NEW CALL: Invitation to new working group “PPT in non-therapeutic areas”

Dear colleagues,

We would like to warmly invite interested Positive Psychotherapists to join a new exploratory working group on Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy in non-therapeutic areas.

During our recent Membership Committee meeting, we discussed the need to develop this important “second wing” of PPT: not only as a clinical psychotherapeutic method, but also as a positive and transcultural approach that may support education, social work, humanitarian projects, intercultural communication, community mental health, organizational life, and other non-clinical contexts.

The working group will explore how core PPT concepts — including the Balance Model, capacities, transcultural perspective, resource orientation and conflict transformation — can be translated into responsible, ethical and practical forms for wider social use.

As a first step, we would like to gather colleagues who are interested in this topic, discuss possible fields of application, and choose one concrete pilot project that could later be developed, evaluated and possibly published.

All WAPP members and Positive Psychotherapists who feel connected with this topic are warmly invited to join.

If you would like to participate, please let us know by sending a reply to wapp@positum.org.

Join the work of WAPP Committees and Working Groups!

At WAPP, we believe in the power of collaboration and invite our members to actively engage in the vibrant work of our committees and working groups. By joining, you can contribute your expertise, expand your professional network, and support our collective mission in advancing Positive Psychotherapy. Below are some of the current opportunities to get involved:

• Language Editors. We’re looking for editors who: 1) Have an intermediate+ level in English or German. 2) Possess strong writing skills in their native language. 3) Are familiar with Positive Psychotherapy concepts (a plus). 4). Can commit time to editing. You won’t be working alone; we’ve established a dedicated group where you can discuss and consult on translations and Positive Psychotherapy terminology with WAPP’s team of editors. Contact assistant@positum.org

• “PPT at University” Working Group. Dear Colleagues and Friends, We would like to invite you to join our WAPP subcommittee . If you’re involved in academic research at a university and are passionate about promoting PPT, we would love to have you work with us. Our mission is to promote PPT research and scholarship at universities worldwide. If you’re interested, please contact us at: fk.positum@gmail.com We look forward to hearing from you! Best regards, Ewa Dobiala and Fariba Karamloo
• Book Reviewers: We are also looking for book reviewers. You do not need to be an English speaker, as many of the books submitted are in different languages. The minimum requirement is the status of Certified Positive Psychotherapist or a trainer in Positive Psychotherapy. Interested? Write at members@positum.org
• “Ambassadors of Positive Psychotherapy” Working Group: This group is dedicated to supporting colleagues who practice abroad or are planning to move to a new country. The group brings together colleagues who have experienced migration and undergone the processes of recognizing and validating their diplomas, specializations, and professional achievements in the field of psychotherapy in new countries. It serves as a platform for sharing experiences and providing support to help new migrants successfully integrate into professional practice in their new environments. Lean more ore about the WG. You can join the group or learn more details by following the Telegram group: https://t.me/+mexONH2NqOQ2YjEy. 
• “Couple Therapy” Working Group: The “Couple Therapy” group will soon commence its activities. To join the group please email Kathrin Filikowski at kat.filikowski@gmail.com. Initially, the group will focus on sharing experiences in Couple Therapy in different countries and settings, with the potential to expand to program development in the future.
• Volunteers: We welcome any volunteers with technical skills, including but not limited to editing videos and podcasts, handling materials, working with texts, or managing other technical processes. Your support will be invaluable in driving our projects forward.

Get Inspired and Join Us!

Your involvement can make a significant impact on our community and help shape the future of Positive Psychotherapy. Let’s work together to create a supportive and dynamic environment for all our members. We look forward to your participation!

If you wan to join any of the working group above or below or for additional questions you can also contact us at wapp@positum.org.