Gestalt Dialogues is an educational, interdisciplinary, international project aimed at creating a space for reflection and assimilation of actual experience and the development of therapeutic identity.
This will be our fifth gathering— an anniversary gathering! —as we continue to observe and reflect on the changes taking place within us. We’ll also share our stories and insights with like-minded people.
Gestalt Dialogues No. 5invites practicing Gestalt therapists—both those just starting out and those with experience—to explore the professional transformations we all inevitably undergo.
To this end, we are continuing the Therapeutic Stories format. In this format, experienced colleagues will share with us their stories about how clients influence therapists, how professional transformations take place, how to prevent burnout and professional deformation.
The format of the event includes:
- A dialog or polylogue on one of the specified topics;
- Discussion in discussion groups;
- Presentation of the therapeutic story (case study);
- Collective Discussion;
- Morning and evening “madness” (bodily practices).
Maximum number of participants: 45 people.
Venue:
France, Nice
Hotel Le Saint-Paul
29 Boulevard Franck Pilatte,
06300 Nice, France
Event Schedule:
Check-in: May 27, 2025
Operating days: June 28, 2025 — May 30, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Walk through Nice: May 31, 2025
Departure: June 1, 2025
Organizers:
Olga KadyshevaOlga Kadysheva, psychologist, crisis psychologist, Gestalt therapist, leading trainer of NAGTU “Ukrainian Gestalt Institute”. Ukraine – France
Mikhail Slutskin, psychologist, accredited Gestalt therapist and supervisor of the NAGTU “Ukrainian Gestalt Institute”, leading supervisory and therapeutic groups. Ukraine – Germany
Mikhail Baytalsky, philosopher, PhD in Philosophy, Gestalt therapist of HIGiP (Kharkov Institute of Gestalt and Psychodrama). Ukraine – USA
Organizing fee:
- If paid by March 1, 2026—€250
- For payments made after March 1, 2026—€300
- If paid locally 350€
Cashless payment is possible in EUR or in UAH. On-site payment in EUR only.
We invite you to bring your relatives (spouses and children) as a free attendee; they will be able to participate in all activities for free if they wish (except for coffee break fees).
If you have any questions, please contact the organizing committee of the school at gestaltdialogues@gmail.com.