WELCOME
TO ROOTS!
The place where you search for self.
ROOTS is a groundbreaking conference that highlights the importance of understanding yourself by exploring your inner depths and returning to your roots.
From this foundation of self-awareness, the event delves into relational therapy, couples dynamics, sexuality, and the art of nurturing meaningful relationships.
This first edition features world-renowned relationship therapist Esther Perel, along with leading local psychologists and experts.
ROOTS aims to create a space for connection, learning, and transformation, offering fresh perspectives and practical tools for therapists, couples, and anyone passionate about understanding human relationships.
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Main Guest
ESTHER PEREL
A renowned Belgian psychotherapist, relationship expert, and best-selling author, known for her work on modern relationships, intimacy, and sexuality. With a career spanning over three decades, she has gained international recognition for her unique approach to couples therapy, emphasizing the balance between desire and security within relationships.
New York Times best-selling author Esther Perel is recognized as one of today’s most insightful and original voices on modern relationships. As a psychotherapist, Perel has helmed a therapy practice in New York City for more than 35 years.
Fluent in nine languages, Perel's celebrated TED talks have garnered more than 40 million views and her best-selling books have been translated into 31 languages.
She is also the host of the popular podcast "Where Should We Begin?" where listeners can witness real therapy sessions and the complexities of human connection.
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Captivate Audiences
EVENT SPEAKERS
Before the much-anticipated conversation with Esther Perel, renowned guests will engage in a thought-provoking discussion on relationships, love, and deep connection.
RALUCA ANTON
IN CONVERSATION WITH ESTHER PEREL
With a PhD in Psychology, Raluca Anton is a psychotherapist, author, supervisor in cognitive-behavioral therapies, and a relational therapist with international training. She is a founding member of the Imago Therapy Academy in Romania.
With over 17 years of experience working with people—whether in psychotherapy, counseling, training, or professional development—Raluca Anton brings deep expertise to her practice.
GÁSPÁR GYÖRGY
One of the most renowned psychologists and relational psychotherapists in Romania, known for his contributions to emotional health and relational intelligence.
A successful author and co-founder of the Pagina de Psihologie platform, Gáspár is a strong advocate for conscious relationships, emphasizing through his work that personal healing and community growth begin with the way we relate to one another.
PETRONELA ROTAR
A writer and psychologist specializing in psychodrama, transgenerational models, and Compassionate Inquiry (Gabor Maté's approach).
She worked as a journalist for 18 years and has published eight books—ranging from poetry and short stories to novels—most of which became bestsellers. Her latest book, Totul e în regulă în mine și în lume, quickly rose to the top of the 2024 nonfiction book charts.
DR. SIMONA HERB
President of the Association for Emotionally Focused Systemic Psychotherapy and coordinator of the EFT HUB psychotherapy center.
Since 2017, ICEEFT has recognized her as an international trainer in Emotionally Focused Therapy, making her the only trainer from Eastern Europe. She currently provides EFT training and supervision to multiple generations of future therapists in Romania and abroad, including in Italy, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Turkey, Hungary, Iran, and Estonia.
ANDREEA RAICU
MODERATOR
Media professional and mindfulness leader, a strong advocate for a healthy lifestyle, building a business around this concept. She is a Goodwill Ambassador, has delivered multiple TEDx talks, teaches mindfulness courses, and holds conferences on living a balanced life.
She is also the author of a cookbook, Mănâncă și arată bine. Having completed various training programs, she is a certified meditation and mindfulness facilitator, and last year, she graduated from a program that qualified her as a Holistic Counselor.
Topics
Going Back to Your Roots: Finding Yourself in Relationships
- Unpacking your personal history: how family dynamics shape future relationships
- Understanding and healing your inner child
- The role of self-awareness in healthy partnerships
- Identifying and overcoming generational patterns in love and communication
Exploring Sexuality and Intimacy
- Redefining sexuality in long-term relationships
- The connection between emotional intimacy and physical desire
- Unpacking sexual myths and misconceptions
- Desire discrepancies: understanding and managing different sexual needs
Modern Relationship Dynamics
- The impact of technology and social media on intimacy
- Open relationships and non-monogamy: ethics and best practices
- Blended families: navigating complex family structures, connecting new family members
- Addressing power dynamics and equality in relationships
Fixing Relationships
- From rupture to repair: building resilience in relationships
- Working through grief, loss, and major life transitions
- Building and rebuilding trust after betrayal
- Understanding and healing codependency
- Practices for deepening emotional intimacy and connection
Foundations of Relational Therapy
- Understanding attachment styles in relationships
- The role of vulnerability and emotional intimacy
- Effective communication techniques for couples
- Navigating conflict and repair in relationships
- Boundaries and their importance in healthy relationships
Work-Life Balance; The Impact on Relationships
- Balancing career goals and relationship needs
- Managing stress to preserve connection
- Finding time for love - strategies for busy professionals
- Thriving together while pursuing goals