THE FOURTH PILLAR
SPIRITUALITY,
LIFE COUNSELLING
& MINDFULNESS
Many people feel an increased sensitivity during fasting. A certain feeling of happiness and creative, cheerful relaxation is often noticeable. The distance from everyday life provides space for fundamental questions about life. In a quiet atmosphere, it becomes possible to take up buried feelings and thoughts and to deal with inner concerns without time pressure. Our counselling and psychotherapeutic team will accompany you through these experiences. One-to-one counselling, discussion groups and exercises show you ways of dealing with important life issues and developing a mindful attitude to life. Meditative programmes and church services provide strength and inner peace.
SPIRITUALITY, LIFE COUNSELLING & MINDFULNESS
REFLECTION, CONTEMPLATION AND REORIENTATION FOR A NEW INNER BALANCE
Anne Hartmann is a qualified theologian and analytical psychologist (in training) and leads the pastoral care and psychology department. She and her team have been offering courses on mindfulness, resilience, burnout prevention, menopause and crisis management for many years. In her experience, a stay at the clinic is so beneficial for many people because they gradually gain distance from everyday life. ‘This distance enables reflection, contemplation and reorientation with regard to one's own life situation,’ says Anne Hartmann. ‘We accompany our guests in one-to-one discussions or in groups, in courses, discussion groups and meditative programmes. Together with the knowledge of the various experts at the clinic and the effects of therapeutic fasting, this can result in a helpful and effective experience that provides strength, confidence and new perspectives for everyday life.’
Anne Hartmann
Head of the Pastoral Care and Psychology Department
The pastoral care team is happy to provide you with a free consultation (45 minutes).
OFFERS IN SILENCE
Many people come to us with a great need for rest and want to use their stay to recover from the hustle and bustle, overstimulation, and many external influences of everyday life. Therapeutic fasting can further heighten one's sensitivity and desire for silence. Therefore, in our house, you will find various opportunities to experience healing silence during your stay. Our accompanying program includes activities such as a day of silence, midday prayers in silence, and silent meditations. For even more peace and quiet, even during fasting meals, we recommend fasting in silence.
OUR ACCOMPANYING OFFERS
GIVING DEPTH TO THE FASTING EXPERIENCE
With our weekly offerings in the areas of mindfulness, spirituality, and meditation as part of the free Weckbecker DoRest program, we aim to support you in learning how to deal with life's challenges in a calm, reflective, and grounded way. Our in-depth additional offerings, which can be added to any stay, allow you to learn and practice these topics even more intensively.
CREATIVE OFFERS
Creative painting (Material costs excl.)
PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC OFFERS
Group discussions, life coaching
SPIRITUAL OFFERS
Morning- & evening meditation, common prayer, church services, Bible lectures, Taizé-prayer
MUSICAL OFFERS
Healing singing, Relaxation with singing bowls
In our in-house chapel, you'll always find the opportunity for a moment of spiritual respite. The Pastoral Care & Psychology team invites you to pray together during daily midday prayers, evening services, and Taizé prayers. Group activities such as healing singing, Bible discussions, and much more provide additional space for fellowship and exchange.
MEDITATION, CONVERSATION, SILENCE
EXPERIENCE SPIRITUALITY IN A NEW WAY - OUR ADDITIONAL OFFERS
MINDFULNESS IN EVERYDAY LIFE
Regain inner balance, stop the carousel of thoughts, act more calmly and reflectively - even in everyday stress and challenging situations.
MEDITATION WEEK
Meditation can change our thought patterns and calm the mind. We turn our attention from the outside to the inside, allowing new access to our inner self.
UPON REQUEST
FASTING IN SILENCE
Many people are more sensitive during therapeutic fasting, feelings come to the fore and thoughts are reorganised. If you want to consciously focus your attention on yourself during this time, this offer gives you the opportunity for even more peace and retreat. Can be booked free of charge with a stay in House II.
WOMENS SPECIAL
In our specially developed package for women, you will receive valuable knowledge and personalised suggestions on how you can experience your menopause in a healthy and enjoyable way.
