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profound understanding. New capacities may be utilised. “On one’s own strength!” The term Marte Meo® derives from a Latin term which means "on one's own strength". It describes a method to assist developmental processes and utilise own capacities.
Marte Meo® was developed by Maria Aarts from the Netherlands in the 1970s and since then has become prevalent in different areas of pedagogic, social, nursing and therapeutic work all over the world. Easy to implement in everyday life The Marte Meo® philosophy tends to pass on knowledge and methodology in order to be practically and gradually implemented in everyday life.
Marte Meo® it not to be understood as another challenge or work which needs to be done but rather as a means to encourage people to use their own strength and to solve problems independently.
As a result of swift changes caused by Marte Meo® methods people may experience themselves and what they do in a highly effective and proficient way, providing even more joy to their work. How does Marte Meo® work? Marte Meo's® fundamental means of work are video recordings of everyday situations. A detailed interaction analysis identifies the good moments and existing skills of the people involved. It also determines which abilities may be further developed.
The power of images facilitate a sustainable understanding on the basis of a profound interaction analysis. New capacities may be utilised.
Marte Meo® is not a problem-focused, but solution-focuses developmental support programme: The motto is "activating developmental processes instead of compensating problems". Clients may so develop their capabilities and experience themselves as competent when dealing with others. My name: Alice Kriesten I am a Diplom-Soziologin (graduate sociologist), Diplom-Sozialpädagogin (graduate social pedagogue), Marte Meo® Colleague Trainer und Marte Meo® Supervisor (in training).
I became acquainted with Marte Meo® in 2007. I was instantly enthusiastic about the efficiency of this method which seems to be very simple at first sight. On closer examination you'll soon feel its depth and sustainability.
Marte Meo® focuses on the appreciation for all people and on the faith of their unlimited opportunities of development. I totally agree with this attitude. I would be happy to personally inform you about training courses and individual application. Please don't hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards, Alice Kriesten
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