The founding members and the Gestalt Foundation collaborators firmly believe that “knowledge and experience should be shared and transplanted”, so they attend Conferences, Workshops and scientific events organized by other Educational Institutes and bodies.
They take part giving speeches, making presentations, organizing lectures or workshops together with their collaborators or individually in European, Greek or Global conferences organized by important Organizations such as:
Hellenic Association for Counseling (HAC)
Hellenic Association for Gestalt Therapy (HAGT)
Greek Association of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders
Hellenic Institute of Play Therapy and Drama therapy, “Athyrma”
National Professional Association Drama & Play therapists
Hellenic Psychological Society
European Association for Gestalt Therapy (EAGT)
National Organization for Psychotherapy in Greece (NOPG)
Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF) and others.
The Foundation regularly organizes open lectures and presentations in venues such as the YMCA Thessaloniki, The Association of Cancer Patients-Volunteers-Friends- Doctors, The Family & Child support Center “Nisida”, Hellenic Association of Women with Breast Cancer “Alma Zois”, with the collaboration of other private and public entities.
Finally the Foundation offers lectures and presentations to undergraduate and postgraduate students of established educational institutes such as Aegean College, Mediterranean College, City College, the Thessalonica Metropolitan College, New York College, Open University of Thessalonica Municipality, Technological Educational Institution (TEI) of Athens Department of Nursing, University of Nicosia, The American College of Greece-Deree and others.
A list in chronological order of the presentations, speeches and lectures offered in conventions, workshop and educational institutes is available bellow:
October 2023 Hatzilakou K.
Presentation entitled «Let’ talk about Gestalt therapy» at City College Thessaloniki, addressed to students of psychology, Monday, 30/10/2023.
September 2023 Yiamarelou Y., Siabani K.
Presentation on: "25 years Gestalt and Art: a longitudinal study" at the EAGT conference on Gestalt Psychotherapy, entitled "Gestalt therapy as an engine of change" held from September 21-24, 2023 in Madrid.
September 2023 Balliou D.
Presentation on: "Training Standards As An Engine Of Change In An Unstable Field: Rules And Creativity" at the EAGT Conference on Gestalt Psychotherapy, entitled "Gestalt Therapy as an Engine of Change" held from September 21-24, 2023 in Madrid.
September 2023 Balliou D.
Presentation on: "Our August Mother Nature is suffering: The Eco-Phenomenological Approach in Gestalt Therapy" at the EAGT conference on Gestalt Psychotherapy, entitled "Gestalt therapy as an engine of change" held from 21-24 September 2023 in Ma
December 2022 Hatzilakou K.
Presentation entitled «GestalTango», that was organized by Act College (Anatolia Thessaloniki) addressed to students of psychology, Thursday 1/12/2022.
October 2022 1st Psychotherapy Conference of the Hellenic Psychiatric Association, 7-9/10/2022, AKISA Building, P.G.N. Atticon
Yiamarelou Y.
Participation in a round table on the topic: "The flow of experience and the importance of the meeting in the present treaty", Saturday 8/10/2022
Hatzilakou K.
Chair of a round table on: "Methodology, psychopathology and research from the perspective of Gestalt psychotherapy", Chatziara D., participation in the round table with a special topic: "From the treatment of dysfunctions to the support of the innate human tendency for development: the methodology of Gestalt therapy".
Giaglis G.
Participation in the round table with a special topic: "Relevance, aesthetics and other dimensions of psychopathology from the perspective of Gestalt psychotherapy".
Mertika A.
Participation in the round table with a special topic: "Research in Gestalt psychotherapy: philosophy, goals and results", Saturday 8/10/2022.
Zafranas N., Gallis D., Yiamarelou Y., Gkoutzioti I., Daktyla L., Efthymiadis G., Theofylakou Z., Katsamakis K., Balliou D., Pappa E., Raptis N., Siabani K., Tsiamoura M., Hatzilakou K.
Participation with an e-poster on the topic: "Incorporation of art in Gestalt psychotherapy: systematic recording and highlighting of good practices"
March 2022 Chantziara D.
Presentation at the SNFCC, on Friday 18/03/2022, 19:00-21:00, entitled "TASTE AND FRAGRANCES: A poem begins with enjoyment and ends with wisdom" (R. FROST).
February 2022 Balliou D., Michailidis K.
Lecturers at the 26th Bi-Day Conference 2022, with the central theme "The fraternal bond", on Sunday, 20/02/2022, 12:00 - 14:00, with an experiential workshop on "The Silence of the Hidden Rivalry".
February 2022 Pappa E.
Presentation at the SNFCC, on Thursday 17/02/2022, 18:00-20:00, entitled “Touch-Contact: Meeting myself and the world through touch”.
January 2022 Balliou D.
Lecturer at the 17th online postgraduate training meeting of the National Organization of Psychotherapy in Greece, on Saturday, 29/01/2022, 10:00 - 13:00, entitled “Self-Functions and Gestalt Therapy”.
January 2022 Balliou D.
Presentation at the SNFCC, on Thursday 20/01/2022, 19:00-21:00, entitled “Senses”.
December 2021 Hatzilakou K., Farmaki M., Koutela I., Boulenger
Meunier S.
