Croatian Clinical Initiative: A special Symposium on the Future of Clinical Psychology
(English version below)
Pozivamo vas na prvi nacionalni simpozij kliničke psihologije, koji će se održati 25. rujna 2026. na Filozofskom fakultetu u Zagrebu, kao poseban programski dan unutar međunarodne konferencije STAR (Stress, Trauma, Anxiety and Resilience Society), koja traje od 22. do 24. rujna 2026.
Sudjelovanje na simpoziju uključeno je u jedinstvenu kotizaciju konferencije, čime svi sudionici ostvaruju dodatnu vrijednost – pristup i međunarodnim sadržajima STAR-a i domaćem okupljanju kliničara.
Zašto uopće ovaj simpozij?
Klinička psihologija danas je suočena s nizom novih izazova.
Zahtjevi u svakodnevnoj praksi su povećani: raste broj osoba koje traže psihološku pomoć te su kliničke slike s kojima dolaze sve kompliciranije. S druge strane raste i broj kolegica i kolega u specijalizaciji, a samim time i potreba za kontinuiranim učenjem, razmjenom i povezivanjem.
Istovremeno, suočavamo se s krizom mentalnog zdravlja koja ne pokazuje znakove usporavanja.
U takvom kontekstu, jasno je koliko nam je potreban prostor za razgovor, podršku, stručnu razmjenu i zajedničko promišljanje kako se nositi s izazovima s kojima se moderni klinički psiholog susreće.
Ovaj simpozij zamišljen je kao prvi korak prema stvaranju tog prostora – stručnog, ljudskog, zajedničkog, uz želju da ovo okupljanje postane tradicionalno.
Zato što su tematske cjeline konferencije i STAR udruženja– stres, anksioznost, trauma i otpornost – duboko povezane s izazovima naše svakodnevice u kliničkoj praksi.
Želimo da hrvatski kliničari imaju priliku čuti najnovija istraživanja iz svijeta, ali i da podijelimo vlastita iskustva i uvide – s kolegama iz Hrvatske i inozemstva.
U vremenu koje sve češće nosi stres, tjeskobu i nesigurnost – i nama koji pomažemo, a ne samo onima kojima pomažemo – osjećamo potrebu da se okupimo, razgovaramo, dijelimo iskustva i osnažimo jedni druge.
Tijekom konferencije i simpozija očekuju vas:
Symposium on Clinical Psychology in Croatia
We invite you to the first National Symposium of Clinical Psychology, which will be held on September 25, 2026, at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Zagreb, as a special program day within the international STAR Conference (Stress, Trauma, Anxiety and Resilience Society), taking place from September 22 to 24, 2026.
Participation in the symposium is included in the unified conference fee, giving all participants added value — access to both STAR’s international content and the national gathering of clinical psychologists.
Why this symposium?
Clinical psychology today faces a range of new challenges.
Demands in everyday practice are rising: the number of people seeking psychological help is increasing, and clinical presentations are becoming increasingly complex. At the same time, the number of colleagues in specialization is also growing, creating a greater need for continuous learning, exchange, and connection.
We are also facing a mental health crisis that shows no signs of slowing down.
In this context, the need for space to talk, support one another, exchange professional experiences, and reflect together on how to navigate the challenges of modern clinical psychology is clearer than ever.
This symposium is envisioned as a first step toward creating such a space — professional, human, and shared — with the hope that this gathering becomes a lasting tradition.
Why link the symposium with the STAR Conference?
Because the thematic areas of STAR and its association — stress, anxiety, trauma, and resilience — are deeply intertwined with the challenges we encounter daily in clinical practice.
We want Croatian clinicians to have the opportunity to hear about the latest global research, while also sharing their own experiences and insights — with colleagues from Croatia and abroad.
What to expect?
In a time increasingly marked by stress, anxiety, and uncertainty — for those who help as well as those we help — we feel the need to come together, talk, share experiences, and strengthen one another.
During the conference and symposium, you can look forward to:
- Lectures by national and international experts
- Interactive workshops, panels, and round tables
- Exchange of experiences and examples of good practice
- Networking and professional empowerment
