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Lectures & Workshops

Interactive conferences and workshops are offered on a wide range of topics related to psychology and neurosciences.

Intended for healthcare and education professionals as well as the general public, they aim to help everyone:

  • Understand intellectual, cognitive, and emotional mechanisms.

  • Identify symptoms of mental and neurodevelopmental disorders.

  • Learn about the types of assessments used for diagnostic purposes.

  • Discover support strategies adapted to each symptom.

  • Adjust professional practices and individual or parental approaches.

  • Prevent the onset or worsening of more severe disorders.‍

FAQ

  • Among the topics explored are: 

    Mental Health Disorders

    • Topics covered: anxiety, depression, behavioural disorders, phobias, neuroses, psychoses, eating disorders, normal and atypical brain development.

    • Objectives of the sessions: discover the cognitive and emotional development from a neuroscience perspective, understand the mechanisms underlying mental disorders, identify key signs of these conditions, learn about the type of assessment required for (pre)diagnosis, discover therapeutic approaches and psychoeducational support adapted to each symptom.

    Neurodevelopmental Disorders

    • Topics covered: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), learning disorders (dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, etc.), language disorders, intellectual giftedness, intellectual developmental disorders, neuroscience and cognitive and psychoaffective development…

    • Objectives of the sessions: understand the mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental disorders, identify key signs of these conditions, learn about the type of assessment required for (pre)diagnosis, discover therapeutic strategies and psychoeducational support adapted to each symptom.

    Learning Mechanisms

    • Topics covered: higher-level cognitive functions (memory, attention, executive functions, language, visuospatial abilities, sensorimotor functions, social cognition), metacognitive approaches (learning to learn), psychoaffective approaches (stress, motivation, emotional difficulties).

    • Objectives of the sessions: understand cognitive, metacognitive, and psychoaffective domains; identify key signs of difficulties in these three areas and their impact on learning; understand the impact of stress, depression, and motivation on learning; explore psychoeducational strategies that promote academic success.

    The Impact of New Technologies

    • Topics covered: use of screens and multimedia, social networks, artificial intelligence and educational digital tools, cybersecurity and exposure to inappropriate content, the impact of information overload.

    • Objectives of the sessions: effects of screens on cognitive and emotional development, digital addictions, positive use of technological tools, support for regulating digital use, prevention of risks related to hyperconnectivity, development of responsible and critical digital practices.

  • General public:

    • Adults

    • Parents

    Healthcare professionals:

    • Physicians

    • Psychologists

    • Neuropsychologists

    • Speech therapists

    • Occupational therapists

    • Psychomotor therapists

    • Nurses

    • Special education professionals

    Education professionals:

    • Teachers

    • Teaching assistants

    • Special-needs support staff

    • Counsellors

    • School support staff

  • Different formats are available depending on individual needs:

    • Public conferences: awareness-raising sessions for a wide audience.

    • Interactive applied workshops: small-group sessions promoting discussion and hands-on activities.

    • Tailor-made professional training: programs adapted to the specific needs of your institution or team.

    • Psychoeducational days: interventions within schools or health and social care institutions.

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