Alfred Adler Center International (AACI)

The AACI hosts the Austrian Association for Individual Psychology, which was founded by Alfred Adler in 1912.

‘Telling Stories of Resistance’ – The evening spans a range of topics from the resistance and persecution of Viennese female welfare workers, to literary perspectives on resistance under Austrofascism, to a guided tour of the Alfred Adler Museum, thereby bringing together Individual Psychology, literature and social engagement.

‘TELLING STORIES OF RESISTANCE’ – OPENING (AT 6 PM)

Welcome and introduction to the evening’s theme.

PERSECUTION AND RESISTANCE OF VIENNESE FEMALE WELFARE WORKERS 1934–1945 (AT 6.30 PM)

Social scientist Irene Messinger will speak about resistance, anti-Semitism and escape, using the example of the Individual Psychologist Alice Friedmann, and will present new documents and letters relating to Friedmann’s journey into exile.

MUSEUM TOUR (AT 8 PM)

Anita Schedl, President of the Austrian Association of Individual Psychology, will lead a guided tour of the permanent exhibition at the Alfred Adler Museum.

WORKSHOP READING (AT 9 PM)

Author Paul Ferstl will read from his novel *Rostrot* on themes of resistance during the Austrofascist era.