The Institute for Research in Arts Therapies (IRAT) focuses on interdisciplinary and international research projects in the arts therapies (art, music, dance and drama therapy). Key questions are indications and effects of the arts therapies, their elements an components. Additionally, the institute is concerned with novel theory development.
Mission of the Institute
- Acquisition of third-party funds to carry out research projects in artistic therapies
- Networking and Exchange in Artistic Therapies
- Interdisciplinary research collaborations with colleagues in clinical psychology, art history, philosophy, sociology, cognitive and neurosciences
- Linking research and teaching
- Assignment of topics for term papers and theses