Conference

Psycho­log­i­cal distress can mani­fest in many differ­ent ways – for exam­ple, in the form of anxi­ety, depres­sion, trau­matic expe­ri­ences, or chronic pain. Grow­ing older with a disabil­ity and stress­ful inter­per­sonal expe­ri­ences can also lead to situ­a­tions where profes­sional support is beneficial. 

But how do you find psychother­apy that fits your own life situ­a­tion and takes disabil­ity appro­pri­ately into account? What barri­ers can arise on the way to treat­ment? And what is needed so that psychother­apy can be designed to be disability-sensitive? 

The focus group invites you to an open exchange. Expe­ri­ences from the Thalido­mide consul­ta­tion service at the Depart­ment of Psycho­so­mat­ics at Cologne Univer­sity Hospi­tal will be included, as well as the personal expe­ri­ences of partic­i­pants with psychother­apy and poten­tial barri­ers to access. 

Together, we will explore the ques­tion of what can facil­i­tate access to suit­able psychother­a­peu­tic support and contribute to disability-sensitive treatment.