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Strengthening resilience with Kintsugi

Japanese wisdom for challenges in modern times

This training is held in German.
Discover the transformative power of the Japanese art of Kintsugi - a centuries-old technique of repairing broken ceramic pieces with gold - to strengthen your resilience. Apply the principles of Kintsugi to your own life and learn to develop inner strength through awareness and appreciation of your 'broken points'. Together with the concept of Ikigai, you will find meaning in small everyday moments and cultivate gratitude. Learn to face challenges with resilience and strength.

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Contents

What is Kintsugi?

  • The historical development of Kintsugi in Japan.
  • The symbolic meaning of Kintsugi as the art of repair.
  • Kintsugi as a metaphor for personal and professional resilience.

Understanding the Kintsugi metaphor

  • Kindness, Investigation, Notice, Touch, Stillness, Utensils, Gold, Intention - the meaning of KINTSUGI.
  • Applying the Kintsugi metaphor to your own life.
  • Strengthening inner balance through Kintsugi-inspired exercises.

Strengthening resilience through Kintsugi

  • Concepts of resilience and the role of Kintsugi.
  • Acceptance of mistakes as part of life history.
  • Philosophy of wabi-sabi: beauty in imperfection and transience.
  • Using setbacks as an opportunity for growth and strengthening inner resilience.
  • Development of positive thought patterns.
  • Exercises for self-reflection and mindfulness.

Applications and practice

  • Practical exercises for applying Kintsugi techniques in everyday life.
  • Reflection and exchange of experiences.

Learning environment

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Your benefit

Strengthen your inner resilience: Learn to accept your "breaking points" and gain new strength from them.

Integration of Kintsugi, Ikigai and Logotherapy: Discover the meaning in small everyday moments and develop an attitude of gratitude.

Practical exercises and creative work: Use practical exercises and creative projects to face challenges with resilience and strength.

Self-acceptance and appreciation: Encourage acceptance and appreciation of your imperfections and recognize their value.

Holistic healing and personal growth: Learn techniques to heal inner wounds and grow through self-reflection and new insights.

Methods

trainer, mindfulness exercises, self-reflection and journaling, group work and exchange, practical cases, discussion.

Recommended for

Specialists and managers as well as all Employees who want to strengthen their resilience and find more meaning in life.

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Drawing strength from setbacks with Kintsugi - the path to resilience

Who wouldn't want to go through their professional and private life with ease, contentment and serenity? But between tight deadlines at work, trouble in the relationship and the normal everyday madness with the children, this ideal often falls by the wayside. However, it's often not about getting everything perfect and [...]

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Drawing strength from setbacks with Kintsugi - the path to resilience

Who wouldn't want to go through their professional and private life with ease, contentment and serenity? But between tight deadlines at work, trouble in the relationship and the normal everyday madness with the children, this ideal often falls by the wayside. However, it's often not about getting everything perfect and [...]

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22.10.2025
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04.11.2025
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