Lecturer/Facilitator

Dr. Avi Goren-Bar is an internationally renowned expert in expressive arts therapy and coaching, and the founder of the Expressive Arts in Therapy and Coaching program, now active in five countries. With a background in clinical and educational psychology, art therapy, Gestalt therapy, and Jungian analysis, Dr. Goren-Bar weaves together creative processes and deep psychological insight to support personal and professional transformation. His lifelong commitment to working with people is guided by transparency, directness, creativity, humor, optimism, and courage—qualities he generously shares with his students and the vibrant international community of therapists and coaches built around his program. Dr. Goren-Bar believes that psychotherapy must also include doubt, storytelling, suffering, and the acceptance of life’s complexities—always grounded in warmth, care, and an unwavering belief in hope and trust.

As a keynote speaker, he brings decades of experience and a visionary perspective on the role of the arts in healing, growth, and leadership.

Nuria works since 2005 in the self-behavioral field for companies and individuals. Has degree in Psychology and Postgraduation in Psychological Coaching, Artherapy and Waking Dream Therapy, Jungian Coaching Certified, and a Master in Points of You® Facilitation.

Andreja Anžur Černič is a Professional Certified Coach (ICF PCC), senior EMCC practitioner, trainer, and management consultant with over 25 years of international business experience. She holds a degree in economics and integrates leadership, psychology, transactional analysis, expressive arts, and Jungian coaching into her work with individuals and organizations.
Since 2007, Andreja has run her private coaching and consulting practice, focusing on leadership development and soft skills. She combines her managerial background with creative, systemic, and integral approaches to foster transformation in people and teams. Her coaching is goal-oriented, grounded in practical tools, symbolism, and the power of the arts.
Her work is driven by purpose, curiosity, and belief in the human potential. She brings heart, clarity, and structure into her sessions, aiming to unlock insight and sustainable change.

Sanja Zdunić ) is a consultant, coach, mentor, and trainer, recognized for her expertise in leadership development, team coaching, and customer service excellence. With an academic background in sociology and deep experience in hospitality management, Sanja crafts practical, onthejob learning interventions such as “M4M – Mentoring for Managers” and the method “Teach, Train, and Transform” focused on emotional intelligence, energy, and enthusiasm . Trained in expressive arts and Jungian coaching, she creates creative, experiential learning environments that engage participants at cognitive, emotional, and somatic levels.
Her hallmark is fostering positive, motivating spaces where leaders and teams develop mutual understanding, measurable results, and joy in transformation.

Sandra Raković is a psychologist and psychotherapist from Croatia, specialized in expressive arts therapy and body-oriented psychotherapy. As the president of the Croatian Association of Expressive Arts Therapy, she leads the promotion and development of this method in Croatia and is actively involved in practitioner training programs in both Croatia and Serbia. In her work, she holds a grounded and welcoming space where individuals can arrive just as they are, feel met with care, and slowly reconnect with their inner world. From that place of safety and presence, creative exploration and embodied awareness can naturally emerge.

Ivana Martinović is a certified mechanical engineer and independent project designer who brings a unique combination of technical precision and deep embodied wisdom to her work as an expressive arts practitioner and Jungian coach. She has been part of the Expressive Arts Education program in Serbia for several years—first as an assistant, and now as a member of the organizational team.
Ivana draws on more than 15 years of experience in free dance and movement therapy, including practices such as 5Rhythms, Open Floor, Contact Improvisation, and the Maria Fux Method. She has completed specialized courses in Psychoanalysis of Art and Embodied Anatomy and Developmental Movement Patterns, integrating body-based knowledge into her personal and professional
development.
Her creative contributions include participating in the preparation and artistic installations at various dance workshops. Ivana’s work bridges structure and spontaneity, embodying a deep commitment to healing through movement, creativity, and presence.

