Mira Grötzner

Education

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Therapeutic traininG - Eisenbuch, Germany

Therapie-, Lehr- und Forschungszentrum Eisenbuch
(Therapeutic, training and science centre)

Combined training in regression therapy and family constellations by psychologist Erika Schäfer

Abertay University - Dundee, Scotland  

Degree: M.Sc. Psychology (with Distinction)

Master‘s thesis: “A mixed methods analysis of the influence of mental illness experiences on career choice and personality of UK, German and Austrian psychology students“

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität - Munich, Germany

Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Theatre Studies (Major) and Language, Literature and Culture (Minor) with focus on Older Languages and Cultures and Media and Cultural Studies

Bachelor‘s thesis: “Perception and realisation in mind-game films“

Enterprise High School - Enterprise, Utah, USA

Foreign exchange student

Relevant experience in the psychological field

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International Munich ArtLab (IMAL) - Munich, Germany

Psychological and emotional support for disadvantaged adolescents (16-25 years) in a full-time music theatre project

Active support with the expansion of their own (artistic) personality
Help with handling unprocessed trauma, crisis intervention, life management and planning


Kinderschutz e.V. (Child protection) - Munich, Germany

Inclusive preschool “Kindergarten Schatzkiste“

Special service for inclusion and social pedagogic work
Assistance and support of families and children with special needs and life circumstances

German Youth Institute (DJI) - Munich, Germany

Scientific officer

Division Family and Family Policies
Project »Preliminary study on the impact of school concepts for Prevention and Intervention Activities Concerning Sexual Violence against Children and Adolescents«


Echo e.V. - Heimstetten, Germany

Inclusive after-school childcare

Management and special service for inclusion for children with special needs
Planning and management of cultural offers (e.g. improvisation theatre group)
Active and close collaboration with teachers, specialized personnel and parents or legal guardians


Berufliche Fortbildungszentren der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (BFZ) - Geretsried and Wolfratshausen, Germany

Freelance instructor and coach Independent and individual creation of therapeutic and skill-building one-to-one sessions for long term unemployed young people and others
Working towards building of their new self-confidence and sharpening of their perception
Support with inclusion, life planning and crisis management


18Plus, 18U and Izzy‘s Promise - Dundee, Scotland

Charities working with abuse survivors

Active volunteering as support worker online and in person
Accredited and trained VIP (Violence is Preventable) coach


Samaritans - Dundee, Scotland

Charity providing support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide via Telefon, E-mail, text messages and in person

Support Worker, Active Listener


Abertay University Mentoring Programme - Dundee, Scotland

Mentee und Mentor

Intense personal coaching and participation in therapy sessions as mentee of the university’s Mental Health Advisor
Extensive Training to be a mentor for fellow students in crisis situations and difficult personal circumstances


Sheiling School - Thornbury, England

“Gap year“ working with children and adolescents with special needs

Day-to-day support and developmental help at a Steiner (boarding) school

Relevant experience in the artistic field

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LILALU Circus of Phantasie Summerfestival - Munich, Germany

Encouraging and coaching young circus artists
Motivating and chaperoning children and adolescents for the creative development of their own circus programme

Theaterspass by Simone Mutschler - Cornwall, England

Theatre-Language-Camp for German children and teenagers

Motivating and engaging young artists in learning a second language through theatre

Assistant and second assistant to the director in numerous projects in theatre and the opera

Among others: Nationaltheater Mannheim, Metropoltheater München, Otto-Falckenberg-Schule, Fake[to]Pretend

Organisation of rehearsals
Creative input into composition of the plays

Focus on “film“ at University and co-operation with The University of Television and Film Munich (HFF) - Munich, Germany

Screenplay writing, film analysis
Casting assistant + Setrunner for “Nabilah“

Theatre Experience

Children‘s Opera Choir, Gärtnerplatztheater - Munich, Germany
English Drama, Karls-Gymnasium - Munich, Germany
Mary-Ward theatre group - Munich, Germany
”Mach Mit“, Kammerspiele - Munich, Germany
Enterprise High School Drama Group, 1st at State Drama competitions - Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Drama intensification course (Improvisation/Directing/Script work/etc.), Klenzegymansium - Munich, Germany English Drama Group, Ludwig-Maximilians-University - Munich, Germany

Singing Experience

Children‘s Opera Choir, Gärtnerplatztheater - Munich, Germany
Mary-Ward chamber choir - Munich, Germany
Choir intensification course, Klenzegymnasium - Munich, Germany
Chantier Vocal, Youth Choir - Munich, Germany
University Choir - Munich, Germany (projects like “Lord of the Rings live to projection“ at the Munich Philharmonic)
Private singing lessons and own music projects (see YouTube)

Dancing Experience

Iwanson Dancing School (Modern Dance, Jazz Dance) - Munich, Germany
Dancing School Wolfgang Steuer (Ballroom Dance, Latin-American) - Munich, Germany
ABC Tanzstudios (Ballet, Hip Hop) - Munich, Germany
Abertay University Dance Team (Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Highland Dance) - Dundee, Scotland
Urban Sports Club, different schools and styles (Funky Jazz, Burlesque, Hip Hop, Broadway, Yoga) - Munich, Germany

Ongoing Creative Projects

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