Free online talk on “… parenthood, adoption, foster parenthood… life relationships…” on Friday 10/12/2021, 18:00-21:00.
November 2021 Yiamarelou Y.
Presentation at the Book Tower of the SNFCC, on Thursday 18/11/2021, 18:30-20:00, entitled “Istimi", the beacon of human existence and coexistence".
February 2021 Balliou D.
Lecturer at the Interdisciplinary Seminar in Counselling on "Gestalt Psychotherapeutic Approach: Basic Principles, Concepts and Applications in Counselling Psychology", organized by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Education of the University of Athens in collaboration with the Department of Psychology of the University of Crete and the Department of Social Work of the Democritus University of Thrace, on Wednesday 24 February, 2021.
October 2019 Yiamarelou Y.
Presentation on the World Mental Health Day at the Aegean College on Thursday, October 10, 2019, 17:00-20:00, 17, Panepistimiou street, Athens.
May 2019 Balliou D.
Presentation on the Gestalt psychotherapy approach: Basic Principles & Concepts” at the New York College, 38, Amalias Ave., on Friday 31st May 2019, 18:00-20:00.
May 2019 Yiamarelou Y.
Keynote speaker in a series of interactive meetings
entitled "Pamfilos' Discussions" organized by the
internationally renowned Raqs Media Collective on the
occasion of the installation “Pamfilos”, which aimed to
explore the concept of "commoners" in Athens as part of
the Fast Forward Festival 6 organized on 5-19 May 2019 by
the Onassis Foundation under the artistic supervision of
Katia Arfara.
April 2019 Yiamarelou Y.
Presentation on the Gestalt psychotherapy approach at the Aegean College, 17, Panepistimiou street, on Saturday 6th April 2019, 10.00-14.00.
December 2018 Yiamarelou Y.
Presentation entitled “The Meaning of Phenomenology in Greek Philosophy” at the one day anniversary Conference entitled “PHENOMENOLOGY IN GESTALT THERAPY”, which was held on Sunday, 9th December 2018 at OPANDA in Athens, to celebrate the 20 years since the establishment of the Gestalt Foundation.
December 2018 Balliou D.
Presentation entitled “Mother Nature is Suffering: the
Eco-Phenomenological Approach in Gestalt Therapy”
at the one day anniversary Conference entitled
“PHENOMENOLOGY IN GESTALT THERAPY”
which was held on Sunday, 9th December 2018 at OPANDA in Athens, to celebrate the 20 years since the establishment of the Gestalt Foundation.
December 2018 Yiamarelou Y.
Participation in the Round Table discussion on the subject:
“Phenomenological Psychotherapies: Private
Narratives or Public Speeches” at the 9th NOPG one day Conference which took place in Athens on Saturday, 1st
December, with the central theme: “The Social and
Political Dimensions of Psychotherapy - Psychotherapy
responds to the challenges of our era.”
December 2018 Hatzilakou K.
Tutoring in the Nursing Department of TEI (Technical Education Institute) Thessalia for the Post Graduate programme in Mental Health: “Methods in Psychotherapy”. The subject of the tutorial, which took place on 1st December 2018, at the TEI in Larissa, was: “What lies behind the Empty Chair; Gestalt Therapy, Theory and Methodology.”
November 2018 Yiamarelou Y.
Presentation entitled “The Dialogical Substance of the
Gestalt Psychotherapeutic Approach” at the book
launch for the Greek edition (Sideris Publications) of the
exceptional Healing Relationships in Gestalt Therapy
by Rich Hycner and Lynne Jacobs, which took place on Friday, 23rd of November 2018, at the bookstore
BOOKSPLUS, Panepistimiou str., 37, in Athens
November 2018 Balliou D.
Introduction and facilitation on the panel for the book
launch of the Greek edition (Sideris Publications) of the
exceptional Healing Relationships in Gestalt Therapy
by Rich Hycner and Lynne Jacobs, which took place on Friday, 23rd of November 2018, at the bookstore
BOOKSPLUS, Panepistimiou str., 37, in Athens
November 2018 Hatzilakou K.
Tutoring for the Department of Psychology at the Metropolitan College in Thessaloniki on the subject: “What lies behind the Empty Chair; Gestalt Therapy, Theory and Methodology.” The tutorials took place on the 19th and 22nd of November.
November 2018 Yiamarelou Y.
Presentation entitled “20 Years Together:
Responsibility and Commitment to the ‘In-Between’
as people, as therapists and as citizens in our
current political and cultural societal conditions”,
delivered as part of the one day anniversary Conference entitled “‘GESTALT FOUNDATION: 20 YEARS TOGETHER’ which took place on Sunday, November 4th 2018, in the Town Hall of Thessaloniki.
November 2018 Balliou D.
Presentation entitled “Social Relationships” delivered as part of the one day anniversary Conference entitled “‘GESTALT FOUNDATION: 20 YEARS TOGETHER’ which took place on Sunday, November 4th 2018, in the Town Hall of Thessaloniki.
October 2018 Balliou D.
Speaker at the 1st HAC (Hellenic Association of
Counselors) One Day Conference on the subject Basic
Principles and Concepts in Gestalt Counseling which
took place on Saturday, 20th October 2018, in collaboration
with the University of Ioannina. The central theme of the
workshop was “BRIDGES UNITING COUNSELING –
‘We are all part of our future’, Andreas Embirikos”.
