May
Event Details
When:
Thursday, May 15, 18:30-21:30
Where:
6th Level Auditorium, The American College of Greece, 6 Gravias Str., Aghia Paraskevi, 153 42, Athens
Organized by:
School of Liberal Arts and Sciences,
Deree – The American College of Greece
About the event
The course will focus on the notion of responsible advertising and how brands and companies are committed to following ethical rules within the framework of self-regulation. We will introduce the basic rules of the self-regulation system, its value for companies, consumers, and society, and we will present numerous real-life cases to showcase how the rules of the Greek Code of Advertising are applied in practice. Special reference is made to influencer marketing and the challenges the industry globally faces to keep this new medium ethical and responsible.
The event is free and only for undergraduate and graduate ACG students.
For clarifications, please contact [email protected]
About the speakers
Eleni Donta
General Director SEE (Advertising Self-Regulation Council)
Ms. Donta has been working in SEE since the day it was established, in 2003, and assumed the role of the Director General in 2011. Her studies in Economics at the University of Piraeus led her to The American College of Greece where she her earned her Bachelor’s in Psychology. In the past, she worked as a psychologist in the field of market research, conducting qualita tive research, fieldwork, and analysis.
Event Details
When:
Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 10:00-13:00
Where:
Center for the Arts Auditorium, The American College of Greece, Gravias 6, Agia Paraskevi 15342
Organized by:
MA in Applied Child and Adolescent Psychology
Department of Psychology
Deree – The American College of Greece
In collaboration with:
Regeneration & Progress
Supported by:
Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)
About the event
A multi-station interactive workshop aimed at raising awareness and providing practical knowledge on autism.
The event is free and open to the public.
Program
10:00-10:15: Managing My Child’s Disability
10:15-10:30: What do I need to know about autism?
10:30-12:30 Workshops
Workshop 1: Recognition and Early Signs of Autism (Medical Slot)
Speaker: Triantafyllou Georgia (Child and Adolescent psychiatrist)
Speaker: Pasalari Evdokia (Psychologist)
Workshop 2: Physical Activity and Therapeutic Interventions
Speaker: Afsaridou Zoi-Nikoletta (Adapted Physical Education Teacher)
Speaker: Panagopoulos Thomas (Paediatric Physical Therapist)
Workshop 3: Sensory-Motor Deficits, Interaction & Autism
Workshop 4: Workplace Integration & Social Participation
Speaker: Specialized Supported Employment Office Koin.S.P.E. – DIADROMES
12:00-12:30: Final Speech: Sexual Education
Speaker: Papitsi Flora (Psychologist)
12:30-13:00 Open Discussion
About the speakers
Evdokia Pasalari
Psychologist, MSc Early Start Denver Model Certified Therapist Kentro Dimiourgia
A psychologist working with children, adolescents and adults since 2003, Evdokia Pasalari graduated from Panteion University, Psychology Department. Her Master’s degree in the Medical School of Athens focused on “Interventions to enhance communication between parents and children with pervasive developmental disorder of preschool age.” She is a CBT-trained therapist and practices EMDR trauma therapy for children and adults in individual and group protocols. She also have a specialization in research-based autism spectrum intervention program Early Start Denver Model and is a Certified Therapist from UC DAVIS MIND Institute. The program focuses on early detection and intervention of autism signs. Evodkia is also a PEERS® Certified Specialist increasing the social skills of adolescents and adults with developmental and other disorders. She has participated in research articles, one of which is Raising Autism Awareness among Greek teachers.
Georgia Triantafyllou
Child and Adolescent psychiatrist
3rd Department of Pediatrics
ELIZA Care Unit for the Safety of Children
Georgia Triantafyllou is currently serving at the 3rd Pediatric Clinic of the National University of Athens. She is a graduate of the Occupational Therapy Department at TEI of Athens (1992) and of the School of Medicine of the University of Patras (2001). In 2011 she obtained the child psychiatry specialty title. She worked as a child psychiatrist at the 2nd University Psychiatric Clinic of the “Attikon” University Hospital and the Mental Health Center in Peristeri. She has also worked as a TE Occupational therapist in a boarding school, hosting former patients from the Leros Psychiatric Hospital, the University Research Institute of Mental Health and the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica. She has attended and participated in Greek and international seminars and educational activities. Articles of hers have been published in international journals and has participated in research protocols.
