Stress Management through Artistic-Systemic Therapy
Transforming Workplaces: Stress Management Seminars
Workshop Overview
Our programs offer participants a transformative experience to understand and manage stress effectively. These workshops include a blend of mindfulness, systemic interventions, and creative exploration, designed to leave participants feeling empowered, refreshed and equipped to handle challenges. Groups from all sectors are welcome: healthcare, activism, business, management, cultural, non-profit, etc.
Sample Half-Day Seminar Schedule:
9:00–9:45 AM: Greetings, Meditation, and Sound Therapy
10:00–12:00 PM: Workshop on Stress Management
Lunch Break
12:45–2:00 PM: Artistic-Systemic Stress Interventions
2:00–3:00 PM: Closing Concert and Final Round Discussion
What is Artistic-Systemic Therapy?
Artistic-Systemic Therapy integrates the power of arts therapies— such as music and visual arts— with the holistic insights of systemic therapy.
Systemic therapy addresses entire systems rather than isolated individuals. These systems could be families, friend groups, or workplace organizations. Instead of asking, “What’s wrong with you?” systemic therapy focuses on questions like: “What impacts you?”, and “What needs to change so you can move forward?”.
This approach unravels habitual patterns, helping individuals discover their own solutions to challenges. The artistic component deepens this exploration by accessing subconscious insights through creative expression. By engaging with art, participants uncover subconscious thoughts and emotions, creating meaning, expanding possibilities, and experiencing peace.
TGR The Green Room in Cologne, Germany
Meet Workshop Facilitator Heather O’Donnell
Heather O’Donnell, M.Sc., is a psychologist, Artistic-Systemic Therapist (DGSF), and the founding director of TGR The Green Room. Following a career-ending injury as a professional pianist, Heather redirected her energies into the fields of psychology and therapeutic practice. Her innovative methods have empowered numerous individuals and organizations to achieve sustainable well-being.
Heather’s qualifications include:
B.Sc. in Psychology (Freie Universität Berlin)
M.Sc. in Prevention and Health Psychology (SRH Hochschule)
Certificate in Musicians’ Health (Kurt Singer Institute / Universität der Künste Berlin)
Artistic-Systemic Therapist certification (DGSF)
Mindfulness Teacher Training Certification (MTTC)
Heather has delivered presentations at esteemed international conferences, such as the Performing Arts Medicine Association Symposium and the European Network of Cultural Centers. Additionally, she has served as a guest lecturer at institutions including Columbia University and the Max Planck Institute for Human Development. Her expertise lies in navigating transitions, fostering systemic change, and promoting intercultural understanding within both individual and organizational contexts.
“The corporation needs the artist’s insight and powers of attention in order to weave the inner world of soul and creativity with the outer world of form and matter.”
David Whyte, Poet
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