She graduated from SPgŠ in art education/psychology. She is a graduate of a two-year art therapy course in 2007 - 2008, the professional level of the course is guaranteed by the Czech Art Therapy Association. She is a member of CAA. In 2004 - 2007 she completed the course Specifics of work with the mentally ill, Psychiatric minimum and Vocational rehabilitation and supported work. Since 2003 she gained experience in O.S. Laxus as a contact worker in a low threshold centre with drug users in the HR programme, then Drop in and from 2004 - 2013 she worked in PL Bohnice as a therapist. Since July 2020 she has been working as an art therapist in DPS Ondřejov.
Art therapy for Alena means a safe space full of colour and creativity, mutual sharing and support.
Her interests include running, fitness pole dance and aerial acrobatics on scarves, music, art.