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Anthroposophy
Anthroposophy forms the basis for the work and describes the way we view the human being. It offers a holistic, highly differentiated understanding of the relationships of body, soul and spirit to each other and to the functional levels (matter, vitality, emotions and the concept of self) in the organism.
Anthroposophic Medicine
is an extension of conventional medicine. Every anthroposophical doctor has completed a full course of medical studies and, in addition to the specialist training, has completed several years of additional training. After initial indications for eurythmy therapy in 1915, Rudolf Steiner formulated the principles of eurythmy therapy in 1921 in a 7-day course before doctors and eurythmists. Detailed descriptions of Anthroposophical Medicine, its working methods, research and more can be found here
IKAM
An association of internationally active coordinators and people in positions of responsibility within the Anthroposophic medical movement. It coordinates anthroposophical medicine worldwide on an interdisciplinary basis. You can find more on this topic here:
Training
takes place in training centres, some of which offer accredited courses of study starting annually. There are also committed training initiatives on the way to accreditation. Whether accredited course of studies or training initiative: Medical Section approved training courses are subject to the same standards and may award the Diploma in Eurythmy Therapy after successful completion. Some training centres also award a Master's Diploma in Eurythmy Therapy and subsequently a PhD.
Professional Associations
There are currently 16 countries involved, organizing country-specific situations in the healthcare system, communication and networking among members, and continuing education, for example. Membership in the professional association is a prerequisite for using the "Anthromed - Eurythmy Therapy" (in German) label of quality.
Country Representatives
Even an initial pioneer in a country can become a country representative and represent eurythmy therapy on the smallest institutionalised level, within an international community.
Therapists
The training is carried out in two stages. First a 3-4-year full-time training eurythmy training, usually with a focus on teaching (B.A. or diploma course). Then a 1-2-year full time therapy course, or 2-3year part-time course (M.A. or diploma course).
Colourful Variety of Eurythmy Therapy
In this section, we present Eurythmy Therapy work from various countries and regions, with the aim of highlighting its diversity.