Katingo Hadjipateras Giannoulis, PhD, MSc, C.Psychol, AFBPsS
Adjunct Professor
Chartered Clinical Psychologist
Katingo Hadjipateras Giannoulis is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and an Affiliate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, with membership of the Clinical and Neuropsychological Divisions. She is registered with the HCPC. She has worked both in the UK National Health Service and in private practice for over 25 years and she provides a wide array of psychological services to adults, adolescents and children, as well as couples and families. She has specialized in neurodevelopmental and social communication disorders (e.g. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorders). Dr. Giannoulis has developed, run and evaluated groups for youngsters who have been bullied and runs “managing bullying” training workshops for youngsters in school. Within her therapeutic work, Dr. Giannoulis primarily adopts an eclectic model with a strong cognitive-behavioral basis. Psychology services include anxiety management, anger management, assertiveness training and confidence-building, therapy for depression, fears, phobias, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder and eating problems, as well as relationship/marital and family difficulties. Dr. Giannoulis is a part-time lecturer at Deree – The American College of Greece, Athens, where she teaches in the undergraduate and graduate psychology programs. She also undertakes teaching and training for a variety of organizations (e.g. schools, colleges, parent groups etc.).
Lillian V. Pelios, PhD, BCBA-D
Associate Lecturer in Psychology Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctor
Lillian Pelios, a Certified Behavior Analyst, is an Adjunct Professor teaching undergraduate and graduate courses at Deree – The American College of Greece. She completed her undergraduate studies at Deree where she studied psychology and sociology. She then obtained her Master’s degree from Queens College in New York, in Clinical Behavioral Applications in Mental Health Settings and her Doctoral Degree at Temple University in Philadelphia, where she studied Psychology and Psychological Studies in Special Education. Both her MA and PhD have an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis. While living in the US, Dr. Pelios taught undergraduate courses, both behavioral and educational, at Temple University’s department of education preparing teachers. She has presented at conferences organized by the Association for Behavior Analysis International for many years. Later in the role of senior therapist and director, she trained teachers in behavior analytic techniques for autism intervention in Newport Connecticut, USA, and later in Philadelphia, PA. She also trained staff for years at Bancroft’s early intensive behavioral intervention program (EIBI) in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Finally, toward the end of her stay in the US, she established the first EIBI home-based program, serving children with ASDs, in the metropolitan area of Philadelphia, PA, through Elwyn Inc, SEEDS. Upon returning to Greece, she joined her current partners in private practice and together they founded Dynamai, a speech and language rehabilitation center for children with learning and developmental disabilities (2006). Since then, she has been overseeing all services related to autism and other developmental disabilities, such as EIBI, as well as services for school aged children with ASDs. She also oversees staff and parent training based on the principles of ABA. To support staff training she run a 40-hr seminar in ABA that meets criteria for RBT certification. Parallel to the above, she founded another non-profit center for youth and young adults with autism and severe intellectual impairments. She served this program as president and executive director for over 10 years.
Thomas G. Panagopoulos, PT, MSc, PhD (cand.)
Paediatric Physical Therapist, Sports Excellence University of West Attica, Department of Physiotherapy
Thomas Panagopoulos is a graduate of the Department of Physiotherapy at the Technological Educational Institute of Western Greece, where he completed my undergraduate studies. He then pursued his postgraduate degree in the “Neurorehabilitation” Master’s Program at the Medical School of the University of Thessaly. There, he took his first steps in research, focusing on methods and interventions to promote functionality in children with cerebral palsy. For the past seven years, he has been working as a pediatric clinical physiotherapist, and for the last two years, has combined his clinical practice with research activities. This dual approach, along with his deep love and empathy for children with disabilities, led him to the decision to continue my studies at the doctoral level. Since October 2023, he has been a PhD Candidate at the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of West Attica. His research focuses on pediatric rehabilitation, aiming to enhance the participation and functionality of children with disabilities. He is firm believer in the power of a multidisciplinary team that focuses on the child’s strengths.
