Dr. Katrine Wendelboe

Assistant Professor

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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.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2026-01-01 — Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Assistant Professor focusing on caregiver-child relationships and mental health.

Postdoc

2022-01-01 — 2025-01-01

National Knowledge Centre for Early Intervention and Family Research • Copenhagen, Denmark

Conducting research and leading projects on early childhood intervention.

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.