Hotel Hills Sarajevo Congress & Termal spa Resort
Butmirska cesta 18, Ilidža 71210
from 3rd to 6th October 2024.
First Day
Reflection of Communication and Relationships on the Health of Children, Young People and Families: a Therapeutic Approach
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Congress Opening ceremony
Moderator
Address by MSc. Marc Lucet, Head of UNICEF Representation in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Address by MSc. Erwin Cooreman, MD, Special Representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Address by Prof. Dubravka Kocijan Hercigonja, MD, PhD, President of the Congress
Address by Prim. Dr. Goran Čerkez, MD, Vice President of the Organizational and Program Committee of the Congress
Address by Anne Pettit, President of EIATSCYP
Address by Mirela Badurina PhD, President of the Organizational and Program Committee of the Congress
SHAME – European Stories
Plenary Lectures on the Day’s Topic
Moderator
Speakers
Leah James, PhD, MSW - Mental Health of Children and Young People: Key Strategies for Providing Psychosocial Support
Prof. Dubravka Kocijan Hercigonja, MD, PhD - Reflection of communication and relationships on the health of children and young people
Academician Dr. Adila Kreso-Pašalić - Integrating family upbringing into a supportive environment for the overall development of the Child
Prim. dr. Goran Čerkez, MD - A Changing World and Mental Health
Prof. Patrick McGorry, MD, PhD - Research and reforms in the mental health of young people
Q & A
Welcome cocktail
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Second Day
Trauma as a Result of Transgenerational and Intergenerational Transmission: Recognition, Characteristics and Approaches
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SHAME – European Stories
Plenary Lectures on the Day’s Topic (Part One)
Speakers
Prof. Mila Goldner-Vukov, MD, PhD - The roots of aggression and erosion of empathy
Prof. Nermina Kravić, MD, PhD - Mental health in post war time
Prof. Vesna Petrović, PhD - Thirty years after: Reflections on the results of quantitative and qualitative research on the psychological consequences of war trauma in children and young people and their importance for the psychotherapeutic relational model of work
Prim. dr. Ranka Kalinić, MD - A Silent call for help: Breaking the stigma of mental health problems in children and adolescents
Prof. Gordana Buljan Flander, PhD - Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognition and intervention strategies when children confide
Q & A
General Annual Assembly of the European Association for Integrative Psychotherapy – EAIP
Zoom link: Coming Soon!
Coffee break
Plenary lectures on the day’s topic (Part Two)
Moderator
Speakers
Dr. Ledia Lazeri - Diversifying responses to child and adolescent mental health needs in Europe
Prof. Esmina Avdibegović, MD, PhD - Family dynamics and development of children in the shadow of parents' posttraumatic stress disorder
Prof. Tatjana Stefanović Stanojević, PhD - The role of Education and Psychotherapy in the Era of Trauma
Univ.-Prof. Kanita Dervić, MD, PhD - Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – Clinical features, comorbidity and treatment
Q & A
Lunch break
Practice Reflections
Moderator
Speaker
Prim. dr. Branka Antić-Štauber, MD - Trauma, Transgenerational transmission and Experiential models in the Rehabilitation process
Transgenerational and intergenerational trauma: impact and risk of suicidality in children and young people
Speaker
Using cards as a therapeutic tool for identifying negative automatic thoughts with clients according to the CBT model
Speakers
Phases of Treatment in working with children: An approach based on Transactional Analysis and Play Therapy
Speakers
Mental health of children on the move – do we know enough?
Moderator
Speakers
Symposium: World Vision Bosnia and Herzegovina
About trauma: Transgenerational trauma and psychosocial support: Challenges and innovations in practice – oral presentations
Moderator
Speakers
Emilija Stoimenova - Perinatal Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - A Modification of the Mother-Baby Relationship
and Ena Canevska
Tatjana Krstić - Children's psychodrama as a modality of working with a child with selective mutism
Marina Oros
and Tatjana Barišić
Anela Hasanagić - Separation anxiety among children in orphanage
and Nermina Vehabović – Rudež
Adila Softić - Case study - When drugs appear among minors: what then?
Hassan Awad
Lejla Šačirović, Eldina Selimović Džano and Mia Lamia Čustović
Olivera Čirković - From pain to well-being – where is the edge to illness
Tanja Tankosić Girt - Supporting Survivors of Wartime Sexual Violence: Challenges and Opportunities
and Azra Arnautović
Coffee break
Why Survivors Stay Silent and Suffer in Silence
Moderator
Speakers
Jovanka Lazarević - Justice Initiative – Presentation of the work of Justice Initiative and the importance of the resolution adopted by the Council of Europe for strengthening child protection measures and victims' rights
Prof. Gordana Buljan Flander, PhD - Why Survivors Stay Silent – Experience of Working with Survivors
Prof. Tatjana Stefanović Stanojević, PhD - Fear is the Worst Place – Disorganized Attachment Style
Eva Díaz Bethencourt - Protect Children – Presentation of the results of the “Global Our Voice Survey
Prof. Larisa Velić, PhD - Reflection of Current Policies and Legislation: Implementation of the Council of Europe’s Recommendations in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Region
Justice Initiative in cooperation with Protect Children Finland i Brave Movement
The round table is an event aimed at deepening understanding and raising awareness of the psychological challenges faced by those who have survived childhood sexual abuse.
