“To truly get to know yourself, you need positive encounters with others.” This, in a nutshell, is the theory of affirmation, the best‑known concept developed by the Nijmegen psychiatrist Anna Terruwe (1911–2004). As a driven scholar, an independent woman in a male-dominated world, an innovative psychiatrist, and a traditional Roman Catholic, she inspired both admiration and resistance.
Who was Anna Terruwe, and how does her theory relate to the ways in which scholars today think about identity? Come listen to Radboud researchers discuss Anna Terruwe, mindfulness, and social media.
This programme is in Dutch.
Practical information
Date: Monday 23 March 2026
Locatie: Lux, Nijmegen
Tijd: 20.00h - 21.30h
Go to Radboud Reflects for additional information
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Anna Terruwe's archive is preserved by the KDC. Last year, a book about the psychiatrist was published, Leven voor de Leer (Amsterdam 2024), written by Prof. Marit Monteiro, who spent years researching our collections. More information about this publication can be found on the publisher's website.
