ANIMA Mental Health Institute
Unleashing human potential and transforming lives through a strong commitment to mental health.
This space is for you, a mental health or education professional seeking growth. Here, we offer training and exchange opportunities to enhance your skills, strengthen your professional identity, and take care of your mental health both at work and in your personal life. For organizations that prioritize the well-being of their teams, we create solutions that foster learning, connection, and human development.
Our Services
"Mental health is essential for living well, working, and building relationships, making its promotion and protection a global priority. Mental health is health."
World Health Organization: mental health 2024
About Us
Mission
Contribute to the development of the skills and potential of individuals, organizations, and communities. Through a variety of specialized training for mental health, healthcare, and education professionals, as well as courses and workshops accessible to the general public. Join us to develop your professional and personal skills while strengthening your well-being, contributing even more positively to the improvement of mental health, both at the individual and social levels.
Vision
At the heart of our vision is the commitment to promoting the full development of human potential, strengthening the skills and professional and personal identity of both mental health and healthcare professionals as well as the general public. By joining forces with different stakeholders, we amplify the impact on the promotion of well-being and mental health, contributing to the development of talents and skills for individual and collective well-being.
Our Team
Anima Institute Mental Health is dedicated to supporting mental health professionals through skill development and self-care, while also as offering training and disseminating scientific data in an accessible manner to the general public.
We are a team of experienced psychologists and psychotherapists passionate about mental health, committed to dispelling mental health myths and fostering well-being. We offer specialized training to meet the needs of both professionals and the wider community, amplifying our impact on mental health in society.
"Alone, we are but drops; together, we form an ocean.”
Karin Knoener
Clinical Psychologist since 2012, for the past 5 years she has been working exclusively in Europe focusing on Expatriates and Immigrants, creator of the Reinvente-se Project which offers support through training and personal development workshops within the universe of immigrant women in Europe.
- Graduated in Psychology in 2012 UNASP – São Paulo - Brazil
Specialist in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from Universidade Cândido Mendes; - Training in EMDR by EMDRIA International Association;
- Training in Brief Therapy focusing on healthcare professionals by Instituto TRI;
- Member of the International Directory of Intercultural Professionals.
Marisol Santiago
Graduated psychologist, certified since 2007, consultant, and holder of a master's degree in psychotherapy, has been practicing in Luxembourg since 2008, specializing in psychotherapy, psychotraumatology, and emotion management. Founder and creator of the Anima Institute Mental Health, which aims to help individuals develop their potential, skills, and improve mental health in society.
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology in 2007 CESMAC - Maceió - Brazil;
University Diploma in Psychosomatics in 2009 - Université Paris Descartes Paris - France; - Master's Degree in Integrated Clinical Psychotherapy UCL Louvain-la-Neuve - Belgium;
- Specialization in "Psychological Intervention and Evaluation - Psychotherapy" - Interuniversity Certificate UCL Louvain-la-Neuve - Belgium;
- Training in EMDR at the Institut Resilience - Luxembourg;
- Member of EMDR Luxembourg;
- Member of the Société luxembourgeoise des psychologues et psychothérapeutes - Luxembourg;
- Registered psychotherapist - Luxembourg.
Pollyanna Chenut
Certified psychologist for over 22 years, clinical psychologist for children, adolescents, and adults, specializing in the approach to victims of violence. Since 2008, she has been practicing in Luxembourg, focusing on EMDR psychotherapy, psychotraumatology, and psychopathology. Currently, she works as a private clinical psychologist, providing therapy for children, adolescents, and adults.
- Graduated in Psychology in 2002 - Centro Universitário Newton Paiva - Brazil
Specialization in EMDR psychotherapy, psychotraumatology, and psychopathological complements - Interuniversity Certificate from the University of Metz and the Pierre Janet Center in France; - Member of the Board of Directors of the EMDR-Luxembourg association;
- Member of the Mental Health team at Revibra, a support network for migrant women victims of domestic violence and discrimination - Luxembourg;
- Member of the Citizens' Council - Luxembourg and Brussels;
- Co-founder of the Entreajuda Luxembourg collective, which manages a psycho-educational support project for women victims of violence - Luxembourg.
Our Services
We offer an exclusive range of specialized training, as well as spaces dedicated to intervision, guidance, supervision, and networking among professionals in the fields of psychology, psychotraumatology, and well-being. Our programs are recognized and tailored for psychologists, psychotherapists, doctors, other healthcare professionals, and the general public seeking to deepen their knowledge and strengthen their connections in the field of mental health and well-being.
For Professionals
Supervision
Specialized training
Symposiums and conferences
Spaces for intervision
Customized training
Well-being workshops
Courses and Training
For General Public
Events
Women of Phases Webinar – Women and Health: The Impact of Hormonal Changes on Metabolism and Mental Health
Contact us
Do you have any questions? Send a message and we will be happy to help you!
Phone/Whatsapp
+(352) 691 975 639
info@anima.lu
