Tom David Andersen: Fragments of His Influence and Inspiration

Tom left many footprints that others will continue to follow: his promotion of social justice and work against oppression, his careful use of words, his distinction of therapy as a philosophy of ethics, his emphasis on the importance of movement as a form of language, and his challenge to orthodox psychiatry. Committed to being present where he was needed and living his values, Tom devoted the latter years of his life to traveling to underdeveloped countries, generously donating his time.