June 2018 Yiamarelou Y.
Speaker at a round table with the title “Phenomenology talks". Speakers, E. Georganta, T. Georgas and P. Zarogiannis, at the 2nd Meeting of the Three Companies under the general theme "The body and the other in the psychotherapeutic act of phenomenology: the fragile relationship" at the Museum of History of the University of Athens in Athens, Sunday, June 17, 2018.
June 2018 K. Chatzilakou, A. Konstandinidou, R. Sadmon,
G. Giaglis
Presentation of an experiential workshop entitled “The Figure, Ground & Field of Insecurity: the Gestalt Therapy Perspective” which took place on Saturday, 9th of June 2018, at the North Hellenic Association for Psychoanalysis, Valaoritou & Vilara str., 7, in Thessaloniki.
February 2018 Hatzilakou K.
Introductory course to "Psychotherapeutic Approaches" in Post Graduate Program "Mental Health" of Nursing Department of TEI Thessalias, with presentation entitled: «What’s behind the empty chair»? Therapy, Theory and Gestalt Methodology», which took place on February 10, 2018, at TEI Larisas.
December 2017 G. Stamatis, I. Rizou
Book launch for “The Art of Change. Gestalt: a
Different Approach to Business and Organizations”
(Greek edition, Sideris Publications) which took place in
Thessaloniki, on 15th December 2017. Authors: Frans
Meulmeester, Ioanna Rizou, George Stamatis
December 2017 Hatzilakou K.
Speaker at a round table with the title “Counseling in Greece: a common idea, different theories, a continuum well-doing. The historical journey of the Centers”. Speakers, I. Psarras, X. Kataki, D. Stavropoulos, M.V. Koutra, T. Bafiti, E. Georganta, N. Koutrouli, N. Pateraki, A. Stournaras, A. Xaralampakis, A. Karali, at the 2-day Meeting of the HAC under the general theme "Counselin and well-doing" at New York College in Athens, Saturday, December 16, 2017 and Sunday, December 17, 2017.
December 2017 Balliou D.
Speaker at a round table with the title “Psychotherapy today". Speakers, G. Stamatis, G. Bakirtzis, V. Papadioti-Athanasiou and A. Athanasiou, at the 8th Meeting of the NOPG under the general theme "Psychotherapy in Practice: Differences and Conversions" at hotel Amalia in Athens, Saturday, December 2, 2017.
December 2017 Stamatis G.
Speaker at a round table with the title “Psychotherapy today". Speakers, E. Georganta, T. Georgas, P. Zarogiannis and M. Kefalopoulou, at the 8th Meeting of the NOPG under the general theme "Psychotherapy in Practice: Differences and Conversions" at hotel Amalia in Athens, Saturday, December 2, 2017.
December 2017 Yiamarelou Y.
Speaker at a round table with the title “Five Phenomenological Approaches Talk: The Greek Experience". Speakers, G. Stamatis, G. Bakirtzis, V. Papadioti-Athanasiou and A. Athanasiou, at the 8th Meeting of the NOPG under the general theme "Psychotherapy in Practice: Differences and Conversions" at hotel Amalia in Athens, Saturday, December 2, 2017.
December 2017 Yiamarelou Y.
Presentation on the subject: «From theory to practice: the therapeutic relationship – The what and how of the Gestalt psychotherapeutic approach » which took place on December 1, 2017, at the Mediterranean College in Athens
February 2017 Hatzilakou Κ.
Lecture entitled "'Contact' with ...'rigid armor' or creative adaptation?" held on February 17, 2017, at the City College, International Faculty of Sheffield University (in the Auditorium, Sofou Av., 3, Thessaloniki) under the lecture program "Psychology for all".
November 2016 Hatzilakou K.
Coordinator at a round table with the title “When security is collapsing...". Speakers, the psychologists Victoria Askaridou (Traumatotherapy, CRM), Lia Zografou (Dramatotherapy), Sonia Lazaridis (Psychoanalysis), Antonia Konstantinidou (Gestalt Therapy) and Vicky Seligkouna (Person-Centred) at the 2dayMeeting of the Hellenic Association for Gestalt Therapy under the general theme "Myth or security? The uncertainty and the vulnerability in the treatment process" at the Hall of the Old Building Faculty of Philosophy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Saturday, November 26, 2016.
November 2016 Yiamarelou Y.
Coordinator at a round table with the title “Training in the Vulnerability”. Speakers, the psychologists Despina Balliou (Gestalt Approach), Tania Anagnostopoulou (Psychodynamic Approach), Virginia Ioannidou (Systemic Approach), Katerina Myrvali (Cognitive-Behavioral Approach), at the 2day Meeting of the Hellenic Association for Gestalt Therapy under the general theme "Myth or security? The uncertainty and the vulnerability in the treatment process" at the Hall of the Old Building Faculty of Philosophy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Saturday, November 26, 2016.
November 2016 Balliou D.
