Born in Switzerland, 1960

Married; two grown-up children

Qualifications

• Diploma of nursing
• Training in Reflexology foot massage; Training in Biodynamic Massage by Gerda Boyesen
• 5- year training in Psychosynthesis (transpersonal Psychology) with Diploma as Psychosynthesis Counsellor & Therapist
• Certificate as Trainer for non-violent Conflict Transformation
• MA Master of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies from the European University Centre for Peace Studies, Stadtschlaining, Austria

Employment

• Since 1981 Initiator and strategic development of the social and spiritual projects of the Ecumenical Community FRIEDENSGASSE in Basel. Founder of communities for persons in difficult life situations.
• 1985 – 2005 Director of FRIEDENSGASSE association
• since 1981 Counselling and accompaniment of people in difficult life situation
• Since 1990 Development of the Centre for Peace and Community in Tuscany
• Since 1999 Work for the Institute for Peace and Consciousness Development
• Courses for adult education; Spiritual retreats; Psychological counseling and therapy with individuals
• 2009 - 2013 Planing, development and management of the World Peace Academy, Swiss Centre for Peace Studies in Cooperation with the University of Basel
• Member of TRANSCEND, a global Peace and Development Network

Publications 

• 1996 „Kraftvoll einkehren“ with Pierre Brunner (Book on Christian Spirituality)
• 1998 „Die Quelle in dir darf singen“ (New forms of liturgical prayer)
• 2005 „Psychosynthese für die Praxis“ with Sascha Dönges (Book on Psychosynthesis)

Languages

German, French, English, Italian