Psychotraumatologia w praktyce – ogólnopolska konferencja z udziałem WSKZ
The aim of the conference „Psychotraumatology in the support system - new inspirations”, which took place on 27-28 February 2026, was dissemination of knowledge in the field of psychotraumatology and presentation of its practical application in the work of specialists. The event, co-organised by the University of Applied Sciences, brought together experts from all over Poland. Student members of the Clinical Psychology Scientific Club from the University of Applied Sciences also participated in the conference.
Expert knowledge and experience
The conference programme included presentations by female experts with many years of clinical experience and practical experience working within the support system – including in educational institutions, social welfare institutions and healthcare facilities. During the event, key issues related to working with individuals who have experienced trauma were discussed, including:
- the functioning of children and young adults diagnosed with complex trauma;
- The impact of traumatic experiences on psychosocial development;
- the specifics of working with people affected by war and refugee trauma;
- The importance of perinatal support for building the mother-child relationship.
Psychotraumatology in a support system context
On the second day of the conference, participants watched the film „Dream”, which it became the starting point for a discussion on the role of psychotraumatology in foster care and adoption processes. The conversation focused on children's experiences with traumatic histories, the challenges faced by foster and adoptive families. Attention was also paid to the role of specialists supporting these processes and actions limiting the long-term effects of trauma.
Co-operation between environments and the significance of the event
The event took place under under the patronage of the Polish Society for Psychotraumatology, with the media patronage of Polish Radio Białystok and the Honorary Patronage of the Mayor of Białystok. The conference was organised by:
- Centre for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy „Otwarci” in Białystok;
- Triada Institute of Psychotherapy and Psychotraumatology in Gdańsk;
- The Higher Vocational School in Wrocław.
The next edition has already been announced
This event confirms how important the cooperation between scientific circles and practitioners is in developing effective methods to support people experiencing trauma. Seeing the positive reception, the organisers announced another edition of the conference, which will take place on 26 February 2027, under the theme „Around Trauma Narratives”.
