Psychotherapy
Some time ago, our press reported that a sociologist won a case against the Republic of Serbia in Strasbourg for an unfair trial. Namely, she was convicted in domestic courts for insulting the then minister, for whom she wrote that he was stupid. Appeals were in vain, domestic courts were relentless, and all were on the side of the offended minister. However, the European court had a different opinion – the sociologist's criticism, qualified by the court as stupidity, was not an insult.
TL;DR
- A sociologist, acting as a psychotherapist, expelled a psychologist from training, citing 'verbal delict' and violation of ethical codes.
- The incident raises concerns about the lack of accreditation and formal oversight for psychotherapy training in Serbia, where individuals from various non-psychology backgrounds offer certifications.
- The article contrasts the sociologist's actions with a previous court case in Strasbourg where criticism was deemed not to be an insult, emphasizing the importance of free speech.
- It critiques the proliferation of unaccredited 'national' and 'European' psychotherapy certificates obtained through associations and private enterprises, driven by profit motives.
- The author suggests that the sociologist's actions, though presented as upholding professional standards, may be a form of censorship and intimidation within a system that lacks proper regulation.