Netzwerk Kinderschutz Conference in Neuwied Draws Full House, Focuses on Supporting Children and Professionals
The 15th Netzwerk Kinderschutz conference in Neuwied drew significant interest, with nearly all 200 places booked. The event, titled 'Remaining Capable of Action: Dealing with Challenging Children and Young People', brought together professionals, the city, and the district to tackle child protection challenges collaboratively.
The conference featured a keynote lecture by Anke Wagner from the Institute for Constructive Psychology in Wittlich. Wagner delved into the causes and manifestations of social-emotional impairments in children and young people, and explored systemic possibilities for stress regulation. She stressed the importance of early bonding experiences and provided insights on how professionals can support children's social-emotional development while maintaining their own resilience.
The conference offered a platform for participants to share experiences, foster new perspectives, and devise shared strategies for long-term impact. Mayor Peter Jung commended the professionals' dedication and underscored the importance of such exchanges for supporting both children and professionals.
The 15th Netzwerk Kinderschutz conference in Neuwied highlighted the importance of collaboration and shared strategies in child protection. With nearly all places booked, the event demonstrated high engagement from professionals. Anke Wagner's insights on social-emotional development and stress regulation provided valuable perspectives for supporting children and maintaining professional resilience.