Faculty, clinic staff, and students from Sigmund Freud Private University (SFU) made a notable impact at the recent European Psychotherapy Research Conference (SPR), highlighting SFU’s dedication to advancing psychotherapy science. Held from 12-14 September 2024, in Brno, Czech Republic, the conference centered around the theme “Psychotherapy in a Fast-Changing World.”

Diverse Participation

SFU’s research contributions were prominently showcased through a variety of formats, including panel presentations, individual talks and poster sessions. In addition, SFU attendees actively participated in discussions and networking opportunities, fostering connections and setting the stage for future collaborative partnerships.

Moving Beyond the Textbook

The SFU panel, titled “Moving Beyond the Textbook” showcased the university’s innovative approach to psychotherapy research and education. This theme echoed across all of SFU’s contributions, reflecting a strong commitment to advancing beyond conventional psychotherapy knowledge and practices.

Student Engagement

SFU students played a key role at the conference, presenting their own research and gaining valuable exposure to the international psychotherapy research community. This experience aligns with SFU’s focus on research-driven education in psychotherapy science. SFU’s strong presence at the European Psychotherapy Research Conference underscores its commitment to advancing the field through innovative research, practical application, and international collaboration.

Overview SFU Contributions

Empowering Outpatient Psychotherapy: Integrating comprehensive anamnesis for enhanced treatmentin mind-body health.
Stella Becher-Urbaniak, Birgitta Schiller, Paul Rach

Exploring Disappointments in Psychotherapy: A Taboo amongst Therapists in training.
Jana Bernroitner, Birgitta Schiller, Stella Becher-Urbaniak, Birgit Scheiner, Elisa Urban, Maximiliane Mitterhauser, Sarah Schrattenecker, Stephanie Weibold, Zelie Bajrami

Widening the Perspective: Integrating Qualitative Research Methodologies by using the B.A.S.E.® – Babywatching programme as an example.
Katharina Scherfler

Psychotherapy development in Serbia in the 20th century. A qualitative narrative approach.
Snezana Petrovic, Kathrin Moertl

The Impact of Gender on Pathways into Psychotherapy: Insights from the POPP Study.
Yvonne Schaffler, Danube University Krems; Elke Humer, Sigmund Freud Private University, Vienna, Austria; Brigitte Schigl, Karl Landsteiner Universität; Thomas Probst, Paris Lodron Universität Salzburg; and Erwin Schweitzer, Universität für Weiterbildung Krems

The use of a single-item scale in a non-clinical population – monitoring the well-being of students and forgiveness levels in relation to practicing gratitude.
Tatjana Rožič, Sigmund Freud Private University – Ljubljana branch; Katarina Kompan Erzar, University of Ljubljana; and Nuša Kovačević Tojnko, Nova univerza

Moving Beyond the Textbook: Deep Dive into Psychotherapy Higher Education and Research Culture.

“Dancing at the Seashore Between Coming Out & Staying in the Closet” – Contact modifications used by Iranian homosexual men, in a relationship with a woman in their coming-out process from a gestalt therapeutic point of view.
Masoud Eshagi, Sigmund Freud Private University, Vienna, Austria

“And how is it in your country?” – With supervision towards a trauma-Informed Higher Education.
Erzsébet Fanni Tóth, Sigmund Freud Private University, Vienna, Austria

Results of the participatory observation of the process of reaccreditation of the international Faculty of Psychotherapy Science from the perspective of its Vice-Dean for Research: First person’s account/ introspective case study.
Martin Kuška, Sigmund Freud Private University, Vienna, Austria

Violent extremism: Cross cultural perspectives and implications for psychotherapists.
Denis Mekolle, Sigmund Freud Private University, Vienna, Austria

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