Early Development and Prevention

Interaction, video feedback and early intervention

Dr. Marc Pérez-Burriel

▸  Analysis of Interaction and Video Feedback in Clinical and Educational Contexts

The laboratory develops protocols for observing and analysing family, therapeutic and educational interactions using video recording and video feedback methodologies.This expertise allows for the provision of advice and support to mental health services, schools, social services and early intervention teams, particularly in relational assessment processes, promoting parental sensitivity, interactive regulation and intervention in situations of vulnerability or psychosocial risk.

· Video feedback · Parental sensitivity· Psychosocial risk

▸  Specialist training in Video Intervention Therapy (VIT) and reflective practice

Based on our experience in research and clinical application of Video Intervention Therapy and reflective practice methodologies, the laboratory can offer training and supervision to professionals in psychology, education, early intervention and social services.This line of training includes courses on interaction observation, therapeutic use of video feedback, micro-interactional analysis, building the therapeutic alliance and developing reflective skills in professionals and interdisciplinary teams.

· VIT · Reflective Practice · Professional Supervision · Therapeutic Alliance

Attachment theory: clinical, educational and psychosocial applications

Dr Sadurni, Marta

▸  Psycho-affective counselling and therapeutic dialogues

The laboratory offers reflective conversation sessions for individuals, couples or families seeking a deeper understanding of emotional or behavioural problems related to specific life situations, grief processes and trauma.These sessions are designed for people who want a space for awareness and personal transformation within the framework of attachment theory and affective neuroscience.

· Emotional Well-being • Personal Transformation • Grief and Trauma • Attachment Theory • Affective Neuroscience

▸ Training and supervision of teams in social and child and adolescent protection settings

The laboratory develops training activities related to attachment theory, the application of assessment tools for the attachment system in children, adolescents and adults, and study and intervention protocols.Training is offered in the protocols and instruments designed by the Laboratory for Affective Bonding and Human Development, as well as case supervision from the perspective of attachment theory.

· Attachment Theory • Attachment Assessment • Proprietary Instruments • Case Supervision • Child and Adolescent Protection

▸  Parenting programmes and microanalytical analysis of interaction to improve attachment in child protection contexts

The laboratory has designed the group programme "Ten Ways to Tell You That I Love You" (promoted by DipSalut), aimed at parents with children aged 0-3 years to promote secure attachment, quality interactions and positive parenting.Currently, work is underway to adapt this programme for families with children in the child protection system, especially in potential reunification and foster care processes.In addition, the laboratory has developed the CIPAS observation scale (proprietary design) for the microanalytic analysis of parent-child interactions on a daily basis. This scale is used as the basis for individual treatments to improve secure attachment in clinical and child protection settings.Both resources are integrated into a video feedback programme with a theoretical framework based on Attachment Theory, Developmental Psychology and the psychodynamic perspective.

· Ten Ways to Say I Love You • CIPAS • DipSalut • Video Feedback • Family Reunification • Child Protection • Secure Attachment

Socio-emotional education and social cognition in children

Dr. Francesc Sidera

▸  Socio-emotional education programmes and bullying prevention

The laboratory members have experience in designing, implementing and evaluating emotional, social and moral education programmes and activities in educational settings, as well as specific activities and programmes for bullying prevention.They have also designed an emotional education programme for adults with intellectual disabilities.

· Emotional Education • Anti-Bullying • Intellectual Disability

▸ Assessment of Theory of Mind, Language and Executive Functions in Children

The laboratory has experience in assessing cognitive and socio-cognitive abilities in children.Its members have also designed assessment tools for language and theory of mind in children, which can be applied in clinical, educational, and research contexts.

· TTheory of Mind • Language Assessment • Executive Functions

Socio-cognition, Oral Language and Linguistic Diversity

Dr. Elisabet Serrat

▸  Social cognition and executive functions

Assessment of socio-cognitive abilities in children and adolescents, including the design of theory of mind instruments applicable in clinical, educational and research contexts.Training and consulting for professionals on the development of socio-cognitive skills and executive functions.

