Launch of First Cycle of International Labs

The first cycle of International Labs is launched. From November 2020 to June 2021, 23 online groups with 692 participants will meet with the support of trained Pocket Project facilitators to explore the historic layering, architecture and specific expression and possibilities for restoration of specific thematic or localized fields of collective trauma. They are accompanied by a framework of scientific research and will deepen the foundation for the work of the Pocket Project to deepen our understanding, build awareness of and integrate the collective trauma aftereffects of individuals and societies.

The following questions will be explored:

What constitutes the historical background of collective trauma and resilience in regards to this specific topic and geographical area?

How does this area of collective and intergenerational trauma influence the How does this area of collective and intergenerational trauma influence the development of cultural architecture?

How does our use of language reflect and reinforce the consequences of this trauma?

How does this area of collective and intergenerational trauma show itself in times of crisis (e.g. Covid-19, climate emergencies)?

Can coherent we-spaces and a process of witnessing collective and intergenerational trauma lead to an integration and eventual healing of this area of collective trauma?

After a pause and reflection period, during which we will tease out and publish our meta-learnings, a second cycle of the Labs will start by the end of October 2022, continuing and deepening the journey for those Labs already established and expanding to include more topics and countries. 

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