A well-known meme that reflects reality (and a stabilizing approach) quite well. It usually is supposed to be read like this: PLAY the moment. PAUSE the memories. STOP the pain. REWIND the happiness. With some adaptation, the principles of emotional stabilization can be reflected by this: PLAY the moment - if it is uplifting or constructive. (Playf...

If you listened to some of our first presentations of The ESSENTIAL Toolkit you know that I love metaphors. They just work. With all introductory presentations up and running we reached a major milestone - and much more happened: ​The Support Forum accomodates you questions and provides already answers to some common issues that might arise. Of cou...

On of the most rewarding experiences always is to have someone with whom you worked getting back to you after a long time. It is not only fulfilling to see how life unfold for someone after an intervention. What also fascinates me is how someone retrospectively describes the effect the encounter had. In general, we often understand what an experien...

And The Winner Is...

Yes, we did it! Six out of almost 20 social business ideas pitched at Alte Feuerwache Mannheim - and the jury faced the difficult task to decide which project would receive a scholarship for a 4week-Push-Session in the Startup Lab Berlin.

I was impressed by how much creativity and passion was taken to stage that night. Sometimes you can get the feeling to swim alone when you stand up for a good cause. Last night truly made a difference for us. We, that means me (Matthias Behrends), Carina Maier (Project Intern) and Nirvana Rose (FacePainting Artist) who supported the project on-site. The traditional Indian dancer Shany Sara Mathew was with us in spirit and through her supporting message in our presentation.

The winning Pitch (German)