Trauercafe – Talking about grief together

Description

The Trauercafé is a conversation space: we come together to mourn and share memories. Farewells occur repeatedly in life: whether it's a ended romantic relationship, a broken friendship, a death, or an illness. Sharing these experiences creates connection and can be healing. The Trauercafé accompanying the two simultaneous exhibitions by Nicole L'Huillier and Sylvie Fleury and Shamiran Istifan addresses the exhibition themes: interpersonal resonance, role models, and resilience. During a joint tour with grief counselor Jordis Fellmann, we discuss what thoughts and feelings the exhibitions evoke in us. Afterwards, we exchange experiences in the art mediation atelier over coffee and cake. Together with the grief counselor, we try rituals to confront death, mourning, and loss and to process them effectively. At the end, we attempt to give form to our feelings using various materials, paper, and colors with the art therapist. Medical disclaimer: The Trauercafé is a resource-oriented conversation space and not psychotherapeutic treatment. We are not officially recognized psychotherapists and do not have permission to practice a health profession: in case of an acute mental crisis or self- or other-endangerment, please contact emergency medical services at 144 or a psychiatric emergency facility. With Jordis Fellmann, certified grief counselor and art mediator, and Cynthia Gavranic, art mediator and art therapist. Offered in German and English – recommended for teenagers and adults from 16 years old.

Highlights

• Conversation space for grief and exchange
• With Jordis Fellmann and Cynthia Gavranic
• Art therapeutic elements and rituals

General Information

The Trauercafé offers a space for exchange about grief and loss. Led by certified professionals, experiences are shared and rituals tested to cope with grief. The event takes place at the Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst in Zurich.

Location

Limmatstrasse 270, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland

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