· Theory of Mind • Executive Functions • Assessment • Training

▸Oral language

Assessment of children's oral language and participation in the development of instruments for children and adults.Training and consulting in three specific areas: Linguistic and cultural diversity: Training and consulting on language development in bilingual and multilingual contexts, especially in the educational field; Language difficulties and disorders: Training and consulting on difficulties in the development of oral language, mainly in educational and clinical contexts; Early childhood intervention programmes: Participation in the validation of programmes to promote oral language, with application in educational and applied research contexts.

· Language assessment · Bilingualism · Intervention programmes

Wellbeing and Clinical Intervention

Promoting well-being and preventing violence in different contexts

Dr. Xavier Oriol

▸  Psychoeducational intervention technology tools aimed at preventing violence and promoting wellbeing

Technological tools such as virtual reality and social robotics have been designed and evaluated in collaboration with specialised companies to improve processes of emotional granularity, intra- and interpersonal emotional regulation, and emotional cultural adjustment in children and adolescents in educational and social service contexts. 

· Emotional Education • Violence Prevention • Promoting Wellbeing

▸  Wellbeing Monitoring System

The laboratory has experience using a platform to monitor subjective wellbeing and other constructs such as bullying and cyberbullying, responsible use of ICT, social support, etc.This platform has been used in schools and institutes, as well as in socio-educational intervention services in various municipalities.The platform facilitates impact assessments and provides real-time results to professionals

· SMB Platform • Bullying and Cyberbullying • Responsible Use of ICT

▸  Training and Capacity Building for Professionals in Social Services, Juvenile Justice and Correctional Facilities

The laboratory develops training and capacity building activities for professionals in social services, juvenile justice and correctional facilities.Training for social services professionals focuses on understanding the factors that promote well-being in children and adolescents and applying this knowledge to their professional practice.In the justice system, training focuses on etiological factors that help contextualise criminal behaviour in adolescents and young adults.The latest scientific knowledge in this field is promoted and transferred to other sectors.

· Specialised Training • Knowledge Transfer

Animal Welfare and Applied Ethology

Dr. Miquel Llorente

▸  Consultancy, Advice and Intervention in Animal Welfare at Wildlife Centres

The laboratory carries out consultancy, advisory, assessment and intervention activities related to animal welfare at wildlife centres (rescue centres, rehabilitation centres, zoos and bioparks), using an integrative approach based on scientific evidence.This line of work includes the development and implementation of behavioural and welfare assessment protocols, the design of enrichment and intervention programmes, as well as support in continuous improvement processes for facilities and management practices.

· Behavioural Assessment • Enrichment Programmes • Management and Handling

▸  Training and Professional Development

Training and development activities are developed for professional teams (caretakers, technicians and veterinary staff) with the aim of strengthening skills, promoting best practices and facilitating the transfer of scientific knowledge to the management of the centres.

· Specialised Training • Knowledge Transfer

Motivation and Socio-Professional Guidance

Dr Esperanza Vila

▸Motivational analysis and intervention

Advice on developing assessment and diagnostic protocols to identify affective-motivational problems that impact academic and socio-professional development.Design, piloting and evaluation of motivational interventions and individual or group change processes in academic, organisational and occupational health settings, aimed at students, teachers, job seekers and organisations.

· Motivational counselling • Change processes • Psychosocial well-being

▸  Socio-Professional Guidance and Development

Support in the design and implementation of guidance pathways in decision-making processes (training, career development and socio-professional transitions).Design, piloting and evaluation of tutoring and mentoring programmes in academic and work environments, as well as the co-design of innovations for career guidance modules integrated into subjects, interactive resources and support materials.Collaboration on academic innovation and professional development projects in the field of psychology.

· Vocational decision-making • Career transitions • Teaching innovation • Tutoring and mentoring

▸  Training and development for teaching staff, guidance professionals and HR professionals

Design and implementation of training activities aimed at improving skills in career guidance and development, motivation, prevention and intervention in psychosocial factors related to health and well-being at work.Aimed at teaching staff, guidance professionals, psychosocial risk prevention specialists and occupational health professionals.

· Training and Capacity Building • Guidance Skills • Psychosocial Health

Adult Mental Health and Clinical Intervention

Dr Núria Mallorquí

▸  Adult Mental Health Intervention Programmes

Based on accumulated experience in clinical research, the team is equipped to design, implement and evaluate intervention programmes for adults with mental health problems (emotional disorders, addictive behaviours and eating disorders).Treatment programmes are developed with an integrative and evidence-based approach, which can be implemented in collaboration with mental health services, specialised facilities and community resources.

