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New trends and challenges in the Tourism industry explored at the successful online event on Tourism by CITY College

A second successful virtual event on Tourism by our Business Administration & Economics Department Experienced and well-recognised professionals from the tourism industry shared their views and expertise New trends and challenges in the Tourism sector unveiled There is a critical need for well-educated professionals in Tourism, as underlined by the majority of speakers Watch the event on our Youtube Channel The impact of the pandemic on the tourism industry and tourists’ preferences, as well as the emerging trends in the industry, were the main topics discussed at the online event on Tourism that was successfully organised by the Business Administration and Economics Department of CITY College, University of York Europe Campus on Monday, 14 February 2022. Titled ‘Tourism: an all-inclusive love or a customised gift? Tourists' preferences and hospitality services’, the event was opened by Ms. Aggeliki Papakonstantinou, Head of the Business Administration & Economics Department of CITY who warmly welcomed all speakers and guests. The Mayor of Thessaloniki, Mr. Konstantinos Zervas, also addressed a short welcome emphasising the importance of promoting the city of Thessaloniki as a popular tourist destination. Distinguished keynote speakers shared their expertise Experienced and well-recognised professionals from the tourism industry participated as speakers in the event, shared their expertise and valuable experience and contributed their own insights and perspectives on the topic. The event started with the keynote speeches by Mr. Georgios Drakopoulos, Founder & CEO, Tourism Generis, Mr. Dimitrios Manikis, President EMEA, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Mr. Dimitrios Koumparakis, General Secretary, Hellenic Federation of Hotels' General Managers, Mr. Grigorios Tasios, President, Hellenic Hotel Federation & Vice President of The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), Professor Dr. Andreas Papatheodorou, Director ETEM Lab, University of the Aegean, Executive Board Member, Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority and Mr. Kyros Asfis, Founder& CEO, ΝΕΑ ΜΕSA. “We need Vitamin C: Collaboration, Cooperation, Coordination.” In his presentation, Mr. Drakopoulos discussed new trends in the Tourism industry and the change in consumer behaviour, underlining the need for flexibility and adaptability to the ever-changing environment and conditions. “‘Normal’ is changing and everyday we have a new ‘normal’. The way we travel will never be the same,” he said. Referring to the challenges within the Tourism industry he mentioned the lack of qualified employees, while at the same time he spoke about the obstacles affecting tourism development in Greece, mainly the bureaucratic impediments and governance issues. At the end of his presentation, Mr. Drakopoulos stressed the need for the development of synergies and collaborations for a better future in tourism sector by saying that “We need Vitamin C: Collaboration, Cooperation, Coordination.” In his turn, Mr. Manikis, talking about the impact of the pandemic, expressed his concerns in relation to the human side of the tourism and hospitality industry by saying that unfortunately there can be no human contact due to Covid-19 regulations. "We are building resilience": this was the opening remark of Mr. Tasios’ talk who went on to discuss the difficulties and challenges of cooperation with the local government as well as the lack of employees in the hospitality sector. "The pandemic has unveiled the need for synergy and collaboration" he said, stressing the importance of developing Destination Marketing Organisations (DMOs). New trends in Tourism in the post-COVID era Adaptability and flexibility, tourist preferences for expensive, a-la carte services as well as expensive, premium accommodation units that ensure privacy, last minute bookings and cancellations, preferences for outdoor facilities, declining demand for organised excursions, return to nature, adaptability to new technologies, increasing costs, a sense of security and adhering to health protocols, are some of the main trends of the post-COVID era within the tourism industry shaped so far, according to the conclusions of most of the speakers of the first panel of the event. Themed ‘Hotels and destinations: an all-inclusive love or a customised gift’, the first panel discussion featured seasoned professionals, namely Ms. Anneta Svoronou, Complex Hotel Manager, Hotel Grande Bretagne and King George, Athens, Mr. Antonios Stamnas, Sales