STUDENTS HUB

ABOUT US —

Our story and philosophy

“I didn’t want the expert to tell them what to do. I wanted the expert to give them the facts and let them decide what to do. There’s a big difference in giving information and telling people how to use it.” (Myles Hortonand Paulo Freire 1991, p. 129 in Newton, 2014.)

Ama Dablam Institute for relational psychotherapy and education (ADI) is a professional educational organization that designs and provides the highest-level trainings and services to serve a global network of mental health practitioners*, particularly for psychotherapists and counsellors (both in training and certified).

Freedom —

In our approach to education and supervision, we want to offer the freedom to learn. For us, this means being there for the student and/or supervisee, offering our knowledge and skills as well as our emotionality and vulnerability, offer who we are as a whole person at the time. And in that space and time, being the motivator and challenger for the student to use their own unique knowledge, skills and experience to become or to enhance their competencies as a child/adolescent/adult psychotherapist. In this sense, freedom is very important to us.

Freedom to choose, within the theoretical and professional frame of reference, their own rhythm and course of development.

Responsibility —

Along with freedom, we see responsibility as “hand in hand” with it – responsibility to oneself, the other members of the group (including the facilitator), the (future) clients, their family and friends. We recognise and make important all aspects and roles in the lives of students/supervisees because we believe that the integration of knowledge and skills in all roles is important for professional development.

Our approach includes:

Relational, co-creative partnerships

Utilization of creative, expressive techniques and methodologies

International and intercultural collaboration

Integration of diverse psychotherapy approaches, particularly transactional analysis and play therapy

Presentation of modern psychological and psychotherapeutic theories and practices

Up-to-date training and supervision modalities, both online and Face-to-Face

Explorations that connect with nature and our spiritual roots through existential themes

Why the name Ama Dablam?

Ama Dablam was inspired by a transformative trek in Nepal undertaken by our director and lead instructor, Tatjana Gjurković. While she anticipated being captivated by Mount Everest, it was Ama Dablam who remained a constant presence, profoundly impacting her personally and professionally. This experience led to the naming of our Institute, reflecting the integrative journey she experienced.

Why the slogan “the place where authenticity, congruence and learning meet”?

The slogan “the place where authenticity, congruence, and learning meet” emerged during Tatjana’s TSTA exam. It captures the essence of our training and supervision philosophy, which values authenticity and congruence. Thus, we have adopted this motto for our new brand, Center Proventus d.o.o., reflecting our ethos. Being present in the learning moment is crucial for us. Recognizing this as our core value, we offer it to those seeking professional growth within our Institute. Our courses provide the time and space for individuals to identify their starting point and path in learning and development. We aim to create a transparent and supportive environment where we can all be true to ourselves and, by doing so, foster the development of others.

We embrace challenges, offering them through various means, such as:

Integration of diverse teaching styles—liberal, humanistic, progressive, and radical

A blend of play therapy and transactional analysis, enriched with insights from psychology and other therapeutic approaches

The combination and integration of different methods, especially child-centered play therapy, which differs from the verbal and directive nature of transactional analysis

By working with children and adults, we provide continuous learning from varied experiences, understanding that awareness of developmental stages is critical when working with any age group.

Recognizing the intersection and integration of our various social roles, we extend this challenge to our students and supervisees through our interactions and direct feedback. We offer a collaborative learning environment, fostering relational psychotherapy through individual and group experiences.

Finally, we value cultural diversity, so our Institute features internationally recognized educators and supervisors. We believe in rich learning from openness to different ways of life, an increasingly vital skill in our globalized world.

We invite you to explore who you are and how we can facilitate your journey to becoming the psychotherapist you aspire to be. Our programs are tailored to meet your learning needs and foster professional development. Finding the right mentor or instructor is vital, especially in our four-year programs, to ensure that the training resonates with and shapes you as a psychotherapist.

We offer several programs at our Institute:

The Introductory Course in Transactional Analysis (TA 101)

The Introductory Course in Transactional Analysis (TA 101) for personal and professional development is suitable for individuals from various professional backgrounds and those aspiring to become psychotherapists.

The Advanced Transactional Analysis Course (TA 202)

The Advanced Transactional Analysis Course (TA 202) for adult psychotherapy education is based on TA theory, incorporating play therapy techniques.

Integrative Play Psychotherapy (IPP)
Integrative Play Psychotherapy (IPP) for psychotherapists seeking to apply play therapy within the framework of TA to understand children’s and adolescents’ psychological issues.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) workshops, both online and in-person, for psychotherapists’ ongoing education.

Supervision

Supervision for psychotherapists and students, available individually or in groups.

ADI is neither a regulatory nor licensing organization and therefore not sanctioned to certify, license, or otherwise bestow the legal authorization to practice as a mental health professional. Ama Dablam Institute for Relational Psychotherapy and Education is the formal brand of the Centar Proventus d.o.o. Company.