FACILITATORS AND GUIDES OF THE HEALING FESTIVAL 2025
Zdeněk Weber (CZ)
"Love yourself as you love your neighbor" - Zdeněk Weber
How to Transform Wounds into Strength and Pain into Wisdom?
By answering this question, we can free ourselves from what holds us back, discover our full strength, and restore connection - not only with our own soul but also with others, whether it’s partners, family, or the community.
Zdeněk Weber is a recognized expert in the field of trauma work. He approaches trauma with gentleness, deep respect, and years of experience. With his profound understanding of the dynamics of masculine and feminine energy, he creates a safe space where people can meet themselves without judgment. Through men’s circles, storytelling, and deep work with the body and emotions, Zdeněk offers a practical path to transform wounds into strength and pain into wisdom.
Zdeněk takes on a variety of important roles, such as:
- Director and founder of the Institute for Trauma Healing and Prevention,
- Therapist and facilitator for a traumatized society and escalating crises at home and worldwide,
- Trainer in trauma-informed approaches and a somatic experiencing therapist,
- Co-founder of the organization Soul Force, which creates restorative social environments where people can co-create their relationships and sense of belonging through transparent circle communication and contemplative practices, workshops, and gatherings. In the Czech Republic, approximately 500 of these circles have been established, involving more than 6,000 participants.
He has gained his extensive experience not only through years of study but, most importantly, through hands-on practice with thousands of individuals, helping them restore trust in their abilities and lives.
Between 2007 and 2010, Zdeněk trained in Somatic Experiencing in London under Raja Salwam and later participated in the Somatic Experiencing training in the Czech Republic, which he co-initiated with Ito Wiedeman. He co-published Dr. Peter Levine’s book Waking the Tiger and other works in the Czech Republic, pioneering Somatic Experiencing in the country.
He is also the author of three books, including the bestseller Love Without Ties, co-written with his wife Šárka, which explores self-regulation in relationships. Together with Šárka and the Foundation for the Development of Full Awareness, they initiated the production, translation, and distribution of the film The Wisdom of Trauma in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Zdeněk completed the Timeless Wisdom training under Thomas Hübl and collaborates with his institute on raising awareness about collective trauma healing. He is also a signatory of the Archa 21 project led by Karel Janeček. A Tibetan Buddhist with Christian roots, Zdeněk undertakes pilgrimages and meditation retreats in the Himalayas and, during peaceful times, in Jerusalem and the Negev Desert. Since 2005, he has been one of the pioneers of men’s circles and safe spaces for spiritual renewal for men in the Czech Republic.
Zdeněk believes that the path to harmony begins with the courage to embrace one’s own story.
At the Healing Festival, with his characteristic authenticity, determination, and empathy, he will guide us through the first steps of this transformative journey.
Be at peace with what you are experiencing right now.
- Zdeněk Weber