Reflecting on one's own cultural experience and its role in the phenomenon of understanding and misunderstanding. An analysis of a therapeutic case with an emphasis on the cultural dimension.

In therapeutic practice, cultural identity often acts as an important, though not always obvious, dimension of the process. When identity is complex, multifaceted, or conflictual, it can significantly influence both the therapeutic relationship and how the therapist and client understand (or misunderstand) each other. In this meeting, we will explore what a complex cultural identity is, how it is formed, and how it manifests in working with a client.

Meeting Format

The meeting will take place online on the Zoom platform. The format includes a theoretical part, an analysis of a therapeutic case focusing on the cultural dimension, as well as an opportunity for participants to reflect on their own cultural experience. This will allow us to relate the theoretical material to personal and professional contexts in a safe and respectful space. Participants will be able to ask questions and share their observations.

Date and Time

October 17, 2026, from 15:00 to 17:00 (Moscow time).

Facilitator

Bermet Taler — psychologist and existential therapist. In 2017, she completed her bachelor's degree in psychology at the Yusuf Balasagyn Kyrgyz National University, and in 2021, her master's degree in cognitive science at the Ruhr University Bochum (Germany). She is undergoing training in existential therapy at the Institute of Humanistic and Existential Psychotherapy (HEPI, Lithuania).

For over five years, she has been working with clients in psychological counseling under professional supervision. She has her own experience of undergoing therapy, which allows her to deeply understand the therapeutic process from the inside. She is a member of the Existential Counselling and Care Alliance (ECCA) and an associate member of the Eastern European Association for Existential Therapy (EEAET).

She lives and practices in Germany. She has a multicultural background: raised in Central Asia, educated and working in Europe. She specializes in exploring the cultural dimension in therapy, issues of identity, meaning, and human existence across different cultural contexts. She works in Russian, English, and Kyrgyz.

Fees and Participation

Participation fee — 2000 ₽ / 20 €.

Discounts and Benefits:

• For Alliance members, participation is free of charge.

• Alliance subscribers automatically receive a 25% discount.

To join us, please fill out the registration form.