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Trauma and Resilience – an EIATSCYP evening of reflection and dialogue
Topic of the evening: Trauma and ResilienceDate and time: Tuesday, 18 November, 5.00pm–7.30pm UK timeFacilitators: Naomi Moore and Jocelyne QuennellOrganiser: EIATSCYP This evening, as part of the EIATSCYP initiative, creates a space for reflection on different forms of trauma, and for exploring the complex impacts and current perspectives on mental health and emotional wellbeing in… Continue reading
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Practitioner Research Forums – an EIATSCYP initiative
Practitioner Research Forums are bi-monthly evening online sessions (Wednesdays, 17:00–19:30 UK time) led by EIATSCYP. The scheduled dates are: 19 November, 21 January, 18 March, 20 May and 15 July. This EIATSCYP initiative brings together practitioners, therapists, and all those working with children, young people, families, and communities, with the aim of learning together how… Continue reading
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With gratitude and pride: Another milestone in BHIDAPA’s ongoing development
With gratitude and pride, we extend our sincere appreciation to Dr. Joseph Knobl Froud, our lecturers, supervisors, psychotherapists, and students of BHIDAPA, whose dedication, commitment, and professionalism have contributed to yet another significant achievement of our Academy. In June 20251, we had the honour of welcoming Dr. Joseph Knobl Froud, member of the Training Accreditation… Continue reading
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A Weekend of Knowledge, Connection, and Inspiration at the BHDAPA Academy (October 10–12, 2025)
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… Continue reading
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Through systems, relationships and experience, deepening the understanding of the Self
The module “Development of the Self through a Systemic Approach”, held from October 3 to 5, 2025, opened space for a deeper understanding of the complex processes of personality development and the relational dynamics that shape the self. Under the expert guidance of Prof. Mila Goldner-Vukov, MD, PhD, psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and systemic family psychotherapist, students… Continue reading
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Art as a Mirror: Rethinking Violence, Strengthening Minds
With great joy for all those dedicated to working with people, child well-being, education, and mental health, on September 27, 2025, at 8 p.m., the exhibition “This Is A®merica by Minotaur Rex” by academic painter and independent artist Muhamed Kafedžić was opened. The small yet welcoming space of the Arka – Art & Education Center… Continue reading
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From vision to reality: The first generation of Integrative psychotherapists soon to face their final examination
Over the past weekend, from September 19 to 21, 2025, under the mentorship of Prof. Vesna Petrović, PhD, the final module was held, the defense of draft versions of final theses in Integrative Psychotherapy. Ten candidates successfully presented and defended their draft versions, demonstrating not only professional competence and commitment, but also maturity, reflection, and… Continue reading
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Extended educational weekend at the BHIDAPA Academy for Psychotherapy
At the BHIDAPA Academy, during the past weekend from September 12 to 14, 2025, an extended study program was held for our trainees. As part of the specialist program in sexual health, therapy, and counseling, we had the opportunity to gain new knowledge and professional frameworks from Prof. Dr. Michal Lew Starowicz, MD, psychiatrist and… Continue reading
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Congratulations to Dr. Lejla Mustoo Başer, Ph.D.
On Friday, September 5, 2025, we had the honor of attending the defense of the doctoral dissertation of our colleague Dr. Lejla Mustoo Başer at the International University of Sarajevo (IUS). This remarkable achievement serves as a shared inspiration for all of us to continue strengthening and advancing psychotherapy in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the… Continue reading
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IN MEMORIAM
Prof. Vlasta Rudan, MD, PhD, Psychiatrist and Psychoanalyst With deep sorrow, we inform colleagues, training participants, members of psychotherapy associations, and friends that on August 15, 2025, Prof. Dr. Vlasta Rudan passed away. She was a long-standing member of BHIDAPA’s educational and scientific team, the leader of modules dedicated to the issues of adolescence within… Continue reading