Speaker (Gestalt Approach) at a round table, coordinated by Yianna Yiamarelou, with the title “Training in the Vulnerability” and with co-speakers, the psychologists Tania Anagnostopoulou (Psychodynamic Approach), Virginia Ioannidou (Systemic Approach), Katerina Myrvali (Cognitive-Behavioral Approach), at the 2day Meeting of the Hellenic Association for Gestalt Therapy under the general theme "Myth or security? The uncertainty and the vulnerability in the treatment process" at the Hall of the Old Building Faculty of Philosophy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Saturday, November 26, 2016.
October 2016 Stamatis G.
Presentation entitled "Gestalt": a different approach for organizations" held on October 5, 2016, at the Mediterranean College in Athens
September 2016 Konstantinidou A., Maroglou F., Giaglis G., Manolaki K., Siampani K., Santmon R.
Workshop entitled: «Infinite desire in a finite world» at the 12th European Conference of Gestalt Psychotherapy, held in Taormina, Italy, September 22-25 2016, under the general theme: “The Aesthetic of Otherness: Meeting at the boundary in a desensitized world”
September 2016 Stamatis G., Meulmeester F, Rizou I.
Presentation entitled: «Bridging the “Otherness” of two worlds: Business Organizations and Gestalt Approach» at the 12th European Conference of Gestalt Psychotherapy, in Taormina, Italy, September 22-25 2016, under the general theme: “The Aesthetic of Otherness: Meeting at the boundary in a desensitized world”
September 2016 Balliou D., Pappa E.
Workshop entitled: «Please mind the gap» at the 12th European Conference of Gestalt Psychotherapy, in Taormina, Italy, September 22-25 2016, under the general theme: “The Aesthetic of Otherness: Meeting at the boundary in a desensitized world”
September 2016 Yiamarelou Y.
Presentation entitled: «The beauty of words» at the 12th European Conference of Gestalt Psychotherapy, in Taormina, Italy, September 22-25 2016, under the general theme: “The Aesthetic of Otherness: Meeting at the boundary in a desensitized world”
December 2015 Yiamarelou Y.
Parallel workshop on the subject “The counselor who I am, the counselor who I want to be” in the 2day meeting 2015 of the Greek Association for Counselling entitled “Mental Health counsellor: His/Her identity and dynamics”, held on 12 and 13 December 2015, the IST Coolege, Pireos 72, Moschato.
November 2015 Yiamarelou Y.
Presentation on the subject «The flow and mutuality of experience, the "being" of the therapeutic relationship» at the 9th Interdisciplinary Dialogue and Information Meeting of ELESYTH entitled "The Phenomenology in Psychotherapy. The experience of the Four Schools of Psychotherapy" held on Sunday, November 29, 2015, at the Child Mental Health Center, Epiru 17.
October 2015 Balliou D., Orfanou A.
Presentation on the subject «The Inter-subjectivity of experience in therapeutic process» at the 1st HAGT two-day Conference with the general title «The therapeutic relationship in a fluid field: Challenges and Dilemmas» which took place on the 3-4 October 2015, at the Harokopio University in Athens.
October 2015 Balliou D.
Participation in the round table with the subject «The boundaries of ethics in psychotherapy in times of crisis» at the 1st HAGT two-day Conference with the general title «The therapeutic relationship in a fluid field: Challenges and Dilemmas» which took place on the 3-4 October 2015, at the Harokopio University in Athens.
October 2015 Yiamarelou Y.
Presentation on the subject «A careful exploration in the fluid field of immune diseases care» at the 1st HAGT two-day Conference with the general title «The therapeutic relationship in a fluid field: Challenges and Dilemmas» which took place on the 3-4 October 2015, at the Harokopio University in Athens.
June 2015 Balliou D.
Presentation on the subject «The training process of Gestalt therapy: a process of assimilation and growth» at the 20th EAP Congress under the general title «Gender & Psychotherapy», which took place on June 19-21 2015, at the Eugenides Foundation in Athens.
June 2015 Yiamarelou Y.
Presentation on the subject «Sexuality and relationships in the family» at the 20th EAP Congress under the general title «Gender & Psychotherapy», which took place on June 19-21 2015, at the Eugenides Foundation in Athens.
June 2015 Yiamarelou Y.
Presentation on the subject «The Phenomenological Approach of Body Dimension in Psychotherapy», at the 20th EAP Congress, under the general title «Gender & Psychotherapy», which took place on June 19-21 2015, at the Eugenides Foundation in Athens.
June 2015 Balliou D., Koutsogiannis G.
Experiential workshop entitled «The process of cultural contact in Gestalt therapy» at the 20th EAP Congress under the general title «Gender & Psychotherapy», which took place on the 19-21 June 2015, at the Eugenides Foundation in Athens.
May 2015 Konstantinidou A., Theofilou M.
Open lecture entitled: “Extented Families – Terms of Endearment” in the context of the “Lectures on Psychoeducation – Nutrition – Science” of YMCA» (YMCA, Thessaloniki, 7th of May 2015).
February 2015 Yiamarelou Y.
Presentation on the subject: «The relationship organism/ environment and the meaning of present in Gestalt psychotherapy» which took place on February 6, 2015, at the Mediterranean College in Athens
January 2015 Konstantinidou A.
Open lecture entitled: “Learning to say Goodbye, learning to live” in the context of the “Lectures on Psychoeducation – Nutrition – Science” of YMCA» (YMCA, Thessaloniki, 29th of January 2015).
