European Forum of Psychomotricity

26/03/2026

📣 EPJ - Don't miss the submission deadline!!!

The contributions for the 2027 edition of the European Psychomotricity Journal (EPJ) can be registered and submitted until 🔺𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲🔺.
👉https://psychomotricity-journal.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Call_for_contribution_EPJ_Volume2_2027.pdf

🧩 The is an open access, peer-reviewed journal, published once a year. It is a platform for the exchange and advancement of scientific research, professional reflections, and global policy updates within .

💫 The journal emphasises interdisciplinary approaches, bridging cognition, emotion, and movement to support individuals across diverse life stages and sociocultural contexts.

All necessary information can be found online: https://psychomotricity-journal.eu/paper-submission/
💡 Authors' Guidelineshttps://psychomotricity-journal.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/EPJ_Authors_-Guidelines.pdf

📧 If you have any questions, please contact the Editorial Office ([email protected]).

19/03/2026

🫰 What an unforgettable experience in Metz for the EFP Students' Academy 2026!

🫂 Over the past days, students from across Europe came together to share ideas, cultures, and perspectives. Through workshops, discussions, and shared moments, we built connections that go far beyond borders.

🟢 This Academy was not only about learning, but about experiencing what means in Europe : meeting new people, exchanging visions for the future, and growing through collaboration and dialogue. So many , , , and made this journey truly special.

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to ISRP Metz, France, for hosting this year’s edition, especially to Alexandrine Saint-Cast, Romain Zupranski, Julie Marino, and to everyone who contributed to making these days so inspiring.

🚀 The future of Psychomotricity grows stronger when young people come together.

𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿,
𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁, 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲,
𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲.

26/01/2026

🤝 A truly productive weekend in Lisbon for the EFP!

The last Board meeting was marked by meaningful progress, strong collaboration, and clear next steps ahead 👣

Here are some key priorities for the EFP in the coming months:

🚀 New strategic plan
https://european-forum-of-psychomotricity.eu/about-us/vision-and-strategy/

🎓 Next Students' Academy in Metz, France
https://european-forum-of-psychomotricity.eu/about-us/vision-and-strategy/

🎉 The EFP 30-year anniversary celebration event in Sofia (September 2026) - already something to looking forward to! Stay tuned!

Proud of the collective work we’re building together 💛

𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿,
𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁, 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲,
𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲.

12/01/2026

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

🟢 We are thrilled to announce the publication of the inaugural issue of the , published under the patronage of the European Forum of Psychomotricity (EFP).
https://european-forum-of-psychomotricity.eu/research/
This landmark issue marks a significant step forward for professionals, researchers and students dedicated to advancing the field of in all its dimensions.

💛 A heartfelt thank you to all the authors, reviewers, and advisory board members whose expertise and commitment made this possible.
🙏 Messner, Cristina Vieira, Silvia Cattafesta, Judith Sägesser & Vetter.
Your contributions are the foundation of this new platform for knowledge and innovation.

📖 Explore the first issue here: European Psychomotricity Journal – Volume 1, 2026
https://psychomotricity-journal.eu/category/volume-1-2026/
This first issue highlights the breadth and richness of the field of psychomotricity.

📢 for 2027: we are already looking ahead!
The call for contributions for the second issue will open in January, with submissions accepted until the end of April.
📨 Submit at [email protected]
For more details 👉 https://psychomotricity-journal.eu/paper-submission/

𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿,
𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁, 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲,
𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲.

06/01/2026

📢✨ Students' Academy 2026
An enriching exchange experience with fellow European students in the field of Psychomotricity!

🗓️ The European Forum of Psychomotricity is glad to officially announce that the next Students' Academy will take place in France from March 12th to 15th 2026.

🙏 A big "MERCI" to our French delegate Saint-Cast and to the school Metz, who will host this event!

🚨🐣 Early bird tickets --> January, 12th

To all the students still hesitating, check our webpage 👉https://european-forum-of-psychomotricity.eu/meet-share/students-academy/

𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿,
𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁, 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲,
𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲.



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06/04/2025

🐛 🦋 The Students' Academy 2025 of the , a place for students to grow through learning and sharing around what unites us all:

🎓 🤩 More than 100 students from 7 countries gathered in Lisbon from the April 3rd to 6th under the theme: "Discovering Psychomotricity".
A fantastic opportunity to expand knowledge, foster cross-cultural connections and network with fellow students.

🇵🇹 The EFP is grateful to its Portuguese delegate Cristina Vieira and to Associação Portuguesa de Psicomotricidade for doing an amazing job organizing the event at the Faculty of Human Kinetics of the University of Lisbon, with the participation of the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro and the University of Évora.




🚀 🇪🇺 This great students' gathering has been happening almost each year since 1999.
Check the website of the European Forum of Psychomotricity to learn more about the Students' Academy of the EFP:
https://european-forum-of-psychomotricity.eu/meet-share/students-academy/

01/04/2025

👀 Have you noticed that the European Forum of Psychomotricity has a brand-new visual identity?

🐟 On April, 1st we swear this is no joke!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new website! 🌐✨

Since 1996, the European Forum of Psychomotricity (EFP) has supported in Europe, across education, prevention, therapy, professional development, and research.

🤗 Visit our new website at http://european-forum-of-psychomotricity.eu to explore our initiatives, be part of the upcoming events, and stay updated on the development of the field accross Europe.

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Together,
let us meet, share,
and inspire change.

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We are grateful to the working group Alexis Guillot, Christian theiss, Jessica Casanova and Henrik Göhle.

A big thank you to the EFP delegates Veronika Pinter-Theiss (AU), Diana Leguizamon (BE), Vania Dunkova (BU), Daniela Jonášová (CZ), Ditte-Marie Post (DK), Mirja Mahkonen (FI), Alexandrine SAINT-CAST (FR), Martin Vetter (GE), Silvia Cattafesta (IT), Lana Trombini (LU), Pim Hoek (NE), Cristina Rubianes Vieira (PT), Estrella Masabeu (SP), Judith Sägesser(CH).

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