Institute Symposium Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy

Programme 7 & 8 May 

The Institute of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy at Technische Universität Dresden will host an international symposium on May 7–8, 2026, bringing together leading researchers and practitioners from across Europe. The event is part of the EUTOPIA Connected Community “United Minds. A Connected Approach to Trauma, Resilience, and Mental Health.” The symposium offers a dynamic platform for exchange on current developments in clinical psychology and psychotherapy. Across two days, an international lineup of speakers will present research on a wide range of topics, including socio-affective pathways to posttraumatic stress, trauma and empathy, war-related mental health, childhood adversity, and digital interventions for young people. The second day will focus on innovative approaches in psychotherapy and neuroscience, featuring contributions on behavioral psychotherapy, the role of the cerebellum in neuromodulation, and cognitive biases in trauma-related disorders. The programme will conclude with research on social cognition, followed by interactive workshops and opportunities for informal exchange. The symposium will take place in Dresden (Falkenbrunnen, Chemnitzer Str. 46) and will also be accessible online, enabling broad international participation. Researchers, students, and practitioners are warmly invited to join.

Registration is open via the following link: https://forms.gle/5FLN8kUaVgX4t5947 With its strong integration into the EUTOPIA network, the symposium aims to foster collaboration, dialogue, and innovative research at the intersection of trauma, resilience, and mental health.