Identification of Persons with Special Protection Needs
Article 21 of the EU Directive 2013/33/EU defines, among other things, that people with mental health conditions and individuals who have experienced torture, rape, or other severe forms of psychological, physical, or sexual violence—such as victims of female genital mutilation—are entitled to special protection. Our team of two psychologists focuses on supporting state efforts in this area. In close collaboration with the ZABH, the psychologists prepare professional and well-founded statements that include individual recommendations. These statements are provided to clients and can be shared with third parties, both governmental and non-governmental actors, to ensure that any special protection needs are recognized and addressed.
Chloé Doyen
French/EnglishChloé Doyen is currently working as a psychologist in the Albatros Beratungszentrum project in Brandenburg. Her professional journey began with a degree in psychomotricity in Paris, which shaped her therapeutic approach by emphasizing the connection between body and mind in individual development. The profession of psychomotrician does not exist in all countries, but it involves assessing and treating the relationship between movement, cognition, affect, and behavior in people at different stages of development. To achieve this, psychomotricians use a combination of physical exercises, relaxation techniques, sensory stimulation, and other mediation methods. She later decided to pursue a degree in clinical psychology to deepen her understanding. This combination allowed her to first work in France as a psychomotricity therapist with children, adolescents, and their families. She later became a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist, supporting adults struggling with addiction issues as well as adolescents and their social environment. After moving to Berlin and before joining Albatros, she worked in a private practice as a psychologist, providing clinical support to French-speaking adults. Each of these experiences has shaped her in different ways. Chloé Doyen firmly believes in the quote: "The humanity of tomorrow is built on the hospitality of today." Following this belief, she places great importance on listening to individuals in their uniqueness and respecting their cultural background in her work.
Alena Prib-Talpyha
Russian/EnglishMrs. Alena Prib-Talpyha was born in Belarus. She completed a degree in German studies there and worked as a translator and interpreter for a charity organisation. She came to Germany in 2011 and graduated with a degree in Psychology. Mrs. Prib-Talpyha worked for 2 years in an educational project for young refugees and in January 2020 she took up a position at Albatros gGmbH as a native speaker psychosocial counsellor and project coordinator. Since September 2023, she has been carrying out psychological diagnostics for refugees in the state of Brandenburg with a focus on special vulnerability. Sometimes people experience inner difficulties and unpleasant symptoms that cannot be explained by current challenges alone. Ms Prib-Talpyha's aim is to work with people to see whether potentially traumatising experiences they had before and during their flight are still having an adverse effect on their lives and everyday life today, so that the special needs of those affected can be recognised and taken into account as far as possible.