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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
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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