The past weekend at BHDAPA Academy was filled with knowledge, exchange, and inspiration.
During the Specialist Training in Sexual Health, Therapy, and Counseling, held from October 10 to 12, 2025, participants had the privilege of learning from the remarkable Dr. Shalini Andrews (FRCP, FECSM, Dip IPM, Dip GUM, Dip HIV, DFSRH), through the module “Normal Sexual Desire and Lack of Desire.”
The topic of sexual desire—its presence, change, and absence—is deeply intertwined with emotional health, relationships, and overall quality of life. Creating space for a professional and empathetic exploration of this subject enabled the trainees to develop sensitivity, expertise, and confidence in working with clients facing complex issues of intimacy. The module encouraged profound discussions, experience-sharing, and supervisory reflections, offering understanding from multiple perspectives.
At the same time, final-year students of Integrative Psychotherapy had their concluding supervision session with our regular lecturer and Academy professor, Prof. Dr. Goran Arbanas—one step closer to defending their final theses and becoming psychotherapists.
The Academy’s educational team and group process facilitators — Tanja Tankosić-Girt, Jelena Subašić, and Dželila Mulić-Čorbo — also held a professional supervision session with Prof. Dr. Arbanas, in the spirit of continuous professional development, collegial support, and shared growth.
Beyond formal education and professional processes, we are especially grateful for the moments spent with our professors and educators outside the formal context of the Academy — because learning doesn’t end when a module concludes.
Each encounter, conversation, and exchange of experience is a space for new insights, inspiration, and authentic connections that make our community truly special.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to this rich weekend of learning, connection, and empowerment.
The Academy lives through the people who shape it with dedication, knowledge and care.
