Led by: Dr. Noni Höfner
Assistance: Joanna Czarnecka
Translation: Piotr Barański
ORGANIZER: www.provolab.org
PATRONAGE: Provocare Foundation
REGISTRATION: dialog@provolab.org
ORGANIZATIONAL DETAILS:
Date: March 5–7, 2026
Location: Warsaw and online
SCHEDULE:
Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Questions and Registration: dialog@provolab.org
NOTE:
The workshop is being recorded for archival purposes (for the Foundation and DIP). Participants who take part in a session will receive the recording of their own session for their private use.
Dr. Noni E. Höfner is an icon of provocative therapy in Europe – a psychologist, couples therapist, author, cabaret artist, and personal development teacher. She has been working with people for over 40 years, and for the past 30 years, she has been developing the provocative style – an approach that combines humor, challenge, empathy, and a deep belief in the client’s potential.
She is the co-founder and director of the German Institute for Provocative Therapy (DIP) and the Consulting Institute Klic (www.klicinstitut.de). Together with her daughter, Dr. Charlotte Cordes, she created the systemic approach ProSA® and the ProSt® style – modern forms of therapeutic work that inspire professionals all over the world.
In her work, she combines the provocative style with other methods such as EMDR, EFT (PET), relaxation techniques, and HCDA, which allows for a deep and multi-dimensional approach to therapy. Her appearances are full of authenticity, energy, and brilliant wit, which engage and stimulate reflection and change.
Dr. Noni Höfner is the living embodiment of the provocative style – she combines professionalism with ease and warmth, inviting participants to a meeting with themselves, with another human being, and with the courage for transformation.
Experience the lightness and effectiveness of the Provocative Style in practice.
Live sessions. Work in subgroups. Various perspectives on what supports people in building well-being. Workshop conducted in English – translated into Polish.
We invite:
individuals interested in their own development and the development of others
people wanting to strengthen their joy of life, agency, and the courage to experience emotions and relationships
people wanting to strengthen their flexibility of action and mental resilience
therapists, psychotherapists, psychologists, educators, mediators
doctors (especially for psychiatrists)
coaches, trainers
What will you gain by participating?
This training is more than just a workshop strengthening professional and personal skills – it is a developmental space for those who desire to work with another human being with more freedom, lightness, and power.
Participants will experience:
Broadening the perspective on what supports well-being and builds authentic changes
More joy from the developmental processes they lead – for themselves and the client
New possibilities and approaches in working with people in crisis, conflict, and the transformation process
The skill of building a closer, non-burdening therapeutic relationship
Freedom in working with images, characters, and scenes that reflect the client’s world and their problem
Tools for working with imagery, thoughts, and emotions in an engaging and transforming way
Effective methods of strengthening the client’s sense of self-worth and self-confidence
Development of creative thinking and creative action, both in oneself and in the client
A sense of lightness, ease, and authenticity during work – more fun, less tension
The Provocative Style shows that it is possible to work deeply and effectively without excess pathos and gravity. With humor, tenderness, and courage – exactly the way Dr. Noni Höfner leads
TRAINING PROGRAM
Day 1 – Foundations of the provocative style
Introductory lecture to the philosophy and history of the approach
Introduction to the foundations and cognitive assumptions of the provocative approach
The role of humor and challenge in the change process
Understanding the method and tools
Information on the usefulness of provocative interventions and situations
Initial improvisation exercises helping to open and develop own creativity and work with beliefs
Day 2 – Tools and practice
Introductory exercises. Participants will have the opportunity to use the provocative approach during many exercises in small groups.
They will use individual tools from the field of Provocative Therapy, playing different roles – therapist, client, and observer.
Session with a “real client” – work with real cases of the participants
Presentation of ways to include provocative interventions in various forms of therapy. Participants will be able to present the forms of therapy they use and during the workshops will see how they can enrich their work style with provocative interventions.
Sessions in threes: therapist, client, observer
Day 3 – Style in action
Detailed exercises. Participants will have the opportunity to work with existing questions or problems (their own or patients’) and experience through exercises the use of provocative tools.
Participants will have the opportunity to experience on themselves how the client feels Provocative Therapy and what should be taken care of for the process to be safe and effective.
Conducting sessions with a “difficult client”.
Provocative group session, thanks to which there will be an opportunity to experience provocative interventions in work with groups.
Reflection and integration of experiences
