We are pleased to announce the release of the Polish edition of “Oriental Stories as Techniques in Positive Psychotherapy: The Merchant and the Parrot” by Nossrat Peseschkian.![]()
📕🇵🇱https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/3910225691![]()
This iconic book - one of the most well-known and widely read works by the founder of #Positive Psychotherapy, has now been published in Polish and is available for order in a printed edition via Amazon.![]()
In addition, a polished and carefully revised e-book version is available on WAPP Shop, offering an updated and refined reading experience:
www.positum.org/product/oriental-stories-polish-ebook/![]()
Blending timeless Oriental stories with clinical insights and therapeutic wisdom, this book remains a cornerstone of Positive Psychotherapy and a valuable resource for psychotherapists, educators, and all those interested in transcultural understanding and narrative approaches in therapy.![]()
We warmly encourage our colleagues to order a copy and include this classic work in their professional collection - a truly foundational book by the founder of our method.
🎂 UNKNOWN FACTS ABOUT WAPP #2: It started with seven people ![]()
WAPP began with seven founders.
All from one country.
Six men and one woman.
Four medical doctors, one psychologist, and two educators.![]()
That small group officially registered the Association in Wiesbaden as required by German law.
On the second slide, we share an exclusive view of the archival First Entry document, shown publicly for the first time, revealing the names of the founders: Dr. Nossrat Peseschkian, Arno Remmers, Dr. Nawid Peseschkian, Gunther Hübner, Christiane Müller, Dr. Hamid Peseschkian, Necih Acba.![]()
What started this way looks very different now.![]()
Today, nearly 90% of our members are women.
Our community spans more than 65 countries
and almost all continents.
Psychologists, medical doctors, educators,
social workers, and many other professionals
are part of the same shared framework.![]()
From seven people - to more than 3,000 members and countless practitioners worldwide.![]()
And the journey continues. #PositivePsychotherapy
As we approach the 8th World Congress of Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy in Montenegro this October, let’s draw inspiration from the very essence of our practice. Positive Psychotherapy’s five stages.
Just as our method bridges cultures and nurtures growth, Montenegro’s blend of sea, mountains, and history offers a transcultural canvas for personal and professional transformation.
Swipe through this visual journey:
1. Observation
Step back and notice the bigger picture, like viewing Budva’s coast from above.
2. Inventory
Take stock of what you have and what challenges you face, similar to exploring varied paths, valleys, and shores.
3. Situational Encouragement
Find hope in the setting, like a calm bay where land and sea come together peacefully.
4. Verbalization
Put feelings and thoughts into words, inspired by the open, connected spaces of Budva’s old town streets.
5. Broadening of Goals
Look further ahead and open new possibilities, like gazing at the wide Adriatic horizon.![]()
🌅 October is ideal: still warm, fewer people, more calm – great for focus and conversations.![]()
❗️Important note: Our congress hotel reserves rooms exclusively for participants until the end of March. After that, bookings open publicly, potentially separating you from the group or the venue itself. Secure your immersion now - register at: wapp2026.org![]()
#positivepsychotherapy #wapp2026
World Association for Positive
and Transcultural Psychotherapy
WAPP is the international umbrella organization of Positive Psychotherapy. It is an international, democratic, non-governmental and non-profit professional organization registered in Wiesbaden, Germany.
Since 1977, our mission is to promote and improve global mental health by supporting our members and all interested persons in studying, practicing, and promoting Positive Psychotherapy.
Our association is a member of the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP), the World Council for Psychotherapy (WCP), and the World Federation for Psychotherapy (WFP).
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