Dear Colleagues, Guests, and Friends of Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy,

The World Association for Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy (WAPP) warmly invites you to participate in the 8th World Congress of Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy, taking place from 11–16 October 2026, in the beautiful coastal city of Budva, Montenegro.

Under the theme “Healing Across Cultures – Positive Mental Health in a Complex World,” this Congress will bring together 300-400 professionals, researchers, educators, and students from around the globe to explore how psychotherapy can build bridges of understanding, compassion, and healing across cultural and professional boundaries.

Our world today faces many challenges — military conflicts, migration, rapid change, social polarization, and the evolving impact of technology and artificial intelligence. Yet, within these complexities lie new possibilities for dialogue, cooperation, and growth. Together, we will reflect on how Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy can support individuals and communities in finding balance, meaning, and connection in this changing world.

The Congress program will offer:

• Inspirational keynote lectures by leading international experts
• Workshops and symposia on theory, practice, and innovation in Positive Psychotherapy
• Panel discussions exploring transcultural perspectives, prevention, and well-being
• Opportunities for networking and collaboration with colleagues from all continents
• Cultural and artistic events celebrating the diversity of our global community

Equally important, the Congress will offer time for personal encounters — moments of exchange, friendship, and community. Social events, shared meals, and cultural evenings will give us the opportunity to celebrate the diversity and creativity of our global network. Please bring your traditional national costumes for the cultural evening.

We invite you to help make the congress a success by contributing a presentation or workshop. Please submit your abstract on our congress website between 15 December 2025 and 31 March 2026.

More than an academic gathering, the Congress is a meeting of hearts and minds—a place to learn, share, and be inspired. As Nossrat Peseschkian, the founder of Positive Psychotherapy, reminded us: “Every person carries within themselves a potential for change and balance.”

We invite you to join us in Budva to rediscover this balance—within yourself, your practice, and your community. Let us celebrate the spirit of connection, intercultural dialogue, and positive mental health together.

We look forward to welcoming you to Montenegro in October 2026 — for what promises to be an unforgettable and transformative experience.

With warm regards,

The Board of the World Association for Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy