Lifetime of Lidia-Dinah Marin-Surkes: A farewell full of memories

Lifetime of Lidia-Dinah Marin-Surkes: A farewell full of memories

Leopoldstadt, Österreich - On June 25, 2025, people in Vienna say goodbye to an outstanding personality of psychotherapy: Lidia-Dinah Marin-Surkes. The psychologist and psychotherapist, born in an old Austrian-Jewish, Hungarian-Romanian-German-speaking family in 1946, leaves not only a rich legacy in the therapeutic community, but also countless esteemed memories among their friends and patients. Her commitment and humor made you an important figure in the social structure of Vienna.

Many knew Lidia-Dinah not only as a therapist, but also as a kind of second sister, mother or grandmother. This family warmth and your direct, often provocative handling testify to a remarkable character that always tried to inspire people and open up new perspectives. At her funeral service at the Jewish cemetery in Vienna-Simmering, a rabbi gave moving words about her life and its influence on others. The tradition was that the mourning guests put stones on their piles of earth after they shared their memories - a symbolic act that is part of the Jewish funeral ritual.

a living inheritance

lidia-dinah was not only convinced psychotherapist, but also a critical thinker who often questioned what was in her own past. Her time as a student of Erwin Ringel shaped her approach in psychotherapy, which was always geared towards supporting clients in emotional, behavioral and mental challenges. Psychotherapists like them make an important contribution- from crisis intervention to individual and group therapy to preventive measures that promote psychological well-being.

in her old apartment, decorated with works of art, Lidia-Dinah often swung the analytical view of the interpersonal things. She helped people to solve conflicts and strengthen relationships, and was often able to break the ice with their humor. Her large friendship network is referred to as part of the "other Austria", and many found comfort in their society.

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