The term Psychotherapy covers a range of approaches and methods. They all involve a psychological (as distinct from medical or pharmacological) treatment for a range of psychological, emotional and relationship difficulties and disorders. Each approach is based on a well-established body of theory, methodology and research, grounded in a philosophy of person and the human condition.
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23 Jun

The World Congress for Psychotherapy 16 - 19 July 2025

The World Congress for Psychotherapy

16 - 19 July 2025 at the Sigmund Freud University in Vienna

It has been quite a few years since the World Congress took place in central Europe which makes it very accessible for EAP members and ECP holders. The presenter list very extensive and international, Mark Solms from South Africa for example, and it will be Alfred Pritz final event before his retirement. EAP will be well represented with our President Catalin Zaharia, Joseph Knobel from TAC, our former Registrar Ivana Slavkovic, External Relations Officer Nevena Nevena Calovska, and General Secretary Tom Warnecke are invited as presenters. Our former President Emmy van Deurzen is also included in this impressive line up.

Please see all the details of programme and speakers here: https://www.wcp2025.at/. The World Council for Psychotherapy is offering a special rate for EAP Members and ECP Holders, a 10% discount valid until May 31, 2025, with the code EAP10 EAP. There are also special rates for EAP in some "low income countries" (as defined by the World Bank and mostly in the Balkans). Please check with your national EAP delegate or contact the EAP office (info@europsyche.org).

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23 Jun

Next EAP Governing Board Meetings and Events

Friday June 13th 2025: 8th UUP and EAP Fifth Joint Online Symposium

 

The title will be announced shortly-This is a free online only event. For details, please check the EAP website or the Symposium website: https://www.uasymposium.online/

 

16 – 18 October 2025: EAP Governing Board and Committee meetings in Prague, Czech Republic 

 

12 – 14 March 2026:EAP Governing Board, Annual General Meeting and Committee meetings in Vienna, Austria 

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13 Mar

A brief summary from the EAP Board, AGM and Committee meetings on 13 – 15 March 2025 in Vienna

A brief summary from the EAP Board, AGM and Committee meetings on 13 – 15 March 2025 in Vienna

First of all, this seemed the liveliest meetings we have had since the pandemic and I was not the only one thrilled to see so many new faces in Vienna. Not that we got tired of the familiar ones (we don't!) but because it is exciting to meet new participants and delegates and we welcome their engagement with EAP. It has also been a delightful to witness EAP awarding an Honorary Presidency to Ivana Slavkovic in recognition of her countless achievements during 14 years as EAP Registrar. The Governing Board also awarded a Honorary Membership for Alexander Rieder as a 'thank you' for his 14 years as EAP treasurer

As you will have seen from Catalin's welcome, the EAP elected Catalin Zaharia as our new President. He will be supported by our new Vice-President Jose Castilho. As it is customary, our previous President Irena Bezic will continue in supportive Vice-President role. Tatjana Prokic took on the Registrar responsibilities as Ivana's successor. In recognition of the much increased Registrar workload, the Board also accepted Ivana's recommendation of Mirjana Mitic as assistant to the Registrar. Alexander Rieder stepped down after 14 years as EAP Treasurer and is succeeded by Dieter Welbich, whom many of you know as one of EAP's auditors of many years. Following a change in EAP Statutes to allow up to five lay members to join the Board, Dieter Welbich was appointed 'Acting Treasurer' until EAP can hold an election. EAP also has a new Assistant General Secretary, Paula Maria Prior, from Portugal. And last not least, Lynne Rigaud succeeded Catalin Zaharia as SARC chair person.

In the last Newsletter, we highlighted the challenges posed by 'AI virtual therapy'. This matter was discussed on the Board and we are awaiting a proposal from the Ethical Guidelines Committee. We are also delighted that the Chamber of Individual Members and the Chamber of EAPTIs both held lively meetings in Vienna. Both Chambers will have meeting times reserved at the next Board and Committee meetings.

 

Tom Warnecke

EAP General Secretary

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07 Feb

Ukrainian And European Psychotherapy Alliance Seventh Symposium

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Ukrainian And European Psychotherapy Alliance Seventh Symposium

"Times of War and Uncertainty: Mental Exhaustion, Loss, Grief, and Positive Developments in Psychotherapy"

Dear colleagues, for our Seventh Symposium of the Ukrainian and European Psychotherapy Alliance we are exploring the vital theme of the mental exhaustion of war, the scale of loss and grief, and how to continue when we are exhausted, and give us some hope and something positive to take us forward and give us courage. Participation in this Symposium is free for all. Participants will receive a certificate confirming their attendance at the 6-hour professional development course..

Participants will receive a certificate confirming their attendance at the 6-hour professional development course.

Free Registration

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12 Dec

"The Transgenerational Transmission of Trauma and Recovery from Trauma" (Friday 17 November 2023)

UUP, EAP and CAP Joint Online Symposium
Friday November 17th 2023 — 09.30am – 16.15pm CET

In this Third Symposium which is organized and held jointly by the Ukrainian Umbrella Association of Psychotherapy, the European Association for Psychotherapy, and the Czech National Association for Psychotherapy, we are pleased and proud to have distinguished speakers Professor Mark Preiss and Professor Emmy van Deurzen giving their important presentations for Ukrainian Psychotherapists and European Psychotherapists.

We are also proud to present the outcome of a number of studies related to the mental health and resources of Ukrainian Psychotherapists as specialists at the forefront of social and mental changes. The results of this study will be presented by speakers Vladimir Pogorely (in the context of a sample of those Psychotherapists who left Ukraine), and Professor Kira Sedykh (on the sample of those who remained in Ukraine).

Finally, Olena Dobrodnyak, Head of the System and Family Therapy Section of the UUP, will summarize the overall findings of the report.

See more details in the post ...
 

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23 Oct

UUP, EAP and CAP Joint Online Symposium Friday 17th November – “The Transgenerational Transmission of Trauma and Recovery from Trauma”

In this Third Symposium, organized and held jointly by the Ukrainian Umbrella Association of Psychotherapy, the European Association for Psychotherapy, and the Czech National Association for Psychotherapy, we are pleased and proud to welcome distinguished speakers Professor Mark Preiss and Professor Emmy van Deurzen. They will share important presentations for Ukrainian Psychotherapists and European Psychotherapists.

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26 Jun

“New Challenges for Psychotherapists” (Friday June 16th 2023)

"Opening addresses" –
Patricia Hunt (Former President of the European Association for Psychotherapy),
Alexander Filts (President of the Ukrainian Umbrella Association of Psychotherapy)

  • "The role of psychotherapy in the war lessons learned from the war in Ex-Yugoslavia 30 years ago" – Irena Bezic (President of the European Association for Psychotherapy)

  • "Existential maturation of a psychotherapist in wartime" – Professor Volodymyr Karikash (Ukrainian Association of Positive Psychotherapy) ...

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