Zoi-Nikolleta Afsaridou
Adapted Physical Education Teacher
Adapted Physical Education Teacher, Sports Excellence
Zoe Nikoletta Afsaridou is an adapted physical education teacher and member of Action for Kids with Disabilities team. She has earned her bachelor degree from the School of Physical Education and Sports Science at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. During 2017-2018 she studied at the Università degli Studi di Roma “Foro Italico”, where she was taught the practical applications of preventive and adaptive exercise. She has attended numerous seminars related to special education and is a certified BLS/AED trainer cadet by the Hellenic Society for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation “EEKAA”. She is currently attending the postgraduate program “Exercise & Health” at the 1st Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic of the Medical School of the University of Athens.
Flora Papitsi, PhD(c), MSc, BA(Hons)
Psychologist Administration Manager Sports Excellence
Flora Papitsi is a licensed Sport Psychologist with a strong academic foundation and a passion for promoting mental health through sport. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire, building on a Master’s degree from the University of Portsmouth and a BA in Psychology from Deree – The American College of Greece. Her research focuses on psychological and physiological measures of training load in sports. Ms. Papitsi is the Administration Manager of Sports Excellence and a Mobile Medical Units Psychologist at Regeneration & Progress, where she manages operations, oversees scientific protocols, and offers psychological support. She also teaches statistics and analysis of data in Psychology. She collaborates with national sports federations, providing psychological support to athletes and conducting educational seminars for coaches and parents. Her work has been presented at numerous international conferences, and she has coordinated European-funded projects focused on adapted physical activity for children with disabilities. Ms. Papitsi is recognized for her professionalism, creativity, and dedication to inclusive mental health support. She brings a dynamic and research-informed approach to sport and exercise psychology.
Event Details
When:
Tuesday, March 18 | 18:30
Where:
6th Level Auditorium, The American College of Greece, 6 Gravias Str., Aghia Paraskevi, 153 42, Athens
Organized by:
School of Business & Economics
Deree – The American College of Greece
About the event
A Masterclass on Strategic Planning in Advertising with guest speakers Venia Koronidi, Head of Strategy, and Aimilia Iliopoulou, Strategic Planner, both at McCann Athens. Venia and Aimilia will introduce us to the role of planning in advertising, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the daily work of planners at McCann Athens. The session will offer insights into campaign development, explore real-world global and local case studies, and demonstrate how strategic planning shapes impactful campaigns.
The event is free and open to the graduate and undergraduate Communication students.
About the speakers
Venia Koronidi
Head of Strategy, McCann Athens
Venia has built a distinguished career in the marketing and advertising industry. A former student of the MSc in Marketing program at ACG, she gained valuable experience in brand management at Johnson & Johnson and strategic planning at Ogilvy, before joining McCann Worldgroup, where she now leads strategy for the Greek office. Her expertise is widely recognized, including her selection as a jury member for the Effie Awards Europe in both 2024 and 2025.
Aimilia Iliopoulou
Strategic Planner, McCann Athens
A recent alumna of the MA in Advertising Communications, Aimilia has already made an impact in the industry. She has been recognized as a top performer in Young Lions Greece for two consecutive years, showcasing her talent in advertising and brand communication.
