About us
The European Forum of Psychomotricity is the recognized organisation to be heard in matters of psychomotricity in Europe.
Over the years, Psychomotricity concepts have developed independently across various European countries, with limited interaction between them. However, the similarities can be understood through the lens of a shared cultural history. While some countries have a long-standing tradition in Psychomotricity, others have only recently begun to develop the field.
For many years, European professional associations maintained informal contacts. Today, they are united under the European Forum of Psychomotricity (EFP), founded in 1996 and now representing 14 member countries.
The history of the EFP began in Marburg in May 1995, when representatives from 15 countries were invited to a meeting. During this gathering, the idea of establishing a European Forum was embraced as a crucial step toward promoting the profession and advancing scientific research in psychomotricity across Europe. Subsequent meetings were held to draft the statutes, and in September 1996, the official document was formally signed at Marburg Town Hall.
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Missions & Values
The main goal of the “European Forum of Psychomotricity” is the support of Psychomotricity in Europe, in the educational, preventive and therapeutic practice, in the initial formation or continuing education, in the professionalization and the scientific research.
Cooperation
Promotion of the cooperation between psychomotricians coming from different countries and regions of Europe, (mutual exchanges, congresses, development of projects, formations, research.).
Support
Support of countries or regions where psychomotricity is not yet well-developed: logistical or financial help, support of the initial formation and the continuing education.
Coordination
Coordination of education and further education by: the harmonisation of contents, general guidelines, exams, promotion of the harmonisation of professional education as regards to the recognition by governments.
Common interest
Representation of the common interests concerning professional politics, acceptance by social insurance, level of income, protection of education.
Mutual acceptance
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EFP Members & Delegates
Austria
Austrian EFP delegate
Belgium
Fédération belge des associations en éducation et thérapie psychomotrice
Belgian EFP delegate
Bulgarian EFP delegate
Czech Republic
Czech EFP delegate
Denmark
Danish EFP delegate
Finish EFP delegate
France
French EFP delegate
German EFP delegate
Italy
Italian EFP delegate
Luxembourg
Luxembourgish EFP delegate
The netherlands
Dutch EFP delegate
Portugal
Portuguese EFP delegate
Spanish EFP delegate
Switzerland
Swiss EFP delegate
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