Dr. Gerhart Unterberger studied psychology and physics in Innsbruck. He taught psychology, behavioral therapy, and counseling at the Faculty of Social Work and Health at HAWK Hildesheim/Holzminden/Göttingen, where he also developed and evaluated group therapies for chronic stress and illnesses such as allergies, high blood pressure, and cancer. Together with Dr. Klaus Witt and Dr. med. Ingo Wilcke, he shares the results of their joint research and development work in further training courses. His main focuses are "salutogenic tools," health communication, and evaluated mental training programs for chronic illnesses and stress.