The Provocare Foundation
PROVOCATIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT
WE PROMOTE, DEVELOP AND RESEARCH THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROVOCATIVE APPROACHES
AND CO-OCCURRING METHODS IN BUILDING MENTAL WELL-BEING; WE PROMOTE THE PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF PROVOCATIVISM IN THE HELPING PROFESSIONS AND IN EVERYDAY LIFE;
WE SUPPORT PEOPLE SEEKING HELP TO MAINTAIN THEIR MENTAL HEALTH;
WE BUILD A COMMUNITY OF PROVOCATIVE PRACTITIONERS AND SUPPORTERS
Provocativeness
A method of mental health work based on kindness, humour, and challenge, derived from the therapeutic work of Frank Farrelly, effectively spread to other helping professions.
Learn moreabout the foundation
The Provocare Foundation was established following the development of the activities of the Provocare Institute, agreed to in 2010 by Franka Farrelly, the founder of Provocative Therapy.
Learn morefrank farrelly
Creator of Provocative Therapy which he created while being a therapist in a psychiatric hospital. He developed it working under the guidance and support of Carl Rogers - the founder of client-centred therapy.
Learn moreEVENTS
II international Provocative congress
13-15.03.2026 | STATIONARY: WARSAW | ONLINE: ZOOM
This congress is the first event of its kind in the world, focusing on psychology, therapeutic and artistic methods based on paradox and absurdity. Its innovative nature makes it a pioneering forum that brings together experts, practitioners, enthusiasts, and those interested in exploring and developing this novel field.
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Help together with us.
Take part in interesting research and development projects.
Learn to be provocative!
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Deposit one-off, monthly or otherwise…
Bank: ING, account no:
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Promote mental health, joie de vivre, creativity.
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ACTIVITIES
DEVELOPMENT
Provocative Approach
Provocative tools and techniques in different contexts of human life and functioning.
STANDARDISATION
Not to lock the approach into a strict framework, but to provide a basis for distinguishing provocative from unethical provocative actions.
RESEARCH
How the use of a provocative approach improves a person’s quality of life, well-being and his or her level of psychological resilience.
PROMOWANIE
Promote the provocative approach to therapists, coaches, trainers, mediators and other community groups.
HUMAN
At the centre of all Provocare’s activities is the human being and his or her well-being.
SOCIAL CAMPAIGNS
Organising and implementing social campaigns to strengthen mental health and well-being and the mental resilience of individuals, families and organisations.
INCREASING ACCESSIBILITY
For people in need of support and development and for professionals in the helping professions through subsidised education, training and targeted programmes.
COOPERATION AND PARTNERSHIP
Organising and implementing social campaigns to strengthen mental health and well-being and the mental resilience of individuals, families and organisations.
COMMUNITY
Sharing experiences, viewpoints, broadening perspectives within a community of practitioners and observers.