November 2014 Balliou D.
Workshop entitled: “Society and Person” at the 2-day Meeting of the H.A.C., on the 22nd and 23rd of November 2014, at the Hellenic American Union in Athens.
May 2014 Yiamarelou Y.
Presentation entitled “Gestalt Psychotherapy” to the postgraduates of Psychology of Aegean College, on the 19th of May 2014 in Athens.
May 2014 Konstantinidou Α.
Open lecture entitled: “Sexuality as a mean of ‘relating’ in Gestalt Therapy” in the context of the “Lectures on Psychoeducation – Nutrition – Science” of YMCA» (YMCA, Thessaloniki, 15th of May 2014).
May 2014 Giagkou A., & Mouslech E.
Participation, representation and coordination for the Gestalt Foundation, at the Meeting of the Psychology field of Metropolitan College of Thessaloniki on "The art of investigation and remediation of delinquent behavior: The Contribution of Legal Psychology", on May 10, 2014 in Thessaloniki
April 2014 Balliou D.
Presentation entitled “Gestalt Psychotherapy” to the postgraduates of Psychology of New York College, on April 4, 2014, in Athens
February 2014 Yiamarelou Y.
Presentation on the subject: «The contact interaction as body - environment» which took place on February 17, 2014, at the Mediterranean College in Athens
February 2014 Yiamarelou Y.
Experiential seminar group for the volunteers of the Metropolitan Community Clinic at Helliniko entitled "Workplace stress» which took place on the 22nd of February 2014, Cultural Center Argiroupolis- Hellinikou (old American Military Base).
February 2014 Balliou D.
Lecture entitled «Society and Person» at the Meeting entitled “Approaching creatively vital concerns of the community” organized by Gestalt Foundation in cooperation with the Municipality Moschatou -Tavrou, on the 16th of February 2014, at the small theater at the Tavro’s former City Hall.
November 2013 Yiamarelou Y.
Presentation entitled “Support vs Overprotection” which took place on the 24th of November 2013, at the 10th Scientific Meeting of the K.E.F.I. Association, at hotel Titania.
November 2013 Yiamarelou Y.
Workshop entitled: “The myth of Perseus and Medusa” at the 2-day Meeting of the H.A.C., on the 23rd and 24th of November 2013, at the Metropolitan College in Marousi.
Nov/ber 2013 Balliou D.
Presentation entitled “Creativity and beauty in human relationships” which took place on November 22, 2013, at Deree (American College of Greece) in Agia Paraskevi
November 2013 Yiamarelou Y.
Workshop entitled: “Dementia, the acceptance of a new reality in our lives” which took place on the 15th of November 2013, at the Care Home for the Elderly AKTIOS in Agia Paraskevi.
November 2013 Yiamarelou Y.
Lecture entitled “Commitment of the Volunteer” which took place on the 10th of November 2013 at the Meeting of the K.E.F.I. Association, in the office of the Association at Ampelokipi.
June 2013 Hatzilakou Κ. - Konstantinidou Α.
Co-coordination:
Askaridou V. , Gimbiriti Α., Erketziki Α., Kafkopoulou Α., Makridou Μ., Sadmon R., Saouli Κ., Soueref Κ., Tarnari Μ., Theodorou P., Theofilou Μ., Zioga D.
Organization and participation in the educational one-day meeting addressed to primary school teachers entitled: “If I wish to be respected by others, I should learn first to respect myself” (F. Dostoyevsky). The meeting was organized in collaboration with the Regional Directorate of Primary and Secondary Education of Central Macedonia Greece, 3rd Directorate of Primary Education of Thessaloniki. (Thessaloniki, Thursday 20 July 2013)
May 2013 Yiamarelou Y.
Experiential workshop on the: «Violation in Human relations: Parasites in Communication» during the one-day Meeting of the K.E.F.I. Association, on Sunday 26th of May 2013, at the offices of the Association (Athens).
May 2013 Yiamarelou Y.
Presentation on the subject: «The Gestalt psychotherapeutic approach» which took place on May 20, 2013, at the Mediterranean College, in Athens May 2013
April 2013 Hatzilakou Κ.
Lecture entitled «”Making contact” … with a rigid armor or with creative adjustment?» in the framework of the thematic cycle of open lectures (2012 – 2013) «Psychology today … about psychological resilience in crisis situations», organized by the Open University of the Municipality of Thessaloniki, at the Thessaloniki History Center on Monday 8th of April, 2013
April 2013 Hatzilakou K.
Lecture entitled: “The cycle of Medea” in the context of the “Lectures on Psychoeducation and Nutrition at YMCA» (YMCA, Thessaloniki, 30/4/2013).
February 2013 Balliou D.
Meeting - Experiential workshop entitled: «I never thought it would happen to me …», which took place in Athens, at the offices of the Volunteers-Friends-Doctors of Cancer Patients Association (C.V.F.D.) on Sunday 3rd of February 2013.
November 2012 Yiamarelou Y.
Experiential workshop entitled: «Bond Then and Now through the Phenomenological Process of Gestalt Therapy» at the European Conference Dramatherapy & Playtherapy entitled “Early Attachment & Personality Development. Bridging Psychotherapy & Neuroscience”, organized by the Hellenic Institute of Playtherapy and Dramatherapy «Athyrma» (recreational play) in collaboration with the Hellenic Professional Association of Dramatherapists and Playtherapists (HPADP), 23-25 November 2012 in Athens.
