From 15.01.2026

Certificate of Advanced Studies in Motivational Interviewing

Because the relationship matters. Sustainable change through motivational interviewing. A treatment approach that combines humanistic and directive approaches with the goal of enabling behavior change through exploration and overcoming ambivalence. Further information about the one-year Certificate of Advanced Studies in Motivational Interviewing program can be found here .

12/13 September 2025

Coping better with everyday life with ADHD and autism

Therapy, counseling and coaching for adults

Course content:
– Basics of perception and information processing in ADHD and autism
– Concrete, practical coaching and therapy approaches and everyday tools to provide those affected with more targeted support in their daily lives

Interdisciplinary training in Zurich for professionals
Course leader: Christa Fritz, Ergo in everyday life

Information and registration: Link

Further dates: 7/8 November 2025 and 6/7 March 2026

28./29.11.2025

Save the day for an exciting congress in Zurich's Volkshaus

Our world has come apart at the seams. War, terror and fundamentalism dominate the news and permeate our culture; technological developments, borderless capitalism and the climate crisis are overwhelmingus.

What effect does this have on the individual, what happens to our dreams and fantasies, what new symptoms and compromises emerge? Click here for the flyer.

From 15.01.2026

Certificate of Advanced Studies in Motivational Interviewing

Because it's the relationship that counts. Sustainable change through motivational interviewing. A treatment approach that is both humanistic and directive, with the aim of facilitating a change in behavior through exploration and overcoming ambivalence.

Further information on the one-year Certificate of Advanced Studies in Motivational Interviewing here.

From 10.9.2025

Lecture series at the University of Zurich

In the summer semester 2025, the Volkshochschule Zürich is offering two special lecture series at the University of Zurich (hybrid, with live broadcast) in the field of psychology:

Ongoing

10% on legal courses from Pro Mente Sana

Our society and therefore the law are constantly changing: legal provisions are revised, courts pass landmark judgments. This has implications for people with mental impairments and their relatives. Pro Mente Sana offers one-day legal courses so that professionals can draw on solid and up-to-date basic knowledge in their work with those affected. SBAP members receive a 10% discount. Please note this in the registration form.

More information and registration