Liminal Transition Method

Eine kreative Methode zur aktiven Gestaltung von liminalen Übergängen

Jochen Beckmann

Januar 2025

Hochschule Hannover

Description

Puberty, digital transformation, or change management — life unfolds in transitions, in times when the familiar comes to an end and the new is not yet visible. Liminality describes this state of suspension between two worlds: by separating from the old (separation phase), a space of uncertainty opens (threshold phase / liminal phase), where something new can emerge (incorporation phase). The Liminal Transition Method is a creative tool that helps to consciously shape these transitions. It combines existential resources with creative techniques and provides a safe framework for actively navigating change. In seven steps, the method enables individuals to reflect on fundamentals, discover their own resources, and consciously embark on new paths. It strengthens the ability to recognise, understand, accept, and use liminal phases for long-term personal development — a future skill in a changing world.