Dr. Satwika Rahapsari, S.Psi, M.A., has completed her doctoral education 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. 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 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.