Mojca Leben – in her “previous” life she was an art historian, kids and youth mentor and teacher trainer in the field of dance, cultural heritage and theatre, deeply involved in teaching – educating through arts projects, Now she is a coach and expressive arts practitioner and teacher in the CEAT program. At the time she s bringing expressive arts combined with coaching both in education and in business environments – and is working with kids , entrepreneurs and school & business teams. – with them she brings art therapy in galleries and museums space.

I am Mihaela Sirotnjak Železnik – an artistic soul, expressive arts therapy practitioner, actress, composer of stage music, director, mother, wind and river.
In the past, I was the founder of the children’s theatre Teatar Oz – “the smallest theatre in the world.” Today, in search of new artistic pathways, I work as an art educator for children with special needs in Slovenia. I continue to “paint” my purpose – to make art a bridge between worlds and a key to personal growth. Through workshops and educational programs for children, youth and adults, I develop expressive practices in schools and various cultural and educational institutions in Slovenia and Croatia.
My core idea is to open a channel for free expression.
My work is a life journey of art and emotion, weaving together music, theatre, and expressive art therapy – unlocking new horizons for all those seeking connection with their true nature and authentic voice.

Gordana is a professor of psychology with a long-standing interest in exploring the deeper layers of the human psyche. She was immediately captivated by Expressive Arts Therapy upon first encountering it, which led her to enroll in the training program with Dr. Avi Goren-Bar. She later became one of the organizers of this program in Croatia.
She has also completed training in Gestalt therapy and Somatic Experiencing® for working with trauma and stress. For the past 17 years, she has worked as a school psychologist, successfully integrating her knowledge in both educational settings and private practice – working with children and adults, individually and in groups.

Maša Žarnić is a licensed body oriented therapist and expressive arts therapy teacher and practitioner, with a background in philosophy.
She is fervently holding therapeutic and artistic space where adult individuals and groups can investigate the freedom to be themselves.
Maša’s zeal is in facilitating individuals and groups in making new steps on their hero’s quests, playfully easing their travel into the unconscious and back, by incorporating dance, symbolics, sandtray-inspired play and body awareness.
Along with holding her private practice, Maša also teaches at the Expressive arts therapy education both in Croatia and Serbia, holding two modules: module ‘Carl Gustav Jung’ s analitic psychology in regards to expressive arts therapy’ and module ‘Psychotherapeutic group dinamics assisted by expressive arts’

Mehmet is a faculty member at the Jungian Coaching School in Istanbul, where he teaches modules on The Shadow, Doing, and Being. His work draws from the rich intersection of Jungian psychology, personal transformation, and embodied coaching practices.
In addition to his role as an educator, Mehmet is currently deepening his expertise through studies in Expressive Arts Therapy. He is passionate about integrating symbolic language, archetypes, and creative expression into personal and professional development. His approach invites clients and learners to engage with both light and shadow, cultivating awareness, wholeness, and purposeful action.
At the heart of Mehmet’s practice lies the belief that true change begins with honest self-inquiry—and that creative methods offer a powerful gateway to inner wisdom and sustainable growth.

Lydia Patafta, mag.art., a professional painter and practitioner of Expressive Arts Therapy. Born in Bratislava, I graduated from the University of Applied Arts in Vienna under Professor Ron Arad. I live and work in Zagreb.
With extensive experience in expressionist painting, my work delves into exploring inner emotions and expressing them through colors and forms. For me, the creative process is a journey of self-discovery and emotional healing, which I aim to convey in my workshops.
I have completed my education as an Expressive Arts Therapy practitioner in Zagreb, and starting in autumn 2025, I will be assisting the new generation of students, which I am very excited about. I plan to dedicate myself to further education and continuously develop my knowledge and skills.
After my personal journey of healing through the therapeutic power of art, I wish to share my experience with others. By combining my artistic experience with the methods of Expressive Arts Therapy, I strive to provide participants with a safe space to explore and express their inner worlds, encouraging personal transformation and emotional healing.