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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
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Taking a sexual history and the first interview: a key topic of specialist education
Another productive and inspiring weekend at the BHIDAPA Academy for Psychotherapy. The module “Taking a Sexual History and the First Interview” has just concluded, designed for the first-generation trainees of the specialist program in sexual health, therapy, and counseling. Under the expert guidance of Prof. Dr. Sc. Aleksandar Štulhofer, a sociologist, gestalt psychotherapist, and sexual… Continue reading
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In Sarajevo, the book “Pedophilia and sexual violence against children” was promoted by prof. Ph.D. Goran Arbanas
More than 60 participants gathered on June 14, 2025, for the promotion of the book “Pedofilija i seksualno zlostavljanje nad djecom”. The event was organized by the BHIDAPA Academy of Psychotherapy in cooperation with the Vrapče Psychiatric Clinic at the Mozaik Startup Studija in Sarajevo. The book provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary presentation of the medical,… Continue reading
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Another extremely rich and inspiring weekend at the BHIDAPA Academy of Psychotherapy!
This extended weekend we had the honor of hosting Dr. Joseph Knobel Freud, a distinguished psychotherapist, psychoanalyst and integrative psychotherapist, educator and supervisor. In a touching and inspiring atmosphere, Dr. Joseph shared with us personal memories and stories from his family history, about his great uncle Sigmund Freud, about his aunt Anna Freud and the… Continue reading
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Developmental psychology in practice: through encounter, dialogue and experience
On May 29, in the premises of the BHIDAPA Academy of Psychotherapy, we had the opportunity to host a group of excellent second-year psychology students from the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Sarajevo, with the support and initiative of Dr. sc. Katarine Mišetić, assistant in the course Developmental Psychology. dr. sc. Katarina Mišetić… Continue reading
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Book promotion: Pedophilia and sexual violence against children
Dear colleagues, respected partners and friends, we invite you to the promotion of the book “Pedophilia and Sexual Violence Against Children”, authored and edited by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sc. Goran Arbanas, a prominent expert in the fields of psychiatry, forensics and psychotherapy. Assoc. will participate in the presentation of the book. Ph.D. Aleksandar Savić, author… Continue reading
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Understanding sexuality in psychotherapy practice: From sensitivity to competence through a bio-psycho-social and humanistic framework
Module within the specialist program of sexual health, therapy and counseling How do we recognize ourselves, personal attitudes, and others through sexuality?How do we understand and support a client’s sexual identity when it does not fit into social norms?How do we therapeutically respond to the shame, guilt, anxiety, and myths that shape sexual expression?And where… Continue reading
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News that confirms quality: BHIDAPA Academy continues its development
It is with great pleasure that we welcome the representative of the TAC (Training Accreditation Committee) at the EAP (European Association for Psychotherapy), esteemed colleague and expert Dr. Joseph Knobel Freud, who will visit us in Sarajevo from June 6 to 9, 2025, on the occasion of the evaluation for the second EAPTI (European Accreditation… Continue reading
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Another dynamic and inspiring weekend at the BHIDAPA Academy of Psychotherapy
At BHIDAPA Academy, this weekend was also filled with intense learning, deep reflections and joint growth.This time we had the privilege of learning about partner therapy under the expert guidance of prof. Ph.D. Nevene Čalovska Hercog. The partnership relationship, as one of the rare relationships that we consciously choose, carries enormous strength, but also complexity.… Continue reading
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When practice refines theory, and theory refines practice – Pedagogy students visit the Academy of Psychotherapy
A group of students from the Department of Pedagogy, with two majors – General Pedagogy and Special Pedagogy, visited the Academy of Psychotherapy on 9. 4. 2025. The visit was organized as part of the Adult Education class with several goals: experiential learning about the possibilities offered by field teaching, experiencing the quality of work… Continue reading