When does the event take place?

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

Where does the exchange take place?

The event location is wabene at Henkestraße 53, 91054 Erlangen.

What is the cost of participation?

Participation is free of charge.

What is the event about?

The focus is on suitable work models, possibilities for returning to work, and questions regarding security after or with a mental illness.

Who moderates the exchange?

The exchange is moderated by the EUTB Mittelfranken Northeast Erlangen and wabene. People with their own experiences accompany the conversation as peers.

Is prior registration required?

According to the event program, no prior registration is required for the format.

New Paths Back to Work: Personal Stories, Orientation, and Courage in Erlangen

Name: Return to Work or Professional Activity – How Can It Succeed?
Start: 2026-11-05T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-05T18:30:00+01:00
Location: wabene

Discovering New Professional Paths After a Mental Illness

The step back into work or a professional activity brings many questions: Which work model fits one's life situation? What opportunities arise, and how can professional participation be secured? The moderated exchange at wabene Erlangen offers space for orientation, personal experiences, and new perspectives on November 5, 2026.

In Focus: Suitable Work Models and Security

The event is aimed at individuals who are reflecting on their professional path after or with a mental illness. The discussion will address different work models, individual opportunities, and important questions regarding social security. Participants will receive suggestions to better classify their own situation and develop next steps.

Experience Exchange on Equal Terms

A special emphasis is placed on the moderated exchange by the Complementary Independent Participation Counseling Mittelfranken Northeast in Erlangen and wabene. Individuals with their own experiences accompany the conversation as so-called peers. They share their personal paths back to work, provide practical insights, and demonstrate how diverse a professional return can be shaped.

Event Experience with a Personal Atmosphere

Instead of a purely theoretical information event, visitors can expect a protected environment for questions, listening, and mutual support. The open event atmosphere facilitates exchanges about opportunities, challenges, and individual goals. Professional information from participation counseling interconnects with personal experiences and practical perspectives.

Organization and Professional Classification

As part of the event planning, the vhs Erlangen, the EUTB Mittelfranken Northeast Erlangen, and wabene cooperate. The event is categorized into the areas of professional rehabilitation, participation in working life, mental health, and social counseling. This specifically addresses individuals looking for orientation for reintegration, a professional reorientation, or a suitable form of employment.

Conclusion: Impulses for One's Own Path

Those contemplating a return to work or a professional activity will find understandable information, personal insights, and a respectful exchange here. Experience the event live at wabene Erlangen and take new ideas for your own professional path with you.