ONLINE IAGP APPETIZERS (In preparation of Sapporo Congress) GROUPS AND GLOBAL HOPE FOR PEOPLE, ORGANIZATIONS, UNIVERSITIES, AND SOCIETIES Dear Colleagues, Guests, and Friends, It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Congress Appetizers—a series of engaging pre-congress online workshops designed to introduce the key themes of our upcoming IAGP Congress in Sapporo, Japan, taking place from August 20 to 23, 2025. This year’s theme, “Groups and Global Hope for People, Organizations, Universities, and Societies,” speaks to the profound and transformative power of group processes in promoting resilience, connection, and healing across various communities and contexts. These online sessions are intended not only as a preview of the rich content to come, but also as an invitation to connect, reflect, and prepare together for the full congress experience—whether you will join us in Sapporo or online. We are delighted to have you with us and look forward to meaningful exchanges in the spirit of global dialogue and professional growth. With warm regards, Heloisa Fleury President, IAGP What is the Congress Appetizer? 8 WORKSHOPS – 21 – 22 JUN 2025 & 5 – 6 JULY 2025 A Congress Appetizer is a series of engaging, pre-congress online workshops designed to introduce key themes and stimulate interest in the upcoming international IAGP congress in Sapporo, Japan that will be held from 20 to 23 August 2025. The Appetizers’ online workshops serve as a dynamic prelude to the congress, offering participants a taste of the topics, speakers, and interactive experiences they can expect. For the upcoming Congress on Group Psychotherapy, the appetizer series—titled «Groups and Global Hope for People, Organizations, Universities, and Societies»—explores the transformative potential of group processes in fostering resilience, connection, and collective healing across diverse settings. These online events aim to broaden participation, spark dialogue, and build momentum toward the full congress. PROGRAM WORKSHOP 1 –Action Methods Across East and West – Groups as Circles of Change and Hope Eva Fahlstrom Borg & Mona Rakhawy Saturday 21 Jun 11:00 am – 1:00 pm CET WORKSHOP 2 Seeing through Each Other’s Eyes: Reflective Circles of Intervision/Peer Supervision Maria van Noort & Maurizio Gasseau Saturday 21 Jun 2.30 pm – 4:00 pm CET WORKSHOP 3 Trust and Shame in the Supervision Matrix Thor Kristian Island Sunday 22 Jun 11.00 am – 1:00 pm CET WORKSHOP 4 The group as Metaphor, Dream or Labyrinth Maurizio Gasseau & Adriana Piterbarg Sunday 22 Jun 3.00 pm – 5:00 pm CET WORKSHOP 5 Education is the Transmission of Humanity Marcia Karp Saturday 5 July 11.00 am – 1:00 pm CET WORKSHOP 6 Healing Encounters: Exploring Relationships in the Spirit of Japanese Gardens – A Tele’Drama Experience Daniela Simmons Saturday 5 July 2.30 pm – 4:00 pm CET WORKSHOP 7 The journey to the Land of the Rising sun: Harbors that need to be discovered and knowledge that needs to be explored Marina Brinchi & Konstantinos Liolios Sunday 6 July 2.30 pm – 4:00 pm CET WORKSHOP 8 On the Frontline of Trauma Healing Symbols and Transcultural Wisdom Jorge Burmeister & Gaea Logan Sunday 6 July 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm CET DOWNLOAD Final-Sapporo Congress Appetizers Schedule and Biographies pptx Registration You can choose to participate in one, several or all of the workshops. Complete this form, select according to your interest and we will send you the access link by mail.