School of Social Sciences
Dept. of Psychology /
CURRICULUM VITAE
Chatira Kalliopi /
Phone: + 2821050377, + 6944187486
Fax: + 2103313539, 2821050377
Work Address: Panepistimioupoli Gallou
Rethymnon Crete c.p. 74100
Phone + 2831077533
Fax + 2831077578
Associate Professor
of Clinical Psychology
Education / 1974 Diplom Academie fur Angewande Applied
Psychology of Zurich, Switzerland
1976 University “Louis Pasteur” - Strasbourg I, Franche
Maitrise Diploma in the Clinical Psychology (C4)
specialties and in Genetics (C3).
1978 University “Louis Pasteur” - Strasbourg I, Franche
DEA Diploma (Diplome des Etudes Approfondies)
1984 University “Louis Pasteur” - Strasbourg I, Franche
Ph. D. In Clinical Psychology
Doctoral Dissertation
“The Psychodynamics of Cancer in Children”, vol. I
“The Psychological Invastigation and Intervention to
a child with Cancer, through a Special Method”. vol. II.
Professional Positions / 1980-1985 Clinical Psychologists at B’ Pediatric Dept.
of University of Athens
1985-2000 Senior at Dept. of Psychology of
Children’s Hospital “A. &. P. Kyrakou”
1993-1996 Special Lecturer of Clinical Psychology
with position 407/82, Univ. of Crete
2001- Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology,
Univ. Of Crete
Current teaching responsibilities at the Dept. of Psychology of University of Crete /
- Personality: theory and research
- The Child and Adolescent with serious and chronic disease (Health Psychology)
- Pain: Pychodynamic Approach
- Death, Dying and Bereavement: Pychodynamic Approach
- The Projective Technique of Rorschach Test
untergraduate and graduete courses:
1. The Psychodynamic of Health Psychology
2. The Post-traumatic Syndrome
3. Pain: Somatic and Psychic Trauma
Publications
Author of
- Booklets for children with cancer
- Chaptrer contributions to books
- Articles in scientific journal
- Book author and book editor
2. Chatira K. (2000) The Child and the Adolescent with serious and chronic disease. Iatrikes Editions Zita.. Athens
3. Chatira Κ. (2004) Projective Techiques: Rorschach Test. Tipothito Editions. Athens
4. Duberstein, P. R. & Masling, J. M. (eds) (2007). The Psychodynamic Perspectives of Health and Skill. (Κ. Chatira, Greek edition). Athens: Gundeberg – Tipothito Editions.
5. Morhain, Υ. (ed.) (2008). L’ Adolescence chez l’ épreuve de Rorschach (Κ. Chatira, édition grecque ). Athens: Gundeberg - Tipothito Editions.
6. Glaude, Janin. (Επιμ. Εκδ.) (2010). Figures et Destines du Traumatisme (Κ. Chatira, édition grecque). Athens: Gundeberg Tipothito Editions.
7. Nathalie, Dumet. (ed) (2011). La Clinique des troubles Psychosomatiques (Κ. Chatira, édition grecque). Athens: Gundeberg - Tipothito Editions.
Editorial Positions
Appointed to the Editorial Board of the following scientific journals, Guest editor and reviewer.
- Membership in
· Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
· Death Studies.
· Psychology (ΕLPSE)
· The Open Journal of Pain (TOPAINJ)
· International Journal of Psychology Research & Therapeutics
Academic activities:
• Course instructor in graduate and post-graduate programs at the Universities of Crete
• Member of the Organizing or Scientific Committees in about 15 local and
international conferences.
• Member of the following scientific associations: Hellenic Psychological Association,
Hellenic Psycho-Oncology Society, European Health Psychology Society
(EHPS), Hellenic Association Hematology-Oncology, Hellenic Cancer Association (affiliated
member).
• Over 160 oral presentations in local and international conferences and seminars.
• Ad hoc reviewer in 2 local and 4 international journals.
• Editorial Board of “Eleftherna”, Scientific Journal of Psychology, Deprt. Of Psychology,
University of Crete.
· Guest Editor of The Open Journal of Pain (TOPAINJ) and Death and Studies Journal
Research interests:
My main area of interest is adaptation to chronic illness (pediatric cancer), self-regulation, and quality of life of children with cancer and their families.
My work also focuses on the psychodynamic factors affecting health and illness, as
well as on stress and the psychic trauma.
The focused my research interests: Psychic trauma and pain (somatic and psychic) and posttraumatic syndrome: psychodynamic approach. Clinical health psychology in children and adolescents with cancer: psychodynamic approach. The use of drawing as a projective technique, the HPT- Hatira's Projective Technique, and the Rorschach Test as diagnostic and therapeutic instruments.
