Lena Gierse

• one-on-one- and grouptherapy for children and adolescents with autism spectrum (CBT and systemic therapy, PECs, TEACCH, stress reduction etc.) • consulting families, education assistants ("inklusionsbegleitung"), teachers and many more

• Speaker/consultant; holding workshops about psychological disorders and autism for employees in the field of pedagogy • Applying training sessions for pupils and teachers in the topics classroom-management, team building, leadership, communication styles etc.

• Giving workshop presentations about giving and accepting feedback, observing and evaluation behavior, and inner drives • Preparing and taking part at development- (DC) and assessment center (AC) • Being responsible for the time management and organisation at ACs and DCs • Helping to design feedback-workshops, DC and AC tasks, and 360° Feedback questionnaires

This master thesis project aimed to find the most efficient recovery interventions for stroke patients. It assesses whether strength training combined with non-invasive brain stimulation (tDCS and TMS) leads to improvements in motor functions of stroke patients.

• The only student who represents the opinion of all 100 students of the Cognitive Neuropsychology masters at meetings with university staff members • Organizing meetings, taking part in workshops, and ensure plans are conducted efficiently by following guidelines and steps outlined in initial planning documents • Exchanging knowledge between the committee members and the year representatives to ensure the committee's work and recommendation are in line with the goals of the year representatives

• Individual guidance and coaching of adults with severe traumatic brain injuries • Training each individual according to his/her needs and giving guidance in everyday activities • Developing goals and help to overcome personal barriers

• Communicating updates to relevant parties within a short timeframe this includes passing on issues to staff members or students and announcing significant changes that have been made within the program • Gathering and collating students' feedback and representing their opinions in meetings and discussions • Contributing to discussions during faculty meetings by giving proactively solicit feedback on new programmes

• Led and coordinated groups of 15-20 tourists in Groningen and Amsterdam • My tour topics got published in a tour guide book from the Michael Müller Verlag: "Amsterdam - Stadtabenteuer" by Diana Stanescuv • Answering questions while maintaining authority through the end of the event • Solving unexpected problems during events and presentations • Planning and Promoting events and responsible for team building • Stimulating communication between people from different backgrounds

• Investigated whether physical activity reduces cognitive decline in elderly • Took part in recruiting and testing participants' cognitive and physical abilities https://bewegennietvergeten.nl/

• Represented the concerns and needs of the 4000 students of the Behavioral and Social Science faculty • Managed and organized large discussions, conferences, and events • Networked between students, organizations, and university staff to increase knowledge exchange • Create and implemented a new (‘buddy-‘) programs which aimed to improve the integration between national and international students; and established a homepage with information of possible future labor market(s)