Professional association — since 2006

Polish Society of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

We bring together and certify psychodynamic psychotherapists in Poland. We uphold ethical standards, support professional development, and help patients access trusted care.

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About the association

Professionalism and ethics
in psychodynamic psychotherapy

The Polish Society of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (PTPPd) is a nationwide organisation bringing together specialists in psychodynamic psychotherapy. We have been working to raise psychotherapeutic standards in Poland since 2006.

Our association offers its members support with certification, access to supervision and training, and a rich programme of conferences. We foster the ethical and competent development of psychotherapy in Poland.

  • Certification of psychotherapists to European EAP standards
  • A regular programme of supervision and training
  • A nationwide network of certified specialists
  • Publications and academic resources
About the PTPPd association
2006
Year founded
20 years of activity
Your career

Join the specialists in psychodynamic psychotherapy

Become part of a nationwide community of certified psychodynamic psychotherapists. Build your professional reputation, develop your skills, and earn a prestigious certificate recognised in Poland and across Europe.

  • A certificate recognised by the EAP (European Association for Psychotherapy)
  • Access to group and individual supervision
  • Discounts on PTPPd conferences and training
  • Presence in the website's psychotherapist directory
  • Educational materials and academic publications
PTPPd
Polish Society of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
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+2,300 psychotherapists
“Membership in PTPPd gave me access to the best supervisors in Poland and opened the door to the pan-European psychotherapy community.”
— potentially any PTPPd psychotherapist

How to join — 4 steps

Submit your application

Fill in the application and attach the required documents.

Verification

The certification committee verifies your qualifications and experience.

Acceptance

You receive your certificate and access to the association’s resources.

Development

Make use of supervision, training, and the nationwide PTPPd network.

Directory

Find a certified psychotherapist

All psychotherapists in our database hold a PTPPd certificate and work in accordance with the code of ethics of the European Association for Psychotherapy.

Calendar

Upcoming events

Conferences, workshops, webinars, and training for our members and guests.

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Konferencje

IX Konferencji Polskiego Towarzystwa Psychoterapii Psychodynamicznej

Drogie Koleżanki, Drodzy Koledzy, W imieniu Komitetu Organizacyjnego, mam przyjemność zaprosić Państwa do udziału w IX Konferencji Polskiego Towarzystwa Psychoterapii Psychodynamicznej, która odbędzie się…

Kraków, hotel Metropolo
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14 Lis
Inne

Wykład Macieja Wilka, 14.11.2018, Łódź

„Świadomość vs nieświadomość w procesie kształcenia z perspektywy rozwojowej”Serdecznie zapraszamy 14 listopada 2018, godz. 16:30 na wykład Macieja Wilka, prezesa Polskiego Towarzystwa Psychoterapii Psychodynamicznej:„Świadomość vs nieświadomość…

Łódź, Uniwersytet Łódzki
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12 Lis
Inne

Jubileusz 10-lecia PTPPd

12 listopada 2016 roku w Krakowie, w uroczystej oprawie, odbyło się Jubileuszowe spotkanie Członków Polskiego Towarzystwa Psychoterapii Psychodynamicznej połączone z Walnym Zebraniem.Spotkanie, które było okazją do podsumowania…

Kraków, siedziba PTPPd
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News

Latest articles and news

Follow the most important developments from the world of psychodynamic psychotherapy.

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Film 3-3: Burza emocjonalna cz. 3

Film stanowi wyłączną własność American Psychiatric Association Publishing, Arlington VA, Copyright 2015 oraz Polskiego Towarzystwa Psychoterapii Psychodynamicznej. Film jest nieodłącznym elementem książki Frank E. Yeomans, John F. Clarkin,…

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PTPPd

Film 3-2: Burza emocjonalna cz. 2

Film stanowi wyłączną własność American Psychiatric Association Publishing, Arlington VA, Copyright 2015 oraz Polskiego Towarzystwa Psychoterapii Psychodynamicznej. Film jest nieodłącznym elementem książki Frank E. Yeomans, John F. Clarkin,…

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PTPPd diagnostic tool

STIPO-R-PL

Structured Interview of Personality Organization

STIPO-R-PL is the Polish version of a semi-structured clinical interview for assessing a patient’s personality organisation across five dimensions: identity, object relations, defence mechanisms, aggression, and moral values.

Originally developed by Otto Kernberg’s team (Clarkin, Caligor, Stern, Kernberg) at the Personality Disorders Institute / Cornell, the tool has been adapted to the Polish context by a research team working under the auspices of PTPPd.

STIPO-R-PL provides a standardised way of gathering information about the patient and processing it objectively in order to establish a structural diagnosis. It forms the foundation for planning psychodynamic psychotherapy, particularly when working with personality disorders.

Identity Object relations Defence mechanisms Aggression Moral values

STIPO-R-PL — full interview

PDF · ~120 pages

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STIPO-R-PL manual

PDF · usage instructions

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STIPO-R-PL results form

PDF · assessment sheet

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Prior training is recommended. We invite you to explore the tool and take part in research work on its development.

PTPPd in numbers

Together we build a strong community

Over 20 years we have built one of the largest and most respected psychotherapy associations in Poland.

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