Dr Iya Whiteley
Dr. Iya Whiteley is a space psychologist with over 25 years of experience in the field of human performance and wellbeing.
Why you should book Dr Iya Whiteley for your next event
- Her work at the European Astronaut Centre, as well as her studies for the UK Space Agency and European Space Agency, resulted in the invention of new techniques and technology to prevent and overcome psychological and social challenges faced by astronauts during long-duration missions.
- Dr. Iya Whiteley is an expert in the field of human performance and wellbeing, with a focus on space psychology. She has collaborated with incredible experts and has co-authored 30+ scientific and popular science publications.
- Her holistic approach to wellbeing and performance, coupled with her use of scientific methods, has led to a passion for identifying, restoring, and balancing practices that empower individuals to embrace change, overcome challenges, and restore themselves. Her unique perspective can provide valuable insights for events related to personal development and self-improvement.
Dr. Iya Whiteley is a space psychologist and director of the Centre for Space Medicine at University College London. With a background in martial arts, she delved into the world of acupressure and acupuncture under the tutelage of a South Korean teacher. Her work at the European Astronaut Centre and studies for the UK Space Agency and European Space Agency led to the invention of new techniques and technology to address psychological challenges faced by astronauts during space missions.
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Topics:
SPACE PSYCHOLOGY FOR EVERYDAY LIFE
EXPANDING INNER SPACE TO EXPLORE OUTER SPACE
HOW TO DEAL WITH UNCERTAINTY & UNEXPECTED RISKS
SPACE PSYCHOLOGY FOR EVERYDAY LIFE
EXPANDING INNER SPACE TO EXPLORE OUTER SPACE
HOW TO DEAL WITH UNCERTAINTY & UNEXPECTED RISKS
Dr Iya Whiteley
Pioneering Space Psychology
An expert in the field of human performance and wellbeing, Iya has dedicated her life to the discovery and training of eclectic practices from around the world. With a background in martial arts, Iya delved into the world of acupressure and acupuncture under the tutelage of a remarkable South Korean teacher.
With a keen interest in the challenges faced by astronauts during space exploration, Iya sought out experts in the space domain and acquired skills in Clinical Psychology and Cognitive Engineering. Iya’s work at the European Astronaut Centre, along with studies conducted for the UK Space Agency and European Space Agency, resulted in the invention of new techniques and technology to prevent, and overcome psychological and social challenges faced by astronauts during long-duration missions.
Boasting over 25 years of experience working with families and high achievers, Iya has acquired knowledge and qualifications from experts in therapy for the body, mind, and spirit, in various countries such as Latvia, UAE, Cyprus, Australia, Nepal, the UK, South and North America.
Dr. Iya Whiteley has collaborated with incredible experts, scientists, surgeons, engineers, pilots, cosmonauts, and astronauts. In addition, she has co-authored 30+ scientific and popular science publications and spoken at museums and public outreach events. This includes being the expert presenter, as a Space Psychologist on BBC Science series, “Astronauts: Do you have what it takes?”
Iya’s quest to seek answers in indigenous knowledge, coupled with her use of scientific methods, has led to a passion for identifying, restoring, and balancing practices that empower individuals to embrace change, overcome challenges, and restore themselves using the tools that we have at our fingertips and in our hearts.
With a keen interest in the challenges faced by astronauts during space exploration, Iya sought out experts in the space domain and acquired skills in Clinical Psychology and Cognitive Engineering. Iya’s work at the European Astronaut Centre, along with studies conducted for the UK Space Agency and European Space Agency, resulted in the invention of new techniques and technology to prevent, and overcome psychological and social challenges faced by astronauts during long-duration missions.
Boasting over 25 years of experience working with families and high achievers, Iya has acquired knowledge and qualifications from experts in therapy for the body, mind, and spirit, in various countries such as Latvia, UAE, Cyprus, Australia, Nepal, the UK, South and North America.
Dr. Iya Whiteley has collaborated with incredible experts, scientists, surgeons, engineers, pilots, cosmonauts, and astronauts. In addition, she has co-authored 30+ scientific and popular science publications and spoken at museums and public outreach events. This includes being the expert presenter, as a Space Psychologist on BBC Science series, “Astronauts: Do you have what it takes?”
Iya’s quest to seek answers in indigenous knowledge, coupled with her use of scientific methods, has led to a passion for identifying, restoring, and balancing practices that empower individuals to embrace change, overcome challenges, and restore themselves using the tools that we have at our fingertips and in our hearts.
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How to Cope With Living on Mars
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