Director, Grecotel SA, Mr. Nikos Geronikolas, CEO, Olympic Palace Resort Hotel, Rhodes, Mr. Dimitrios Perrakis, Area Operations Manager, Atlantica Hotels and Resorts and Ms. Christina Poutetsi, Journalist (Protagon), Communications Expert. In her detailed presentation, Ms. Svoronou outlined the new trends according to travelers’ behaviour - with health and safety measures being top priority - and stressed that hotels should adapt to those trends and preferences. Mr. Koumbarakis, in turn, spoke about the impact of the pandemic on hotels in Crete. Air transport’s role in tourism Speakers of the second panel, namely, Ms Ioanna Papadopoulou, Director of Communications & Marketing Athens International Airport, Ms. Irini Sidiropoulou, Regional Sales Manager North Greece, Ionian Islands & Balkans Sales Manager, North Greece, Ionian Islands and Balkan countries, Aegean Airlines and Mr. Alexandros Michalopoulos, Key Accounts project Management at SKY express, discussed the topic ‘Air transport’s role in tourism’. The absolute need for development of collaborations and synergies, in order for Greece to develop its tourism product, was also highlighted by panelists of the second session of the event. As Mr. Papatheodorou mentioned in his keynote address, there is interdependence and synergy in the airline-airport relationship, as well as in the airport-destination relationship. Ms. Papadopoulou also referred to the strategic collaborations and synergies in the context of the development and management of a destination, particularly emphasising the contribution of airports and hotels to green destinations, in order to promote the ecological footprint of a destination. Regarding the need for collaborations, Ms. Sidiropoulou agreed with Ms. Papadopoulou by saying: "Cooperation is necessary not in the sense of dependence, but in the sense of a strategic goal." In his turn, Mr. Michalopoulos, also discussed the need for tourist destinations to set specific goals: “It is very important for destinations to declare their intentions and plans", as he said, and explained this will help airlines plan around specific tourist destinations to help them and promote them. Tourism Observatory: technology, big data analysis and trend identification in tourism The event concluded with the third panel discussion on ‘Tourism Observatory: technology, big data analysis and trend identification in tourism’ in which the following speakers participated: Mr. Thomas Poulios, Founder, Hotel Availabilities, EDIP, University of Thessaly, Mr. Alexandros Karavitis, Co-Founder & CEO, Hosthub (formerly Syncbnb), Mr. Theodoros Katsimpras, Business Development Director, BookOnlineNow, Mr. Vassilis Riavolgou, Business Development Manager, Eastern Mediterranean & Balkans at OTA Insight, and Ms. Hannah Babineau, International Marketing & Partnerships Manager, Data Appeal. In his keynote speech, Mr. Asfis presented the Tourism Observatory, the services, information, and data it offers to tourism and spoke about the importance of its contribution in practical issues within the tourism sector. Using the services and intelligence provided by the Tourism Observatory, hotels have access to valuable insights regarding ​​tourists’ demand and bookings. This will enable professionals in the hospitality and tourism industry build targeted, relevant, and timely marketing strategies, as well as adapt their services according to tourists’ preferences. Each panelist went on to discuss their company's contribution to the Observatory. While discussing the role of the Tourism Observatory, Ms. Babineau pointed out that it is important to invest in intelligence. Information on various trends can be used to properly manage and leverage human resources. It should be noted CITY College, University of York Europe Campus has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Tourism Observatory, which includes a range of actions including data analysis and management, as well as the promotion of the Observatory's activities. The event was moderated by Dr Giovanni Oscar Serafini, Associate Professor, και Dr Lemonia Papadopoulou - Kelidou, Lecturer at the Business Administration and Economics Department of CITY College, University of York Europe Campus, who asked key questions and facilitated the discussion between the speakers. It is worth mentioning that this was the second successful virtual event organised by CITY College on Tourism, a sector particularly important for the Greek economy, but also for the sector of education, since there is a critical need for well-educated professionals in Tourism, as pointed out by the majority of the event’s speakers. Watch the event on our Youtube Channel:  

