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The Journey from Trauma to Pleasure

October 2nd to 5th

Live at Syros island, Greece
Live Streaming

Ride the Healing Waves

The Wisdom of Pleasure

Syros Healing Waves Festival: Redefining Mental Health & Well-Being.

The Syros Healing Waves Festival is a premier international event dedicated to mental health and therapeutic innovation, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Syros, Greece, from October 2–5, 2025.

As the first festival of its kind, this pioneering gathering establishes Syros as a global hub for cutting-edge advancements in therapy, bringing together leading experts, practitioners, and seekers of holistic well-being. At its core, the festival explores pleasure as a transformative therapeutic tool, bridging ancient wisdom with the latest breakthroughs in neuroscience.

Participants are invited to embark on a deeply immersive journey of self-discovery, emotional renewal, and personal growth, all within a vibrant and supportive community.

The Masters of Healing

Dr. Bessel van Der Kolk

The internationally renowned trauma researcher and author of the book “The Body Keeps the Score“, along with a team of globally recognized experts, invites you on a transformative healing journey in the enchanting Cycladic island of Syros.Key lectures from inspired speakers will take place at the iconic “Apollon” theater.

Bessel van Der Kolk, MD: A Pioneer in Trauma Research and Treatment

Dr. Bessel van der Kolk is a leading expert in the study of how children and adults adapt to traumatic experiences, developing evidence-based therapies grounded in neuroscience and attachment research.

In 1984, he established one of the first centers in the United States dedicated to the study and treatment of traumatic stress. His research has been instrumental in demonstrating the developmental impact of trauma, emphasizing how disruptions in caregiving can have profound and lasting consequences at each stage of life.

Dr. van der Kolk played a key role in founding the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN), which now supports approximately 150 centers across the country. His work focuses on therapies that regulate physiology and improve attentional control, including EMDR, yoga, and neurofeedback.

He is also the founder of the Trauma Research Foundation, a leading institution that integrates cutting-edge therapeutic approaches while training professionals worldwide in trauma-informed modalities.

Licia Sky

Benjamin Fry

More to be announced

Live Streaming
36% discount until May 30, 2025

€750

€480

Attend the conference remotely via Live Streaming from October 3 to October 5.

Access to recorded sessions for 60 days, allowing you to watch at your convenience.

Green Pass
50% discount until May 30, 2025

€1500

€750

Access to all lectures and parallel events.

Optional access to the exclusive festival opening event on October 2nd.

Networking

Aegean Pass
39% discount until May 30, 2025

€1800

€1100

Access to all lectures and parallel events.

Optional access to the exclusive festival opening event on October 2nd.

Networking

3 nights in a comfortable double room at a nearby hotel with daily breakfast included.

Option to stay in a private single room for an additional nightly charge.

Possibility to extend your stay before and after the event at special rates.

Redefining Mental Health Through Pleasure and Creative Connection
Rooted in the principles of enjoyment and meaningful connection, Syros Healing Waves seeks to transform the way we engage with mental health. This groundbreaking experience equips participants with practical, evidence-based tools for daily self-care and the compassionate support of others.
Join us for this unparalleled therapeutic journey – a space for renewal, inspiration, and profound personal growth.
The Organizing Committee
Our vision and goal are to provide accurate and internationally informed training for mental health professionals, as well as to raise awareness through responsible information for individual citizens regarding the devastating consequences, understanding, and treatment of complex trauma (C-PTSD) on both a collective and individual level. Behind our name are trauma therapists Sophia Vasilakou and Despina Plousiou, along with lawyer/entrepreneur Konstantinos Plousios.