Registration to the 8th World Congress on Positive Psychotherapy is OPEN

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26th International Trainer Seminar in Wiesbaden: 27-29 November 2025

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🎤 Keynote Speaker - WAPP Congress 2026We are honored to introduce one of our confirmed keynote speakers for the 8th World Congress of Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy (11-16 October 2026) - Dilip V. Jeste, M.D.Professor Jeste is the Founder of Positive Psychiatry and an internationally respected geriatric neuropsychiatrist whose work has profoundly shaped contemporary understanding of mental health, wisdom, and resilience across the lifespan.He currently serves as President-Elect of the World Federation for Psychotherapy and is the Editor-in-Chief of International Psychogeriatrics. He also leads the Global Research Network on Social Determinants of Mental Health and Exposomics and is a former President of the American Psychiatric Association.Professor Jeste has authored hundreds of peer-reviewed publications and several influential books, including “Wiser: The Scientific Roots of Wisdom”. His research on wisdom, positive mental health, aging, and resilience bridges neuroscience, psychiatry, and humanistic values provides a scientifically grounded perspective that is meaningful in diverse cultural and social contexts worldwide.We look forward to welcoming Professor Jeste to the WAPP Congress 2026.👉 Details & Registration: wapp2026.org/Stay tuned for updates and further keynote speaker announcements. ... See MoreSee Less

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Updated Design of WAPP CertificatesAs part of our ongoing development, we have slightly updated the design of WAPP certificates in line with contemporary design standards. We recognize that our certification design had not been revised for quite some time, and we felt it was the right moment to refresh it.Starting in 2026, graduates of our Basic Courses, Master Courses, and specialized training programs will receive certificates with an updated visual design. While introducing these changes, we have intentionally preserved the familiar structure and recognizability of WAPP certificates, adding subtle visual elements and embossing to make them more distinctive and refined.🔹 All previously issued WAPP certificates remain fully valid and hold exactly the same value and status as the newly designed ones.🔹 Please note that exchanging previously issued certificates for the new design is NOT possible.Thank you for growing with us as we continue to develop our professional standards.- WAPP Head Office ... See MoreSee Less

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We are happy to begin introducing the keynote speakers of the 8th World Congress of Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy, which will take place on 11–16 October 2026 in Montenegro.It is an honor and pleasure to welcome César A. Alfonso, M.D. Prof. Alfonso is internationally known for his contribution to psychodynamic psychotherapy, clinical psychiatry, and psychotherapy education, and is a psychoanalyst in private practice. His presentations consistently bring depth, clarity, and clinically grounded perspectives that resonate with professionals from different cultural and professional backgrounds.Dr. Alfonso currently serves as President of the World Federation for Psychotherapy and holds academic appointments at leading universities across the United States and Asia. He is also the Editor of the Scopus Journal “Psychodynamic Psychiatry” and Chief Psychiatrist at Lighthouse Guild Behavioral Health.We look forward to welcoming him to the Congress and to sharing more about his keynote contribution very soon.✨ Early Bird registration is now open: wapp2026.org/ Visit our website, register, and stay tuned as we continue introducing our keynote speakers.#positivepsychotherapy #positum2026 ... See MoreSee Less

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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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