According to recent statistics, around half of those in need of care in Germany are looked after by their relatives, including an increasing number of young adults. The Center for Open Digital Innovation and Participation (CODIP) at TU Dresden is holding three workshops for young carers as part of the “Kraft-Copilot” project to offer a platform for discussion.  

The workshops, which will take place between January and February 2024, concentrate primarily on self-care and networking. Methodologies such as Lego Serious Play and Photovoice will be used to offer the young adult carers an interactive means of reflection and communication.  

During the LEGO® Serious Play® workshops, participants will build three-dimensional models on the basis of specific questions. Under the guidance of specialists, the workshop will focus on developing creative solutions and new perspectives that help the carers to better understand and communicate their own needs.  

Photovoice allows participants to express their personal experiences and stories using photographs. Using smartphones or cameras, the young people can document meaningful moments associated with the care of their loved ones. In the following sessions, these stories and images will be shared in the group with the aim of building a supportive network and finding methods of self-care together.  

 LEGO® Serious Play® Workshop “My co-pilot on the path to self-care – where it’s just about me!”
When?          January 26, 2024, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm (part 1), January 27, 2024, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (part 2) 
Where?               Bürgerlabor of the City of Dresden, Kreuzstrasse 2, 01067 Dresden

LEGO® Serious Play® Workshop “My co-pilot in finding my community – finding like-minded people”  
When?          February 9, 2024, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm (part 1), February 10, 2024, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (part 2) 
Where?               Bürgerlabor of the City of Dresden, Kreuzstrasse 2, 01067 Dresden  

Photovoice Workshop “Your world, your photos, your voice” 
When?          February 16, 2024, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm (to be followed by two additional sessions 2-3 weeks apart, dates to be determined in consultation with the group)  
Where?               Bürgerlabor of the City of Dresden, Kreuzstrasse 2, 01067 Dresden  

 The events are open to anyone 18 years of age or older. Workshop space is limited, so we kindly ask you to register in advance: https://tud.link/ira9  

 Project funding: Funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) funding measure for interactive technologies for health and quality of life, which is part of the “Technology-supported innovations for care communities to improve the quality of life and health of informal carers” funding line  

 About CODIP: The Center for Open Digital Innovation and Participation (CODIP) researches how digital media and tools can be used for teaching, learning and research, and how their use changes the world of work and everyday life. With more than 70 employees, it works interdisciplinary on digital media and tools and develops suitable concepts, educational offers and digital applications. It focuses on research and development topics both on its own initiative and in alliances with partners from TU Dresden, the entire Federal Republic of Germany and 15 countries worldwide.  

Contact:  
Dr. Sandra Schulz  
Project Coodinator  
Tel.: +49 351 463-32750