18/02/2022

CITY College once again receives BAC accreditation

A highly esteemed benchmark accreditation for CITY College, University of York Europe Campus All BAC standards and requirements were fully met according to BAC’s official report CITY College has been carrying BAC’s quality mark for 20 years now. CITY College has once again succeeded in receiving accreditation by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) for Independent Higher Education, according to the BAC Report issued in February 2022. CITY College, University of York Europe underwent a remote BAC inspection in October 2021. The criteria against which CITY College was evaluated include teaching and learning delivery and resources, educational provision and quality, institutional procedures, management, student welfare, premises etc. As a result, CITY College will continue to carry BAC’s quality mark. As stated in the BAC Report, CITY College satisfied all standards while requirements in all seven areas of the BAC examination including Governance, Strategy and Financial Management, Academic Management and Administration, Teaching, Learning and Assessment, Student Support, Guidance and Progression, Premises, Facilities and Learning Resources, Quality Management, Assurance and Enhancement and Online, Distance and Blended Learning were fully met. BAC’s accreditation is valid until January 2026. CITY College Europe Campus highly values, welcomes and seeks after such quality inspections by well-respected accrediting bodies and organisations, as they provide a clear opportunity to prove not only its academic excellence but the overall quality and high standards of operation. CITY College has been carrying BAC’s accreditation for 20 years now. BAC is a UK non-profit organization, established in 1984 to act as the national accreditation body for independent and higher education. BAC conducts a thorough inspection every five years, with an interim inspection after two or three years. BAC is member of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA). More about BAC.  

