Svein Fuglestad

Svein Fuglestad serves as Associate Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University within the Faculty of Social Sciences, specifically in the Department of Social Work, Child Welfare and Social Policy. His work centers on the Professional Qualification and Professional Practices in Social Work and Child Protection research group.

His research spans

• Music therapy applications in child welfare
• Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) for trauma recovery
• LGBTQ+ competence development in social services
• Professional qualification frameworks for child protection
• Liturgical arts as social practice

Recent work examines queer pilgrimage practices, trauma-informed worship, and the pedagogy of vulnerability in educational settings.

Analysis of his 2015-2024 publications reveals evolving focus from clinical GIM protocols toward intersectional social justice applications. Key trends include increasing integration of liturgical arts with child protection, expanding trauma recovery frameworks to address religious trauma, and developing LGBTQ+ inclusive practices across social service contexts.

Through extensive dissemination activities (173 items), Fuglestad actively translates research into practice via collaborations with Kirkens SOS, Nationaltheatret, and church institutions. His work bridges academic research, clinical practice, and community engagement through workshops, seminars, and artistic productions focused on marginalized populations.