Do you want to practice psychotherapy in Croatia but don't have the appropriate higher education?
Education in Psychotherapy Propaedeutics is one of the conditions prescribed by the Law on Psychotherapy Practice in Croatia for issuing a license to a counseling therapist, granting the right to practice psychotherapy. Individuals who want to become counseling therapists enroll in Psychotherapy Propaedeutics to acquire basic knowledge and skills before, during, or after specialized psychotherapy training.
The education includes basic theoretical and practical introductory training in the field of psychotherapy when the trainee does not meet the formal education requirements for a psychotherapist. It is regulated by the Croatian Chamber of Psychotherapists, a professional body responsible for setting standards, ethical guidelines, and regulating the work of psychotherapists and counseling therapists.
The Psychotherapy Propaedeutics program covers education in the fields of psychology, medicine (psychiatry), social work, and rehabilitation sciences, consisting of the necessary knowledge, skills, and practical work required for the practice of psychotherapy, which the Amigdala Center has been conducting since 2021.
The Psychotherapy Propaedeutics program of
Amigdala Center is verified by the Croatian
Chamber of Psychotherapists.
After fulfilling all obligations (completed courses and practical work), the Amigdala Center issues a Certificate to the participant as proof of successfully completing the Psychotherapy Propaedeutics Program. Along with the Certificate, a Certificate Supplement is issued, containing additional information about the completed courses and practical work. The participant later submits the Certificate and Certificate Supplement to the Croatian Chamber of Psychotherapists when sending documentation and completing the application for registration in the Register of Counseling Therapists.
The Amigdala Center has opened enrollments for a new group of psychotherapy propaedeutics participants. Applications are received via the Amigdala Center's website or via email at info@amigdalacentar.hr.
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Asst. Prof. Ana Šimunić, Ph.D.
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Adjunct Asst. Prof. Trpimir Jakovina, Ph.D. |
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Prof. Mira Klarin, Ph.D. |
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Bruno Barać, Ph.D. |
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Assoc. Prof. Marina Nekić, Ph.D. |
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Assoc. Prof. Ana Kurtović, Ph.D. |
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Asst. Prof. Iva Žurić Jakovina, Ph.D. |
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Prof. Hrvoje Jurić, Ph.D. |
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Asst. Prof. Ines Skelac, Ph.D. |
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Asst. Prof. Luka Janeš, PhD. |
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Assoc. Prof. Irena Labak, Ph.D. |
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Asst. Prof. Ivana Marčinko, Ph.D. |
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Asst. Prof. Marina Novina, Ph.D. |
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Prof. Zvjezdan Penezić, Ph.D. |
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Vesna Hercigonja-Novković, Ph.D. |
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Prof. Anamarija Žic Ralić, Ph.D. |
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Prof. Jasmina Frey Škrinjar, Ph.D. |
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Assoc. Prof. Ante Bilić Prcić, Ph.D. |
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Assoc. Prof. Snježana Sekušak-Galašev,
Ph.D.
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Assoc. Prof. Natalija Lisak Šegota, Ph.D. |
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Asst. Prof. Damir Miholić, Ph.D. |
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Prof. Križo Katinić, MD, Ph.D., Specialist in
Psychiatry |
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Prof. Zoran Zoričić, MD, Ph.D., Specialist in
Psychiatry |
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Asst. Prof. Sandra Kocijan, MD, Ph.D.,
Specialist in Psychiatry |
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Božidar Popović, MD, Specialist in Psychiatry
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Marko Tomičević, MD, Specialist in Psychiatry
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Sebastian Nincoletti, MD, Specialist in
Psychiatry
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Margareta Mesić, Clinical Psychologist, Univ.
