Levine. P.E.S.I.
  • The Body as Healer: Working from the Bottom Up, with Peter Levine. P.E.S.I.
  • Bottom-up healing for child sexual abuse, with Peter Levine. P.E.S.I.
  • Healing from the Bottom Up: How to Help Clients Access Resource States, with Peter Levine.
  • Healing from the Bottom Up: Resource States in Trauma Work, with Peter Levine. P.E.S.I.
  • Peter Levine's Master Class on Trauma.
  • Releasing the Body from the Bonds of Trauma: A Somatic Approach to Healing Abandonment and Attachment Wounds, with Peter Levine. P.E.S.I.

Narcissistic Abuse, Codependency, and Boundaries

  • Working with Narcissistic Abuse, with Ramani Durvasula. P.E.S.I.
  • Psychoeducation and Narcissistic Abuse: Different Types – Different Experiences, with Ramani Durvasula. P.E.S.I.
  • Traumatic Bonds with an Abusive Partner, with Rhonda Freeman. P.E.S.I.
  • Disarming the Narcissist in Couple Therapy, with Wendy T. Behary. P.E.S.I.
  • Codependency: Treatment Strategies for Clients Who Get Lost in Others, with Nancy L. Johnston. P.E.S.I.
  • Gaslighting: Recognition and Recovery, with Stephanie Sarkis. P.E.S.I.
  • After Self-Betrayal: Strategies to Help Clients Find Their Authentic Self, with Amy Kempe. P.E.S.I.
  • Strategies for Setting Boundaries: Reclaiming Emotional Autonomy, with Lindsay C. Gibson. P.E.S.I.
  • Leaving an Abusive Relationship Safely, with Katelyn Baxter-Musser. P.E.S.I.
  • Rebuilding Healthy Instincts After Manipulation, with Brynn Cicippio.
  • Grief and Narcissistic Relationships, with Amy Marlow-MaCoy. P.E.S.I.

Sexuality and Couple

  • Certification in Integrative Sexual and Couple Therapy, with Tammy Nelson. P.E.S.I.
  • Educating in Sexuality, Association for Sexology, Madrid.

Groups

  • Training for Group Facilitation, Biodanza School of Cordoba (Argentina).
  • Group Facilitator Training: Practical Aspects for Establishing an Effective Therapeutic Group, with Ari Badaines P.E.S.I.

Integrative Approaches

  • Diploma en Arteterapia, Metafora escuela de arteterapia.
  • La Indagación Compasiva en Acción, con Gabor Maté P.E.S.I.
  • La Biología de la Pérdida: Cómo Fomentar la Resiliencia Cuando los Vínculos se Ven Afectados, con Gabor Maté. P.E.S.I.
  • Los Psicodélicos en la Sanación Moderna, con Gabor Maté. P.E.S.I.
  • Curso online - Psicoterapia asistida con psicodélicos para trauma: conocimientos esenciales sobre ketamina, MDMA, psilocibina y más.
  • Explorando el poder psicodélico de la meditación, con Richard C. Schwartz. P.E.S.I.
  • Pros y contras de la psicoterapia asistida con psicodélicos, con Bessel A. van der Kolk y Richard C. Schwartz. P.E.S.I.
  • Psicoterapia transformadora: proceso y metodología, con Gita Vaid. P.E.S.I.
  • Formación de profesionales médicos y de salud mental en psicoterapias asistidas con psicodélicos, con Janis Phelps. P.E.S.I.
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS): un mapa simple y efectivo del territorio psicodélico, con Richard C. Schwartz. P.E.S.I.
  • Estrategias de integración para psicoterapia con ketamina, con Phil Wolfson. P.E.S.I.
  • Expandiendo la naturaleza y amplitud de la conciencia: un enfoque psicodélico holístico, con Phil Wolfson. P.E.S.I.
  • Trauma y estados alterados de conciencia: resultados de estudios psicodélicos, con Bessel A. van der Kolk. P.E.S.I.
  • Aprendiendo de estados no ordinarios: mindfulness, compasión y psicodélicos, con Ronald D. Siegel. P.E.S.I.
  • Volver al pasado para avanzar: sanación y terapias en el siglo XXI, con Gabor Maté. P.E.S.I.
  • Bases de la Bioneuroemoción (CP1), Instituto Español de Bioneuroemoción.
  • Formación Profesional en Coaching Personal, Universidad Americana de PNL.
  • Comunicación No Violenta (CNV), Foment formación.
  • El poder sanador de las historias: narrativa terapéutica, crecimiento postraumático y el poder oculto de los cuentos, con Kim Billington. P.E.S.I.