Event Details
When:
Friday, March 7, 2025 | 14:30 – 15:30
Where:
Faculty Lounge, Deree – The American College of Greece
Organized by:
MA in TESOL – The American College of Greece
About the event
Ιn today’s multicultural classrooms, fostering inclusivity and cultural awareness is essential for creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. This interactive workshop explores practical strategies for integrating cultural diversity into daily teaching practices, promoting meaningful student interactions, and enhancing language learning through real-world connections. Participants will engage in hands-on activities, collaborative discussions, and role-playing exercises designed to encourage self-reflection and actionable takeaways. By the end of the session, educators will leave with ready-to-use strategies and digital tools to celebrate diversity and empower students as global citizens. Get ready to share, learn, and transform your teaching!
About the speaker
Dr Maria Diakou
Deputy Head for the Cyprus Ministry of Education
Faculty member at the University of Nicosia and Frederick University
Dr. Maria Diakou works as a deputy head for the Cyprus Ministry of Education and as a faculty member at the University of Nicosia and Frederick University (Teaching postgraduate program Intercultural Studies and Greek as a 2nd/Foreign Language). She holds a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics and a Doctorate in Education. She is currently the Coordinator of IATEFL LTSIG (Learning Technologies Special Interest Group). She is a Consulting Member of the MA in CALL committee of the Cyprus University of Technology, giving suggestions, support, and feedback to evaluate and adapt MA program to meet the needs of language instructors in schools. Her research interests are in technology in language learning and multicultural education.
For further clarifications, please contact [email protected]
Event Details
When:
Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 18:30
Where:
6th Level Auditorium, The American College of Greece, 6 Gravias Str., Aghia Paraskevi
Organized by:
School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
About the event
Α Masterclass on Event Planning with guest speaker Maria Karelou, Client Service Coordinator of ZZDot agency. Maria will introduce us to the concept of Below-The-Line, its role in the communication mix and the complexities of producing an event. The Masterclass will offer insights into communication strategies, event management, and BTL activations, through an engaging workshop in which we will craft together memorable brand experiences.
About the speaker
Maria Karelou
Marketing and Advertising Director, ZZ.DOT Advertising Agency
Head of Client Service, Field & Production Dpt
Maria is a highly experienced Marketing and Advertising consultant with over 20 years of experience in the industry. She has a deep expertise in Communication Strategies, Event Management and BTL activation for the top local and international brands. As a client service “guru”, field & production department, she has played a pivotal role in shaping impactful campaigns, innovative solutions and strategic initiatives in a fast-paced and dynamic landscape. For over 7 years, Maria has successfully led global brands as a Mediterranean Cluster Leader across 4 South European countries, driving strategic growth and market leadership.
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Event Details
When: Friday & Saturday, July 12 & 13 2024 | 09:00-17:00
Where: 7th Level Auditorium, The American College of Greece, 6 Gravias Str., Aghia Paraskevi Campus
About the Event
Get ready for two days of unique Counselor MakerSpace opportunities!
This Learning Institute will take a shift from our past Learning Institutes. We are creating a MakerSpace for you to be able to bring your ideas, questions, and challenges with you and walk away with support to implement your new ideas specific to your setting with our guided topics! Our speakers have been chosen based on feedback from our members and their ability to help you craft your knowledge and meet your setting’s needs.
DAY 1: You and your colleagues from across Europe, the U.S., and more with discuss how to create social-emotional supportive school environments, and how to enhance sexual violence prevention in your community and schools.
DAY 2 (am): Choose Your Adventure!
You can choose to take a deep dive into Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and how this can be a game changer at your school or university setting OR if you are thinking about relocating to Europe (specifically Greece) come with your list of questions and ideas to participate in: “It’s All Greek to Me” where presenters will discuss working in Greece as clinicians, school counselors, and in private practice and have our speakers help you understand what you need to become a counselor or counselor educator in Greece.
DAY 2 (pm): You will then have the choice to choose between learning how you can support your school or clients who have been impacted by secondary trauma and learn about what selfcare you may need OR for those who are interested in creating a counseling clinic in a very modern way you will find our speakers will help you with that process.
Bring your thoughts, half-baked ideas, and/or partial paperwork of what you would like to work on and our speakers will work with you to personalize your experiences to take back to your setting!