November 2012 Balliou D.
Theoretical presentation entitled: «Bond Then and Now through the Phenomenological Process of Gestalt Therapy» at the European Conference Dramatherapy & Playtherapy entitled “Early Attachment & Personality Development. Bridging Psychotherapy & Neuroscience”, organized by the Hellenic Institute of Playtherapy and Dramatherapy «Athyrma» (recreational play) in collaboration with the Hellenic Professional Association of Dramatherapists and Playtherapists (HPADP), 23-25 November 2012 in Athens.
November 2012 Konstantinidou Α.
Lecture entitled: “The joy in our lives” in the context of the “Lectures on Psychoeducation and Nutrition at YMCA» (YMCA, Thessaloniki, 5/11/2012).
October 2012 Konstantinidou A.
Speech on the “Role of the emotions in our health”, organized by the “Organization of women with breast cancer of Thessaloniki – Alma Zois” in collaboration with the bookstore “Protoporia” (18/10/2012).
July 2012 Yiamarelou Y.
Presentation entitled “What is Gestalt Therapy”, at the Hellenic American Union, 22nd Massalias str., in Athens, on July 12, 2012, within the framework of the Hellenic American University Event (2-13 July 2012)
May 2012 Yiamarelou Y.
Meeting - Experiential workshop entitled “Small and big losses in our lives”, which took place 27/5/2012 in Athens, at the offices of the Volunteers-Friends-Doctors of Cancer Patients Association (C.V.F.D.).
March 2012 Gestalt Foundation: Konstantinidou Α., Gogoni Α.
Speech entitled “Volunteering in crisis” and workshop on the topic “The psychology of the Volunteer Today” at the 5th Panhellenic Conference of Young Blood Donor Volunteers which was held under the auspices of the Panhellenic Federation of Voluntary Blood Donor Association in Arta, 17-18 March 2012.
January 2012 Yiamarelou Y.
Experiential workshop at the Meeting of the K.E.F.I. Association entitled “Chemotherapy and Psychotherapy” on the 29th of January 2012, in Athens
January 2012 Balliou D.
Experiential workshop entitled “The role of awareness of emotions in Gestalt psychotherapy” at the nursing students of TEI of Athens on January 24, 2012
January 2012 Konstantinidou Α.
Training workshop entitled “The impact of illness on family and ways of handling it” which took place under the framework of the training workshops “Changing…But…LIVING”, organized by the «Women with breast cancer Association “Alma Zois”» - Municipality of Thessaloniki.
November 2011 Yiamarelou Y.
Presentation entitled “«Instillation of Hope” A light in the dark tunnel the patient experiences” at the 8th Scientific Meeting of the K.E.F.I. Association “Cancer… Can be beaten”, on the 20nd of November 2011 (Hotel Titania, Athens).
May 2011 Balliou D.
Workshop entitled “Experience in Gestalt Psychotherapy” to the postgraduates of Psychology of New York College, on May 13, 2011, in Athens
May 2011 Yiamarelou Y.
Presentation entitled “What’s behind the empty chair?” to the postgraduates of Psychology of AEGEAN College on May 9, 2011, in Athens
April 2011 Yiamarelou Y.
Workshop entitled “Crisis Intervention”, in collaboration with the Centre for Research and Consulting Services (Central Health Council) to postgraduate students of the Centre for Clinical Psychology Research and Consultancy Services (Central Health Council), held at the University of Nicosia, on April 9-10, 2011
April 2011 Hatzilakou K.
Speech entitled “The art of contact & dialogue, an introductory approach to the basic principles of Gestalt psychotherapy” which was held in the auditorium of the University of Nicosia on April 4, 2011
February 2011 Hatzilakou Κ., Kalota G., Koutousi K., Makridou Μ., Siampani Κ., Theofilou Μ.
Presentation entitled “Gestalt Psychotherapy and Caregivers” at the “7th Pan-Hellenic Conference on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders” which took place on 16-20 February 2011 in Thessaloniki.
November 2010 Balliou D.
Presentation entitled “Application of EMDR on adults with history of sexual abuse – Gestalt perspective” at the 4th Conference of Clinical Psychology & Psychology of Health (Hellenic Psychological Society) under the general title “Community Clinical Psychology/ Psychology of Health & Public Health” which took place on 4-7 of November 2010 in National School of Public Health in Athens.
September2010 Konstantinidou Α., Apostolou Α., Hatzibougia Β., Kafkopoulou Α., Katsikidou Μ., Mavridou Μ., Theofilou Μ.
Presentation entitled “Transformation in process: A live demonstration from training to practice” at the 10th Conference of the European Association for Gestalt Therapy – EAGT «Lost in Transformation”» which took place 9 -12 September 2010 in Berlin.
September 2010 Konstantinidou Α, Hatzilakou Κ., Kafkopoulou Α., Kiletsi I., Mavridou Μ., Shadmon R.
Presentation entitled “Vision in Supervision…as a “spiral” process” at the 10th Conference of the European Association for Gestalt Therapy – EAGT «Lost in Transformation”» which took place 9 -12 September 2010 in Berlin.