17/02/2022

Introducing our new Students’ Union Board (CSU) 2021-22

We are happy to introduce the new Students’ Union (CSU) Board 2021-22 of CITY College, University of York Europe, elected by the entire student body at our main campus in Thessaloniki. The elected officers are: President Georgina Gjorcheska Vice President Jeta Zhaveli Welfare & Education Officer Danica Scepanovic PR & Communications Officer Grigorios Giavris Sports & Recreational Activities Officer Sara Imeri Congratulations to all students who have taken part either by standing, being part of a campaign team or voting! Congratulations to the elected officers! CITY College wishes its new CSU a very successful academic year ahead!  

11/02/2022

BPS re-accreditation for CITY College, University of York Europe Campus

A prestigious accreditation for our Psychology Department We are pleased to announce that CITY College has received re-accreditation by the prestigious British Psychological Society (BPS) for the undergraduate programme offered by its Psychology Department, the BSc (Hons) in Psychology. Our Bachelor programme and the provision offered to students once again met the rigorous criteria set by BPS. The BPS accreditation is a definite hallmark of quality for psychology. It is of immense importance for the recognition of our graduates’ professional rights and indicates that the programmes support quality learning, are well-resourced and cover in depth the curriculum endorsed by the Society. The British Psychological Society (BPS) is the professional body for psychology and psychologists in the UK and has been involved in accrediting programmes of education and training in psychology since the 1970s. It promotes excellence and ethical professional practice and education. Accreditation is the means by which the Society reaches a view on whether psychology courses are suitable to support students’ achievement of learning outcomes, and are supported by an appropriate resource base. Programmes offered by our Psychology Department Bachelors programme Masters programmes  

11/02/2022

Call for PhD Applications by our research centre, SEERC

Deadline 08/04/2022 The South East European Research Centre (SEERC) - research centre of CITY College, University of York EUrope Campus - invites applications for studying towards a PhD degree of the University of York, through the Doctoral Programme of SEERC. The deadline for applying is April 8, 2022.  Details concerning the available research topics and the application submission process can be found in the Call for Applications. A small number of fee waiver studentships will become available to qualifying candidates who will apply for full time studies only. View the announcement on SEERC's website  

11/02/2022

Successful completion of our Master students' Practicum in Clinical Neuropsychology at the rehabilitation center ‘Anagennisi’ under special COVID-19 conditions

Congratulations to our students who successfully completed their practicum at the rehabilitation centre ‘Anagennisi’ Our students worked with dedication and commitment under the challenging COVID-19 conditions within a strictly clinical environment Applying knowledge in the ‘real-world’: A rewarding learning experience for our students while working at a real clinical setting Congratulations to Masters students in Clinical Neuropsychology of our Psychology Department, Mrs. Maria Kyriaki Kokoliou Gounari, Mrs. Bouchra Lahmar and Mrs. Zografia Pratanou who successfully completed their Practicum in Clinical Neuropsychology at the rehabilitation center ‘Anagennisi’ under very special, risky and stressful Covid-19 conditions. Congratulations also go to Mrs. Yasmin Mahana, who completed her practicum in Egypt. With high commitment and dedication our students examined during their practicum several patients even in the emergency room with severe acquired brain damage and post-Covid cases with severe myopathy and cognitive deficiencies, greatly contributing to rehabilitation center's services and their patients' improvement and reintegration in their family and society. As the practicum was conducted within a strictly clinical environment our students had to wear a special equipment (together with enriched masks, gloves etc.) for 6-8 hours daily and take day per day rapid-tests. Dr. Anna Emmanouel, Lecturer at our Psychology Department and responsible supervisor of the Practicum referred with enthusiasm to our students and their great clinical work: “Speaking as the responsible supervisor in clinical neuropsychology for the last six years, since the programme started, also on behalf of Dr. Kyriaki Papadopoulou, from the Psychology Department, we are really proud of them and I have no words to describe their responsibility, their professionalism and kindness towards the patients.” Practicum: Moving from theory to practice Practical experience is central to the education of neuropsychologists. The Practicum component of the MA in Clinical Neuropsychology programme of our Psychology Department is designed to provide that practical experience.Our students have the opportunity to do their Practicum and get the invaluable experience of working with patients in real clinical settings.  

