Alfons Reiter

Dr. Alfons Reiter is a retired Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Salzburg, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences. His research focuses on prenatal psychology, art therapy, and the intersection of spirituality with psychological development. He has contributed extensively to understanding trauma, consciousness, and developmental processes through creative and psychoanalytic lenses.

Dr. Reiter’s work explores topics such as prenatal and perinatal influences on personality, the therapeutic applications of art, and the role of introspection in accessing early life experiences. His publications span decades, addressing themes like maternal-fetal bonding, phobic fears rooted in prenatal trauma, and the spiritual dimensions of psychotherapy.

He has authored over 50 scholarly works and edited several volumes, including Psychology – Spirituality – Interdisciplinary (2015) and Vorgeburtliche Wurzeln der Individuation (2005). His research bridges clinical practice, theoretical psychology, and art-based therapies, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to human development.