The Importance of Observing Babies in (for) Psychotherapist Education
Speaker
Sound Therapy: A Holistic Approach to the Health of Children, Youth, Adults and Families
Speaker
Evening with special guests – Collaborative Approaches to Nurturing Resilience: Helping Children, Families and Communities Cope with Adversity
Moderator
Speaker
Third Day
Growth and Recovery Through the Integration of an Interdisciplinary and Intersectoral Approach
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Recording Notice during the 3rd International and Interdisciplinary Congress of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy “THINK ABOUT YOUth”
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SHAME – European Stories
Plenary Lectures on the Day’s Topic (Part One)
Moderator
Speakers
Karen Hillman Fried, Psy.D., M.F.T. - The Life of a Child Within Systems
Prof. Mirjana Mavrak, PhD - Adolescent Life within the (virtual) system
Prof. Bruno Van den Bosch - Enhancing Well-being and Building Healthy Relationships: Working with the key competencies of a family in therapy
Prof. Michael Ungar, PhD - Interdisciplinary and Intersectoral Approaches to Building Resilience: Helping Families and Communities Cope with Early Childhood Trauma
Q & A
Coffee break
Plenary lectures on the day’s topic (Part Two)
Moderator
Speakers
Dr. Marija Stojković, MD - Parent infant psychotherapy
Oana Maria Popescu, PhD - Topic: Trends in the Psychotherapy of Children: Between Art and Science
Vesna Hercigonja Novković, PhD, MD - The challenges in creating therapeutic alliance with adolescent clients – what do they really need from us?
Prof. Mirjana Graovac, MD, PhD - Borderline Developmental Disorder - Early recognition and therapeutic options: Where are we now and where are we going?
Prof. Mila Goldner-Vukov, MD, PhD - Adolescents and their existential problems: The role of positive psychology in therapy
Q & A
Lunch break
Practice Reflections
Moderator
Speaker
Doc. Dr. Nataša Ljubomirović, MD - Psychological recovery after a traumatic event: Where have we failed as a society?
Integration of interdisciplinary and intersectoral approaches in the protection and Early growth and development of Children: Key pillars of Effective Support in a Changing World – UNICEF’s Experiences
Moderator
Speakers
MSc Jela Aćimović, MD - Global Trends in Early Childhood Development: UNICEF's Experiences
Aldina Bukva-Mahmutović
Prim. dr. Goran Čerkez, MD - Interdisciplinary and Innovative Approaches in Early Growth and Development Protection
Prof. Gordana Buljan Flander, PhD - How Multidisciplinary Teams Can Optimize Mental Health Protection
Dr. Goran Račetović, MD, Primarius - Mental health reform in the Republic of Srpska: Transforming youth mental health care
Sandra Kukić - Strengthening the Capacities of Local Communities through an Intersectoral Approach: UNICEF's Experiences
Prof. Sanja Radetić Lovrić, PhD, social and forensic psychologist - Experts' Views on Professional Capacities and Service Needs for Children and Youth in Mental Health Care Centers
Prim. dr. Ranka Kalinić, MD
Jelena Niškanović and Dijana Đurić
Play therapy as a framework for assessing transference between a psychotherapist and a client
Speakers
Exploring Dreams and Nightmares: Integrating Art Psychotherapy Techniques
Speaker
Sandplay therapy for children and adolescents with behavioural problems
Speakers
Therapeutic approaches – Oral presentations
Moderator
Speakers
Maja Antonić - Diagnosis of the parent-child relationship
and Višnja Divild Žeželj
Slađana Cvjetković - Relationship-focused transactional analysis in working with youth without parental care: from "The ugly duckling to the swan
Ivana Mošić Pražetina - Multifamily group therapy - a safe place for adolescents
and Nikoleta Josipović
Azra Arnautović - Shame and transformation of shame
General Annual Assembly of the European Interdisciplinary Association for Therapeutic Services for Children & Young People – EIATSCYP
Coffee break
Using Projective Techniques in Treating Children and Adolescents: Indications and Contraindications
Moderator
Speaker
Education as a shield: Innovative postgraduate educational programs for improving the mental health of children, adolescents and adults
Moderator
Speakers
Sandra Kukić - Opening Remarks - Project "Care About Adolescent Girls"
Mirela Badurina - Presentation of the project "Care about adolescent girls"
and Gordana Buljan Flander -
Dubravka Kocijan Hercigonja - The Importance of International Cooperation in Educating and Empowering Professionals Working with Children and Youth
Dragana Bulić - Child protection and gender-based violence: Perception, attitudes and practice in Bosnia and Herzegovina
