East European versus West European Mentalities: Can We Hope to Understand One Another?
19-22 March, 2009 Sigmund Freud University, Vienna
On March 19-22, 2009 an International Conference was held in Vienna (Sigmund Freud University, Rector – Prof. Dr. Alfred Pritz). Its topic was East-European and West-European Mentality: Can We Understand Each Other? Specialists from 29 Asian, American, African and European countries participated in the conference. Most participants chose various aspects of Russian mentality as the main topic for their research. One of the most important and interesting papers, according to participants, was the paper presented by ECPP President Professor Michail Reshetnikov Unobvious Image of the Future . The paper is devoted to common problems of Western and Eastern Europe and was published in Russia, the UK, Italia, Portugal. As soon as participants send us their papers they will be published in English or Russian version of ECPP web-site.
"Gestalt Therapy and Psychotherapy in Eastern and Western Europe" by
Serge Ginger
The goal of this conference is to host an international forum for the discussion of an increasingly important topic in contemporary European society: the differences in East European versus West European mentalities.By the term “mentalities,” we mean: ways of thinking, feeling, experiencing the world, relating to other individuals and to society, and any other element that characterises our inner world. As the world grows more globalised and there are more and more interactions between persons and institutions of different nations, such comparisons become important. Vienna provides the perfect location and opportunity to host such a discussion because of its unique and crucial position as a gateway between Eastern and Western Europe.
We are now accepting abstracts for papers addressing the following topics:
Self Image
Emotion
Behaviour and Social Norms
Individual and Society Current Approaches to Psychology and Psychotherapy
Trends in Symptoms, Disorders and Mental Health Needs
Developmental and Child Psychology
Gender: Perceptions, Attitudes and Roles
Family and Spousal Issues
Homo Soveticus”? New Perspectives
Collective Memory
Conference Languages:
Presentations may be given in English, German or Russian.
Abstract Submissions:
Please submit abstracts of 500 words or less by 1st December, 2008, via email, to Ekaterina Makarova at Send Mail. Abstracts may be in English, German, or Russian. Please be sure to include your name, contact information and institutional affiliation.
Conference Fees and Accommodations:
The cost of attending the conference is 200€. Reductions for students are possible. University accommodations are available for 25€ per night, or participants may choose to stay at a 2-star, 3-star, 4-star, or 5-star hotel in the area. Conference fees, accommodations and travel expenses are the responsibility of the participant.
Working Group Contacts:
Prof Alfred Pritz, Director: Send Mail
Dr Albina Colden, English-speakers Liaison: Send Mail
Mag Anna Schor-Tschudnowskaja, German&Russian-speakers Liaison: Send Mail
Ekaterina Makarova, Coordinator: Sand Mail
Julia Lösch, Assistant: Send Mail
Sigmund Freud University Eastern European Institute
Schnirchgasse 9a A-1030, Vienna, Austria Tel.: +43 1 798 4098 Fax: +43 1 798 409820 http://www.sfu.ac.at/english