07/02/2022

Tourism: an all-inclusive love or a customised gift? Tourists' preferences and hospitality services

The following event is going to take place in Greek. Διαδικτυακή Εκδήλωση   Κεντρικές Ομιλίες Γεώργιος Δρακόπουλος Ιδρυτής & Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος, ΤΟURISM GENERIS Δημήτρης Μανίκης Πρόεδρος ΕΜΕΑ, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts   Δημήτρης Κουμπαράκης Γενικός Γραμματέας Πανελλήνιας Ομοσπονδίας Διευθυντών Ξενοδοχείων   Γρηγόρης Τάσιος Πρόεδρος Πανελλήνιας Ομοσπονδίας Ξενοδόχων & Α' Αντιπρόεδρος Σ.Ε.Τ.Ε. Ανδρέας Παπαθεοδώρου Καθηγητής Πανεπιστημίου Αιγαίου, Πρόεδρος Ελληνικής Αεροπορικής Ένωσης Κύρος Ασφής Ιδρυτής & Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος, NEA MESA   To Τμήμα Επιστημών Διοίκησης και Οικονομίας του CITY College, University of York Europe Campus σας προσκαλεί στην διαδικτυακή εκδήλωση 'Τουρισμός: μαζικό ή προσωποποιημένο δώρο αγάπης; Προτιμήσεις τουριστών και υπηρεσίες ξενοδοχείων' που θα πραγματοποιηθεί τη Δευτέρα, 14 Φεβρουαρίου 2022. Η εκδήλωση θα εξετάσει την επίπτωση της πανδημίας στις προτιμήσεις των τουριστών, αναφορικά με υπηρεσίες φιλοξενίας και ταξιδιών, σκιαγραφώντας την επόμενη μέρα. Έμπειροι και αναγνωρισμένοι επαγγελματίες του χώρου θα μοιραστούν την τεχνογνωσία τους και τις γνώσεις τους δίνοντας το δικό τους στίγμα και οπτική.   Δήλωση συμμετοχής Παρακολουθήστε την εκδήλωση * H εκδήλωση θα μεταδοθεί ζωντανά μέσω Live Streaming    Join and share!   Πρόγραμμα Εκδήλωσης * Η εκδήλωση θα πραγματοποιηθεί στα Ελληνικά.  Σύντομοι Χαιρετισμοί 15.00-15.05 Αγγελική Παπακωνσταντίνου, Διευθύντρια Τμήματος Επιστημών Διοίκησης και Οικονομίας, CITY College, University of York Europe Campus 15.05-15.10 Κωνσταντίνος Ζέρβας, Δήμαρχος Θεσσαλονίκης     Κεντρικές Ομιλίες 15.10-15.15 Γεώργιος Δρακόπουλος, Ιδρυτής & Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος, ΤOURISM GENERIS Θέμα ομιλίας: Οι προκλήσεις για τη τουριστική πολιτική που προκύπτουν από τις μεταβολές της καταναλωτικής συμπεριφοράς των τουριστών 15.15-15.20 Δημήτριος Μανίκης, Πρόεδρος ΕΜΕΑ Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Θέμα ομιλίας: Υπηρεσίες φιλοξενίας: οι μελλοντικές τάσεις 15.20-15.25 Δημήτριος Κουμπαράκης, Γενικός Γραμματέας Πανελλήνιας Ομοσπονδίας Διευθυντών Ξενοδοχείων Θέμα ομιλίας: Ο τουρισμός στην Κρήτη 15.25-15.30  Γρηγόριος Τάσιος, Πρόεδρος Πανελλήνιας Ομοσπονδίας Ξενοδόχων & Α’ Αντιπρόεδρος Σ.Ε.Τ.Ε. Θέμα ομιλίας: DMO προκλήσεις συνεργασίας ιδιωτών και αυτοδιοίκηση     15.40-16.30 Πάνελ Συζήτησης 1 Ξενοδοχεία & προορισμοί: μαζικό ή προσωποποιημένο δώρο; Αντώνιος Σταμνάς, Διευθυντής Πωλήσεων, Grecotel SA Αννέτα Σβορώνου, Διευθύντρια Ξενοδοχείων Μεγάλη Βρεταννία και King George Νίκος Γερονικόλας, Περιφερειακός Σύμβουλος Ν. Αιγαίου, Μέλος ΔΣ Επιμελητηρίου Δωδεκανήσου, Ξενοδόχος Olympic Palace Hotel, Ρόδος Δημήτριος Περράκης, Περιφερειακός Διευθυντής Λειτουργίας Ιονίων Νήσων, Atlantica Hotels & Resorts Χριστίνα Πουτέτση, Δημοσιογράφος (Protagon), Επικοινωνιολόγος     16.30-17.15  Πάνελ Συζήτησης 2 Αερομεταφορές και ο ρόλος τους στον τουρισμό Ομιλία: Τάσεις στις αερομεταφορές και συμβολή των αεροπορικών εταιρειών στην κάλυψη των νέων αναδυόμενων τουριστικών αναγκών Ανδρέας Παπαθεοδώρου, Καθηγητής Πανεπιστημίου Αιγαίου και Πρόεδρος Ελληνικής Αεροπορικής Ένωσης Ιωάννα Παπαδοπούλου, Διευθύντρια Μάρκετινγκ και Επικοινωνίας, Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών Eιρήνη Σιδηροπούλου, Περιφερειακή Διευθύντρια Πωλήσεων Βορείου Ελλάδος, Ιονίων Νήσων και Βαλκανικών χωρών, Aegean Airlines Αλέξανδρος Μιχαλόπουλος, Key Accounts project Management at SKY express     17.20-18.00 Πάνελ Συζήτησης 3 Παρατηρητήριο Τουρισμού: τεχνολογία, big data analysis και ανίχνευση τάσεων στο τουρισμό Ομιλία: Η αξία και η πρακτική συμβολή του Παρατηρητηρίου Τουρισμού στον ελληνικό τουρισμό Κύρος Ασφής, Ιδρυτής & Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος, ΝΕΑ ΜΕSA Θωμάς Πούλιος, Ιδρυτής, Hotel Availabilities, ΕΔΙΠ Τμήμα Διοίκησης Επιχειρήσεων Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας Αλέξανδρος Καραβίτης, Co-Founder & CEO, Hosthub (formerly Syncbnb) Θοδωρής Κατσίμπρας, Γενικός Διευθυντής Ανάπτυξης, BookOnlineNow Βασίλης Ριαβόγλου, Διευθυντής Ανάπτυξης Αν. Μεσογείου και Βαλκανίων, ΟΤΑ insight Hannah Babineau, International Marketing & Partnerships Manager, Data Appeal     Συντονιστές Δρ Giovanni Oscar Serafini, Αν. Καθηγητής, και Δρ Λεμονιά Παπαδοπούλου - Κελίδου, Λέκτορας, CITY College, University of York Europe Campus     Συζήτηση (Q&A Session) * * Αποστολή ερωτήσεων για Q&A session: Σε περίπτωση που έχετε ερωτήσεις που θα θέλατε να απαντηθούν στη συζήτηση με τους ομιλητές (Q&A Session) στο κλείσιμο της εκδήλωσης, μπορείτε να τις στείλετε στο events@york.citycollege.eu. Μπορείτε επίσης να στέλνετε ερωτήσεις και κατά τη διάρκεια της εκδήλωσης στο παραπάνω email.   Δήλωση συμμετοχής Παρακολουθήστε την εκδήλωση * H εκδήλωση θα μεταδοθεί ζωντανά μέσω Live Streaming  Join and share!  

