Professor Dr. Katrine Wendelboe

Biography

Katrine Wendelboe is an Assistant Professor at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in psychology with a focus on early childhood development and caregiver-child relationships. Her primary research interests involve interventions designed to strengthen the relationship between caregivers and young children, particularly within the context of early childcare settings. Wendelboe has a keen interest in the mentalizing capacities of caregivers, examining how these abilities can be assessed and enhanced through targeted interventions. She explores the implications of mentalizing on the quality of interactions between caregivers and children, as well as its impact on caregiver well-being and children's socio-emotional development. Additionally, her work encompasses perinatal mental health, focusing on conditions such as perinatal depression and the importance of early identification and intervention. Wendelboe is currently leading the AiD Project, which involves collaboration with Danish municipalities to investigate the implementation of effective support programs for parents of children aged 0-5. She also supervises various research and educational initiatives aimed at improving training for childcare professionals in attachment theory and sensitive caregiving practices.

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