Kraków Branch of the Polish Psychological Association
The Kraków Branch of the Polish Psychological Association is a regional unit of the Association, operating since 1994 (reactivation) in Kraków and the Lesser Poland region. It brings together practicing psychologists, academics, and students interested in the advancement of psychology. Its primary objective is to support the development of psychology as both a science and a practice, integrate the professional community, and disseminate psychological knowledge. The Branch organizes conferences and numerous other initiatives that promote ethical standards in professional practice and create a space for exchanging experiences and enhancing competencies. It collaborates with academic centers and mental health institutions, among others, playing a vital role in the integration of Kraków's psychological community.
Main areas (industries) in which we operate
Promotion of psychology and its scientific foundations (NGO/education/healthcare).
Values that guide our work:
The Kraków Branch of the PPA (OK PTP) operates based on values that define the professional standards of the psychological community and its directions of development. Professional ethics and responsibility are of key importance, understood as adhering to high standards of psychological practice, caring for the well-being of those seeking help, and respecting professional confidentiality. Scientific integrity and professionalism also play an essential role, meaning that actions are based on current psychological knowledge, critical thinking, and continuous professional development. The Branch is also guided by the values of collaboration and community integration, supporting the exchange of experiences between practitioners, researchers, and students, while building a culture of mutual respect. Furthermore, openness and the dissemination of knowledge are vital, manifesting in the popularization of psychology and increasing the accessibility of reliable knowledge for the general public.
What we offer at the Job and Internship Fair 2026:
Presentations and discussion in the context of changes related to the Act on the Profession of Psychologist and the Self-Governing Body of Psychologists / the ethics of the psychologist's profession.
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