Standing on the Abyss. Trauma, Development and Resilience
International Annual Conference of the Medical Section, September 16-20, 2026
We find ourselves in a turbulent time that confronts us with a wide variety of threshold experiences in rapid succession, with changes occurring increasingly quickly and unexpectedly.
Some of these upheavals clearly call us to heightened spiritual vigilance as a hallmark of our age of the consciousness soul. Others, however, bring painful chaos, separation, trauma and loss – although the boundary between these two experiences is not always clear.
At this year’s annual conference of the Medical Section, we would like to create a safe space to better understand both the lasting wounds and scars associated with trauma, as well as the often unexpected developments towards spiritual growth and new resilience.
How can we encounter the world and our fellow human beings in a helpful and healing way during this time? What are we called upon to do?
For the Section Leaders and the IKAM Council
Marion Debus, Karin Michael, Adam Blanning
In their welcome videos, the members of the Medical Section’s leadership provide insights into this year’s conference theme and its significance in our time.
Karin Michael Marion Debus Adam Blanning
Conference Program and Information
Prices and Registration
As always, we offer various price categories. Coffee breaks and lunch are included in the conference fee. We would be delighted if you choose to purchase a ticket at the so-called "supporter price" (Förderpreis), as this helps enable others to attend the conference.
Workshops and Poster Presentations
Workshops Block AWorkshops Block B Scientific Poster Presentation (Call for Posters)
Follow lectures via live stream
Five lectures from the Annual Conference can be streamed live online or watched later (in German and English). The live streams can be purchased individually or as a package on Goetheanum TV.
Literature Annual Conference 2026
Again this year, we offer a list of book titles to help you prepare for the annual conference, as well as a link to a bibliography of online publications on trauma and post-traumatic disorders.
Articles on Anthroposophic Psychotherapy/Care III and Other Articles
More and more people are experiencing upheaval and uncertainty, and feeling as though they are standing on the brink of an abyss. In September, the Medical Section’s annual conference – Standing on the Abyss: Trauma, Development and Resilience – will bring these themes into focus. The Section leaders share their insights with us, in a three-part series. We would like to thank the publisher for granting us permission to publish this in advance.
Part 1: Trauma and the Healing Force of Warmth, Dr. med. Karin Michael
