International Mental Health Professionals Japan's 30th Annual Conference in Kobe
IMHPJ’s Annual Conference is one of our favourite moments of the year—an opportunity to come together as a professional community to reflect, learn, and reconnect. This year marks our 30th Annual Conference, and we’re especially excited to welcome both long-time colleagues and newcomers into a weekend designed for thoughtful clinical practice, meaningful connection, and shared learning.
Conference theme: "Healing the Mismatch: Evolutionary Perspectives, Embodiment, and Health in Psychotherapy
What: IMHPJ Annual Conference
Where: Kobe Gakuin University, Port Island Campus (Chuo Ward, Kobe)
When: Saturday March 7 – Sunday March 8, 2026
Event information: https://www.imhpj.org/annual-conferences/imhpj-30th-annual-conference-2026/
Registration: https://members.imhpj.org/frm/25cgxGutK71RCWBoi
Students welcome: Contact membershipsecretary@imhpj.org for further details regarding registration
NB: Online registration closes on February 28; the Day-of-event rate / cash-at-the door will apply after this date.
Hello friends, colleagues, and community members!
Save the date: March 7-8, 2026!
What to expect
Across two days, the program blends conceptual depth with hands-on clinical learning, including:
Plenary session: Stepping into Health (biopsychosocial health psychology + practical interventions)
Keynote address: Thinking Evolutionarily About Psychotherapy: Lessons from Supernormal Stimuli
Therapy demonstration: Inviting Bodyfulness with practical somatic tools and experiential elements
Ethics workshop: Ethics in Relationship—cultural humility, ethical principles, and a clear overview of the IMHPJ ethics consultation and complaint process
Plus: a networking activity and our Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Who it’s for
The conference is open to IMHPJ members and non-members working in mental health and related fields—whether you’re a seasoned clinician, newly arrived in Japan, or looking to find community and professional connection in an international and multicultural context.
Registration details
IMHPJ members: ¥13,000 (catered lunch included)
Non-members: ¥17,000 (catered lunch included)
Day-of-event: ¥20,000 (cash only; lunch not included)
Online registration closes: February 28
Graduate student rate: contact membershipsecretary@imhpj.org
Registration: https://members.imhpj.org/frm/25cgxGutK71RCWBoi
If you’re attending, we encourage you to also introduce yourself to a Board member during the weekend; IMHPJ grows through members who show up, connect, and contribute in the ways that fit them best.
Warm regards,
Karan
Dr Karan Sahar, DClinPsy, CPsychol, EuroPsy
Clinical Psychologist
Dr Karan Sahar, DClinPsy, CPsychol, EuroPsy
Clinical Psychologist
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