19/01/2022

Research Project in Psychology - Poster Session

Final year students of the Psychology Department of CITY College, University of York Europe Campus will present the proposals of their Research Project at the Poster Session that will take place on Friday, 21st January 2022 at our main campus in Thessaloniki (Sofou building).

10/01/2022

Season's Greetings from CITY College, University of York Europe Campus!

21/12/2021

Guest lecture for our business students on 'Building Trust and Managing Conflict and Change'

Second-year undergraduate students of the Business Administration & Economics Department of CITY College, University of York Europe Campus had the opportunity to attend an online presentation by Mr Naoum Liotas, Gestalt psychotherapist, Supervisor and Business Coach based in London, UK, about trust and its role in team cohesiveness towards managing conflict and change. The webinar was delivered on Tuesday 23 November 2021 in the context of the Organisational Behaviour unit led by Dr. Giovanni Serafini. As living organisms, organisations are constantly affected by change that Mr. Liotas characterised as an unrestricted and difficult to foresee process. Thus, students were able to reflect on the nature of change and its dynamics whereby change needs to happen through dialogue supporting the relentless alignment and realignment of an organisation to its shifting environment. The highly engaging event stressed the critical importance of emotional intelligence, team cohesiveness, and supportive team norms in managing conflicts constructively. Mr. Liotas shared his experience and knowledge from Gestalt psychology and illustrated how insights on the human psyche can help organisations and practitioners evolve and become more efficient and humane. This unique learning opportunity concluded with an overview of a real business case related to a series of change management workshops in which Mr Liotas was involved to support the restructuring of a multinational company with offices in USA, Germany, Spain, Turkey, India, and China.  

