IoPT Conference
- Prof. Dr. Franz Ruppert -
IoPT trauma conference
- Physical and live streaming
- English language
- May 9 & 10, 2025
- Trauma & Identity - also seen in the light of transgenerational trauma
- A learning conference for all - also for professionals in all kind of human relation work
About the IoPT Trauma Conference
Identity-oriented psychotrauma theory and therapy (IoPT) – Offering trauma therapy and training based on Franz Ruppert's groundbreaking theory and method.
Dr Franz Ruppert
Founder of IoPT, retired professor in psychology at the University of Applied Science in Munich, who during his psychological practice with clients and students became interested in Psychotrauma and its effect on individuals and society as a whole.
Author of 11 books published within the field of trauma and translated in many languages. Franz is a renowned speaker highly sought after for his theory and methodology, IoPT with the Intention-method. His most recent book "Self-acnounter wit the Intention-method" summarizes his ground-breaking work.
This conference, hosted in collaboration with Fagfokus and the Norwegian Trauma Therapist Association, brings together experts in the field of trauma for two days of insights into the latest developments in practical trauma treatment.
At the Conference, You Will Gain Insights Into:
- Trauma and Identity
- Expanding Trauma Theory to societal and political contexts
- Practical Applications of IoPT in therapy and community work
After the Conference, You Will Walk Away With:
- A deeper understanding of how trauma shapes identity, both individually and collectively, with a focus on transgenerational effects.
- Knowledge about the IoPT method's applications in therapy, social work, and broader societal contexts.
- New perspectives on understanding trauma as a root cause of both individual and societal challenges, and how this knowledge can contribute to healing and growth.
Target Audience:
- Professionals in health and social sciences: Psychologists, nurses, doctors, special educators, midwives, and others working in relational fields.
- Therapists and IoPT Practitioners: Especially those aiming to expand their understanding of transgenerational trauma and apply IoPT methods in their work.
- Community-minded individuals and policymakers: Those looking to understand the role of trauma in societal development, politics, and discrimination.
- Private individuals interested in personal development: Those seeking a deeper understanding of their identity and how processing trauma can positively transform their lives.
This conference serves as a learning platform for both professionals and interested individuals, emphasizing applicable knowledge in therapeutic and societal contexts alike. Here the translation to English:
The course IoPT Trauma & Identity is approved by the Norwegian Psychological Association as a maintenance course for specialists with 10 hours. The course is approved for 2 years from 27.11.2024 to 26.11.2026, provided that the content and scope remain unchanged.
If the course is conducted digitally: The approval assumes that the organizer can monitor the participants' digital presence and can issue participation certificates based on that.
Timetable
Friday, May 9th
- 10:00 - 10:15
- Welcome to this years IoPT conference
- Our compassion in sharing knowledge about the intricate landscape of the human mind and soul, empower professionals within all kind of social, health or welfare systems, to offer their clients to put into motion their own innate healing power- by the knowledge and the IoPT theory and the Intention-method, in all its aspects.
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Speaker:
Børge Alexander Bohmann Auna
- 10:15 - 11:00
- What creates a good life
- A personal and politicial view on trauma as the reason for alienation - Kamzy Gunaratnam - Member: Committee for health- and welfare, the Norwegian Parliament
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Speaker:
Kamzy Gunaratnam, Marta Thorsheim
- 11:15 - 13:00
- Dr. Franz Ruppert "Trauma and Identity - also in the light of transgenerational trauma" Part 1
- A theoretical approach and why knowledge about transgeneratiolan trauma is important when meeting people exposed to trauma. "Whe we know how trauma influences our Identity we may know how to support our clients out of identifications and back to own identity" Founder of IoPT, retired professor in psychology at the University of Applied Science in Munich.
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Speaker:
Prof. Dr. Franz Ruppert
- 13:00 - 14:00
- Lunch
- 14:00 - 14:45
- IoPT in public psychological health care system
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Speaker:
Børge Alexander Bohmann Auna
- 15:00 - 15:45
- IoPT beyond the therapy room: Trauma, invisible racism and Norway's forgotten past
- Trauma theory is not only useful in a therapeutic setting. It can also help more deeply understand the politics of a world in turmoil and what is currently happening, collectively, in our society. This talk outlines the role of trauma in the perpetuation of hidden and often denied, yet systemic, discrimination in Norway. Understanding trauma can effectively help us become a more cohesive society: by alerting us to the silent suffering of both victims and perpetrators and by making us aware that the roots of discrimination lie in "forgotten" pasts-ghosts that still haunt our present and which we can choose to confront and process.
