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Society for Psychotherapy Research @sprofficial.bsky.social · 2d

Upcoming NextGen Webinar Series by the @spr-eu-youngs.bsky.social :

"Navigating Family and your Scientific Career"

Presented by Prof. Lauren Lipner, Dr. Lena Gmelch and Dr. Javier Fernández-Álvarez.

📅 Tuesday, October 21st at 18:00 (CEST)

Register here 👉 shorturl.at/BPe9y

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Society for Psychotherapy Research @sprofficial.bsky.social · 8d

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Society for Psychotherapy Research @sprofficial.bsky.social · Aug 12

🖥️ Upcoming SPR Distinguished Researcher Webinar

"We Messed Around and Created a Learning Health System: An Example of Practice - Oriented Research in Eating Disorder Treatment"

👥 Presented by James F. Boswell, PhD and Gayle Brooks, PhD.

🔗 Register here:
shorturl.at/G43QP

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Society for Psychotherapy Research @sprofficial.bsky.social · Aug 12

Outside the sessions, the 56th International Annual Meeting offered plenty of opportunities to connect—over coffee, in hallways, and between events. These informal moments sparked meaningful conversations and helped strengthen our community 🤝

See you next year in hashtag#SPROsaka2026 🇯🇵 !

Society for Psychotherapy Research @sprofficial.bsky.social · Jul 17

It was great to see familiar faces and welcome new colleagues as we came together to share emerging research, reflect on developments in the field, and reconnect around shared interests!

Society for Psychotherapy Research @sprofficial.bsky.social · Jul 17

🌏 We kicked off the 56th International Annual Meeting of the Society for Psychotherapy Research with several workshops and the Welcome Ceremony. #SPRKrakow2025

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Society for Psychotherapy Research @sprofficial.bsky.social · Jul 17

🌏 We kicked off the 56th International Annual Meeting of the Society for Psychotherapy Research with several workshops and the Welcome Ceremony. #SPRKrakow2025

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Heiko Westerburg @heikowes.bsky.social · Jun 30

it‘s been a first — @sprofficial.bsky.social! a blast of diverse, topical inputs; inspiring people, #starstruck. already looking forward to the next years! #sprkrakow2025

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Society for Psychotherapy Research @sprofficial.bsky.social · Jul 2

🎶 The artistic setting of the ceremonial banquet was prepared by musicians of the Kraków Philharmonic.
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Society for Psychotherapy Research @sprofficial.bsky.social · Jul 2

🏛️ The conference was held under the honorary patronage of the Vice-Rector of the Jagiellonian University Medical College – Professor Maciej Małecki, the Mayor of the City of Krakow, and the Polish Psychiatric Association. In addition, the City of Krakow was an official patron of the conference.

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Society for Psychotherapy Research @sprofficial.bsky.social · Jul 2

💬 Discussions were also undertaken regarding groups excluded from access to psychotherapy.

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Society for Psychotherapy Research @sprofficial.bsky.social · Jul 2

🧑‍🔬 The conference program was prepared by a team led by Felicitas Rost (Open University, UK). The local host of the conference in Poland was Michał Mielimąka (Department of Psychotherapy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Poland).

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Society for Psychotherapy Research @sprofficial.bsky.social · Jul 2

The influence of various behaviors and activities of psychotherapists on the effectiveness of treatment in different populations (e.g., those with eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, or identity disorders) was analyzed.

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Society for Psychotherapy Research @sprofficial.bsky.social · Jul 2

Analyses were presented on the impact of factors related to the patient, psychotherapist, culture, and environment on the course of psychotherapy treatment.

📊 The results of epidemiological studies were also shared, including those defining the characteristics of populations seeking treatment.

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Society for Psychotherapy Research @sprofficial.bsky.social · Jul 2

🧵 The thematic scope of the conference was very broad and covered detailed issues related to the components of the psychotherapy process – both individual, group, and family therapy.

