# APK — Assembly of Practicing Psychologists and Consultants
# Асамблея практикуючих психологів і консультантів

> Ukrainian professional educational organization for psychologists, doctors, NLP masters, and coaches in mental health. Provides continuing professional development (CPD), certification, training programs, and events. Evidence-based approaches aligned with ICF standards and EU CPD requirements.

## Organization Overview

APK (АПК) is a professional community uniting psychologists, medical doctors, NLP masters, and coaches in the field of mental health in Ukraine. Founded to provide structured continuing education and peer support for mental health practitioners.

### Core Mission
"Mental health is not a luxury, but the foundation of quality life for every person."

### Key Statistics
- 3,500+ trained professionals
- 20+ expert speakers from Ukraine and internationally
- 50+ completed seminars, workshops, and training programs
- 24 CPD points available per full seminar cycle
- 5+ years of continuous operation

### Standards & Accreditation
- CPD points system aligned with ICF (International Coach Federation) continuing education requirements
- Coaching programs developed according to ICF competency framework
- Trauma work approaches follow WHO and MHPSS (Mental Health and Psychosocial Support) guidelines
- Certificates recognized for EU CPD requirements in mental health

## Training Directions

### 1. Masterclasses (Майстер-класи)
Intensive practical sessions with leading speakers. Duration: 2-4 hours per session. Available online and in hybrid format. Topics cover current therapeutic approaches, new methodologies, and hands-on techniques. Earns 4-6 CPD points per session.

### 2. Psychological Studios (Психологічні студії)
In-depth multi-session programs in small groups of 8-15 participants. Focused on specific psychology areas with practical case studies and curator supervision. Allows deep understanding of particular therapeutic modalities.

### 3. Supervision (Супервізії)
Professional case reviews under guidance of experienced supervisors. Regular schedule, available in individual and group formats. For practicing specialists improving clinical work through structured peer and expert feedback.

### 4. NLP Training (Навчання НЛП)
Systematic Neuro-Linguistic Programming courses from Practitioner to Master NLP level. Internationally recognized certification. Comprehensive curriculum: theory, techniques, and practical application.

### 5. Coaching Training (Навчання коучингу)
Coach preparation programs aligned with ICF international standards. Theory, supervised practice, and professional certification. Graduates meet global coaching competency requirements.

## CPD Points System (Бали безперервного професійного розвитку)

Structured earning rates:
- Seminar/workshop attendance: 4-6 CPD points per session
- Full seminar cycle (spring or autumn): up to 24 CPD points
- Official named certificates issued after each event with exact points earned
- Personal dashboard for tracking accumulated points and certificate history
- Points recognized within Ukrainian psychological community and aligned with EU standards

## Speakers and Experts

Featured speakers include:
- Clinical psychologists with active therapeutic practice
- Certified NLP trainers (Practitioner and Master level)
- International speakers with cross-cultural expertise
- War trauma and crisis psychology specialists (MHPSS experience)
- ICF-certified coaches

### Notable Speakers
- Tamara Borysivna: Psychologist, lecturer, psychosomatic medicine school director. Expert in psychosomatic medicine with years of clinical practice and teaching. Specialties: psychosomatics, clinical psychology, workshops, author programs.
- Boris Khomulenski: NLP Master, trainer, methodology author. Developed unique client work approaches combining classic NLP with modern coaching. Specialties: NLP, coaching, training, author methodologies.
- International speakers: Invited experts from Europe conducting special events, masterclasses, and intensives in English with simultaneous translation.

## Certification

### Types of Certificates
- Event certificates: Personalized Assembly certificate per event (topic, hours, CPD points)
- NLP certificates: Level-based (NLP Practitioner, NLP Master)
- Coaching certificates: ICF-aligned completion certificates
- All certificates aligned with ICF international standards and EU CPD requirements

## Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What training directions does the Assembly offer?
A: Five directions: masterclasses (intensive 2-4 hour sessions), psychological studios (small groups 8-15), supervision (case reviews), NLP training (Practitioner to Master), coaching programs (ICF standards).

Q: Who are the programs for?
A: Two audiences: (1) Practicing psychologists, psychotherapists, doctors, social workers, coaches seeking deeper competencies, CPD points, and supervision. (2) Psychology students and career starters seeking foundational courses and evidence-based approaches.

Q: How does the CPD system work?
A: 4-6 points per session, up to 24 per full cycle. Points tracked in personal dashboard, official certificate per cycle. Aligned with ICF and EU CPD standards.

Q: What certificates do participants receive?
A: Personalized Assembly certificate per event (topic, hours, points). NLP programs: Practitioner/Master certificates. All aligned with ICF and EU standards.

Q: How to register?
A: Submit form on website or email info@apk.in.ua. After confirmation, access private Telegram channel with announcements, materials, recordings. Payment by transfer or card. Groups limited to 8-15 people.

Q: Are there discounts?
A: Yes, for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and public sector workers (healthcare, social services, education). Installment plans available for programs over 3,000 UAH.

Q: What makes the approach evidence-based?
A: Programs use trauma-focused CBT, EMDR, MHPSS crisis intervention, systemic NLP, and ICF coaching. Speakers are practicing professionals with verified qualifications.

Q: How do standards align with EU/international frameworks?
A: CPD system meets EU and ICF requirements. Coaching follows ICF competencies. Trauma work follows WHO and MHPSS guidelines. Enables qualification validation internationally.

## Contact & Registration
- Website: https://apk.in.ua (Ukrainian), https://apk.in.ua/en (English)
- Email: info@apk.in.ua
- Telegram Community: https://t.me/+DfotAkeBbahhMjQy
- Specializations: Psychologists, Doctors, NLP practitioners, Coaches, Students

## Technical
- Platform: Astro 6 (static site generation) on Cloudflare Pages
- Languages: Ukrainian (primary, root domain), English (/en)
- Structured data: JSON-LD (Organization, WebSite, FAQPage, Person schemas)
- Last updated: 2026-03-31