International Slavic University invites everyone interested to participate in the Summer School “From Me to Us: Self-Awareness, Boundaries, and Emotional Awareness for Building Healthy Relationships,” which will take place from August 21 to 23, 2026, in the beautiful surroundings of Mayberry Lake – Pretor.

The Summer School focuses on one of the most important topics in contemporary society—building a healthy relationship with oneself as the foundation for meaningful personal and professional relationships. In a time of rapid change, growing expectations, and everyday communication challenges, self-awareness, healthy boundaries, and emotional awareness are essential skills for personal development and well-being.

Throughout the three-day program, participants will have the opportunity to attend interactive lectures and experiential workshops and take part in group activities, self-reflection techniques, and practical exercises. These activities will provide them with knowledge and tools they can immediately apply in their personal and professional lives.

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Topics

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The Summer School will explore several important questions, including:

• Who am I, and how do we develop our identity?
• How are healthy interpersonal relationships created and maintained?
• Where do I end and the other person begin?
• How can we recognize toxic relationships and unhealthy boundaries?
• What is our anger trying to tell us, and how can we use it as a source of insight and change?
• Why is self-care not selfish, but a prerequisite for caring for others?

The program will use contemporary psychological approaches and creative methods, including metaphorical associative cards (MAC), experiential techniques, discussions, and practical activities focused on personal and professional development.

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Lecturers

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• The following lecturers will share their knowledge and experience:

  • Assistant Professor Elena Zlateva, PhD
  • Assistant Professor Milena Spasovska, PhD
  • Assistant Professor Vesna Aleksoska, PhD
  • Assistant Professor Marina Kuzmanovska, PhD
  • Professor Slagjana Angjelkoska, PhD

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Who Is the Summer School For?

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The Summer School is intended for:

• psychologists;
• psychology students;
• psychotherapists;
• educators;
• social workers;
• counselors;
• teachers and trainers;
• psychology enthusiasts;
• anyone who wishes to better understand themselves and the relationships they build with others.

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Program

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Friday, August 21, 2026

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Registration and check-in
12:00–12:30 p.m. Opening of the Summer School, introductions, and establishment of group guidelines
12:30–2:00 p.m. Using Metaphorical Associative Cards in Identity Work, Part I — Assistant Professor Elena Zlateva, PhD
2:00–3:00 p.m. Lunch
3:00–4:30 p.m. Using Metaphorical Associative Cards in Identity Work, Part II
4:30–5:00 p.m. Break
5:00–8:00 p.m. Me, You, and Us in Interpersonal Relationships — Assistant Professor Milena Spasovska, PhD
8:00 p.m. Group dinner and informal gathering

Saturday, August 22, 2026

8:00–9:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:00–10:30 a.m. Toxic Relationships and Unhealthy Boundaries: Recognition and Coping, Part I — Assistant Professor Vesna Aleksoska, PhD
10:30–10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Toxic Relationships and Unhealthy Boundaries: Recognition and Coping, Part II
12:15–2:00 p.m. Lunch break
2:00–3:30 p.m. Anger as a Signal, Not a Problem, Part I — Assistant Professor Marina Kuzmanovska, PhD
3:30–3:45 p.m. Break
3:45–5:15 p.m. Anger in Interpersonal Relationships, Part II
5:15–6:00 p.m. Reflection and conclusion of the day
6:00 p.m. Dinner

Sunday, August 23, 2026

8:00–9:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:00–10:30 a.m. Self-Care and Respect for Others, Part I — Professor Slagjana Angjelkoska, PhD
10:30–10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Self-Care and Respect for Others, Part II
12:00–1:00 p.m. Integrative Workshop: “From Me to Us”
1:00 p.m. Certificate ceremony and closing of the Summer School

Upon successful completion of the program, all participants will receive a certificate of participation.

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Participation Fee

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The participation fee is MKD 5,500 for accommodation in a double, triple, or quadruple room. The fee for accommodation in a single room is MKD 6,500. The fee includes:

• Participation in the complete three-day program;
• Accommodation at Mayberry Lake – Pretor for two nights, subject to the selected room type and availability;
• Full board, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner;
• Workshop materials;
• Certificate of participation.

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Registration

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To register, participants must complete the online application form. After successfully submitting their application, they will receive payment instructions and additional information regarding the organization of the Summer School.

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