Registration is required. To register, please send an email at [email protected].
Day 1
Carol Dahir
Title: Creating Social-Emotional Supportive School Environments
Session 1
09:00-10:50 (or 8:50 to 10:50)
Session description:
Now more than ever before students need mental health support in school to address stress, trauma, and feelings of insecurity. Recent data shows adolescent mental health has worsened during and since the pandemic and this reinforces the important role schools play in promoting mental health and well-being (CDC, 2023). Children, youth, and teens face an increase in anxiety and insecurity which may be attributed to issues such as social media dependency, exposure to world-wide violence, and upticks in bullying. Schools and school counselors increasingly need to identify and respond to student social/emotional development and mental health issues. Students in International and DoD school may be seeking a place to belong as oftentimes their families move frequently. For children and youth, mental health also includes reaching developmental and emotional milestones, and acquiring learning skills to cope with challenges and function well at home, school, and in their communities. Mental health is a component of behavioral health, which also includes choices or actions that affect overall wellness. Social-emotional learning (SEL), as a component of comprehensive school counseling programs, include universal interventions for every student to help them process their experience, promote resilience to adversity and help our students and families’ cope. This session also will incorporate transformative social and emotional learning which focuses specifically on advancing equity among all students and addressing inequity (e.g., how issues of race, class, and culture influence society). Building a successful SEL program involves engaging administrators, teachers, and school staff in a collaborative developmental process and can become a key asset in the mental health climate and culture in your school community.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
● Examine current challenges to students’ feeling safe and secure in our schools.
● Explore how social/emotional learning contributes to a positive learning environment.
● Recognize factors in the school environment, school climate, and school culture that influence and impact students’ success.
● Identify the steps necessary to incorporate social/emotional learning as an integral component of the comprehensive school counseling program.
● Problem solve your school’s needs through discussion of case studies.
● Exploring the link between SEL and sexual violence prevention.
Pritha Mani
Title: It’s On US! Sexual Violence Prevention
Session 2
11:10-13:00 (11:10-13:10pm)
Session description:
Sexual violence as defined by WHO refers to “any sexual act, attempt to obtain a sexual act, unwanted sexual comments or advances, or acts to traffic, or otherwise directed, against a person’s sexuality using coercion, by any person regardless of their relationship to the victim, in any setting, including but not limited to home and work” (WHO, 2021). Violence against women and children permeates all societies and crosses boundaries of race, religion, and cultures. The effects of sexual violence are extensive and long lasting impacting the whole community. An individual’s psychological/socio-emotional and their academic performance do not exist in isolation from each other and cannot be treated as such. The rise in sexual violence in schools is very worrisome indeed and needs to be viewed as an epidemic that necessitates immediate action. This workshop aims to address the urgent need for effective prevention strategies and interventions to combat sexual violence in educational settings. It will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the prevalence of sexual violence in schools and its impact on a students’ physical, psychological and emotional well-being. Participants learning, will equip students with the skills needed to help peers who may be survivors of sexual violence and promote an environment that is safe and supportive.
In addition, this session will provide counsellors with practical guidance on how to respond to the disclosure of sexual violence, ensuring that they are aware of legal procedures and pathways to help survivors navigate their traumatic experience.
Finally, the session will emphasise the importance of a collaborative approach when addressing sexual violence which have proven to be successful when there is a collaborative and repetitive effort from all stakeholders including: school counsellors, directors, principals, school staff and teachers in order to create effective policies and procedures that address prevention and support services.
Learning Objectives
● Recognize the signs and symptoms of sexual violence.
● Evaluate personal biases and assumptions related to sexual violence prevention.
● Examine evidence based strategies and interventions for preventing sexual violence in school settings; tailored to the needs of students.
● Identify steps in providing a supportive, trauma-informed response to a disclosure of sexual violence.
● Explore the importance of collaborating with other disciplines, such as psychiatrists social workers, educators, lawyers, doctors in addressing sexual violence.