September 2010 Hatzilakou Κ., Katsamakis Κ.
Workshop entitled “Dum “spiral” spero; awareness, hope, change, life” at the 10th Conference of the European Association for Gestalt Therapy – EAGT «Lost in Transformation”» which took place 9 -12 September 2010 in Berlin.
September 2010 Hatzilakou Κ., Giaglis G., Kalota J., Karabatzias Α.,
Koutousi P., Makridou Μ., Siampani Κ., Theofilou Μ., Zioga D.
Presentation entitled “Lost in “space”…”between” yesterday’s promises and today’s reality” at the 10th Conference of the European Association for Gestalt Therapy – EAGT «Lost in Transformation”» which took place 9 -12 September 2010 in Berlin.
April 2010 Balliou D.
Workshop entitled “The art of psychotherapy, art of life” at the Conference of Hellenic Advisory Committee (H.A.C.) under the general title “Art as a tool in modern therapeutic approaches” which took place on the 24th & the 25th of April 2010 at Harokopion University in Athens.
March 2010 Hatzilakou K., Giaglis G., Kalota J., Karabatzias A., Koutousi P., Makridou M., Siampani K., Theofilou M. & Zioga D.
Poster presentation entitled: “A Gestalt Psychotherapy support group: experiences of caregivers of patients with Alzheimer’s disease” at the 25th International Conference of Alzheimer Disease, 10th of March, Grand Hotel Palace, Thessaloniki.
February 2010 Balliou D.
Presentation entitled “Gestalt Therapy beyond techniques” to the postgraduates of Psychology of the American College of Greece – Deree, on February 6, 2010, in Athens
October 2009 Konstantinidou Α.
Speech entitled “Joy and Health” within the framework of the Annual Activities Program of the Foundation of Thracian Art & Tradition, in collaboration with the Association of Cancer Patients and Friends of Prefecture of Xanthi.
May 2009 Yiamarelou Y., Kouroukli Robertson K., Greek Institute of Dramatherapy & Playtherapy “Athyrma”
Presentation on the subject: “From the Impasse to Creative Adjustment” in the 6th Meeting of NOPG “The Crisis in the Therapeutic Procedure: Danger or opportunity?”, May 30th 2009, Novotel, Athens.
May 2009 Yiamarelou Y.
Presentation on the subject: “Crisis intervention” in the Volunteers-Friends-Doctors of Cancer Patients Association, May 24th 2009, Athens.
March 2009 Yiamarelou Y.
Presentation on the subject: “Crisis intervention” in the Volunteers-Friends-Doctors of Cancer Patients Association, March 15th 2009, Athens.
February 2009 Hatzilakou Κ., Apostolou Α., Giaglis G., Katsikidou Μ.,
Siampani Κ., Zioga D.
Group presentation entitled «The necessity of supervision of the health care professionals in the “land of dementia”» at the 6th pan-Hellenic Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease & Related. (February 2009, Grand Hotel Palace, Thessaloniki)
February 2009 Hatzilakou Κ., Meulmeester F.
Presentation entitled «Restoring the balance by creating a healing experience» at the 6th pan-Hellenic Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease & Related. (February 2009, Grand Hotel Palace, Thessaloniki)
January 2009 Balliou D.
Presentation to postgraduates of New York College on the subject: “Gestalt therapy: beyond the techniques”, on January 23, 2008, in Athens
November 2008 Konstantinidou A.
Presentation entitled: “Gestalt: therapist as a human being - as a professional” in the meeting for the 10th year anniversary of Gestalt Foundation, November 23rd 2008, Athens.
November 2008 Yiamarelou Y.
Presentation on the subject: “Training and voluntarism” in the meeting for the 10th year anniversary of Gestalt Foundation, November 23rd 2008, Athens.
November 2008 Balliou D.
Presentation on the subject: “Training in Psychotherapy: Perspectives on learning” in the meeting for the 10th year anniversary of Gestalt Foundation, November 23rd 2008, Athens.
November 2008 Balliou D.
Presentation on the subject: “The role of the family in the prevention of child aggression” in the meeting of Ilion municipality in association with the Phaethon Center of prevention, November 15th 2008, Athens.
October 2008 Konstantinidou Α.
Presentation on the subject: “The psychological dimension according to Gestalt approach” at the panel “Patient with mouth cancer” under the framework of the 28th Pan-Hellenic Dentist’s Conference entitled “The anthropocentric character of modern dentist”, October 23rd -26th 2008, Thessaloniki.
October 2008 Yiamarelou Y.
Presentation on the subject: “Model of a network of support for the training program of the volunteers in the association of cancer patients CVFD” in the oncologic conference in psychosocial oncology, October 19th 2008, Athens.
May 2008 Balliou D.
Presentation on the subject: “Experience in Gestalt therapy” in the 5th meeting NOPG (National Organization of Psychotherapy in Greece), May 31st 2008, Athens.
February 2008 Hatzilakou K.
Presentation on the subject: “Parent – Pupil – Teacher:
Harmonious co-existence” in the meeting of the school “Contemporary School S.Avgoulea – Linardatou”, on February 16, 2008, in Athens.
February 2008 Konstantinidou A.