Publications
1. Monographs (books) 3 (three) 1996, 2000, 2006.
2. Scientific assiduity in Greek international books 5 (five) 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011,2014 (in press).
3. Booklets: Iillustrated stories of Clinical and Counseling Intervention for the Children with Cancer: 6 (six) 1983,1984,1986,1990,1997,1997.
4. 27 papers in the international journals and 5 in Greek journals
5. 22 Chapters in Greek books and 3 in the Greek Encyclopedia of Psychology
6. 32 others publications (Abstracts in the Proceedings, booklets, Albums, etc )
7. Attendance with oral and posters presentation in 88 Greek and 65 international congress, Meetings, conferences.
Articles
1. Coulacoglou, C., Tsitsikas, H., Raptis, G., Hlapanidis, H., Hatira, P., Mitsotakis,
P., Vlachos, P., Richardson, C. (1988). Accidents in Infants and Children: The
Role of Temperament and Social Factors. Ιn Ε. Hibbis (ed). Children and
Families: Studies in Prevention and Intervention.International Universities Press,
Inc N.Y.
2. Komidis, H.V., Varvoutsi-Konstandinides, M., Hatira, P., Orfanakos, D.M.,
Kyriakidis, Th. (1985). Modication of Chemotherapy Induced Vοmiting in
Children with Cancer by Pharmacological and Psychological Approach.
Proceeding of Chemotherapy. Vol.4 (2), supplement. IF 0.920
3. Μavitzis, P.,Isaris, G., Hatira, P. (1991). The expression of face in the pain of children.
Achaiki Iatriki, Vol. 8 (4).
4. Hatira, P., Bouchoutsou, D., Varvoutsi, M., Xenicaki, E., Pourtsidis, A., Baka, M.,
Kosmidis, Η. (1992). Pediatrician's Attitude towards Death and Dying Child.
Psycho-Oncology Letters, Vol.2(10), Mars.
5. Liossi, C. and Hatira, P. (1994). Ηypnosis in the Control of Cancer Pain. Α
Review. Psycho-Oncology Letters, Vol. 5(2):75-81.
6. Hatira, P. and Kosmidis, H.V. (1994). Psychological and Psychosomatic Changes
in Parents of Children with Cancer. Psycho-Oncology Letters. Vol. 5: 63-70.
7. Hawkins, P. J., Liossi, C., Ewart, B. W., Hatira, P., Kosmidis, V.H., Varvoutsi, M.
(1995). Hypnotherapy for Control of Anticipatory Nausea and Vomiting in
Children with Cancer. Preliminary Findings. Psycho-Oncology. Vol. 4: 101-106.
IF 2.589 Citations 23
8. Liossi, C. and Hatira, K. (1996). Clinical Hypnosis in Palliative Care. European
Journal of Palliative Care. Vol. 3 (2). IF 1.874
9. Liossi, C., Hatira, P. and Mystakidou, K. (1997) The use of the genogram in
palliative care. Palliative Medicine, 11(6): 455-461 IF 1.874. Citations 10
10. Liossi, C. & Hatira, K. (1997). The Contribution of Hypnosis in the Confrontation
of patients with Cancer. Iatriki, Vol. 5(11), issue 72: 468-474.
11. Hatira, P. (1998). The Role of Drawing in Diagnosis and Therapy of the Child
with a Chronic Disease: Hatira’s Projective technique (H.P.T.). Bulletin Prelude.
May.
12. Hawkins, P.J., Liossi, C., Ewart, B., W. Hatira, P., Kosmidis V.H. (1998).
Hypnosis in the Alleviation of Procedure Related Pain and Distress in Pediatric
Oncology Patients. Contemporary Hypnosis. Vol. 15(4): 199-207.
(doi:10.1002/ch.135) IF 2.068 Citations 40
13. Liossi, C., Hatira, P. (1999). Clinical Hypnosis versus Cognitive Behavioral
Training for Pain Management with Pediatric Patients undergoing Marrow
Aspirations. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. Vol.
47(2): 104-116. IF 2.068 Citations 188
Cochrane meta-analysis: Uman LS, Chambers CT,McGrath PJ, Kisely S. Psychological interventions for needle-
related procedural pain and distress in children and adolescents. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006,
Issue 4. Art. No.: CD005179. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005179.pub2.
14. Matziou, V., Brocalaki, I., Andrea, S., Ktenas, E., Chatira, K., Kotzabassaki S.
(2002). Attitudes of Registered Nurses and Student Nurses to Disabled Children.
