Positive Psychotherapy

30/07/2025

Dear colleagues,

If you are interested in Couple Therapy, and would like to share your experience and exchange ideas with colleagues from different countries, you are warmly invited to join WAPP peer intervision group “Couple Therapy.”

The group has already been formed and continues its regular work — and it is happy to welcome new members!

📩 To join, please contact Kathrin Filikowski at kat.filikowski@gmail.com.

29/07/2025

Discover yourself through structured self‑reflection🧠

Ever wondered what really happens when psychotherapist candidates sit down to write their self‑discovery essay during training? Now you can find out.

This new article by Svitlana Otenko offers a clear and thoughtful look into how students in Basic and Master Courses approach personal development through structured exercises in areas like relationships, body, biography, career, and life meaning.

What makes this article valuable is its clarity and practicality. It’s carefully structured, with examples of exercises and real reflections from students — something that can be useful both for trainers and for those currently in training.

Whether you're guiding others through this process or reflecting on your own path, the article gives a grounded perspective on how professional identity in PPT takes shape.

📖 Read the full article here: https://www.positum.org/writing-a-sd-essay/

The purpose of this study is to analyze the personal development process of students within the framework of the Basic and Master courses in Positive Psychotherapy, with a focus on self-discovery and preparation for writing the essay.This study is based on the analysis of students’ reflections and...

27/07/2025

🌞 WAPP Press Summer Reading 🌞
We endour summer reading series of year 2025 with "The Little Kite Flyer: How to Teach Our Children the Art of “Flying”" by Dr. Richard-Christian Werringloer.

This beautifully illustrated book is designed for parents and children to read together, combining storytelling with parenting insights based on the transcultural principles of Positive Psychotherapy. Through the playful adventures of Peppino and his friends, children learn important life lessons while parents receive practical guidance on supporting their child’s development. The book also serves as a reflective life guide for older children and adults, offering simple tools to foster imagination, emotional understanding, and healthy relationships.

🛒 Available on WAPP Shop in English and German:
ENG: https://www.positum.org/product/little-kiteflyer/
GER: https://www.positum.org/product/der-kleine-drachenflieger/
📖 Printed copies also available on Amazon.

☀️ Summer is a wonderful time to reconnect with your loved ones and rediscover the joy of storytelling - while learning valuable life skills together.

26/07/2025

🌞 WAPP Press Summer Reading 🌞
We continue our summer reading series with Facing the Mirror: Positive Psychotherapists Revisiting Their Past by Ovidiu Damian and Gabriela Hum.

This inspiring book offers a collection of interviews with Positive Psychotherapists from Germany, Russia, Ukraine, and Romania, reflecting on their personal journeys into the method. Through stories of childhood memories, life experiences, and professional growth, the book not only uncovers the roots of individual development but also traces the fascinating history of Positive Psychotherapy across different countries and generations.

🛒 Available on WAPP Shop:
https://www.positum.org/product/facing-the-mirror-e-book/
📖 Printed copies are also available on Amazon.

☀️ Summer invites us to slow down and reflect — take this moment to explore inspiring life stories and rediscover the deeper meaning behind your professional path.

25/07/2025

🌞 WAPP Press Summer Reading 🌞
We continue our summer reading series with "Textbook on Positive Psychodynamic Psychotherapy", edited by Udo Boessmann and Arno Remmers.

This comprehensive training manual has been a bestseller in Germany for many years, especially among psychotherapy students and practitioners preparing for certification. It offers a clear and systematic introduction to psychodynamic psychotherapy, combining psychoanalytic concepts with practical tools for diagnostics, goal setting, and therapeutic interventions. The book includes case examples, practical exercises, and structured approaches to transference, countertransference, resistance, and symptom analysis.

Recently updated to meet the needs of international readers, this edition is especially useful for psychotherapists in training, as well as experienced clinicians seeking a structured, practical guide to psychodynamic work with a Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy perspective.

🛒 Available in multiple languages on WAPPShop:
ALB: https://www.positum.org/product/teksti-shkollor-e-book/
POL: https://www.positum.org/product/podrecznik-e-book/
RUS: https://www.positum.org/product/textbook-positive-psychotherapy-russian/
TUR: https://www.positum.org/product/pozitif-psikodinamik-psikoterapi-ders-kitabi-e-book/
UKR: https://www.positum.org/product/positive_psychodynamic-psychotherapy-ua-ebook/
📖 Printed copies also available on Amazon.

☀️ Take advantage of summer to expand your professional knowledge and explore structured, integrative approaches to psychodynamic psychotherapy.

24/07/2025

🌞 WAPP Press Summer Reading 🌞
Next in our summer reading series is Therapeutic Narration: Anecdotes & Aphorisms for Psychotherapy & Self-Help by Farid Peseschkian and Diego Torres.

This book is a rich collection of therapeutic stories and aphorisms, thoughtfully selected to support psychotherapists, coaches, and counselors in their work. Each story is accompanied by themes it can address — from anxiety and grief to life transitions — making it a practical and accessible tool for clinical work. It is also a wonderful resource for anyone who loves the wisdom of storytelling, offering new perspectives and reflections for personal growth and self-understanding.

🛒 Available in English and German on WAPP Shop:
ENG: https://shop.positum.org/product/therapeutic-narration/
GER: https://www.positum.org/product/therapeutic-narration-german_e-book/
📖 Printed copies also available on Amazon.

☀️ Summer is a perfect moment to explore meaningful stories — for your work, your clients, or simply for yourself.

