Name and surname: Diana Belevska Birth year: 1958 Campus: Sveti Nikole and Bitola E-mail: diana.belevska@msu.edu.mk
Subjects Sveti Nikole
Faculty of psychology – Psychodiagnostics – Clinical Psychology
Completed studies
December 1997: University “Ss. Cyril and Methodius”, Faculty of Philosophy – Skopje, R. Macedonia: Doctor of Sciences in Social Work and Social Policy
March 1996: University “Ss. Cyril and Methodius”, Faculty of Philosophy – Skopje, R. Macedonia: Master in Social Work and Social Policy
May 1989: Faculty of Medicine – University of Belgrade: Specialist in Medical Psychology
March 1982: Faculty of Philosophy – Department of Psychology, Skopje: Graduated Psychologist
Work experience
Clinical psychologist and psychotherapist at the Center for Counseling and Psychotherapy “Dr. Diana Belevska”, Skopje
Professor at the Faculty of Psychology at the Private Higher Education Institution International Slavic University “G. R. Derzhavin” Sveti Nikole – Bitola, R. Macedonia
Consultant at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Chamber of R. Macedonia for Private Security – educator in psychology in the licensing process
Professor at the Faculty of Medicine “Goce Delchev” – Shtip
Professor at the Academy for Judges and Public Prosecutors, Skopje
Professor at the Faculty of Philosophy, in the specialist studies – comparative with the German Faculty in Nuremberg, Germany
2009–2011: Professor at the University for Tourism and Management – Skopje
2000–2009: Research Associate at the Faculty of Medicine – Skopje; subject: Psychiatry with Medical Psychology
1983–2009: PHI “Psychiatric Hospital – Skopje”
Research Associate at the Higher School for Medical Nurses in Bitola, subject: Medical Psychology with Communicology
2005–2009: Human Resources Advisor at Hi-Tech Corporation
2002–2003: Research Associate at the Faculty of Dramatic Arts – subject: Psychology and Psychopathology
Published academic and professional works
Belevska D., Spasovska M. (2020). Systemic approach in work with siblings of children with special needs. Proceedings “International Dialogue: East–West (Psychology and Education)”, ISU “G. R. Derzhavin” Sveti Nikole–Bitola, 159.923:316.612 (ISSN print: 1857‑9299, ISSN online: 1857‑9302)
Utochkin N. A., Spasovska M. (2019). Socio‑psychological characteristics of optimism and its role in the development of personal success. Proceedings “International Dialogue: East–West (Psychology and Education)”, ISU “G. R. Derzhavin” Sveti Nikole–Bitola, 159.923:316.612 (ISSN print: 1857‑9299, ISSN online: 1857‑9302)
Belevska D., Spasovska M., Utochkin N. (2019). Emotional and behavioral difficulties in siblings of children with special needs in the Republic of North Macedonia. Proceedings “International Dialogue: East–West (Psychology and Education)”, ISU “G. R. Derzhavin” Sveti Nikole–Bitola, 159.922‑056.26/.36‑053.2(497.7) (ISSN print: 1857‑9299, ISSN online: 1857‑9302)
Spasovska M., Utochkin N. A., Belevska D. (2019). Prosocial behavior of siblings of children with special needs.Theoretical and Practical Psychology in Modern Conditions: Collection of Papers of the XII International Seminar of Young Scientists and Postgraduates, UDC 159.9.07, BBK 88, T33, ISBN 978‑5‑6042125‑4‑7
Spasovska M., Utochkin N., Belevska D. (2018). Determining optimism as a psychological phenomenon in adolescence. Proceedings “International Dialogue: East–West (Psychology and Education)”, ISU “G. R. Derzhavin” Sveti Nikole–Bitola, 159.947.5‑053.6:159.942.53, 159.922.8:159.947.5 (ISSN print: 1857‑9299, ISSN online: 1857‑9302)
Utochkin N. A., Spasovska M. (2018). Subjective well‑being and loneliness in youth environment. Proceedings “International Dialogue: East–West (Psychology and Education)”, ISU “G. R. Derzhavin” Sveti Nikole–Bitola, 159.923.072.52‑053.6 (ISSN print: 1857‑9299, ISSN online: 1857‑9302)