● Exploring the link between SEL and sexual violence prevention.
Session 3
MakerSpace 14:15-15:15 (2 workshops)
Self-care (combined) 15:15-15:45
Participants will choose one of two MakerSpace workshops:
Building a SEL K-12 School Counseling Curriculum/Program Tool Kit
Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence: Creating a Tool Kit
Participants in both groups will come together for the last half hour to create a self-care box to support emotional regulation.
Day 2
Alessandra Sax-Lane & Dr. Mari Janikian
Title: It’s All Greek to Me
Are you interested in working overseas as a counselor or counselor educator? Specifically, in Greece? We would love to share our experiences and share our journeys with you. The idea of counseling, psychotherapy, and the helping professions can differ based on what country you are considering. Everyone’s journey is different and we would like to share both of ours in hopes that it offers some clarity to navigating establishing yourself in private practice, schools as a counselor, or as a faculty member in Greece. If you have already begun the process in order to work overseas, great! Bring your questions, documents, and most importantly your vision for what that will look like for you!
Learning Objectives
To understand the Greek definitions of what a counselor is (and isn’t!) and who gets to call themselves a counselor.
Greek law, standards, and limitations to what a person can do with an American or otherwise “out of the country” license to practice.
To learn how “community mental health counselors
To support you on your journey to learning our experiences and help get you started with where to begin.
Lillian Nave & Jill Weidknecht Van Horne
Title: Modernizing University Counseling Clinics: Updates, Lessons, and Best Practices through a Global Pandemic
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
● Identify 3 components of UDL.
● Explain that valuing reflection comes from a culturally integrated (as opposed to individuated) perspective.
● Choose interventions in their teaching practice to provide students with multiple means of engagement through self-assessment and reflection.
Rachael Marshall & Michael Levine
Title: Modernizing University Counseling Clinics: Updates, Lessons, and Best Practices through a Global Pandemic
It has been four years since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a pandemic. The developments spurred by the Global pandemic have increased the need for access to mental health services. As university clinics transitioned to telemental health, this created new obstacles for training and services, however it allowed for new accessible avenues for clients to get healthcare services. Master’s-level students provide services at university clinics, which are offered to the students and the local community at a significantly reduced cost. Presenters will introduce their work from The Center for Counseling and Diagnostic Services (CCDS) Clinic, which offers three distinct services: counseling, psychoeducational assessments, and reading intervention (Ortiz & Levine, 2021). The functional nature of this clinic dedicates time and resources to collaboration across multiple helping professions, including school psychology, counseling, and language and literacy. Participants in this Counseling MakersSpace can work with multiple helpers on how their clinic can transition to telemental health, maintain safety, and continue to transition with community needs. Presenters will provide updates, lessons learned, and ethical considerations for best practice, explicitly addressing client, counselor-in-training, and supervisor experiences through program evaluation. Participants can attend at any level of interest or creation. Presenters will collaborate to personalize and develop a plan for starting, establishing, and updating clinics through the current health, safety, and security developments. The overarching goal is to increase access and decrease barriers to mental health, training, funding and education.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the workshop participants will:
● Understand clinic expansion and examples and apply them to their current clinic development.
● Analyze their clinic development with accessibility standards, ethical practice, and cultural relevance.
● Create an implementation plan for their next steps in clinic development, including client experiences, counselor-in-training supervision, supervisor support, marketing, community immersion, funding, and program evaluation.
Dr. Juliana Deans
Title: Secondary Trauma and Self-Care During War Times
During war times, it is understandable that anxiety and trauma would arise. It is these times, it is imperative we utilize self-care to help deal with the crisis of war. Practicing self-care is a valuable way to maintain personal well-being amid challenging circumstances. This training will identify five ways to help cope during times of war.
By the end of the training, attendees will learn that self-care includes:
● Maintaining mental well-being
● Preserving physical health
● Having safety and security measures in place
● Seeking emotional support
● Engaging in community