EFTA Conversation: Mobility and Migration: Rethinking the systemic approach in a globalised world

With Maria Borcsa and Ivy Daure

Chairperson: Valeria Pomini

Never before in the history of modern humanity we experienced mobility on such a scale; this puts into question several concepts linked to sedentariness, hitherto considered to be ‘the norm’. Contact with others calls into question the self-evident aspects of culture, language, communication and ideology.

Moreover, the nature, methods and effects of migrating have changed fundamentally in the age of information and communication technologies. The ease with which we can communicate across distances and borders is changing the way we experience ‘exile’.

In this conversation, Maria Borcsa and Ivy Daure will present their understanding of mobility and migration, providing insights that will enrich reflection as well as systemic practice.

Maria Borcsa is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Applied Sciences in Nordhausen, Germany. PhD in psychology. Former President of the European Family Therapy Association. She co-founded and co-edits the EFTA Book Series (Springer). Author and editor of books in German, English, French, Italian and Greek. She received an EFTA award for her excellence in family therapy research.

Ivy Daure is a Clinical psychologist, PhD in psychology. She works in private practice in Bordeaux. Lecturer at the University of Bordeaux, Member of the editorial board of the ‘Journal des Psychologues’, France and ‘Terapia Familiare’, Italy. Director of the ‘Art de la Psychothérapie’ collection published by ESF, Paris. Author of several books and articles, lecturer, trainer and supervisor.
 

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