and Nela Hukić
Goran Arbanas - Significance of specialist education in sexual health, therapy and counseling
Dželila Mulić Čorbo - Presentation of Educational psychosocial programs within BHIDAPA's activities
Azra Arnautović and Mirela Badurina
Caring for the Mental Health of Professionals through Group Psychodynamic Psychodrama
Speaker
The Universal Child: Vision and Strategy of European Interdisciplinary Association fot Therapeutic Services for Children & Young People – EIATSCYP
Moderator
Speakers
Parallel psychotherapy work with the child and the parent in Integrative child psychology
Speakers
Therapeutic approaches – Oral presentations
Moderator
Speakers
Goranka Rosanda Furlan - The link between violence to animals and people
and Aleš Furlan
Tatjana Kapuralin - Animal-assisted psychotherapy in working with children and adolescents
and Goranka Rosanda Furlan
Lejla Mustoo Baser - The influence of age, gender, and grade point average on emotional and behavioral problems in Bosnian adolescents and young adults
Faruk Obuća
and Selma Tvrtković-Hasandić
Esmin Brodlija - Presentation of workshops with "Acting School" participants on the topic of emotions - Theatrical play "Scars"
and Mirza Bajramović
Sara Jerebić - Pedagogical aspects of mental health promotion in children and adolescents*
Klementina Nuk-Vuković - Needs of students, parents, and teachers within the educational process
and Silvijo Vuković
Promotion of the Andragogical Handbook for Professionals in the Field of Community Health Care: The Nursing Strengthening Project in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Moderator
Speaker
Ermina Kalabić - Strengthening nursing in Bosnia and Herzegovina project: Strengthening nursing profession and supporting nurses in provision of high-quality services to everyone, especially vulnerable and socially excluded population groups
The handbooks will be provided free of charge.
Galla dinner
Fourth Day
Ethics and Humanity
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Recording Notice during the 3rd International and Interdisciplinary Congress of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy “THINK ABOUT YOUth”
We would like to inform all participants that recording will take place during the Congress. The recorded materials may be used, published, transmitted, and distributed in publications, media content, marketing and promotional activities, on social media, and for other purposes deemed appropriate by the organizer.
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Plenary lectures on the day’s topic
Moderator
Speakers
Goran Arbanas, MD, PhD, FECSM, Associate Professor - Interpersonal biology in the age of artificial intelligence and ethics in therapy
Irena Bezić, PhD - The Universality of psychotherapy ethics in the time of social paradoxes
Prof. Vera Daneš Brozek, MD, PhD - Ethical challenges in communication and therapeutic relationships: Traditional principles in modern work with children and adolescents
Academician, prof. Mirsada Hukić, MD - Children and Youth Mental Health in the Era of new technologies
Jocelyne Quennell - Paths to Recovery: Children’s wellbeing and Child therapeutic counselling
Q & A
Moderator
Speakers
Alma Mulić - Gambling among elementary school students in an urban area
and Tomislav Knežević
Adila Softić - Case study - When drugs appear among minors: what then?
Hassan Awad
Lejla Šačirović
Eldina Selimović Džano and Mia Lamia Čustović
Marina Oros - Misophonia – symptom or disorder and susceptibility to psychotherapeutic treatment
Maja Pisarić and Tatjana Krstić
Dea Valenta - Rose-colored glasses – activities for working with children on the topic of cognitive distortions
Srđan Vujović - Sexual Interest of Young People in Prepubescent Children: Results of a Literature Review
SHAME – European Stories
Coffee break
Young people’s ideas for a healthier future: What kind of world do we need?
Speakers
Sami Isa Hadžajlija - Bosnia and Herzegovina
Alexandra Mile - German and Hungarian
Tania Robert - Belgium
Najda Hajdarević - Bosnia and Herzegovina
Dea Badurina - Bosnia and Herzegovina
Lara Janjić - Croatia
Erna Mulagić - Holand
Ema Ćuhara - Bosnia and Herzegovina
Lan Žvelc - Slovenia
Eldar Ćerim - Bosnia and Herzegovina
Adna Kepeš - Bosnia and Herzegovina
Fatima Mujezinović - Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo Declaration of Mental Health of Children and Youth EIATSCYP
Moderator
Ceremonial Presentation and Signing of the Sarajevo Declaration
Conclusions of the Congress and Closing Ceremony
Moderator
Prof. Dubravka Kocijan Hercigonja, MD, PhD, President of the Congress