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Certifications

I am a certified psychologist, officially recognised and accredited by the Swiss Federation of Psychologists (FSP) and by the British Psychological Society (BPS). I am registered with the FSP and have am licensed to practice as a psychologist in Switzerland.

Certifications at glance

I hold the highest possible psychological training that a psychologist can acquire, having successfully completed a doctoral degree in the field.

2017-2020 - Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Basel, CH Graduated with Insigni Cum Laude (5.5)

2015-2016 - Master of Science (MSc) in Health Psychology Kings College London, UK Graduated with Merit

2011-2014 - Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology, Queen’s University Belfast, NI Graduated with Honours. Includes a semester abroad in 2013 at the University of Masaryk, Brno, CZ Awarded Erasmus Mundus full scholarship

Memberships

  • Federation of Swiss Psychologists (FSP)

  • Cantonal Association of Zurich Psychologists (ZüPP)

  • British Psychological Society (BPS)

Certifications and training in detail

I have received nine years of formal training as a psychologist. I officially qualified as a psychologist in 2016 and subsequently was awarded the title, Doctor of Psychology in 2020. I hold a Bachelor's of Science (BSc) degree in Psychology from Queen’s University Belfast (2014), a prestigious University located in Northern Ireland that belongs to the esteemed Russell group of top-ranked universities in the United Kingdom. The rigorous curriculum gave me a broad knowledge of Psychology and prepared me for advanced studies in the field. During this time I was also  awarded a fully-funded Erasmus Mundus Scholarship to study at the University of Masaryk in the Czech Republic, where I continued my curriculum for 6-months. I continued my academic journey by pursuing a Master's of Science (MSc) degree in Health Psychology at King's College London (2016), one of the leading universities in the world, ranked number 5 best global university in the United Kingdom and 6th best global university in Europe. This ranking is according to performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. The comprehensive program offered an interdisciplinary approach to the field, providing me with a solid foundation of health pschology, behavioral medicine, and public health. With the completion of my Master‘s degree, I successfully qualified to practice as a Psychologist in Switzerland in 2016. From 2017-2020 I undertook a PhD in Psychology at the University of Basel where I graduated with ‘Insigni Cum Laude’ (i.e. ‘with remarkable praise’). My doctorate degree was fully funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF) and was focused on improving the quality of care services for palliative care patients and their families in Switzerland. The doctoral program allowed me to explore the complex issues surrounding chronic illness end-of-life care, including patient preferences, quality of life and improving health care services for patients and family members under-going palliative treatment. Through my training, I gained invaluable insight into the challenges faced by patients and healthcare professionals in this field, and I developed innovative strategies to improve the quality of care provided to patients and their families. Moreover, I was able to work first hand with doctors and specialists in palliative care services and learn from family care-givers of palliative patients through qualitative interviews and research.

Besides my extensive psychological training over the years, I have written research articles that have been published in scientific journals that have sought to inform health policy in Switzerland (please see this list below). Moreover, I have spoken at numerous public health conferences at a national and international level on my doctoral research and held lectures and work-shops on Psychological research methods at the University of Zürich (see conference engagements below). My academic background and extensive experience make me a competent and compassionate psychologist who can address a wide range of psychological issues. In my practice, I apply all my training experience and utilize evidence-based treatment approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and breath-work and meditation techniques, to help my clients achieve optimal mental health.

List of Publications

  • Reeves E, Liebig B, Schweighoffer R. (2020) Care Coordination in Palliative Home Care: Who Plays the Key Role? International Journal of Integrated Care, 2020; 20(3): 15, 1–9. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/ijic.5466

  • Reeves E, Liebig B, Degen-Jermann E. (2020) Comparing professional and relatives perspectives of quality of care in palliative care: A qualitative interview study. OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine

  • Reeves, E., Schweighoffer, R., Liebig, B. (2020) An investigation of the challenges to coordination at the interface of primary and specialized palliative care services in Switzerland: A qualitative interview study, Journal of Interprofessional Care

  • Schweighoffer, R., Reeves, E., Liebig, B. (2020) Collaborative Networks in Primary and Specialized Palliative Care in Switzerland - Perspectives of Doctors and Nurses The Open Public Health Journal

  • Reeves, E., Schweighoffer, R., Liebig, B. (2019) Community Readiness for Palliative Care Networks in Switzerland: Basis for Public Health Strategy for Health Psychologists, PsychReg Journal of Psychology

  • Mansfield, L., Hall, J., Smith, L., Rasch, M., Reeves, E., Dewitt, S., & Gardner, B. (2018). "Could you sit down please?" A qualitative analysis of employees' experiences of standing in normally-seated workplace meetings. PloS one, 13(6), e0198483. https:Mansfield, L., Hall, J., Smith, L., Rasch, M., Reeves, E., Dewitt, S., & Gardner, B. (2018). "Could you sit down please?" A qualitative analysis of employees' experiences of standing in normally-seated workplace meetings. PloS one, 13(6), e0198483.

  • Mansfield, L., Hall, J., Smith, L., Rasch, M., Reeves, E., Dewitt, S., & Gardner, B. (2017) Expectations and experiences of substituting sitting for standing in normally-seated meetings. International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

Conference Engagements

  • From evidence to public health policy and practice, Swiss Public Health Conference 2020 (1.7.2020) - Invited speaker Dr. Emily Reeves, “Coordination at the Interface of Primary and Specialized Palliative Care Service”, Online, Switzerland

  • Hochschulkolloquium, Hochschule für Angewandte Psychologie (12.02.2020) - Invited speaker Dr. Emily Reeves, “Team work across the interface in Palliative Care. Options and Limits”, Olten, Switzerland

  • World Conference on Advancing Nursing and Healthcare 2019: Exploring Latest Innovations in Nursing and Healthcare (13.06.2019) - Invited speaker Dr. Emily Reeves “Crossing Boarders, Teamwork Related Challenges in Palliative Care”, Brussels, Belgium

  • Frülingsforum plattform Palliative Care und BAG (26.04.2019) - Invited speaker Dr. Emily Reeves, Bern Switzerland

  • National Palliative Care Conference: Gemeinsam Sorge tragen/ Prendre soins ensemble (14.11.2018) - Invited speaker Dr. Emily Reeves “Coordination and Leadership in Palliative Care Teams”, Biel, Switzerland

  • Kongress der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Palliativmedizin: Auf breiten Wegen. Integration, Innovation, Intuition (5.09.2018) - Invited speaker Dr. Emily Reeves “Barriers and Facilitators of Coordination between Primary Palliative Care and Specialized Palliative Care”, Bremen, Germany

  • Wennberg International Spring Policy Meeting (12.04.2018) - Invited speaker Dr. Emily Reeves “Community Readiness for Palliative Care: A Comparison of Four Swiss Cantons”, Zurich, Switzerland

  • Smarter Health Care: NRP 74 Conference (05.09.2017)- Invited speaker Dr. Emily Reeves “Collaboration and Coordination in Primary Palliative Care. Palliative Care Networks in Switzerland”, Lucerne, Switzerland