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Society for Psychotherapy Research @sprofficial.bsky.social · Jul 2

📚 The program included over 650 presentations, including plenary lectures, presentations of research results in parallel sessions, workshops, and structured discussions. During the poster session, more than 140 papers were also presented.

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Society for Psychotherapy Research @sprofficial.bsky.social · Jul 2

🌍 The event was attended by over 750 researchers from 5 continents, 49 countries, and several hundred universities and institutions involved in scientific research on psychotherapy.

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Society for Psychotherapy Research @sprofficial.bsky.social · Jul 2

📅 On June 25–28, 2025, the 56th Society for Psychotherapy Research International Annual Meeting "Psychotherapy Research-Practice Integration: Who Are the Voices We Need to Hear" took place in Krakow 🇵🇱.

🔗 We invite you to read about the event on the website: spr.krakow.pl

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Christian Webb, PhD @christianwebb.bsky.social · Jun 24

If you’re heading to @sprofficial.bsky.social meeting in Krakow, check out our panels on tech, personalization, & precision in psychotherapy!

📱 Enhancing Clinical Practice w/ EMA (Fri, 11:30am)
📊 Innovations in Personalization/Precision in Therapy (Sat, 2pm)
🧠 Neuroscience in Therapy (Sat, 3:15pm)

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Society for Psychotherapy Research @sprofficial.bsky.social · Jun 23

If you're attending the SPR Conference, please check your spam folder. Some emails with instructions for the Conference are ending up there.

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Jan R. Boehnke @jrboehnke.bsky.social · Jun 18

Looks like good programme options are available for early career researchers attending #SPRKrakow2025!

Structured discussions on #MentalHealth in academia and how to build your career path w @andrewathan.bsky.social and other NOBsky

#ECRs #PsychotherapyResearch #HiddenCurriculum

Society for Psychotherapy Research @sprofficial.bsky.social · Jun 10

Are you a student or early-career researcher attending the 56th Annual SPR Conference in Kraków? See below the upcoming Student Activities!

📲 Scan the QR code to join the SPR Students & ECR WhatsApp Group to stay connected, share tips, and plan meetups!

Can't wait to see you in Kraków! 🇵🇱

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Society for Psychotherapy Research @sprofficial.bsky.social · Jun 10

Are you a student or early-career researcher attending the 56th Annual SPR Conference in Kraków? See below the upcoming Student Activities!

📲 Scan the QR code to join the SPR Students & ECR WhatsApp Group to stay connected, share tips, and plan meetups!

Can't wait to see you in Kraków! 🇵🇱

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Society for Psychotherapy Research @sprofficial.bsky.social · May 22

📑 Latest SPR Psychotherapy Research Summary

➡️ Article: "Treatment and prevention of common mental health problems: comparisons of four low-intensity interventions in a community outpatient setting"

✍️ By Lindberg et al., (2025)

🔗 Read summary here:
shorturl.at/KgYnQ

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Society for Psychotherapy Research @sprofficial.bsky.social · May 20

Upcoming Webinar from the SPR Distinguished Researcher Webinar Series:

"Building the Therapeutic Relationship in Diverse Asian Contexts"

Presented by Harold Chui and Poornima Bhola

📅 May 30th, 2025 at 14 - 15.30 (CEST)

Register here 👉 shorturl.at/q3DnG

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Society for Psychotherapy Research @sprofficial.bsky.social · May 9

Upcoming Webinar from the EU-SPR Webinar Series:

"Workshop: Alliance and Rupture-Repair in Psychotherapy with Young People" presented by Antonella Cirasola

Register here 👉 shorturl.at/K5ZE9

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Society for Psychotherapy Research @sprofficial.bsky.social · Apr 24

Upcoming Webinar from the EU-SPR Webinar Series:

"Therapists’ and Patients’ Views on Using Digital Technology Including Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health Interventions" presented by Vera Békés, PhD.

Register here 👉 shorturl.at/9zgLg

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