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Research Lab at the Dept. of Psychology, University of Essex (Colchester, UK)
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2026 SoNeAt Lab fNIRS Hyperscanning Workshop
2026 SoNeAt Lab fNIRS Hyperscanning Workshop
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ATTACHMENT RESOURCES
Attachment Science with Dr Pascal Vrticka | Substack
Attachment Science with Dr Pascal Vrticka | Substack
I am a social neuroscientist and developmental psychologist with a special interest in human attachment. My posts shed light on the most prevalent discussions about attachment theory and science and provide the most accurate and up-to-date explanations. Click to read Attachment Science with Dr Pascal Vrticka, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.
Attachment Insights - Current discussions about attachment
Attachment Insights - Current discussions about attachment
Babygro Charity - Babygro Book and Training
Babygro Charity - Babygro Book and Training
Summaries of recent scientific publications on attachment
Summaries of recent scientific publications on attachment
Copyright © 2026 Dr Pascal Vrticka. All rights reserved. Do not reproduce any materials from this website and the Attachment Science Series without explicit permission. Unfortunately, there is lots…
Ask your attachment theory and research question
Ask your attachment theory and research question
Copyright © 2026 Dr Pascal Vrticka. All rights reserved. Do not reproduce any materials from this website and the Attachment Q & A Series without explicit permission. Unfortunately, there is lo…
OPEN POSITIONS
Open Positions at the SoNeAt Lab
Open Positions at the SoNeAt Lab
On this page of the Social Neuroscience of Human Attachment (SoNeAt) Lab’s website you can see our current job postings and learn how to apply for joining our team. There also is a contact fo…
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS
Press Reports
Press Reports
Press Reports, External Blogs, etc. 2025 Dr Pascal Vrticka was interviewed by Deutschlandfunk Nova on attachment styles within adult romantic relationships. October 09, 2025. Dr Pascal Vrticka was …
Charting the Social Neuroscience of Human Attachment
Charting the Social Neuroscience of Human Attachment
Keynote Lecture presented by Dr Pascal Vrticka at the Social Neuroscience of Relationships, Attachment and Caregiving (SNRAC) Conference held at the Universi...
SNRAC2023 - Two-day Conference on August 14-15, 2023
SNRAC2023 - Two-day Conference on August 14-15, 2023
►Welcome & General Information ►Conference Program ►Registration & Abstract Submission ►Travel & Accommodation The Social Neuroscience of Relationships, Attachment & Caregiving (#SN…
Caring Dads - The Social Neuroscience of Attachment & Caregiving in Fathers
Caring Dads - The Social Neuroscience of Attachment & Caregiving in Fathers
Caring Dads: The Social Neuroscience of Attachment & Caregiving in Fathers
Special Issue “Towards a Social Neuroscience of Human Attachment”
Special Issue “Towards a Social Neuroscience of Human Attachment”
On this page of SIRG SoNeAt’s website, you can find information about our Special Issue in the Journal Attachment & Human Development “Towards a Social Neuroscience of Human Attachm…
Charting the social neuroscience of human attachment (SoNeAt)
Charting the social neuroscience of human attachment (SoNeAt)
Is your brain securely attached?
Is your brain securely attached?
+++ This post appeared as an article in the British Association for Community Child Health (BACCH) Newsletter in December 2022 (original post can be accessed here) and is a summary of Dr Vrticka…
Attachment Theory Language - Piece in The Conversation UK
Attachment Theory Language - Piece in The Conversation UK
In his newest post for The Conversation UK, Dr Vrticka looks into the recent confusion surrounding attachment theory. Unfortunately, since its development by John Bowlby about 70 years ago, several…
TEDx Talk on "Caring Dads" by our PI Pascal Vrticka
TEDx Talk on "Caring Dads" by our PI Pascal Vrticka
TEDx Talk Dr Pascal Vrticka is very excited and honoured to have been selected as one of the speakers for the 2022 TEDx University of Essex event “Are you paying attention?” on May 14th…
Why? Podcast - Are dads wired differently?
Why? Podcast - Are dads wired differently?
Babygro Charity: Book and Professional Training
Babygro Charity: Book and Professional Training
Responsive Joyful Parenting Building Healthy Brains
Websites
SoNeAt Lab Website
SoNeAt Lab Website
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Participate in SoNeAt Lab's Studies!
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SoNeAt Lab PI (Dr Pascal Vrticka) Website
SoNeAt Lab PI (Dr Pascal Vrticka) Website
SIRG SoNeAt Website
SIRG SoNeAt Website
SIRG SoNeAt Newsletters
Newsletter 04/2023
Newsletter 04/2023
Newsletter 03/2022
Newsletter 03/2022
Newsletter 02/2022
Newsletter 02/2022
Newsletter 01/2022
Newsletter 01/2022
Special Focus Topics
The Social Neuroscience of Human Attachment (SoNeAt)
The Social Neuroscience of Human Attachment (SoNeAt)
Functional Neuro-Anatomical Models of Human Attachment - NAMA and NAMDA
Functional Neuro-Anatomical Models of Human Attachment - NAMA and NAMDA
Attachment and Synchrony
Attachment and Synchrony
Blogs
Why Attachment Matters in Social Neuroscience
Why Attachment Matters in Social Neuroscience
Is your brain securely attached?
Is your brain securely attached?
What is Attachment? A Social Neuroscience Perspective
What is Attachment? A Social Neuroscience Perspective
Attachment and Caregiving in Dads
Attachment and Caregiving in Dads
Synced brains: how to bond with your kids
Synced brains: how to bond with your kids
Attachment and Brain Structure During Adolescence
Attachment and Brain Structure During Adolescence
Available Talk Recordings
Attachment Theory Revisited - A 21st Century Social Neuroscience Perspective
Attachment Theory Revisited - A 21st Century Social Neuroscience Perspective
SoNeAt Lab PI (Dr Pascal Vrticka) Talk Recordings
SoNeAt Lab PI (Dr Pascal Vrticka) Talk Recordings
Publications
SoNeAt Lab Publications
SoNeAt Lab Publications
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