The Institute for Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies in Novi Sad, in collaboration with the Digital Youth Center of the City Library in Novi Sad, organized a professional conference on October 10, 2022, on the topic: „Philosophy of Psychoanalysis – An Introduction to Interactive Psychoanalysis“.

During the conference, philosopher Dr. Milan Popov, in addition to discussing the basic theoretical implications and the importance of interdisciplinarity for the further development of social and humanities sciences, emphasized that wherever a problem cannot be solved through scientific knowledge, such as therapeutic nihilism, it is necessary to engage philosophical thought to provide the right path and platform for scientific progress.

Prof. Popov also reflected on the practical aspects of understanding interactive psychoanalysis as a form of philosophical practice, sharing examples of experiences with analyzands who exhibit irregular forms of thinking, such as paranoia and schizoid fantasy.

Next, philosopher Mr. Aleksandar Krstić spoke about existentialism and existential psychotherapy as a form of psychotherapy, highlighting the necessity of philosophical education for quality psychotherapeutic work. Psychologist and Master of Psychotherapy Nebojša Maksimović explained to the audience the importance and need for a structural understanding of psychotherapy, as well as the risks of psychotherapists prematurely venturing into philosophical scientific fields.