Art in Therapy – Fields of Practice in Artistic Therapies

Lecture series in the Department of Artistic Therapies and Therapy Sciences

This year’s lecture series explores the question of the specific potential of art in the therapeutic field. What role does art have, or what role is it given, in the treatment/support of people? Are there specific therapeutic qualities made possible through the use of artistic means of expression, and can these be identified? Art therapists provide practical and reflective insights into various fields of practice in which the interplay of art and therapy offers an opportunity to engage in creative activity, express feelings, work through conflicts, develop self-confidence, or cope with difficult phases of life.  

October – December 2021 // 5:45 – 7:15 p.m.

Program

13.10.21*  Rabea Müller & Harald Gruber / Introductory lecture 

20.10.21*  Elizabeth McGlynn / Non-directive artistic process in art therapy

27.10.21**  Thomas Staroszynski / Used images and new narratives. Media images in therapy with children and adolescents 

03.11.21*  Rose Ehemann / Art and recovery at the Living Museum. The fourth revolution in the history of psychiatry. 

10.11.21  Christine Gördes / Supporting the artistic process through a diversity of materials. Art therapy in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry 

17.11.21  Sisko Zielbauer / Art trialogue: dialogical-artistic work in inclusive groups

24.11.21  Leonie Mautsch / The factor of individuality in art-therapeutic support for people with a polytoxic lifestyle

30.11.21  Michael Ganß / Moving within a free artistic space

01.12.21  Richard Berners / No fear of art 

08.12.21* Hildrun Rolf / As-If Forum. Art in virtual space // cancelled!
Rescheduled date: 15.12.2021 // cancelled!

Events marked separately with an asterisk (*) can be attended virtually with prior registration. If you are interested, you can request an access link at rabea.mueller@alanus.edu.

** This event takes place at 7:00 p.m.

All other events take place from 5:45 to 7:15 p.m. on site in Seminar Room 14 at Campus II, Villestraße 3 (exception on 30.11.21: Seminar Room 4!). The 3G rule applies to in-person events. Please remember to bring appropriate proof, which must be presented unsolicited upon entry. For any short-notice changes, please check the website.