Workshop Series: EcoSomatics - The Science and Art of Well-being
Discover the Harmony Between Mind, Body, and Environment through Care, Connection and Community!
Feeling isolated, pressured, or constantly rushing in your research journey?
Feeling isolated, pressured, or constantly rushing in your research journey?
Competition, and constant demands are part of academic life, but for many researchers, they lead to stress, struggle, loneliness, and risks to mental health and well-being. EcoSomatics responds by creating a shared space within the BIH community where these experiences are acknowledged collectively. Through evidence-based knowledge, embodied and creative practices, and a culture of care, EcoSomatics supports sustainable well-being—because mental health in academia is not an individual issue, but a collective responsibility.
Target group:
The workshop invites all early career researchers at BIH. Knowing, that experiences of discrimination and being a minority in academia, we would especially encourage those who self-identify as members of marginalized groups in the field of science to participate. This includes first-generation
students, trans*, inter* or non-binary colleagues, students from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, women, students with dis_abilities, and those with other marginalized identities not explicitly mentioned here.
Facilitators
Eliana Araque
Artist, Philosopher & Educator
Eliana Araque (Tunja, COL. 1990) is a Berlin-based artist and philosopher committed to bridging the realms of art, philosophy, and science. Her work is deeply guided by her sensitivity and a profound desire to connect, using art to express what words cannot, fostering deeper understanding and compassion across disciplines, cultures, and individuals. Through her transdisciplinary work, she creates immersive site-specific installations spanning photography, painting, sculpture, sound, and video, with a focus on sustainability and environmental ethics. In addition to her artistic practice, Eliana co-founded Unum e.V., a cultural association in Berlin dedicated to merging these disciplines to make a significant cultural impact; and facilitates workshops that support the well-being of the scientific community at the Max Delbrück Center and the Berlin Institute of Health. Through her creative and educational endeavours, she seeks to contribute meaningfully to culture, shaping both individual and collective identities
Anna Kanitz
Embodied Clinical Psychologist and Interdisciplinary Practitioner
Anna (Lübeck, 1991) bridges therapeutic and artistic research practices, drawing from her extensive background in clinical and consulting psychology. She integrates a wide range of approaches into her work, including movement-based therapy, biofeedback, and deep listening techniques. Her primary interests lie in exploring the intersections of art, science, and health, with a focus on their interconnected environmental and embodied aspects. Currently, Anna specialises in embodied psychotherapy, spanning psychosomatic inpatient care to outpatient treatment. Her practice includes neurofeedback training, group coaching, and creative collaborations focused on EcoSomatic listening. She is also pursuing advanced training in systemic psychotherapy, further expanding her expertise in integrative and holistic therapeutic modalities.
Info
Monthly Group Meeting
Duration: 3 hours (Mondays, 15:30–18:30)
Capacity: Maximum 20 participants per session. You can choose, if you want to join only one session or take part regularly.
Venue: Rahel Hirsch Center for Translational Medicine, Luisenstr. 65, 10117 Berlin
13th July
August: Summerbreak
7th September
5th October
2nd November
7th December
→ possible to join once or several times
REGISTRATION
Please register via [email protected]