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Conference Spotlights Child Protection, Emotional Development

Discover how secure attachments and clear structures boost children's development. Learn about supporting professionals' resilience too.

In this image there is a kid crying, behind the kid there are trees, wooden sticks and houses.
In this image there is a kid crying, behind the kid there are trees, wooden sticks and houses.

Conference Spotlights Child Protection, Emotional Development

A conference on child protection and social-emotional development drew a near-full house, underscoring its significance. Anke Wagner, a sociologist and co-leader of the Institute for Constructive Psychology, shared insights on stress regulation and early bonding experiences.

Wagner, also an art educator and supervisor, highlighted the importance of secure attachments, clear structures, and believing adults for children's thriving. She presented systemic possibilities for professionals to support children's emotional intelligence while maintaining their own resilience. The conference provided a space for new ideas and shared strategies with long-term effects.

Mayor Peter Jung praised the professionals' commitment. He stressed the need for close cooperation between city, county, and local professionals to tackle child protection challenges together. The conference focused on handling situations involving children with social-emotional impairments, who, despite challenging the system, have great development potential with the right support.

The conference, attended by nearly all 200 seats, brought together professionals to discuss and strategize about supporting children with emotional intelligence impairments. Wagner's insights and Jung's praise for the professionals' commitment highlight the importance of this work and the need for continued collaboration and support.

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