23/07/2025

🌞 WAPP Press Summer Reading 🌞
Discover a fresh perspective on personality in one of the newest WAPP Press release — "Actual Capabilities in Positive Psychotherapy" by Maksim Goncharov.

This comprehensive 600+ page book explores what truly makes up a person’s personality, based on the concept of actual capabilities by Nossrat Peseschkian. It’s an insightful guide to better understand yourself, your relationships, and conflicts - and to become your own psychotherapist.

🛒 You can get your copy on WAPP Shop: https://www.positum.org/product/actual-capabilities-goncharov-e-book/
📖 Printed copies also available on Amazon.

☀️ Summer is the perfect time to slow down, reflect, and discover fresh ideas — so you can step into the new season feeling inspired and recharged.

22/07/2025

🌞 WAPP Press Summer Reading 🌞
We continue our summer reading series with "Life Guide With The Balance Model" by Özlem Yalçın and Nihan Gülle.

This short and practical book offers a clear introduction to the Balance Model — one of the core principles of Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy. It is designed to help you reflect on your own life balance, identify neglected areas, and take simple, conscious steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced everyday life. With 100 self-reflective questions and practical tips, this book is a useful resource for anyone interested in self-development and positive self-help practices.

🛒 Available on WAPP Shop:
ENG: https://www.positum.org/product/life-guide-with-the-balance-model/
TUR: https://www.positum.org/product/denge-modeli-yalcin-gulle/
📖 Printed copies in English also available on Amazon.

☀️ Summer invites you to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself - use this time to discover simple ways to bring more balance into your life.

22/07/2025

Positive Psychotherapy at the 10th WCP World Congress for Psychotherapy 2025

The Congress took place on 16-19 July in Vienna, Austria, at the Sigmund Freud University, under the theme “Polarities of Life”, bringing together psychotherapists from around the world.

Across four dynamic days, we had 11 lectures and workshops dedicated to Positive Psychotherapy, featuring speakers and participants from all over the world — including colleagues from Europe, Asia, and even Hong Kong 🇭🇰 with our colleague Gelya Bend joining the event.

Special thanks to our speakers for their valuable contributions:
Hamid Peseschkian (keynote), Ewa Dobiala, Enver Çesko, Thomas Rave, Mechthild Gesmann, Liudmyla Moskalenko, Tetiana Shkoda, and Mariia Tyshchenko.

We are grateful to the organizers of the World Congress for making space for Positive Psychotherapy, and to everyone from our WAPP community who joined, presented, or simply attended — onsite or online.

📸 Check out some moments from the Congress in the photo carousel!

21/07/2025

🌞 WAPP Press Summer Reading 🌞
In this part in our summer reading series we present " Living A Fulfilled Life: Self-Exploration and Personal Growth with Positive Psychotherapy after Prof. Dr. Nossrat Peseschkian" by Richard-Christian Werringloer.

This comprehensive and reflective book draws on 25 years of experience in medicine and psychotherapy, offering readers a rich guide to self-exploration and personal growth. Rooted in Positive Psychotherapy and complemented by a variety of holistic and psychosomatic approaches, it invites you to reflect on your life, gain deeper self-awareness, and discover new ways to thrive. An excellent resource for anyone interested in personal development and holistic wellbeing.

🛒 Available on WAPP Shop: https://www.positum.org/product/living-a-fulfilled-life-by-richard-werringloer-e-book/
📖 Printed copies also available on Amazon.

☀️ Use the summer season to reconnect with yourself and recharge for the months ahead - find fresh perspectives and practical inspiration for living a more balanced, fulfilled life.

20/07/2025

🌞 WAPP Press Summer Reading 🌞
We continue our summer reading series with "Basics of Positive Psychotherapy" by Dr. Ivan Kirillov.

This book follows the official training program of Positive Psychotherapy, presenting the key concepts of Nossrat Peseschkian’s method, along with practical exercises, examples, and tools. It is written for professionals across helping fields - therapists, psychiatrists, doctors, psychologists, teachers, and anyone interested in applying Positive Psychotherapy in practice.

🛒 Available on WAPP Shop:
ENG: https://www.positum.org/product/basics-of-positive-psychotherapy/
RUS: https://www.positum.org/product/basics-of-positive-psychotherapy-rus/

☀️ Summer is the perfect time to slow down, reflect, and dive into fresh knowledge — to return to your work with renewed energy and fresh ideas.

19/07/2025

🌞 WAPP Press Summer Reading 🌞
We’re launching a WAPP Press Summer Reading series!
Over the next 9 days, we’ll be sharing some of the most interesting and recent WAPP Press releases - perfect companions for your vacation reading or quiet summer moments. We’re sure these books will bring you fresh insights and plenty of inspiration.Stay tuned and check back each day for a new recommendation!

First book: "Healing and Growth: Finding Positive Meaning and Purpose in Our Symptoms" by Dr. Udo Boessmann.

This insightful book explores how unresolved emotions, inner conflicts, and life experiences can be reflected in physical and emotional symptoms. It offers both a self-help approach and practical tools for therapists, introducing the positive psychodynamic perspective on illness, healing, and personal development. Learn how to understand your symptoms as meaningful signals and unlock their potential for healing and growth.

🛒 Available on WAPP Shop: https://www.positum.org/product/healing-and-growth/
📖 Printed copies are also available on Amazon.
❤️ Special price is available for WAPP members: check the WAPP Member Portal