OVERVIEW

57th international Annual Meeting for the Society for Psychotherapy Research (SPR) is organized by Society for Psychotherapy Research (SPR) and will be held from Jun 24 - 27, 2026 at Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Kansai, Japan.

The conference theme is "Reimagining Psychotherapy: A Dialogue on Innovations Across Approaches and Cultures"

Description:
As an international and multidisciplinary organization, SPR has a long tradition of encouraging inclusivity. Our next meeting will provide an opportunity for us to come together to identify and discuss what is needed to build on this tradition and to improve equality, diversity, and inclusion in both psychotherapy research and practice. The word "research" derives from the French word recherche, meaning ‘to go about seeking’. As a multidisciplinary organization, SPR aims to support and advance both the empirical basis and the applied value of psychotherapy research. We do this by fostering a focus on a broad spectrum of psychotherapy approaches, diverse client populations, the full range of problems and difficulties, and the application of various qualitative and quantitative methodologies.

However, in addition to the "why" and "how" of seeking knowledge, it is important to consider where we should seek next and who should be involved in this process. While psychological treatments have become more available in many high-income countries, their provision remains suboptimal, leaving many people in need at a serious disadvantage.