British Journal Nursing. Vol. 11(17). IF 0.37 Citations 6
15. Chatira, K. Et al. (2002) Attitudes of registered nurses and student nurses to disabled children.
British Journal of Nursing. Vol. 11, No 17.
16. Liossi, C., Hatira, P. (2003). Clinical Hypnosis in the Alleviation of Procedure-
Related Pain in Pediatric Oncology Patients. International Journal of Clinical and
Experimental Hypnosis. Vol. 51 (1): 4-28. (doi:10.1076/iceh.51.1.4.14064).
IF 2.068 Citations 130
Cochrane meta-analysis: Uman LS, Chambers CT, McGrath PJ, Kisely S. Psychological interventions for needle-
related procedural pain and distress in children and adolescents. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006,
Issue 4. Art. No.: CD005179. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005179.pub2.
17. Liossi, C., White, P., Hatira, P. (2006). Randomized Clinical Trial of Local
Anaesthetic Versus a Combination of Local Anaesthetic With Self-Hypnosis in
the Management of Paediatric Procedure-Related Pain. Health Psychology, Vol.
25(3): 307-315. (doi:10.1037/0278-6133.25.3.307). IF 3.693 Citations 110
Cochrane meta-analysis: Uman LS, Chambers CT, McGrath PJ, Kisely S. Psychological interventions for needle-
related procedural pain and distress in children and adolescents. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006,
Issue 4. Art. No.: CD005179. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005179.pub2.
18. Liossi, C., White, P., Franck, L., Hatira, P. (2007). Parental pain expectancy as a
mediator between child expected and experienced procedure-related pain intensity
during painful medical procedures. Clinical Journal of Pain, Vol. 23(5): 392-399.
(doi:10.1097/AJP.0b013e31804ac00c). IF 2.889 Citations 17
19. Κaragianni, E., Hatira, Κ., Simos, P. (2007). Models of Within the family Relations between
Three Generations. References of Greek Adult Individuals 2nd Genias and their Relation with
the Functionalism of their central family. . «Elftherna», Scientific Journa od Psychology.
Dept.of Psychology, University of Crete, Vol. 3.
20. Liossi, Christina, White, Paul and Hatira, Popi (2009) A randomized clinical trial
of a brief hypnosis intervention to control venepuncture-related pain of paediatric
cancer patients. Pain, 142, (3), 255-263.(doi:10.1016/j.pain.2009.01.017) IF 6.030
Citations 49
21. Matziou, V., Hatira, K., Perdikaris, P., Zachos, I., Mellou, K., Bakoula, C.
(2010). Weight status and depressive symptoms in 18 year-old Greek adolescents.
Pediatric Reports, 2:e16. (IF 1.221) Citations 1
22. Karabela, K., Hatira, P., Damigos, D.(2011). Healthy brothers of children with cancer.
Psychology, 18 (2).
23. Liossi Christina; White Paul; Croome Natasha; Hatira Popi, (2012). Pain related
bias in the classification of emotionally ambiguous facial expressions in mothers
of children with chronic abdominal pain. Pain, Vol. 153 (3): 674–681
doi:10.1016/j.pain.2011.12.004] IF 6.030 Citations 3
24. Hatira, K., Liossi, C. , Kostopoulou, A. (2013). Drawings of Children with Final
Stage Cancer:Signification and Interpretation. «Elftherna», Scientific Journa od Psychology.
Dept.of Psychology, University of Crete, Vol. 5.
25. Arguropoulou, E. and Hatira, K. (2014) Metaphore and drawings as research tools
of Headteachers perceptions on their management and leadership roles and
responsibilities. European Early Childhood Education and Research Journal, vol.
