ALLIANCE AND SYMPOSIA OF UKRAINIAN AND EUROPEAN PSYCHOTHERAPISTS
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UKRAINIAN AND EUROPEAN PSYCHOTHERAPY ALLIANCE
ELEVENTH SYMPOSIUM
“PRESERVING HUMANNESS IN SPITE OF THE CATASTROPHY OF WAR.”
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Friday June 19th 2026
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We are delighted to announce the Eleventh Joint UUAP and EAP Symposium, organised by the Ukrainian and European Psychotherapy Alliance.
The support which these Symposiums are giving to Ukrainian Psychotherapists during the full-scale war in Ukraine seems to be increasing as more and more join our Symposiums. The Tenth Symposium had 1,515 Registrants – the largest number so far, and around 900 of these were from Ukraine. It is quite remarkable and something to celebrate!
Together we can do so much, and the spirit of the Symposiums – and of Ukraine during the war – is one of working together, supporting each other, and bringing the best wisdom from our profession of Psychotherapy to enrich, strengthen, give insight and hope to Ukraine and sustain her during the war.
For our Eleventh Symposium the Alliance is very pleased and honoured to be joined by the Serbian NAO, and our colleagues Professor Nevena Calovska and Milena Markovic, to jointly host and fund the Symposium. This is excellent for us and, we hope, for their organisation as well.
Our theme for the Eleventh Symposium is “Preserving Humanness in Spite of the Catastrophy of War.” This theme is chosen with great care to reflect the state of the terrible full-scale war in Ukraine which is now in its fifth year, and the toll this is taking on Ukrainian Psychotherapists to sustain themselves and their work. To preserve humanness in their lives and in their work is now a monumental challenge. We hope this theme and our Eleventh Symposium will bring support; renew a sense of hope; and enable Ukrainian Psychotherapists to preserve their humanness which is such an essential quality.
We are honoured to have excellent speakers for our Eleventh Symposium. We will also be holding our third Large Therapy Group this time, and this will give all of the participants of the Symposium the opportunity, and containment, within which to articulate their experience of their humanness being challenged by the catastrophy of war, and the ways in which they seek to preserve their humanness.
We look forward to welcoming you o the Symposium!
| SUPPORT UKRAINIAN PSYCHOTHERAPISTS SERVING ON THE FRONTLINE
We invite you to support Ukrainian psychotherapists who are currently serving on the frontline of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. Thanks to the incredible generosity of the community, the previously urgent need for a vehicle for Captain Oleh Hukovsky’s military unit has been successfully met. A vehicle was purchased in December 2025, and additional funds were gathered by colleagues to cover fuel and maintenance costs. This critical need is now covered.
At present, there are up to ten Ukrainian psychotherapists serving at the frontline, facing extreme conditions while continuing to support soldiers’ mental health. Additional financial support would help address their essential needs and provide meaningful assistance in these challenging circumstances.
Funds raised can be directed to the Ukrainian Umbrella Association of Psychotherapists, which has proven experience in supporting frontline professionals. The Association has previously provided vital assistance, including protective equipment and vehicle repairs, and continues to play a crucial role in caring for those who care for others. The bank account details and donation link are provided below - every donation is truly meaningful and sincerely appreciated.
💶 Donations from EU / international (EUR):
Beneficiary: Ukrainian Umbrella Association of Psychotherapists (UUAP) IBAN: UA263252680000026006003626001 Beneficiary bank (SWIFT/BIC): LVIVU2XN Payment purpose: Charitable donation Optional - intermediary bank: RAIFFESEN BANK INTERNATIONAL AG, Wien, Austria (SWIFT: LVIVU2XN) or JSK KREDOBANK LVIV, UKAINE (SWIFT: WUCBUA2X)
🏦 Donations from Ukraine (UAH):
Beneficiary: ГО "Українська Спілка психотерапевтів" IBAN: UA793252680000000000260043626 Beneficiary bank: АТ АКБ "Львів" Payment purpose: Благодійна пожертва
| SCHEDULE: 11th SYMPOSIUM
All times given are Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2)
FIRST SESSION
9.30am - 11.00am CEST
9.15am
Introduction to the technical details of the Symposium.
9.30am
Openin Addresses.
Patricia Hunt FRSA, Chair of the Ukrainian and European Psychotherapy Alliance, Former President of the European Association for Psychotherapy.
Professor Roman Kechur, Ukrainian Umbrella Association of Psychotherapy.
Professor Nevena Calovska, Serbian Union of Associations of Psychotherapists.
10.00am
“Processes of Dehumanisation and Rehumanisation in a Situation of War.”
Dr. Zoran Milivojević, President of the Serbian Union of Associations of Psychotherapists.
10.30am
“Humanity Under Pressure: Some Remarks from Indigenous Thinking and Dialogical Philosophy.”
Professor Josef Estermann, philosopher and theologian, focused on Latin America.
11.00am
Coffee break.
SECOND SESSION
11.15am - 1.15pm CEST
11.15am
Large Therapeutic Group
Conducted by Professor Eugenijus Laurinaitis (Former General Secretary of the European Association for Psychotherapy) and Professor Roman Kechur (Ukrainian Umbrella Association of Psychotherapy).
1.15pm
Lunch break.
THIRD SESSION
1.40pm - 4.00pm CEST
1.40pm
“Searching for Oases of Humanness throughout the Fields of War Destructiveness.”
Dr. Marina Mojović, Psychoanalyst, Psychiatrist, Group Analyst.
2.10pm
“Homo Homini…Humanness in Inhuman Conditions.”
Olexandr Mironenko MD, Senior Lecturer Ukrainian Catholic University.
2.40pm
Small Group Discussions.
3.10pm
Round Table of all Speakers.
Moderators: Professor Larysa Didkovska and Milena Marković.
4.00pm
Close of the Symposium.
| UUAP AND EAP ALLIANCE
In October 2022, at the invitation of the then President of EAP Patricia Hunt FRSA, senior members of the Executive of the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP) started to meet regularly with senior members of the Ukrainian Umbrella Association of Psychotherapy (UUAP). The aim was, and still is, to provide support to Ukrainian Psychotherapists in this terrible time of war. When EAP asked “What help can we give you?”, the answer was “Please help us to organise Symposiums for Ukrainian Psychotherapists to support them in their work during the war”.
Board members of the Alliance
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Alliance of Ukrainian and European Psychotherapists
Ukrainian And European Psychotherapy Alliance Eleventh Symposium
“Preserving Humanness In Spite Of The Catastrophy Of War.”
CONTACTS
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Technical manager Martin Vitkus
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Call us from the European Union or if you want to speak English: 00 370 686 96520 (Martin)
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Call us from Ukraine or if you want to speak Ukrainian: 00 380 977 667526 (Roksolana)