Karolinska Institutet Psychology Speaker Series at Nobel Forum: Professor Dr. Stefan G. Hofmann
The KI Psychology Speaker Series at Nobel Forum features some of the most influential researchers of today in the realms of mind, brain and behavior. The speaker series is hosted by the Division of Psychology, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet.
The event features a live talk and Q&A with Stefan G. Hofmann
Psychotherapy, and especially CBT, is one of the great success stories of psychiatry. However, treatment efficacy has not been improving over the last few decades. Dr. Hofmann will discuss 3 strategies to improve CBT, especially for mood and anxiety.
First, insights from translational research and neuroscience can augment existing strategies, even on the molecular level.
Second, theory-informed novel therapeutic strategies can enhance treatment success.
Third, and perhaps most importantly, we need to revisit and improve some of our basic models and paradigms that serve as the basis for CBT. This moves us toward process-based therapy (PBT), requiring high-density longitudinal idiographic data to capture the complexity of psychopathology using a dynamic network approach within the general framework of evolutionary science. Dr. Hofmann will conclude that CBT can be improved through translational research while embracing an evolutionary model toward psychopathology and treatment change.
Date: Wednesday June 11th, 13.00 - 16.00
Place: Wallenbergsalen, Nobel Forum, Nobels väg 1, 171 65 Solna
13.00-14.10: Presentation by Prof. Hofmann + QA
14:10-14:20: Short break
14.20-15.20: 4 short in-house presentations by researchers at Psychology Division (10 min+2 QA) + short discussion
15:20-16.00: Mingel and refreshments in the foyer
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Prof. Dr. Stefan G. Hofmann is a leading expert in the field of clinical psychology, particularly known for his work on cognitive behavioral therapy, anxiety disorders and depression. He is currently a professor at Philipps-Universität Marburg, holding several prestigious positions including Stiftungs-Seniorprofessor, Alexander von Humboldt Professor, and LOEWE Spitzenprofessor in translational psychology.
Previous speakers at The KI Psychology Speaker Series at Nobel Forum - with links to their lectures
Lisa Feldman Barrett, Professor, Northeastern University
Simon Baron-Cohen, Professor, University of Cambridge
Michelle G. Craske, Professor, University of California
Frans de Waal, Professor Emeritus, Emory University and Utrecht University
May-Britt Moser, Professor, Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience, Trondheim, Norway
Daniel Kahneman, Professor, Psychology and Public Affairs Emeritus at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs