Health & Wellbeing Workshops
Workshops focused on mental health, freedom, resilience, and learning how to live well.
How to Rise When Life Knocks You Down
Valentina Vlaisavljević (North Macedonia)Dr. Valentina Vlaisavljević is a medical doctor, clinical psychologist, counselor, and Living Free Europe trainer, serving individuals and families through healing and restoration.
During the workshop, participants explored resilience and freedom from toxic relationship patterns through biblical principles and practical steps. They learned how to build healthy boundaries, grow confidence, and develop stronger relationships in Christ.
Jovana Hadžić Grlj (Croatia)Sport & Psychology: How to Build Mental Strength
Jovana Hadžić Grlj is a sports psychologist and the founder of SportUm, supporting athletes in performance and personal growth.
During the workshop, participants explored psychological skills that influenced success in sport. Through interactive activities, they learned practical techniques to train mental strength and build resilience.
Igor Panov (North Macedonia)Spiritual Recovery: How to Restore Faith After a Fall
Igor Panov is a pastor in Skopje and a minister within SEAM (IFES North Macedonia), serving believers through discipleship and renewal.
During the workshop, participants reflected on seasons when faith felt weak or distant. They explored what restoration looked like and how God invited people back into renewed trust and spiritual fire.
Miljenko Bojčić (Netherlands)Sport — A Language the World Speaks!
Miljenko Bojčić is a sports leader and national coordinator of Fokus Sport (Athletes in Action) in Croatia, passionate about holistic athlete development.
During the workshop, participants explored what sports ministry was and how faith connected with sport and recreation. They discussed practical steps for starting sports ministry and developing athletes physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Dušan Beređi Bera (Serbia)Addiction — A Banquet on a Grave
Dušan Beređi Bera is a pastor in Novi Sad and the director of the Duga Rehab Center, serving people on the journey to freedom and restoration.
During the workshop, participants explored how addiction developed and why it was destructive, even when it appeared “normal” or socially accepted. They discussed different forms of addiction and learned how to protect themselves and support others wisely.
How to Say “No” To Yourself?
Matija Gorjanec (Croatia)Matija Gorjanec leads the “How to Say No?” program focused on addiction prevention and speaks regularly at youth camps.
During the workshop, participants explored topics such as addiction, purpose, sexuality, humility, and encountering Jesus. They learned practical steps for self-control, perseverance, and living above destructive patterns.
Maks Vartušek (Croatia)Pornography: Addiction, Shame, Freedom
Maks Vartušek works in marketing and serves in youth ministry through Radosne vijesti Church Zagreb, STEP, and summer camps.
During the workshop, participants explored biblical strategies and practical steps for overcoming pornography addiction. They discussed shame, healing, and the reality of freedom through Christ.
Jonatan Vlaisavljević (North Macedonia)Facing Fear — Finding Faith
Jonatan Vlaisavljevic is a pastor, mentor, and Living Free Europe leader, serving across the Balkans through Teen Challenge and training ministry.
During the workshop, participants explored how to face personal fears and strengthen faith through biblical principles. They learned how to walk through uncertainty with clarity and confidence under God’s protection.
Daniela Stoilkova (North Macedonia)Developing Emotional Maturity
Daniela Stoilkova serves as a Living Free Macedonia moderator and is passionate about character growth and healthy emotional development.
During the workshop, participants explored emotional maturity and Christian character formation. They reflected on prevention and overcoming life-controlling issues through growth in awareness and healthy patterns.
