Multidisciplinary Training Programme

Slovenia

2-day and 1-day sessions between

16 September and 14 December 2025 

 

Join our Multidisciplinary Training Programme in Slovenia and strengthen your skills to deliver comprehensive, cross-sectoral mental health support.

Introduction

Transforming mental health support through collaboration

The Training Programme on the Multidisciplinary Approach to Mental Health is a structured capacity-building initiative aimed at professionals from health, education, social work, and the justice sector. This training is part of the EU-PROMENS initiative, contributing to a broader European effort to strengthen mental health systems through collaboration and capacity building. 

Visit our programme home page for more information about EU-PROMENS.

 

The national multidisciplinary training programme is organised in partnership with ŠENT – The Slovenian Association for Mental Health.

ŠENT – The Slovenian Association for Mental Health is a non-profit, non-governmental humanitarian organisation, established in 1993 to support people with mental health problems, those experiencing temporary mental distress, their relatives, and others interested in mental health.

The Association is active in the fields of social welfare, health, education, employment, and related areas.

It holds humanitarian organisation status granted by the Ministry of Labour, Family and Social Affairs in recognition of its humanitarian activities.

Its programmes and activities include:

• Psychosocial rehabilitation for people with mental health problems

• Improving their social situation

• Creating opportunities for independent and high-quality living

 

Why this training?

 

This training programme is designed as a practical, skills-based learning experience that goes beyond theory. Over the course of the training, you will:

• work through real cases,
• practise key competencies,
• and develop strategies you can apply directly in your professional context.

The training brings together participants from across the health, education, social work, and justice sectors. By engaging in joint exercises and discussions, you will gain not only new knowledge, but also a new professional relations and a deeper understanding of how your role connects with others in building integrated, person-centred mental health support.

What makes this training special is its focus on:

• Practical competence development – strengthening skills such as active listening, de-escalation, risk assessment, referral, and system navigation.
• Cross-sector collaboration – learning how to work effectively across professional boundaries and build stronger, more coordinated pathways of care.
• Networking and exchange – connecting with colleagues from diverse fields, sharing experiences, and building professional relationships that last beyond the training.

By the end of the training, you will leave with: 

• A set of concrete skills that you can immediately integrate into your daily work.
• A clearer understanding of the different roles and responsibilities within multidisciplinary mental health support.
• A network of professionals committed to advancing person-centred, recovery-oriented practice in their own organisations and communities.
• A certificate of attendance, bearing the EU Commission logo, issued by EU-PROMENS and the hosting institution.

 

Who should attend?

 

• Health Professionals – doctors, nurses, allied health workers
• Mental Health Professionals – psychiatrists, psychologists, counsellors, therapists
• Social Workers – in social care contexts
• Education Professionals – teachers, counsellors, school leaders
• Justice Sector Workers – law enforcement, detention centres, juvenile justice
• Cross-Sectoral Professionals – community and interdisciplinary staff
• Non-Clinical Mental Health Workers – peer support workers, community volunteers

 

How is the selection process?

 

Applicants will undergo a thorough selection process based on the following criteria:

1. Country of residence

• Only open to individuals residing in the country.

2. Professional profile

• Health Professionals: Medical and allied health workers such as general practitioners, nurses
• Mental Health Professionals: Psychiatrists, psychologists, counsellors, and therapists
• Social Work Professionals: Practitioners working in social care settings
• Education Workers: Teachers, school counsellors, and educational administrators
• Justice Sector Workers: Professionals in justice systems, juvenile detention centres, and law enforcement
• Cross-Sectoral Professionals: Individuals working in interdisciplinary community settings
• Non-Clinical Mental Health Professionals: Peer support workers, community volunteers, and others

3. Level of experience

• Core training: no minimum level of experience is required.
• Advanced training: minimum 5 years’ experience are requested to access the course.

4. Willingness to train others within the organisations post-training

 

What is the right training for you?

 

We offer two training pathways designed to meet different professional needs and levels:

• The Core Training aims to develop foundational mental health competencies and foster intersectoral collaboration to support integrated mental health care.

• The Advanced Training builds on foundational knowledge, focusing on policy, multidisciplinary collaboration, leadership, and well-being strategies.

You may register for one or both trainings, depending on your preference.

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Please review the information carefully to determine which training best suits your professional background and development needs. Join our online info workshop to learn more and ask your questions: