Due to a variety of challenges, children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities have an increased risk of developing mental health problems. They experience negative social situations (rejection, exclusion, bullying, etc.) more frequently than their peers. It is also known that mental health/psychiatric comorbidities can occur within the context of specific developmental disorders associated with intellectual disabilities. These are often overlooked or unrecognized in treatment and care.
Family members also often reach the limits of their resilience in everyday life.
Psychotherapeutic support can be of great help to young people with intellectual disabilities, as well as to their parents and/or families. This quality circle aims to provide an opportunity to exchange information about these psychological developmental disorders in children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities. Reflecting on psychodynamic and systemic aspects of the affected families can open up new avenues for professional helpers to offer support and develop ideas for working with these families to create new strategies.
In addition to practical case studies, theoretical topics can also be discussed.
Meeting location:
SPI conference room
Meeting frequency:
3-4 times a year
Participation requirements
: none
Cooperation with other working groups and committees:
Depending on the case, cooperation partners are invited.
Contact person
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Telephone: 0421 497 22 33Address: SPI
Friedrich-Karl Straße 55
28205 Bremen
