Satwika Rahapsari, S.Psi, M.A., R-DMT

Satwika Rahapsari, S.Psi, M.A., R-DMT is currently pursuing a doctoral degree at the Department of Psychology, University of Sheffield, England. Satwika researches the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on neurocognitive development, especially cognitive control, and individual mental health.

Previously, Satwika completed her undergraduate degree at the Faculty of Psychology, Gadjah Mada University in 2006. After earning a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, she continued her education at the Creative Arts Therapies Department, Drexel University in Philadelphia, United States, and received a Master of Arts degree in Dance/Movement Therapy. and Counseling in 2017.

In terms of counseling and psychotherapy, Satwika has research interests with a focus on creative arts therapy. As a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT), Satwika is highly dedicated to developing innovative therapy methods, which combine movement and art to support her clients’ mental well-being. Apart from that, Satwika also researches the benefits and links of traditional arts, such as Bedhaya Dance, as a means of art therapy.

Satwika also has research interests in the fields of clinical neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience. His expertise includes neuroimaging, especially electroencephalography (EEG) and experimental psychology. Apart from that, Satwika also masters systematic-review, meta-analysis and structural equation modeling research methods.

In the field of teaching, the courses she has taught include Biopsychology, Cognitive Psychology, Mental Disorders, and Art Psychology.

Supriyadi, M. R., & Rahapsari, S. (2023). The psychological aspects within the Yogyakartan Bedhaya: An exploratory study on royal court dancers. Culture & Psychology, 29(3), 607-643. https://doi.org/10.1177/1354067X221147684

Rahapsari, S. (2022). The quest of finding the self in the Bedhaya: Unravelling the psychological significance of the Javanese sacred dance. Culture & Psychology, 28(3), 413-432. https://doi.org/10.1177/1354067X211047441

Putri, A.K., Gustriawanto, N., Rahapsari, S. et al.  (2021). Exploring the perceived challenges and support needs of Indonesian mental health stakeholders: a qualitative study. Int J Ment Health Syst 15, 81. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13033-021-00504-9

Rahapsari, S., Puri, V., & Putri, A. (2021). An Indonesian Adaptation of the World Health Organization Adverse Childhood Experiences International Questionnaire (WHO ACE-IQ) as a Screening Instrument for Adults. Gadjah Mada Journal of Psychology (GamaJoP), 7(1), 115-130. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.22146/gamajop.64996

Rahapsari, S. and Hill, E.S. (2019). The body against the tides: a pilot study of movement-based exploration for examining Burmese refugees’ resilience. International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care, 15 (1), 61-75. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJMHSC-03-2018-0022 .

Conference

Rahapsari, S. (2017). A thematic analysis of interviews with the Southeast Asian refugees: Understanding resilience with the implications for dance/movement therapy support. Oral session presented in the Drexel Emerging Scholar Conference, Drexel University, April 27, 2017, Philadelphia, USA.

Rahapsari, S. (2016). Finding the Self in the the Bedhaya: Jungian depth psychology analysis of the Javanese sacred dance. Panel 3: Bodies with and against the tides session presented in the Southeast Asia Graduate Student Conference, Southeast Asia Program (SEAP), Cornell University, March 11 – 13, 2016, Ithaca, USA.

Training

• 2016 – 2017: Clinical Internship: Stephen and Sandra Sheller 11^th Street Family Health Services, Philadelphia, USA
• 2016: DBT Dialectical Behavior Therapy using Mindfulness Practices, Behaviorism, and Creative Arts in Therapies to Foster Growth Workshop, Drexel University, Philadelphia, USA.
• 2016: Clinical practicum: Geropsych Unit, Roxborough Memorial Hospital, Philadelphia, USA.
• 2015: Clinical practicum: HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy, Philadelphia, USA.
• 2011: Medical and Psychosocial Assistance for Irregular Migrants in Indonesia Workshop, International Organization for Migration (IOM) Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia.

Contribution to the UGM Psychodiagnostic Tool Development Unit for the Period July to December [2021]

Stress Management Intervention for the UGM Faculty of Psychology Academic Community[2020]

• 2017: Overall Achievement Award, Creative Arts Therapies Department, Drexel University.
• 2017: Alpha Eta Society Scholarship in Allied Health, Drexel University Chapter of The Alpha Eta Society.
• 2016: International Peace Scholarship, International Peace Scholarship (IPS) PEO, USA.
• 2015: Dean Award, College of Nursing and Health Profession, Drexel University.
• 2015: Fulbright Master’s Degree Scholarship, The Fulbright Program, USA.