Michael Pifke

Michael Pifke, M.A., is a Lecturer and Academic Staff Member at the Department of Social and Educational Sciences at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. His expertise spans Social Work Methods, Systemic and Solution-Focused Practice, Child and Youth Welfare, and Digitalization in Social Work. He has held roles as a Teaching Assistant, Lecturer, and Workshop Facilitator across multiple institutions, including the Free University of Berlin and Berlin Medical School.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, University of Applied Sciences Potsdam
• Master of Arts in Social Work with a Focus on Education and Counseling, Catholic University of Applied Sciences Berlin

Research and Professional Activities: Pifke designs workshops and training programs on systemic practice, self-care, and digitalization in child welfare. He has managed projects on high-conflict parenting and led social work teams in outpatient care. His work emphasizes practical application of communication theory and conflict resolution.

Grants and Advising: Experience includes project management in social pedagogy and organizing conferences. No specific grants or advising records are detailed.

Labs/Teams: Associated with umsichten.com as a Systemic Supervisor/Coach, focusing on professional development in social work.