20/12/2021

'Psychology for All' open seminar series online

January - February - March 2022   The following events are going to take place in Greek. Online Participation Form Συμμετοχή   Παρασκευή, 28 Ιανουαρίου 2022 20:00 μμ Η διαδικασία στη θεραπεία του ζεύγους “Το μόνο λάθος είναι η ιδέα του τέλειου ζευγαριού” Χόρχε Μπουκάϊ Δέσποινα Πάρτσια Πιστοποιημένη Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια Gestalt, Κοινωνική Λειτουργός(Δ.Π.Θ.), Υπεύθυνη Επιστημονικών Προγραμμάτων Συλλόγου Γυναικών με Καρκίνο Μαστού «Άλμα Ζωής» Ν. Θεσσαλονίκης, Εκπαιδεύτρια επαγγελματιών ψυχικής υγείας στην ψυχοκοινωνική στήριξη καρκινοπαθών, Μέλος της EAGT (European Association for Gestalt Therapy) και της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Ψυχοθεραπείας Gestalt (Η.A.G.T.) Σχετικά με την ομιλία: Στη θεραπεία Gestalt η επίγνωση είναι το θεμέλιο για την αλλαγή. Στη διαδικασία της θεραπείας ζεύγους τα ζευγάρια, κατά κανόνα, δεν έχουν την επίγνωση της διαδικασίας τους είναι κολλημένοι μόνο στο τι κάνουν και ποτέ στο πως το κάνουν. Το ζευγάρι για να διορθώσει αυτή τη διαδικασία που δυσλειτουργεί πρέπει να πρώτα μιλήσει για αυτό που συμβαίνει, να μοιραστεί τις σκέψεις του , τα συναισθήματα του και το πώς βιώνει αυτή τη δυσλειτουργία. Ένας από τους σκοπούς της θεραπείας είναι να επιτευχθεί μια συνάντηση. Αυτό που συμβαίνει στη θεραπεία ζεύγους είναι να παρατηρούμε το ζευγάρι και τι κάνει ο καθένας από μόνος του για να αποφύγει την επαφή. Ο σκοπός μας είναι να τους δείξουμε με ποιο τρόπο την εμποδίζει. Μεγάλος μέρος της δουλειάς στη θεραπεία ζεύγους εστιάζεται στο να βοηθάς τον κάθε σύντροφο να βρίσκεται διαρκώς σε επαφή με ότι συμβαίνει στον ίδιο και να μη δαπανά τον χρόνο του μιλώντας για τον άλλον. Να αναλάβει την ευθύνη της δικής του ζωής.  Join and share!   Παρασκευή, 25 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 20:00 μμ Μετατραυματική Ανάπτυξη (Post- traumatic Growth): Η δύναμη της ευαλωτότητας Αλεξάνδρα Γκιμπιρίτη Ψυχολόγος Α.Π.Θ., Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια Gestalt, Τραυματοθεραπεύτρια EMDR, μέλος της EAGT & HAGT Σχετικά με την ομιλία: Απώλεια, τραύμα, κρίση, ασθένεια, θάνατος και άλλα "σεισμικά γεγονότα" συνοδεύουν πολλές φορές τη ζωή του ατόμου και τη συνταράσσουν δημιουργώντας ρήξη στις υπάρχουσες δομές και λειτουργίες. Ωστόσο, τα "σεισμικά γεγονότα" είναι αυτά που ενεργοποιούν τη διαδικασία της μετατραυματικής ανάπτυξης. Ο όρος μετατραυματική ανάπτυξη (post -traumatic growth) αναφέρεται στην ιδέα της θετικής ψυχικής αλλαγής , μετά από μία έντονη περίοδο αποδιοργάνωσης και στην προσπάθεια εύρεσης νέου νοήματος στη ζωή. Η μετατραυματική ανάπτυξη δεν είναι απλά μία επιστροφή στην προηγούμενη κατάσταση, αλλά είναι μία εμπειρία ριζικής βελτίωσης που είναι μεταμορφωτική. Το άτομο αναπτύσσει μια νέα φιλοσοφία και κατανόηση για τον εαυτό του, τον κόσμο στον οποίο ζει, τις σχέσεις του, το μέλλον του και τον τρόπο που επιθυμεί να υπάρχει. Σε αυτό το σεμινάριο σας προσκαλώ να συναντηθούμε μέσα από την κοινή μας εμπειρία της ευαλωτότητας και να δημιουργήσουμε εστίες νοήματος και σύνδεσης. Ταυτόχρονα να διερευνήσουμε πως αυτή η εμπειρία της μεταμόρφωσης και ανάπτυξης επαναπροσδιορίζει την ταυτότητά μας ως θεραπευτές.  Join and share!   Παρασκευή, 18 Μαρτίου 2022 20:00 μμ Άραγε η καρδιά πονάει όταν ψηλώνει; Ασημίνα Ερκετζίκη Ψυχολόγος Α.Π.Θ., Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια Gestalt Σχετικά με την ομιλία: Ένας από τους πλέον καθοριστικούς και λανθασμένους «επιμορφωτικούς» μύθους που μας δίδαξε η εκπαίδευσή μας είναι, ακριβώς, ότι δεν είμαστε προετοιμασμένοι για τον πόνο ούτε για την απώλεια, γράφει ο Jorge Bucay. Η αλλαγή είτε είναι εσωτερική είτε εξωτερική εμπεριέχει ΠΑΝΤΟΤΕ μια διαδικασία ενεργούς προσαρμογής σε ό,τι καινούριο έχει το διαφορετικό και σε ό,τι διαφορετικό έχει το καινούριο, ακόμη κι αν είναι καλύτερο. Πώς μπορούμε να προσπαθήσουμε να θεραπεύουμε τα τραύματα που προκαλούνται όταν αλλάζει κάτι, όταν φεύγει κάποιος, όταν μια κατάσταση φτάνει στο τέλος της, όταν δεν έχω πια αυτό που είχα ή νόμιζα πως είχα. Στο πένθος υπάρχει πάντοτε κάτι που μου στερούν, κάτι που δεν ήθελα να εγκαταλείψω, κάτι που δεν ήθελα να χάσω. Η Laura Perls δηλώνει ότι η πραγματική δημιουργικότητα είναι αναπόσπαστα συνδεδεμένη με την επίγνωση της θνητότητας, με άλλα λόγια την υπέρτατη απώλεια. Κάθε απώλεια, όσο μικρή κι αν είναι, έχει ως συνέπεια την ανάγκη επεξεργασίας. Αυτό ισχύει για όλες ανεξαιρέτως τις απώλειες. Άραγε, πρέπει να πονέσω για να μεγαλώσω;  Join and share!   Ακολουθήστε τα παρακάτω βήματα για να συνδεθείτε μέσω Webex: - Πατήστε το link για να συμμετέχετε στην εκδήλωση τουλάχιστον 15 λεπτά πριν από την έναρξη της εκδήλωσης - Πατήστε  CANCEL στο παράθυρο που θα ανοίξει την οθόνη σας το οποίο ενεργοποιεί την εφαρμογή του Webex - Πατήστε στη φράση Join from your browser στο κάτω μέρος της οθόνης για να συνδεθείτε μέσω browser - Συμπληρώστε τα στοιχεία σας ως επισκέπτης στο Guest dialogue box (Enter your information) και μετά πατήστε Next - Βεβαιωθείτε ότι έχετε την κάμερα και το μικρόφωνό σας απενεργοποιημένα, ώστε να μην υπάρχουν παρεμβολές κατά της διάρκεια της εκδήλωσης Συμμετοχή    

17/12/2021

Environmental Society Meeting Times

This society is open to everyone! The environment is something that impacts everyone so we hope to see as many people as possible!  

17/12/2021