· Emotional disorders • Addictive behaviours • Eating disorders • Evidence-based intervention

▸ Training, supervision and knowledge transfer in adult mental health

Training, skill building, and clinical supervision activities are developed for professionals in the field of mental health, healthcare services and community resources.Supervision can be individual (focused on clinical cases) or for professional teams, with the aim of improving clinical practice, fostering clinical reflection and ensuring evidence-based interventions.The integration of the latest scientific knowledge and its transfer to professional practice is promoted, contributing to quality of care and coordination between services.

· Specialised training · Clinical supervision · Team supervision · Knowledge transfer

Specialised assessment

Neurobiological markers, cognitive neuroscience and advanced analysis applied to mental health and well-being

Adrià Vilà Balló

▸ Development of neurobiological markers

Neurobiological markers are developed using electroencephalography (EEG), neuroimaging techniques (structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging) and other physiological measures, combined with cognitive neuroscience tools and advanced data analysis (decoding methods and multivariate pattern analysis, MVPA).These markers allow for the detection and monitoring of processes related to mental health, personality and well-being, as well as the evaluation of the effectiveness of interventions.The laboratory participates in applied research projects and clinical trials in the areas of addictions (problematic use of social media, pathological gambling and substance use), chronic pain and neurological disorders (epilepsy, stroke)..

· Neurobiological markers • Cognitive neuroscience • Neuroimaging • Advanced data analysis

▸ Assessment and characterisation of personality and psychological profiless

We possess the necessary experience and expertise for the assessment and characterisation of personality, psychological, cognitive and emotional profiles in diverse populations, as well as for the development of ad hoc assessment tools based on behavioural measures and cognitive neuroscience tools, integrated with physiological and neuroimaging recordings.This approach would allow for the identification of functional patterns and individual differences with applications in various clinical, educational, social and institutional contexts, as well as in applied research studies and clinical trials.

· Personality Profiles • Ad Hoc Assessment • Cognitive Neuroscience Tools • Individual Differences

▸ Consulting, Data Analysis and Transfer in Applied Neuroscience

The laboratory has the experience and expertise to advise institutions, clinical teams and professionals on the development of assessment tools and protocols, as well as on the analysis of behavioural, psychometric, neurophysiological and neuroimaging data.This capability includes the application of advanced techniques (decoding methods and multivariate pattern analysis, MVPA), the interpretation of results in clinical, social and research contexts, and the evaluation of the effectiveness of programmes and interventions.Furthermore, we have the experience to design and develop training and knowledge transfer initiatives aimed at incorporating scientific evidence, especially based on neurobiological markers, into professional and institutional practice.

· Scientific Consulting • Data Analysis • Knowledge Transfer

Forensic and Criminal Psychology

Dr. Glòria Brugués Català

▸ Assessment, intervention, prevention and knowledge transfer in forensic and criminal psychology.

The laboratory has expertise in psychological assessment applied to the legal and forensic fields, including the evaluation of relevant psychological, emotional, behavioural and dysfunctional personality factors in forensic and judicial proceedings.This area of ​​expertise allows for the development of assessment processes, technical consulting and the preparation of expert reports in the criminal, civil and family law fields, from a perspective based on scientific evidence and best professional practices.Based on research conducted in criminal psychology and antisocial behaviour, the laboratory can advise you on the design, implementation and evaluation of programmes aimed at preventing criminal behaviour, as well as on the identification of risk and protective factors.It also offers services in the intervention and analysis of psychopathology associated with antisocial behaviour and in the design of assessment and intervention protocols.This line of research is applicable to prison settings, social services, educational environments and community programmes.

· Criminal behaviour • Forensic assessment • Risk and protective factors

▸ Specialised training and consulting for professionals in the judicial, police and socio-educational fields

The laboratory offers training and knowledge transfer aimed at professionals in the judicial system, law enforcement agencies, social services and other stakeholders involved in the care of victims and offenders.The training activities cover topics such as forensic interviewing, risk assessment, psychosocial factors associated with criminal behaviour and the application of scientific evidence in professional decision-making.

Prevention · Specialised training · Scientific evidence