Lecture on the subject: “When things doesn’t go off well… Psychological support to women in vulnerable situation” in International Life “WOMAN’S LIFE” event with lectures and discussions, February 6th 2008, Capsis Hotel, Thessaloniki.
January 2008 Hatzilakou K.
Presentation on the subject: “Parental Questioning” in the meeting of the school “Contemporary School S. Avgoulea – Linardatou”, on January 23, 2008, in Athens.
November 2007 Konstantinidou A., Vamvaka M., Zioga D., Bozini S.,
Papadopoulou A.
Group presentation on the Subject: “Psychological Support Groups. Meaning Making & Quality of Life Path” at the 11th Hellenic Conference of Psychosocial Oncology, 23 – 25 November 2007, Holiday Inn, Conference Center, Athens
November 2007 Yiamarelou Y., Antoniou E., Daskalaki E., Kato I., Kyvelou A., Rapti E., Sifaki S., Stamatis G., Chatzigeorgiou E., Chantziara D.
Presentation on the Subject: “Volunteer’s Gestalt Training Program in the Cancer patients – Volunteers – Friends & Doctors Association of Athens” at the 11th Hellenic Conference of Psychosocial Oncology, 23-25 November 2007, Holiday Inn, Conference Center, Athens
November 2007 Yiamarelou Y., Antoniou E., Chantziara D.
Presentation on the Subject: “The Effect of Stress in the Cancer Patient Program” at the one day scientific meeting of Cancer Patients – Volunteers – Friends & Doctors association,11 November 2007, Park, Conference Center, Athens .
September 2007 Balliou D., Diplas G., Hatzilakou K., Konstantinidou A. Shadmon R., Yiamarelou Y.
Group presentation on the Subject: “Basic Dilemma for Gestalt supervisors: Process or Content?” at the 9th European Conference of Gestalt Therapy, 6 – 9 September 2007, Divani Caravel, Conference Center, Athens
June 2006 Balliou D.
Presentation on the subject: “Supervision: Theory and Practice” at the 3rd Meeting of National Association of Psychotherapy of Greece.
April 2006 Yiamarelou Y.
Presentation on the subject: “Gestalt Psychotherapy: present and future” at the 9th Psychotherapy Forum of the University of Indianapolis at the University Cultural Center, Plaka.
November 2006 Konstantinidou A., Kalota G., Makridou M., Mavridou M.
Group presentation on the subject: “Supporting Quality of Life after Cancer” at the 10th Hellenic Conference of Psychosocial Oncology”. 3-5 November 2006, Holiday Inn, Conference Center, Athens
November 2005 Yiamarelou Y.
Presentation on the subject: “The development and the enlargement of Psychotherapy” at a Meeting organized by the Open Psychotherapeutic Center & the Group Analysis Institute held at the Open Psychotherapeutic Center of Athens.
September 2005 Hatzilakou K., Hatzopoulou S., Kalota G., Makridou M., Shadmon R.
Group presentation on the subject: “Volunteers’ training program with Gestalt approach: ‘The group that supports me to support’” at the Scientific Symposium of the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF) & the 7th Greek Conference “Multiple Sclerosis New Clinical update and quality of Life”. Hyatt Regency Hotel, Thessaloniki.
November 2004 Yiamarelou Y.
Presentation on the subject: “Crisis Intervention” at the Meeting “Gestalt Therapy in the 21st century: In dialogue with difference”. Thessaloniki’s Center of History–Billi Palace.
November 2004 Balliou D.
Presentation on the subject: “Family violence & Gestalt Therapy” at the Meeting “Gestalt Therapy in the 21st century: In dialogue with difference”. History Center of Thessaloniki.
September 2004 Hatzilakou K., Kalota G., Konstantinidou A., Makridou M., Mavridou M., Meulmeester F., Triariko M.
Group presentation on the subject: “Facing the facts of life” at the 8th European Conference of Gestalt Therapy, Prague.
March 2004 Hatzilakou K.
Presentation on the subject: “Career and training options in psychology” at the City College (Department of Psychology & Industrial Liaison & Careers Office), Stein Building, Thessaloniki.
November 2003 Hatzilakou K.
Presentation on the subject: “Gestalt Therapy and Dementia” at Harissio Old people’s home. Official organizer: “The Greek Company of Alzheimer and Relevant Disturbances”, Thessaloniki.
June 2003 Hatzilakou K.
Presentation on the subject: “Gestalt Therapy and Dementia” at the European Conference of the Greek Company of Alzheimer and Relevant Disturbances”, Macedonia Palace, Thessaloniki.
March 2003 Konstantinidou A.
Lecture on the subject: “Gestalt Therapy and Dementia” at the “Scientific Multithematic Symposium of Physiotherapy”, Capsis Hotel, Thessaloniki.
September 2001 Balliou D., Hatzilakou K., Konstantinidou A.
Presentation on the subject: “Dialogue with women in vulnerable situations in Greece” at the 7th European Conference of Gestalt Therapy, Stockholm.
March 2001 Yiamarelou Y.
Presentation on the subject: “The hidden grief for a friend who is dying” at the Meeting “Realizing the hidden grief in our life”, organized by the Greek Association for Counseling at the Theater of Moraitis School, Psychiko.
