Sociology/Psychology: Understanding Mental Pain In ‘Our’ Time with Tali Lernau from Goldsmiths, University of London

People have always searched for meaning and explanations to key questions related to human nature and psychology: How do we become who we are? Why do we suffer? What distinguishes between health and sickness? How will we feel better?

In this webinar we will look at the link between social-cultural eras (e.g. modernism, post-modernism) and the way in which we understand our psychological world and mental pain. We will be looking critically at each era as ‘our’ time and will ask ourselves, ‘what does the future hold?’

Lecturer Biography: Tali Lernau

Suitable for: Year 12 and 13 students studying, or with an interest in studying, Sociology, Psychology, Psychosocial Studies, Therapeutic Studies.

Preparation/Pre-Reading: None is required although students may wish to consider and discuss some of the issues prior to the event.

The IT Setup: The setup is similar to Skype, using a pc and webcam, although students take part as a group with the image projected on a whiteboard rather than as individuals in front of lots of pcs. Dedicated videoconferencing equipment is also compatible if available to the school. We will work with your IT department to ensure everything is set up and working prior to the event. The sessions are generally limited to 3 or 4 schools to maintain the interactive nature of the experience.

Booking a Place: If you have a group of students that you would like to take part in this event, please contact us via email or via the contact form at the top right of this webpage (or at the bottom if you are using a mobile device). Subject to availability we will book a place for you.