Concept of “Dialogue Coffee”

Özlem Cekic

Author, advisor, speaker, former politician and member of parliament

Discover Özlem Cekic's inspiring approach to hatred and polarization through her concept of 'Dialogue Coffee.' As the first Muslim elected to the Danish Parliament, Özlem shares her experience of confronting hatred directly and how 'Dialogue Coffee' demands personal responsibility to bridge differences. Explore her thought-provoking approach to dialogue and solutions at the Nordic Family Therapy Congress.

”The Sàmi people”

Heidi Eriksen

MD, Phd

In all Nordic countries, truth and reconciliation processes are underway to address historical and ongoing injustices experienced by the Sámi people. A unit for Sámi psychosocial support was established in 2022 to provide mental health services in Sámi languages and in accordance with Sámi culture. The goal is to assist individuals, families, and the community in coping with trauma.

“Can we trust the Lighthouse?”

Anne Kyong Sook Øfsti

Novelist, Associate Professor, Family Therapist.

Anne Kyong Sook Øfsti takes us on a reflective journey through her childhood reading experiences. From trusting authoritative authors as guides in the art of living, Øfsti later explores the doubts and challenges of life. Through questions about understanding others, freeing oneself from constant judgment, and finding inspiration for self-development, she invites us to explore the power of storytelling in the delicate balance between fragility and strength.

“Facing the vulnerabilities of being a person - Navigating existential challenges”

Per-Einar Binder

Professor of clinical psychology

“Look outside yourself! Reflections on relations”

Lennart Lorås

PhD

Jacob Cilius Vinsten Christiansen

PhD student

We all engage in relationships in one way or another. Some are in many, others in few. Even so, we’re all connected to each other in one way or another, genetically and linguistically.

“The World Awakens: The Place of Emotions in Human Life”

Fredrik Svenaeus

Professor of Philosophy

Emotions open up a world that we can share with others, a world that may give meaning and structure to reality. In his presentation, Fredrik Svenaeus will give us an insight into the nature of emotions.