When does Is Everything Just a Matter of Will? take place?

The workshop takes place on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The venue is the Knowledge Workshop Bielefeld at Wilhelmstraße 3, 33602 Bielefeld.

What is the cost of participation?

Participation is free of charge.

Is registration required?

No, the offering is open and can be attended without registration.

Who is the workshop suitable for?

The offering is aimed at adults, youth from 14 years, and seniors.

What topics will be addressed?

Topics include individual health responsibility, self-optimization, social relationships, societal frameworks, and the interplay of biological, psychological, social, and spiritual factors.

Is Everything Just a Matter of Will? Bielefeld 2026

Name: Is Everything Just a Matter of Will?
Start: 2026-11-05T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-05T18:30:00+01:00
Location: Wissenswerkstadt Bielefeld

Is Everything Just a Matter of Will? Re-examining Health Together

Health does not begin with perfect self-optimization. The open workshop Is Everything Just a Matter of Will? at the Knowledge Workshop Bielefeld addresses the question of how personal choices, social relationships, and societal frameworks shape our well-being.

Health Concepts Under Scrutiny

Eat healthier, move more, stress less: Such advice confronts us daily. The workshop invites participants to critically question these familiar health images. The focus is on the opportunities and limits of individual responsibility, as well as the question of when self-optimization creates pressure and can even lead to illness.

Interactive Stations and Open Discussion

At interactive stations, participants reflect on their own notions of health in the context of self-determination, feelings of powerlessness, and societal expectations. This creates a lively event atmosphere where personal experiences are as important as scientific perspectives.

Health as the Interaction of Many Factors

The event draws on approaches from the disciplines of the University of Diakonie. Health is seen not merely as a physical state but as the interplay of biological, psychological, social, and spiritual factors. Families, friendships, questions of meaning, rituals, work, and social frameworks are also discussed.

Science Meets Everyday Experience

At the center is a professional yet accessible exchange: How do we know what is healthy? What role do research, data, and the experiences of affected individuals play? The workshop combines event planning, scientific communication, and target group engagement into a format for adults, youth from 14 years, and seniors.

Conclusion: Room for New Perspectives

Visitors can expect a free event experience with interactive impulses, professional background, and space for shared reflection. Those wishing to view health from a nuanced perspective and engage in an open discourse will experience an inspiring evening at the Knowledge Workshop Bielefeld. Registration is not required.