Spec., Mag. Psych. (Gest.), Teacher of Gestalt
Therapy and Supervisor (EAGT) |
| Psychiatric Hospital “Sv. Ivan”, Zagreb |
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General County Hospital Našice |
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Psychiatric Hospital Lopača |
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Special Hospital for Psychiatry and Palliative
Care Sv. Rafael, Strmac |
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Čakovec County Hospital |
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Family Center of the Faculty of Philosophy and
Religious Studies |
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The Croatian Association of Clubs of Treated
Alcoholics (HSKLA)
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Integrative Mental Health Center
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Krijesnica Association |
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IGRA Association for Providing Psychosocial
Services and Education
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Ambidekster Club
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Krugovi – Center for Counseling, Education,
and Humanitarian Work
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“Vrapčići” Association
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Association for Autism "Pogled" |
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Ženska pomoć sada - SOS Hotline for
Women and Children Victims of Violence |
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Caritas of the Archdiocese of Zagreb |
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Caritas of the Archdiocese of Split-Makarska |
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Center for Community Services Split |
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Pet Plus Association |
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LET Association for the Improvement of
Quality of Life |
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Croatian Guide Dog and Mobility Association |
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Home for the Elderly "House of St. Francis" |
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Feniks Association |
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Society for Research and Support
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The Association for the Homeless and Socially
Vulnerable Persons Oaza
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Terra Association
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Sve za Nju Association |
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Salutogeneza Center |
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Marija Jurić Zagorka Primary School |
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Matija Gubec Primary School
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Siget Kindergarten |
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The Croatian Association of Clubs of Treated Alcoholics |
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Croatian Institute of Public Health |
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B.a.B.e. Association |
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Malešnica Kindergarten |
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Psychiatric Hospital Ugljan |
Theoretical classes are held in person at the Faculty of Philosophy and Religious Studies, University of Zagreb (Jordanovac 110, Zagreb) on average every other weekend.
For groups of participants who begin their theoretical instruction in the spring, the theoretical part of the program will be organized into two semesters, from March to July and from September to January. For groups starting their theoretical instruction in the fall, the theoretical part will be organized from September to January and from March to July.
Professional practice is mandatory for all participants, and the collection of these hours is scheduled for the third semester after completing theoretical instruction and passing exams. However, it is possible to attend a certain number of practice hours earlier, with the consent of the institutions that accept participants for practice. According to the new Regulations, participants are required to complete 20 hours of practice in preschool institutions, 20 hours in school institutions, 30 hours in social welfare institutions, and 30 hours in organizations for outpatient mental health care. Amigdala Center provides participants with practice in institutions with which it has cooperation agreements. Participants can also suggest institutions where they would like to complete their practice, and the Amigdala Center will need to establish a cooperation agreement with these institutions.
General psychology
Assoc. Prof. Antun Volenik, Ph.D.
Asst. Prof. Ana Šimunić, Ph.D.
Adjunct Asst. Prof. Trpimir Jakovina, Ph.D.
30
30
Developmental psychology
Prof. Mira Klarin, Ph.D.
Bruno Barać, Ph.D.
45
45
Psychotherapy theories and schools
Assoc. Prof. Marina Nekić, Ph.D.
30
30
Socio-cultural context in psychotherapy
Assoc. Prof. Ana Kurtović, Ph.D.
Asst. Prof. Iva Žurić Jakovina, Ph.D.
30
30
Ethical issues in psychotherapeutic work
Prof. Hrvoje Jurić, Ph.D.
Asst. Prof. Ines Skelac, Ph.D.
Asst. Prof. Luka Janeš, Ph.D.
30
30
Specifics of scientific research in psychotherapy
Asst. Prof. Marina Novina, Ph.D.
30
30
Personality theories
Prof. Zvjezdan Penezić, Ph.D.
Adjunct Asst. Prof. Trpimir Jakovina, Ph.D.
45
45
Rehabilitation
Vesna Hercigonja-Novković, Ph.D.
Prof. Anamarija Žic Ravlić, Ph.D.
Prof.dr.sc. Jasmina Frey Škrinjar
Doc.dr.sc. Damir Miholić
45
45
Psychotherapy theories and schools
Assoc. Prof. Marina Nekić, Ph.D.
