Window to the World:
Living with ME/CFS
Marina Weisband has been living with ME/CFS since 2020. As a mother, social entrepreneur and politically engaged person, this represented a major disruption to her life. As a psychologist, however, she has worked out how, with the help of grief work, self-efficacy, creativity and humour, she could not only come to terms with her illness, but also build a life in which she is happy today—despite all the limitations and frustrations.
Date: 23 September 2026
Time: 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Guest: Marina Weisband
Moderator: Alexandra Steidel
Online event: Register for the event and you will subsequently receive the Zoom link to participate.
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Categories: Information events, Health, Environment, Readings, Talks
District: Pankow
https://www.berlin.de/land/kalender/index.php?detail=292573
Window to the World:
Medical Insights—Understanding Long COVID and ME/CFS
with Dr Christian Gogoll
Are you living with Long COVID or ME/CFS and looking for well-founded medical answers? In this one-hour Zoom session, Dr Christian Gogoll will present important insights from his book and answer your questions afterwards. Join us from the comfort of your own home for an accessible space dedicated to knowledge, exchange and orientation.
Date: 30 September 2026
Time: 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Guest: Dr Christian Gogoll
Moderator: Daniela Süß-Borowsky
Online event: Register for the event and you will subsequently receive the Zoom link to participate.
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Categories: Information events, Health, Environment, Readings, Talks
District: Pankow
https://www.berlin.de/land/kalender/index.php?detail=292732
Window to the World:
Investigating Long COVID and ME/CFS
As part of our “Window to the World” event series, we welcome Martin Rücker, who will read from his book
Anna und das Biest. The book sensitively portrays Anna’s view of the world and offers a personal insight into her experiences and perceptions. The series is aimed at people living with Long COVID and ME/CFS, as well as anyone interested in the subject. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussion afterwards.
Date: 7 October 2026
Time: 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Guest: Martin Rücker
Moderator: Alexandra Steidel
Online event: Register for the event and you will subsequently receive the Zoom link to participate.
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Categories: Information events, Health, Environment, Readings, Talks
District: Pankow
https://www.berlin.de/land/kalender/index.php?detail=292927
Window to the World:
Individual Support for People Living with ME/CFS
with Silke Horn
What support is available to people living with ME/CFS when their need for assistance increases? This talk provides information about outpatient care, integration assistance and personal assistance, and outlines ways of arranging individual support at home—for greater security and self-determination in everyday life.
Since 2012, Sozialhummel has been committed to enabling people with disabilities and chronic illnesses to live self-determined lives. Its services include personal assistance, outpatient care, integration assistance and social counselling. Silke Horn is the managing director of the Sozialhummel group and has spent many years focusing on individual care options, particularly for people living with ME/CFS and those with high support needs.
Date: 19 October 2026
Time: 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Guest: Silke Horn (Sozialhummel)
Moderator: Alexandra Steidel
Online event: Register for the event and you will subsequently receive the Zoom link to participate.
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Categories: Information events, Health, Environment, Readings, Talks
District: Pankow
https://www.berlin.de/land/kalender/index.php?detail=293032
Window to the World:
Muskeln aus Plastik—Reading and Conversation with Kay Matter
On living with Long COVID / a chronic illness, gender identity and the art of reinterpreting one’s own body: Kay Matter will read from his book
Muskeln aus Plastik and share personal, candid perspectives.
As part of our “Window to the World” series, we create a safe space for dialogue, diversity and new perspectives—without the need to travel, and with the opportunity to join comfortably from your sofa or bed via Zoom.
Date: 27 October 2026
Time: 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Guest: Kay Matter
Moderator: Daniela Süß-Borowsky
Online event: Register for the event and you will subsequently receive the Zoom link to participate.
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Categories: Information events, Health, Environment, Readings, Talks
District: Pankow
https://www.berlin.de/land/kalender/index.php?detail=293041