The contribution of trauma therapy to commemoration culture.

BACKGROUND

The inhumane events during the era of National Socialism with persecution, sterilization and mass murder still have consequences and influence individuals and the society.

METHOD: By describing the typical steps of trauma therapy (secure - working through - reconnect) the author suggests to use these elements as parts of a "collective trauma therapy".

RESULT: The different local actions and events of the commemoration culture in Carinthia are divided into these three areas.

CONCLUSION

The Commemoration Culture, very often spread in single events and actions without connection, can thus be planned and structured. The authors hope to be able to contribute to a relief of the horror caused also by transgenerational phenomena.