With a background in Art History and Traditional Crafts, Ruveyda views art not only as a form of aesthetic expression but also as a powerful tool for personal growth, emotional recovery, and focus. Art therapy and creative practices allow individuals to explore their inner worlds and express themselves. Believing in the healing power of art, she continues her education in this field, offering this opportunity to others. Currently volunteering as an art teacher at a kindergarten in Estonia, Ruveyda supports creative projects and guides children through artistic expression. In her previous work, she organized art workshops for children in orphanages, using art and play-based activities to foster emotional awareness, self-confidence, and focus. These workshops have provided children with a safe space for emotional expression, contributing to their healing processes. In her adult-focused projects, Ruveyda designs workshops on traditional crafts, painting, and ceramics. These workshops help individuals reconnect with themselves and enhance their focus, creating a meaningful creative environment by combining art with its calming and transformative powers. Ruveyda continues her journey with a belief in the healing, unifying, and transformative powers of art. Through her work in both educational and therapeutic projects, she aims to contribute to the emotional well-being of individuals and communities while continuing her studies in the field.

Certified Yoga Teacher (Levels I & II).

I am currently pursuing postgraduate professional training in psychotherapy at the Riga Gestalt Institute, specializing in Group Facilitation. Additionally, I am working towards an MSc degree in psychology, focusing on a major research project on the adaptation of Western psychotherapy methods in developing collectivist societies, following the curriculum of the British Psychological Society.

I have completed specialized courses at the University of Toronto and Yale University, including ‘The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs’ and ‘Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers.’

Beyond my academic pursuits, I serve as a ‘Psychological First Aid’ trainer at Red Cross Estonia and volunteer at the Suicide Reduction Helpline. I am also the co-founder of the Tallinn Group therapy Center, where I co-facilitate a recurring 8-week mindfulness training course, regular seminars on various psychological topics, and expats’ emotional support walk-in meetings.

To stay updated and refine my skills, I regularly attend professional conferences and receive supervision from experienced colleagues. I am a member of The British Psychological Society, the European Association for Gestalt Therapy, and the Latvian Gestalt Therapist Association