5th Joint Seminar of St. Lukas-Klinik (Stiftung Liebenau)
in collaboration with EAMHID, NEED, and the Prof. Anton Došen Foundation
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Advanced Aspects of Emotional Development (SEO/ED)
in People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
07.05.2026, Gallussaal, Stiftung Liebenau (Germany) und Online (Hybrid)
Welcome
We are happy to invite you to the 5th International Joint Seminar of St. Lukas-Klinik, EAMHID, NEED and the Prof. Anton Došen Foundation. During some of our previous symposiums, the basic concept of emotional development (ED) according to Prof. Dr. Anton Došen (SEO) was presented in detail. This symposium will now focus on advanced aspects of ED. For this we have been able to secure internationally renowned experts as speakers.
First Rahela Došen will refer to the legacy of Prof. Dr. Anton Došen and the mission of the Prof. Anton Došen Foundation. Leen De Neve and Filip Morisse will demonstrate the meaning of ED for front-line staff caring for clients with IDD. Els Ronsse will talk about aspects of ED and comorbid autism in day-to-day care of people with IDD. Jolanda Vonk will show the relevance of sexuality in the context of ED in the primary care of people with IDD. Finally, Trine Lise Bakken will refer to case studies from her practice to illustrate the importance of ED for the daily care of individuals with IDD.
The lectures will be held in English and will be simultaneously interpreted to German via headphones (on-site) or dualchannel audio (online). Questions may also be asked in German. The lectures offer a high degree of practical relevance and are aimed at all professionals serving people with IDD, but especially at front-line staff providing primary care to clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Program
Program
| 08:00 a.m. | Admission (coffee, tea, water, juice) |
| 08:30 a.m. | Alfons Ummenhofer & Brian Fergus Barrett: Welcome and Introduction |
| 08:40 a.m. | Rahela Došen: The legacy of Anton Došen and the mission of the Prof. Došen Foundation |
| 09:00 a.m. | Leen De Neve & Filip Morisse: What does the level of ED mean for frontline staff caring for clients with IDD? |
| 10:45 a.m. | Coffee break (buttered pretzels, coffee, tea, water, juice) |
| 11:15 a.m. | Els Ronsse: Aspects of ED and comorbid autism in day-to-day care of clients with IDD |
| 01:00 p.m. | Lunch break (lunch box, coffee, tea, water, juice) |
| 01:45 p.m. | Jolanda Vonk: The relevance of sexuality in ED in the primary care of people with IDD |
| 03:30 p.m. | Coffee break (pastries, coffee, tea, water, juice) |
| 04:00 p.m. | Trine Lise Bakken: Practical case studies demonstrating the importance of ED in the daily care of people with ID |
| 05:00 p.m. | Alfons Ummenhofer & Brian Fergus Barrett: Farewell |
Speakers
Speakers in alphabetical order
Educational credits have been requested from the German (Baden-Württemberg) Medical Association.
Subject to possible change without prior notice. Company and product neutrality is maintained.
Scientific Director: Dr. Brian Fergus Barrett
Fees and Registration
Fees
The fee for on-site or online participation is 100€/person.
On-site participation includes snacks and drinks.
All participants will receive a certificate of attendance. Board registered physicians and psychotherapists will receive a certificate of educational points issued by the German (Baden-Württemberg) Medical Association.
Informations
You can already register for our mailing list by email (kliniken(@)stiftung-liebenau.de) to receive the latest information about the symposium.
Registration
The registration form will be published here at the beginning of 2026.
Important: Your registration will only be binding once payment has been received!
Location and Travel
Stiftung Liebenau, Siggenweilerstr. 11, 88074 Meckenbeuren-Liebenau, Germany
Car: Please use parking lots P2, P4 or P5
Train: Train to Meckenbeuren station; Bus or taxi to Stiftung Liebenau
Plane: Plane to Zurich; Train/ferry (SBB) to Friedrichshafen Hafen; Train/bus or taxi to Liebenau