Cognitive-Behavioral Training and Applied Psychology

  • Terapia Dialéctico-Conductual (DBT): Curso intensivo de certificación (4 días).
  • Evaluación y Tratamiento Cognitivo-Conductual de las Drogodependencias, Centro de Psicología Aarón Beck.
  • Evaluación y Tratamiento Cognitivo-Conductual de Casos Clínicos, Instituto Superior de Psicología Alborán.
  • Curso de Psicología Positiva, Colegio Oficial de Psicólogos de Madrid.
  • Curso de Elaboración de Informes Psicológicos, Colegio Oficial de Psicólogos de Madrid.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Desde el año 2006 trabajando en gabinete privado como Psicóloga Clínica de adultos.
  • Nov2012/Sept2013 Comsense International Talents Asistencia psicológica y Coaching personal de enfermeros españoles en campamentos para la integración idiomática y cultural alemana. Procesos de selección.
  • Dic2008/Dic2010 Contrato de colaboración como psicóloga asociada con Egopsicólogos (Cisne Aseguradora, Asiser, Ocaso, Racc, Legalitas, Cigna Aseguradora), y con el Club Fiatc. Psicoterapeuta de niños, adolescentes y adultos.
  • Sept2.008/Ene2009 Gabinetes de Psicología y Salud SL (Psicólogos S.M.) Psicoterapeuta de niños, adolescentes y adultos.
  • Dic2007/Sep2008 Ayuntamiento de Berzosa del Lozoya (Madrid). Dinamizadora Sociocultural.
  • Sept2.007/Ag2.008 Centro de Salud del Ayuntamiento de Valdemanco (Madrid). Psicoterapeuta de niños, adolescentes y adultos.
  • Ago2.006/Jun2.007 Clínica Santa Ana (Córdoba, Argentina). Psicoterapeuta de niños, adolescentes y adultos.
  • Ago/Dic2.006 Ayuntamiento de Córdoba (Argentina). Prácticas en evaluación multiaxial DSM IV. Evaluación de personas con distintos grados de discapacidad intelectual.
  • Abr/Nov2.005 ONG Serviproh, Córdoba (Argentina). Asistencia psicoeducativa.
  • May/Dic2.004 Geriátrico “Padre La Monaca”. Asistencia psicoeducativa.
  • Jun2.002/Sept2.002 ONG Barretstown Gang Camp, Irlanda. Monitora de recreación terapéutica.
  • Mar/Jun 2.001 ASION, Madrid. Voluntaria en acompañamiento hospitalario.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

  • Desde Año 2012 Centros privados. Facilitadora de talleres grupales de Arte Terapia Gestáltica, Tapping y otras técnicas de psicoterapia.
  • Desde Marzo 2016 a Febrero 2019 Cervantes Training Docente del curso: Coaching en contextos educativos para reducir el abandono escolar temprano.
  • Agosto 2014 Art Center (Shanghai, China) Taller de Arte Terapia para profesionales creativos.
  • Año 2011 Neurona Formación. Redactora y tutora online. Empresa Femxa Docente.
  • Ago/Sep2010 Autoescuela Diana Docente.
  • May2010/Jul2010 Empresa Femxa Docente.
  • Sept2.008/Ene2009 Cruz Roja Española y Psicólogos S.M. Docente.
  • Sept2.007/Ag2.008 Ayuntamiento de Valdemanco Talleres.
  • Ago2006/Jun2007 Clínica Santa Ana Cursos.
  • Abr/Nov2.005 ONG Serviproh Talleres.
  • Mayo/Dic2004 Geriátrico Padre La Monaca Cursos.
  • Jul/Ag2001 ONG Fe y Alegría (Perú) Workshops

BOOKS

2017 Publication of the book: How to Overcome Cannabis Addiction “The Shadows of Marijuana”. A psychological self-help guide for the treatment of cannabis dependence.

LANGUAGES

  • Advanced level of spoken and written English. C2
  • Catalan Intermediate level, spoken and written. B1