Utochkin N. A., Spasovska M. (2017). Interpersonal determinants of optimism – pessimism among university youth. IX International Seminar of Young Scientists and Postgraduates “Psychologist in the Era of Civic Choice”, UDC 159.9.07, BBK 88, P86, ISBN 978‑5‑905763‑93‑9
“The role of the family in sexual education of persons with disabilities” – D. Belevska, M. Spasovska, J. Belevska. VII International Scientific Conference “International Dialogue East–West”, ISU “G. R. Derzhavin” – 2017
“Childbirth pain – expectations and reality” – D. Belevska, J. Belevska, E. Kuzmanovska. VII International Scientific Conference “International Dialogue East–West”, ISU “G. R. Derzhavin” – 2017
“Optimism and pessimism among high‑school students in Macedonia and Russia” – M. Spasovska, N. Utochkin, D. Belevska, N. Kovalj. VII International Scientific Conference “International Dialogue East–West”, ISU “G. R. Derzhavin” – 2017
“Psychological support for parents of children with special needs” – D. Belevska, M. Lutovska Risteska, J. Belevska, M. Spasovska. VII International Scientific Conference “International Dialogue East–West”, ISU “G. R. Derzhavin” – 2016
“Use of photographs in the psychotherapeutic process” – D. Belevska, M. Lutovska Risteska. VII International Scientific Conference “International Dialogue East–West”, ISU “G. R. Derzhavin” – 2016
“Physiological changes as possible predictors for postpartum depression” – J. Belevska, D. Belevska. VII International Scientific Conference “International Dialogue East–West”, ISU “G. R. Derzhavin” – 2016
“Lack of knowledge and attitudes toward people with epilepsy among high school students and teachers in R. of Macedonia” – Lutovska Risteska, Belevska D., Belevska J. International Research Journal. ISSN 2227‑6017, Impact factor: 0.9459. 2015
“Lack of knowledge and postpartum mental health problems in women who give birth in PHI Clinical hospital – Stip, R. of Macedonia.” – Lutovska R. M., Belevska J., Sumanska M., Belevska D. International Research Journal. ISSN 2227‑6017, Impact factor: 0.9459. 2015
“Psychological counseling in IVF treatment” – Belevska J., Lutovska Risteska M., Belevska D. International Research Journal. ISSN 2227‑6017, Impact factor: 0.9459. 2015
“Infertility – personal pain and family secret” – D. Belevska, M. Lutovska Risteska. VI International Scientific Conference “International Dialogue East–West”, ISU “G. R. Derzhavin” – 2015
“Caesarean section and postpartum depression” – J. Belevska, M. Lutovska Risteska, D. Belevska, M. Sumanska. VI International Scientific Conference “International Dialogue East–West”, ISU “G. R. Derzhavin” – 2015
“Psychological support for parents of children with special needs” – D. Belevska, M. Lutovska Risteska. Resource Center for Parents of Children with Special Needs – Skopje, 2015
“Attitudes of young people toward EU integration of R. Macedonia” – V. Trajkova, I. Trajkov, S. Georgieva, D. Belevska. Mladi i društvene promene – između nacionalnog identiteta i evrointegracija. International thematic collection, University of Priština, Faculty of Philosophy, Kosovska Mitrovica. 2014
“Investigation and development of social skills among students of social sciences” – In: The Individual‑family‑society in transition, Dr. Diana Belevska, Sci. Dr. Verica Stamenkova Trajkova. Thematic collection of papers of international significance; University in Priština, 2013
“Art as a function to assess the mental state of psychiatric patients” – Sci. Dr. Diana Belevska, Sci. Dr. Verica Stamenkova Trajkova. In: Psychology and Art: Thematic collection of papers of international significance; University in Priština, 2013
“Family interventions” – Dr. Diana Belevska, Dr. Stole Bajraktarov. V Macedonian Psychiatric Congress and International Meeting, Ohrid 2013
“Psychiatry” – Textbook for Faculty of Medicine – Dr. Kneginja Richter Sokolovska, Dr. Gordana Panova, Dr. Gunter Niklewski, Dr. Diana Belevska, Dr. Stojan Bajraktarov. Shtip, University “Goce Delchev”. 2013
