Specialist conference in Vienna: Binding theory meets neurobiology!

Specialist conference in Vienna: Binding theory meets neurobiology!

On Friday, March 28, 2025, the transdisciplinary conference entitled "Relationship & Binding: Interface Neurobiology & Social Work" takes place in the Vienna City Hall. From 9:00 a.m., the focus is on the early binding experiences and their influence on emotional, social and cognitive development. These topics are relevant, among other things, because they are formative for brain development in childhood and adolescence and have far -reaching consequences for psychological and social development in later life.

The exchange between science and practice plays a central role at this conference. The binding theory, which was mainly developed by John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, unites human and social science approaches and is supported by current knowledge of brain research. The theory thus offers potential for a translational approach in which scientific models are tested in practice. Findings from binding research can significantly improve the care of young people and serve specialists as a valuable reflection model that they can use in their everyday work. ots.at reports that various areas of application, such as psychiatry, elementary pedagogy and social work, reports.

A highlight of the conference are the various symposia in which well -known experts from the areas of neurosciences, cognitive psychology and cognitive sciences share their findings. The conference contributions include lectures by Claus Lamm, Human-Friedrich Unterrainer, and Gertrude Bogyi. The event is moderated by Hannes Kolar, and a panel discussion is also organized in which members of the international Working Group for Interdisciplinary Binding Research and Ingrid Pöschmann take part. The organization of the conference is the responsibility of Dr. Isabella Sarto-Jackson, who works at the Konrad Lorenz Institute for Evolution and Cognitive Research.

Overall, the conference aims to further develop theoretical and intervention concepts in the field of psychosocial help and to promote the exchange between different disciplines. The influence of early binding experiences is not only discussed, but also transferred to practical approaches that can support specialists in their work.

participation and contact

The city of Vienna supports the event, which is supposed to act as a bridge between theory and practice. Interested parties can call up more information and the program of the conference at kli.ac.at . For questions, Dr. Isabella Sarto-Jackson available on 022433027414

A comprehensive discussion about the relevance of binding theory in today's society is expected at the specialist conference, and the opportunity to communicate with non-scientists about the research approaches is emphasized as an essential aspect. eccsw.eu emphasizes that this can be of great importance for the future design.