Michael Tiaden

Michael Tiaden is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences of Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences. His academic career has focused on methods of social work, consultation, and systemic supervision, with extensive practical experience in youth services, disability support, and gender-specific interventions.

Education:

• Diplom Sozialpädagoge/-arbeiter (1996), Katholische Fachhochschule Norddeutschland Osnabrück
• Master of Arts in Supervision (2013), KATHO NRW, Münster

Research and Professional Contributions:
His work emphasizes community-oriented social work, media pedagogy, and gender-inclusive practices. Key projects include the Sozialraumanalyse Rosenplatzquartier (2014) and Forschungsbericht Schinkel und Quakenbrück (2021), analyzing socio-spatial dynamics in social services.

Roles and Affiliations:

• Lehrkraft für besondere Aufgaben (Teaching Role for Special Tasks), Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, since 2011
• Systemischer Familienberater (Systemic Family Counselor) and member of the German Society for Systemic Therapy and Supervision (DGSv)
• Extensive practice in residential and outpatient youth services (1996–2002) and community-focused youth projects at Stadt Osnabrück (2002–2011)