90
90
PRACTICE
Psychiatric Practice
60
Psychosocial Practice
100
Supervision of Practice
20
Total Hours of Theoretical / Practical Training
180
405
TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS
585
| TEACHING UNITS | Theoretical class hours | Practicum hours | Total |
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General psychology
Assoc. Prof. Antun Volenik, Ph.D. Asst. Prof. Ana Šimunić, Ph.D. Adjunct Asst. Prof. Trpimir Jakovina, Ph.D. |
30 |
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30 |
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Developmental psychology
Prof. Mira Klarin, Ph.D. Bruno Barać, Ph.D. |
45 |
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45 |
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Psychotherapy theories and schools
Assoc. Prof. Marina Nekić, Ph.D. |
30 |
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30 |
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Socio-cultural context in psychotherapy
Assoc. Prof. Ana Kurtović, Ph.D. Asst. Prof. Iva Žurić Jakovina, Ph.D. |
30 |
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30 |
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Ethical issues in psychotherapeutic work
Prof. Hrvoje Jurić, Ph.D. Asst. Prof. Ines Skelac, Ph.D. Asst. Prof. Luka Janeš, Ph.D. |
30 |
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30 |
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Biological basis of mental processes
Assoc. Prof. Irena Labak, Ph.D. Asst. Prof. Ivana Marčinko, Ph.D. |
30 |
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30 |
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Specifics of scientific research in
psychotherapy
Asst. Prof. Marina Novina, Ph.D. Bruno Barać, Ph.D. |
30 |
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30 |
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Personality theories
Prof. Zvjezdan Penezić, Ph.D. Adjunct Asst. Prof. Trpimir Jakovina, Ph.D. |
45 |
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45 |
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Rehabilitation
Prof. Anamarija Žic Ravlić, Ph.D. Vesna Hercigonja-Novković, Ph.D. |
45 |
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45 |
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Psychiatry
Prof. Križo Katinić, MD, Ph.D, Specialist in Psychiatry Prof. Zoran Zoričić, MD, Ph.D, Specialist in Psychiatry |
90 |
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90 |
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PRACTICE |
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Psychiatric Practice |
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60 |
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Psychosocial Practice |
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100 |
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Supervision of Practice |
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20 |
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Total Hours of Theoretical / Practical
Training |
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180 |
405 |
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TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS |
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585 |
*Theoretical teaching includes lectures, workshops, and seminars conducted through regular and consultative classes.
The program is intended for participants in psychotherapy training in the Republic of Croatia who have not completed an undergraduate professional or specialist graduate professional study or an integrated undergraduate and graduate university study or a specialist graduate professional study in the fields of fundamental medical sciences, clinical medical sciences, public health and healthcare, psychology, social work, educational-rehabilitation sciences, pedagogy, and speech pathology. Individuals who have attained an equivalent level of education abroad also meet the admission requirements.
The program is also open to participants in psychotherapy training in the Republic of Croatia who have completed at least an undergraduate study in the fields of medicine, psychology, social work, educational rehabilitation, social pedagogy, pedagogy, and speech pathology but wish to further specialize in the field of psychotherapy propaedeutics.
The requirement for enrolling in the Psychotherapy Propaedeutics program is the completion of an undergraduate university study or undergraduate and graduate university study or an integrated undergraduate and graduate university study or a specialist graduate professional study in the Republic of Croatia.
If your basic education does not meet the above admission requirements, please contact info@amigdalacentar.hr for additional information about enrollment possibilities.
The education in Psychotherapy Propaedeutics can be paid in two different models:
Before the start of the education, a deposit of 300 EUR (240 EUR + VAT) is required to reserve a spot in the group. The remaining education cost will be reduced by the amount of the paid deposit.
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I would recommend the training in psychotherapy propaedeutics at Amigdala because it provides knowledge in a high- quality and adaptable manner to daily commitments.
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The program has thoroughly met my goals and expectations. I was pleasantly surprised by how well everything is organized. I was given the feeling that every candidate is equally important, and I think that's not easy to achieve. The lecturers are unquestionably proficient in their field.
