Physicians and Therapists in Therapeutic Education and Social Therapy
Six modules from 30 September 2026 to 1 June 2028: An International Multidisciplinary Continuing Education Program in Anthroposophic Medicine for Children and Adults with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)
Offered in partnership with the Medical Section and Goetheanum Studium.
This continuing education program will launch in October 2026 and run for 2.5 years. The program seeks to provide comprehensive further education for individuals who have completed their training in Anthroposophic medicine or therapy. The course will focus on therapeutic education and social therapy, integrating Anthroposophic principles with conventional medical practices to address the needs of individuals with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD). Rooted in the teachings of Rudolf Steiner, Karl König, and the tradition of the Camphill movement, the initiative emphasizes human dignity, individuality, and collaborative care. The program is led by Dr Farah Hussain and Dr Gabriele Förster, who aim to support participants in deepening their expertise and applying it in diverse therapeutic and medical settings.
More information on the program and registration here!
Programme Timeline (2026–2028)
All dates are subject to change.
Module 1 — Anthroposophic Diagnostic Frameworks, Child Study & Genetic Syndromes
Wed 30 September – Tue 6 October 2026
HFHS Dornach, Switzerland
Module 2 — Human Development Through Life Phases
Sun 14 February – Fri 19 February 2027
HFHS Dornach, Switzerland
Inter-Module Online Seminars (Zoom | 6:30 PM UK Time | 90 minutes)
Session 1: Wed 3 March 2027
Session 2: Wed 24 March 2027
Session 3: Wed 14 April 2027
Session 4: Wed 5 May 2027
Module 3 — Archetypes of Imbalance & Constitutional Polarities
Sat 29 May – Fri 4 June 2027
United Kingdom
Module 4 — Psychiatry & Adult Mental Health
Mon 27 September – Sat 2 October 2027
Goetheanum, Dornach, Switzerland
Module 5 — Caring for Ageing People with Severe Learning Disabilities
Sat 12 February – Thurs 17 February 2028
United Kingdom
Module 6 — Presentations, Research & Future Directions
Sat 27 May – Wed 1 June 2028
United Kingdom