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Speaker:
Cristina Archetti
Saturday, May 10
- 10:15 - 11:30
- Understanding the Impact of the Narcissistically Traumatized Mother in IoPT Theory & Practice
- This presentation builds on a lecture Vivian shared at the online IoPT Café last November. While many of us may have mild narcissistic tendencies, in this presentation Vivian will look at the more extreme end of the spectrum of narcissism, in the hope of helping IoPT practitioners and other practitioners and interested people understand what they are seeing, why, and how to move forwards. We will look at the DSM V Narcissistic Personality Disorder diagnostic category, and expand from this to form an IoPT theoretical understanding and a greater understanding of narcissism generally, as it occurs in the mother-child relationship, and the trans-generational system. This presentation is based on Vivian's book, Trauma and Identity (Trauma en Identiteit, Trauma und Identität).
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Speaker:
Vivian Broughton
- 11:45 - 13:00
- Perpetrators with victim attitudes
- Perpetrators with victim attitudes - Are there any link between victim attitudes in perpetrators identity and transgenerational trauma? Irene Standnes is trained as an IoPT supervisor and facilitator, in addition to her law degree. She has had former positions as executive officer for the Norwegian Government, Ministry of Trade and Business and position as mayoral advisor in Hareid Municipality.
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Speaker:
Irene Standnes
- 13:00 - 14:00
- Lunch
- 14:00 - 14:45
- A practical case :Couple relation - how transgenerational trauma affected our couple relationship and the way out
- In the light of IoPT theory and the Intentionmethod for couple therapy. Patriksson works as family advisor in the Stockholm county, Sweden
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Speaker:
Lill Heidi Patriksson
- 15:00 - 15:30
- I'm trying to break free: I don't want my daughter to experience what I did - those difficult experiences with other people
- Roth deals with how mothers who experience psychological challenges reflect about their own role as mothers, their own positioning, and the value of IoPT. Her latest research interests include parents to children with poorly defined challenges and worries, and/or who have psychological challenges, and how their positional identities may change across contexts and over time. The contexts are everyday life within the family and in the neighborhood, kindergarten, school and the majority societal impulses/discourses.
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Speaker:
Solveig Iren Roth
- 15:30 - 16:00
- Panel discussion - all presenters









Prices for the conference
Prices marked in green are time-limited (earlybird) and valid for registration until December 31, 2024.Tickets | Early Bird | Ordinary price |
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Physical participation | ||
VIP Front rows, reserved seats. | 3200,- | 3600,- |
VIP | Member NTF Front rows, reserved seats. | 1800,- | 2200,- |
Ordinary seat | 2800,- | 3200,- |
Digital participation (Live streaming) | ||
Digital A digital participant, valid for one person. | 2300,- | 3000,- |
Digital participation group 5 For up to 5 participants. | 7200,- | 7700,- |
Digital participation group 10 For groups of up to 10 participants. | 12600,- | 13200,- |
Digital participation group 15 For up to 15 participants. | 16200,- | 19800,- |
Location and map
House of Literature, Wergelandsveien 29, 0167 Oslo
Frequently asked questions and answers
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How does digital participation work?
The vast majority of our conferences are filmed and broadcast live on our website. When you register digitally, you can choose whether you want to watch it live or recorded. The recording is available for 14 days.
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Can you watch the conference in recording?
Answer. The recording is available for 14 days and is ONLY intended for those who are registered. The recording can be viewed several times during the period and you can pause and rewind as you wish.
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What is the difference between digital groups and single digital participation
A single digital entry is intended for 1 person only and should not be shared or viewed jointly with anyone else. When you register for a digital group, you will be able to watch the conference on multiple devices/locations at the same time, or watch it together. When you sign up for a group, you only sign up 1 person who is responsible. The other group participants register later. You will receive information about this in a separate email before the event.
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When is attendance if you participate physically?
Registration opens one hour before the first presentation at the conference. Please arrive a little early to avoid long queues. See the program to find out when the first presentation starts.
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Can I get group discounts?
Group discounts are already available for digital participation. See under prices. For physical participation, discounts are available for groups of five or more.
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Who can attend the conference?
The conference is open to all and no prior knowledge is required unless stated in the description.
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I will be covering this conference privately, are there any discounts?
Yes, most conferences have a discount if you have to cover the cost privately. Information about this can be found on the registration form.
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I have questions regarding the conference, who do I contact?
Use the contact form on this page to let us know which conference you are interested in when you send us an inquiry.