Studying psychology opens up a wide range of professional opportunities. Working as a psychologist is possible in many professional fields, depending on the specialisation. In order to facilitate orientation, a selection of professional fields will be presented at this event. Psychologists from each SFU branch will present their fields of work and provide an insight into their everyday work. There will be first-hand information as well as room for exchange and questions. Language of presentation will be English.

Between Care, Psychology and Administration
The Complex Role of a Special Education Caregiver

Lecture with Jana Maar, MSc | Psychologist, Berlin
29 April 2025 | 6 pm – 7.30 pm, online via Zoom

In this guest lecture, I will provide insight into my work as a special education caregiver in a shared living apartment for individuals with cognitive disabilities. I will discuss the importance and challenges of this profession, highlighting how it contributes to personal and professional growth as a psychologist while also being highly demanding due to organizational challenges and structural barriers. Additionally, I will explore the unique nature of relational work in this context, where professional distance must be balanced with deep trust and meaningful connections. This lecture aims to offer a realistic and thought-provoking perspective on a field that is both rewarding and complex.

About the Lecturer

I have a background in psychology (M.Sc., University of Potsdam; B.Sc., SFU Berlin) and business administration (IHK-certified wholesale and foreign trade clerk). Since 2021, I have been working in special education caregiving for individuals with cognitive disabilities, accompanied by my dog in my daily work with clients.
During my studies, I gained experience in psychosocial project work and university student support while also volunteering as a student representative. My work has included counseling, coordination, research, and administrative tasks. Through my internships, I also gained insights into therapeutic interventions, such as equine-assisted therapy.
I am committed to intersectional social justice, equity, and empowerment, striving to approach my work with analytical thinking, empathy, and a solution-oriented mindset.

Lectures Series »Professional Fields and Practice of Psychology« organised by the Faculty of Psychology Ljubljana, Berlin, Milan and Vienna.

Contact SFU Vienna:
Mag. Julius Metzler, MSc.
julius.metzler@sfu.ac.at