22, issue 4
26. Dimitris, S. Nikolopoulos & Kalliopi Chatira, (2014). Psychic pain in chronic
school failure / learning disabilities: Evidence from a projective technique. The
Open Journal of Pain, Special issue (in press)
27. Kalliopi, Chatira, (2014). Pain as a conversion symptom or a psychosomatic
phenomenon: fake or real? The Open Journal of Pain, Special issue (in press)
28. Kalliopi Chatira, Lissy, Kanellopoulos, (2014). Editorial note. The Open Journal
of Pain, Special issue (in press)
1. Hatira, P., Chlapanidis, H.,Kosmidis, H.,Philipidis, Ph. and Papadatos, C. (1981). Drawing in Children with Malignancies. International Society of Hematology. European and African Division. 6th Meeting. Athens, Γρεεψε
2. Kosmidis, H., Hatira, P., Chlapanidis, H., Bouchoutsou, D. (1983). Preparing Children for Painful Procedures via an Illustrated Story. XIII International Congress of Pediatrics. Manila, Philippines
3. Antsaklis, A.,Papadakis, E., Chlapanidis, H., Hatira, P., Kaskarelis, D. (1983). Ethical, Social and Psychological Implications of Midrimester Antenatal Diagnosis for β – thal. XIII International Congrees of Pediatrics. Manila, Philippines
4. Kosmidis, H.,Konstantinidis, M., Hatira, P., Orfanakos, D., Kyrakidis, Th. (1984). Modification of Chemotherapy Induced Vomiting in Children with Cancer by Pharmacological and Psychological Approach. 4th Mediterranean Congress of Chemotherapy. Rhodos, Greece
5. Coulacoglou, C., Tsitsikas, H., Raptis, G., Hlapanidis, H., Hatira, P., Mitsotakis, P., Vlachos, P., Richardson, C. (1984) Accidents in Infants and Children : The Role of Temperament and Social Factors. International Congress of Study Center for Children and Families, Athens, Greece
6. Chatira, P., Kosmidi,s H. et al. (1986). L'Investigation Psychologique chez l' Enfant Cancereux qui Affront une Operation Chirurgical. 1st Arab Congress on Peadiatric Surgery. Amman, Jordan
7. Hatira, P., Kosmidis, H., et al. (1986). What Does the Child Know his Cancer? A New Assessment Method. UICC. 14th International Cancer Congress. Budapest, Hungary
8. Chatira, P., Kosmidis, V. H. (1987). L' Adaptation de l' Enfant Cancereux chez la Maladie, Traitement et le Milieu Social. 1st International Symposium: Supportive Care in Cancer Patients. St. Gallen, Helvetia
9. Chatira, P., Xenikakis, E. (1987). L'Impact Psychologique de Soins Medical sur la Relation: Infirmieur - Enfant – Famille. 1st International Symposium: Supportive Care in Cancer Patients. St. Gallen, Helvetia
10. Hatira, P., Varvoutsi, M., Kosmidis, H. et al. (1987). Psychological Approach of Vomiting undergoing Chemotherapy. SIOP. Society International of Peadiatrics Oncology. XIX Meeting. Jerusalem, Israel
11. Xenicakis, E., Hatira, P., Kosmidis, H. (1987). Nursing Care and its Psychologic Aspect in Children with Cancer. SIOP. Society International of Peadiatrics Oncology. XIX Meeting. Jerusalem, Israel
12. Hatira, P., Kosmidis, H., et al. (1987). Psychological Investigation of Children with Cancer off Therapy. ECCO-4 : 4th European Conference on Clinical Oncology and Cancer Nursing. Madrid, Spain
13. Kosmidis, H., Bouhoutsou, D., Hatira, P., Moutsouris, Ch., et al. (1987). Observation in 154 Children with Cancer off Therapy. ECCO-4 : 4th European Conference on Clinical Oncology and Cancer Nursing. Madrid, Spain
14. Hatira, P., Xenicakis, E., Kosmidis, H. (1987). Throughts and Memories of Children off Therapy. ECCO-4 : European Conference on Clinical Oncology and Cancer Nursing. Madrid, Spain
15. Hatira, P., Kosmidis, H., Xenicakis, E., Bouhoutsou, D., Varvoutsi, M. (1988). The Life Style of Children with Leukemia. SIOP. XX Meeting of International Society of Peadiatrics Oncology. Trondheim, Norway
16. Hatira, P., Kosmidis, H., et al. (1989). Pediatrician's Attitude towards Death and Dying Child. International Conference on Children and Death. Athens, Greece
17. Hatira, P., Kosmidis, H..(1990). Psychological and Psychosomatic Changes in Patients with Cancer. ESPO : European Society of Psychology-Oncology and UICC Conference. Hamburg, Germany
18. Hatira, P., Kosmidis, H., et al. (1991). How do Children Express their Feelings about their Disease with Cancer. ECCO : European Conference on Clinical Oncology. Firenze, Italy
19. Liossi, C., Hatira, P., and Kosmidis, V.H. (1994). Hypnosis in Pain Control with Cancer Patients. 8th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Psychosocial Oncology. Budapest, Hungry
20. Liossi, C., Hatira, P., and Kosmidis, V.H. (1994). Hypnotherapy of Pain in Children with Leukemia. International Symposium Supportive Care in Hematological Oncology. Prague, Czech Republic, 1994