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15.5.2026
The Prisoners of the Past series is now available on Neodvisen.tv
The entire series of shows Prisoners of the Past is now available for free viewing on Neodvisen.tv, in which we talk about the consequences of trauma.
Trauma is not always visible. It often remains hidden in memories, in the body and in the way a person experiences themselves, others and the world around them. The series of shows Prisoners of the Past explains how traumatic experiences arise, what traces they leave and why they can follow a person long after the events have passed. The series of shows Prisoners of the Past brings an in-depth look at understanding trauma – from the question of what trauma even is, to what happens in a moment of danger, how the consequences develop over the years and how their impact can be healed. It is complemented by Sanja's book Prisoners of the Past.
10.5.2026
Presentation of the book Adult Children of Alcoholics
Sanja Rozman and Sonja Gerič Bevec, presidents of NACOA Slovenia – Association for the Help of Children of Alcoholics, prepared an interesting meeting with readers at the Konzorcij Mladinska knjiga bookstore, dedicated to a topic that often remains hidden, but marks the lives of many people – growing up in a family with alcoholism.
Alcoholism does not only affect the person who drinks, but also deeply affects the relationships, emotional development and self-image of children who grow up in such an environment. Adult Children of Alcoholics by Dr. Janet G. Woititz, a fundamental work that has helped to understand the psychological consequences of growing up with an alcoholic for decades. We look for answers to the questions of how to recognize childhood patterns, how to understand their consequences in adult life and how to begin the path of recovery and inner freedom.
The conversation was moderated by journalist Alenka Sivka.
The evening was held almost like an AlAnon group meeting, as it was greatly enriched by spontaneous confessions from the audience, which added a strong emotional component to the event and confirmed that the problem is truly urgent in Slovenia. We would like to thank the host and the Chiara publishing house for organizing the event.
Photo: Mateja Jordovič
6.4.2026
Popkast with journalist
Sara Volčič
Read an interesting interview with POP-tv journalist Sara Volčič. The rise of non-chemical addictions: things you do because you simply have to. How many people, as soon as they open their eyes in the morning, without any real purpose or reason, immediately pick up their phone and aimlessly 'scroll', without even reading. They can do this for a good hour or even more, which can cause them to be late for work or not do the things they have to do.
How many people, when they feel that loud emptiness inside, empty the refrigerator or eat sweets until they are sick, then flush everything down the toilet or relieve their distress in shopping malls, gaming, gambling or sex. But when does someone need help? The limit is where you simply cannot give up on certain things when you want to.
Addiction is a brain disease - behavior becomes automatic, a person repeats certain patterns of behavior and loses part of their own choices, control over it. So when a person is already suffering consequences due to addiction, they are aware that they are suffering consequences, they would like to stop, but they cannot. Then they urgently need professional help.
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21.4.2026
Live talk:
The Children of Alcoholics
You are invited toour talk show from the cycle Growing with Chiara on April 21st at 6pm w presenting the guests Sanja Rozman and Sonja Gerič Bevec.
The evening will be dedicated to a topic that often remains hidden, but marks the lives of many people – growing up in a family with alcoholism. Alcoholism does not only affect the person who drinks, but also deeply affects the relationships, emotional development and self-esteem of children who grow up in such an environment. We will talk about the book Adult Children of Alcoholics by Dr. Janet G. Woititz, a fundamental work that has for decades helped to understand the psychological consequences of growing up with an alcoholic.
Informative registrations for the otherwise free event are accepted at the link.
30.3.2026
A brand new series on trauma, featuring Sanja Rozman, on Neodvisen.tv
Follow the new series Prisoners Of The Past on Neodvisen.tv about the consequences of trauma.
Trauma is not always visible. often it stays hidden in the memories, the body, in ways one interacts with others and the world around them. Our new series Prisoners Of The Past (Ujetniki preteklosti) explains in a professional and at the same time popular way how traumatic experiences arise, what consequences they leave and why these remain long after the events have passed. In the introductory show, which will be published on Monday, March 30, 2026 on the Neodvisen.tv portal, Sanja Rozman and Mojka Žagar present the topic in a relaxed conversation. The following shows will further explore the various aspects of trauma and its consequences. The series of shows Prisoners of the Past brings an in-depth look at understanding trauma - from the question of what trauma even is, to what happens in the moments of adversity, how the consequences develop over the years and how their impact can be healed. It is complemented by Sanja's book Prisoners of the Past, published by Mladinski knjiga
27.3.2026
Podcast for Onaplus
What happens, when the passionate energy of Lara Jankovič, the actress, and serene wisdom of Sanja Rozman, author and psychotherapist, both collide in the sparkling exchange of experiences about "how shaming affects a person's upbringing." Watch the newest podcast, full of anecdotes, personal sharing and dramatic exchanges. Host: Manca Čampa Pavlin, newspapers Delo and Onaplus. Read the transcript here.
17.3.2026
Sanja Rozman and the UP Society
Just sitting and talking is not enough
On Tuesday, March 17th at 6pm, the UP Society hosted a lecture on personal growth and recovery programs by Sanja Rozman in the Ljubljana City Library.
The provocative title "Just sitting and talking is not enough" attracted many listeners who were interested in the activities that are necessary parts of the Change in the Heart Institute's recovery program. If one has to deal with trauma, recovery and abstinence, making changes is even more difficult for them. Since such activities should be integrated in any healthy lifestyle, the lecture was also useful for those who do not necessarily have problems with addictions. The template and instructions for individual recovery plan are described in detail in Sanja's books "Serenity - How to recognize, understand and recover from behavioral addictions" (available on Amazon) and "Umirjenost" and "Delovni zvezek", which are available on the website spremembavsrcu.si.
20.2.2026
Prisoners of the past
Together with Bojan Kodelja and Neodvisen.tv, we are preparing a series of programs about stress and trauma, in which we will delve into what happens in a person's mind and body when they are exposed to dangerous events - especially if they are a child and the events are repeated, based on excerpts from Sanja's book Ujetniki preteklosti.
The book discusses the psychotherapeutic process that Ana undergoes, and her therapist with her, explaining and illustrating with examples the important stages on the road to recovery. You will read it in one go for the first time to find out how the story ends. You may read it again and again to understand what happened to you in similar circumstances.
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1.2.2026
Book club with Dr. Metka Kuhar:
Trauma research
We also practice bibliotherapy in our recovery programs. The book of the month can be a professional, confessional or educational book. We invite authors or translators of the books we've read to our Book Club, so we can discuss the books with them and gain a deeper understanding.
In the beginning of February, we hosted university professor and researcher on the subject of trauma, dr. Metka Kuhar, in the Book Club, who said:
"Recovery is not a fight against addiction, but an invitation to reconnect with oneself."
