The Birth of a Scientific Tradition of Gestalt Research in Ukraine

The first scientific gestalt conference, co-organized with the Department of General and Applied Psychology at Nizhyn Mykola Gogol State University.

September 26-27, 2026
Online (Zoom)

About the Conference

The conference is a joint initiative of two organizations united by the goal of developing scientific research in the field of gestalt therapy in Ukraine.

Nizhyn Mykola Gogol State University

Department of General and Applied Psychology

Gestalt Research Association

International Association for Gestalt Research

Invited Speakers

Leading specialists from Ukraine and around the world

Oleksandr Vinogradov

Oleksandr Vinogradov

Head of Department of General and Applied Psychology, Nizhyn University

Doctor of Psychology, Professor. Researches personality psychology and the gestalt approach in higher education. Has extensive experience in scientific work and training psychology professionals.

Ukraine

Olena Savchenko

Professor, Head of Department of Psychology, Nizhyn University

Doctor of Psychology, Professor. Specializes in cognitive psychology and research methodology. Author of numerous scientific publications in the field of general psychology.

Ukraine

Mariia Mezhynska

Mariia Mezhynska

Gestalt therapist, supervisor, researcher

Co-author of GRA studies on learning conditions and perception of gestalt therapy. Conference organizing committee member. Actively develops the evidence base for the gestalt approach in Ukraine.

Ukraine

Anna Garety

Anna Garety

Gestalt therapist, researcher

Researches gestalt therapy effectiveness and its evidence base. Practices and teaches in Australia. Experienced in conducting qualitative and quantitative research in psychotherapy.

Australia

Christine Stevens

Christine Stevens

Gestalt therapist, researcher

Author of publications on gestalt therapy and qualitative research. Based in the United Kingdom. Studies the therapeutic process and its impact on clients with diverse needs.

United Kingdom

Pablo Herrera

Pablo Herrera

Gestalt therapist, researcher

Researches the gestalt approach in the Latin American context. Author of publications on psychotherapy practice. Develops international collaboration between gestalt researchers in Latin America and Europe.

Chile

Oleksii Vinogradov

Oleksii Vinogradov

GRA President, gestalt therapist, supervisor, trainer

Founder of Gestalt Research Association. Author and leader of research projects studying gestalt therapy. Initiator of the world's first RCT on gestalt therapy effectiveness with veterans with PTSD.

Ukraine

To Be Announced

Mystery speaker

Participation Formats

Choose the format that suits you best

Listener

  • Access to all presentations and discussions
  • Opportunity to ask questions to speakers
  • Certificate of conference participation
  • Conference recording (available for 30 days)

Presenter

  • 15-minute presentation of research findings
  • Publication of abstracts in the conference proceedings
  • All benefits of the "Listener" format
  • Mandatory abstract submission by September 15, 2026

Registration Fees

Register early and save

Standard
before September 1, 2026
1,600 UAH
Late Registration
after September 1, 2026
2,000 UAH

80% discount for military personnel and veterans

Status verification required

Abstract Requirements

For participants in the "Presenter" format

Formatting Guidelines

  • Length: 2-5 full pages
  • Font: Times New Roman, 14 pt
  • Spacing: 1.5
  • Margins: 2 cm on all sides
  • Paragraph indent: 1.25 cm
  • Citation style: APA 7
  • Structure: title, author(s), abstract (up to 150 words), keywords (3-5), main text, references
  • Language: Ukrainian or English
  • File format: .docx

Submission deadline: September 15, 2026

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Organizing Committee

Oleksii Vinogradov

Oleksii Vinogradov

GRA President

Mariia Nakonechna

Mariia Nakonechna

PhD in Psychology

Mariia Mezhynska

Mariia Mezhynska

Researcher

Nadiia Zagorodnya

Nadiia Zagorodnya

Coordinator

Nataliia Murenchenko

Nataliia Murenchenko

Coordinator

Contact: @NadiaZagorodnya (Telegram)