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Living Identity Between Freedom & Responsibility

This program teaches the fundamentals of working in the social sector.
In light of complex social contexts characterized by pressure, polarization, and division, there is a growing need for learning spaces that enable individuals to reconnect with themselves, their values, and their ability to take responsibility without losing their sense of freedom.

The training offers an integrated framework for learning and development processes that empowers participants to deal responsibly with personal and social challenges and to approach conflicts from a relationship- and value-oriented perspective.
The program is based on the Gestalt approach and is experience-oriented, with a special focus on relationships in the context of family, partnership, personal development, and society.
Participants gain a deep understanding of psychological and social dynamics.

Internal and external conflicts are explored and worked through in an experiential way. Self-regulation and constructive conflict management are promoted. Basic knowledge of Gestalt therapy is taught in a structured and experiential way.

This continuing education program is aimed at professionals in the fields of social work, education, psychology, and community work, as well as anyone who wants to understand personal and social conflicts and deal with them in a conscious and value-oriented manner.

Twelve workshops teach the basics of working with people in social professions.

The training course is held in Arabic.

Introductory meeting: April 10, 2026, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Dates and topics
Module 1: Identity between coercion and freedom

In this module, we examine the tension between external coercion or internal oppression and freedom.
When societal (external) expectations collide with the limits of personal needs, conflict arises. Individuals who stand up for their own needs may be rejected, fail to meet social expectations, and develop feelings of guilt. External conflicts can thus be internalized.

12 – 13.06.2026 Real self versus ideal self

In the first workshop, we examine how the development of the real self is connected to the ideal self and internalized conditions of socialization.

10 – 11.07.2026 Personal Needs vs. Social Expectations

In the second workshop, we explore the extent to which social norms, values, and the expectations derived from them conflict with the awareness and fulfillment of individual needs.

07 – 08.08.2026 Self-Acceptance vs. Self-Denial

In the third workshop, we practice a supportive, self-accepting stance aimed at confronting mechanisms of self-destruction and denial of self and others.

Module 2: Mechanisms – Fear / Guilt / Shame
This module focuses on the mechanisms of fear, guilt, and shame. A crucial first step is differentiating between guilt and feeling guilty in order to find constructive ways of dealing with them. We also explore the highly destructive power embedded in shame processes. Fear is understood as a healthy response to danger. Experiencing shame and loss of face can be deeply threatening, as these emotions attack the self and create a sense of danger. By understanding these dynamic mechanisms, we become better able to protect ourselves and others. The focus lies on developing a self-protective stance.
02 – 03.10.2026 Guilt and Feeling Guilty

Differentiating between guilt and feeling guilty in order to develop appropriate ways of dealing with them.

06 – 07.11.2026 Shame and Loss of Face

Exploring shame processes and possibilities for protection and healing.

18 – 19.12.2026 Fear / Guilt / Shame and Power
Analyzing fear, guilt, and shame as instruments of power and highlighting their destructive impact in education and other social fields.
Module 3: Dialogue & Conflict
Dialogue requires acknowledging others in their individual needs, perspectives, and aspirations, without necessarily agreeing with them. Recognizing and tolerating differences between self and others supports and protects personal boundaries. In Gestalt work, aggression is understood as a positive force that becomes destructive only when it no longer serves self-preservation and personal development. Working with boundaries and aggression is particularly sensitive in partnerships and parenting, which forms the focus of this module.
29. – 30.01.2027 Awareness of Personal Boundaries and Tolerance of Difference

Practical exercises to deepen awareness of our own and others’ boundaries, with applied examples in social and professional contexts.

05. – 06.03.2027 Recognizing Aggression as a Positive and Destructive Force

Developing an understanding of constructive versus destructive aggression based on personal experience and applied examples.

30.04. – 01.05.2027 Regulating Tension and Dealing with Conflict

Exercises focused on tension regulation and conflict competence, using role play and facilitated dialogue.

Module 4: Presence – Self & Other
In this module, we differentiate between forms of communication and practice choosing the appropriate form in the present moment, grounded in presence with oneself and others, while deepening personal and professional experience through Gestalt tools.
29. – 30.01.2027 Conducting Dialogical Conversations
Through practical exercises, we explore four forms of communication:
“Downloading”, Discussing, Dialoguing, and Presencing.
05. – 06.03.2027 Advanced Gestalt Tools

Special & Professional Topics / Supervision

30.04. – 01.05.2027 closing open “figures”

We explore our own topics in greater depth and bring “open figures” to a conclusion.

18. – 19.06.2027 Final Workshop:

Presentation of Personal Projects/Work

Number of participants

8

Costs

1050 € total cost, payable in monthly installments of 70 € (15 x 70 €)

Trainer

Gabriele Blankertz, Gestalttherapist, Head of the Institut

Rawaa Alsamman, Gestalt Counsellor, Gestalt therapist 

Nour Alabras, Artist, Gestalt therapist in Training

Registration

inkontakt@gestalt-institut.com , rawaaalsaman@gmail.com

 

Location
InKontakt Gestaltinstitut Berlin, Gleimstr. 37, 10437 Berlin