“Play therapy – synonym for challenges and problems in child clinical psychology” – D. Belevska, M. Lutovska. IV International Scientific Conference “International Dialogue East–West”, ISU “G. R. Derzhavin” – 2013
“Image of security worker from psychological aspect” – D. Belevska, M. Lutovska. IV International Scientific Conference “International Dialogue East–West”, ISU “G. R. Derzhavin” – 2013
“CBT Therapy of Insomnia” – Richter, K., & Beleska, D. (2013, May). WPA. V Macedonian Psychiatric Congress and International Meeting, Ohrid, Macedonia
“The Artistic expression as back‑up diagnostic methods for the evaluation of the mental state of mentally disturbed peoples” – Dr. Diana Belevska, Sci. Dr. Verica Stamenkova Trajkova. In: Psychology and Art, Faculty of Philosophy, University in Priština, 2012
“Family and psychosis when the family faces pain” – Dr. Diana Belevska, Dr. Vladimir Ortakov, Dr. Stojan Bajraktarov. Kasper Hauser, World Health Organization, 2011
“Psychiatrization of society – pros and cons” – Dr. Diana Belevska, Dr. Vladimir Ortakov, Dr. Stojan Bajraktarov. Kasper Hauser, World Health Organization, 2011
“Suicide from the prism of Slavic spirituality” – D. Belevska, M. Lutovska. Proceedings of II International Scientific Conference – ISU, 2011
“I Know. I Can. I Change.” – Self‑help guide for professionals in the field of mental health. Co‑authored edited by Prof. Dr. Diana Belevska. City Print, Skopje, 2011
“Cognitive motivation for religious tourism” – Dr. Diana Belevska, Maja Lutovska. In The Influence of Tourism on Economic Development. Second International Scientific Congress – biennale, University of Tourism and Management, Skopje, 2011
“Phenomenon of professional burnout” – D. Belevska, M. Lutovska. Proceedings of I International Scientific Conference – ISU, 2010
“Psychology for managers” – Dr. Diana Belevska. University for Tourism and Management, Skopje, 2010
“Suicide – the unsolved puzzle” – Dr. Diana Belevska, Maja Lutovska. SEEA Addictions, vol. 11, Suppl 1, 2010
“Strengthening capacities of professionals in mental health centers” – D. Belevska, M. Lutovska. Proceedings from IV Macedonian Psychiatric Congress and International Meeting, Ohrid, 2009
“Attitudes of mental health professionals toward patients in Germany and Switzerland” – Richter, K.; Belevska, D.; Trajkov, I.; Bajraktarov, S.; Trajkova‑Stojmenska, V.; Scholz, F.; Niklewski, G. (2009). Makedonski Medicinski Pregled, 63(Suppl. 74), 32
“Mental health in community” – Richter‑Sokolovska, K.; Ortakov, V.; Beleska, D. (2008). Compilation of works: Quality code systems
“Training manual in the field of community mental health” – Dr. Diana Belevska; Dr. Vladimir Ortakov; Dr. Stojan Bajraktarov. Skopje: Gjurgja, 2006
“Mental health in community” – Dr. Diana Belevska; Dr. Vladimir Ortakov; Dr. Kneginja Richter. Skopje: Stability Pact, 2006
“Attitudes of the public towards people with schizophrenia: Comparison between Macedonia and Germany” – Baumann, A.; Richter, K.; Belevska, D.; Zäske, H.; Gaebel, W.; Niklewski, G.; Wahlberg, H. (2005). World Psychiatry, 4(Suppl. 1), 55–57
“Medical Psychology” – Dr. Diana Belevska; Prof. Dr. Georgi Chadlovski; Angelina Filipovska, 2004
“Clinical social work” – Dr. Diana Belevska; Prof. Verica Stamenkova‑Trajkova. Skopje: Gjurgja, 2002; 164 pages
“Freedom Heals: self‑help guide for persons suffering from psychosis and their relatives” – Dr. Diana Belevska; Dr. Stojan Bajraktarov; Dr. Vladimir Ortakov; Kneginja Richter. Skopje: Data Pons, 2002; 126 pages
“The user always has their rights – Handbook for human rights of persons with mental illnesses” – Dr. Diana Belevska; Dr. Stojan Bajraktarov; Stojan Andonov. Skopje: Gjurgja, 2001
“Who are we – SELF‑HELP GUIDE for persons suffering from psychosis and their relatives” – Dr. Diana Belevska; Dr. Vladimir Ortakov. Skopje: Gjurgja, 2000; 74 pages
“Psychoses and the family” – Dr. Diana Belevska. Skopje: Gjurgja, 1999; 244 pages