Impressions from the PSYNETS Winter School in partly snowy Amsterdam. Our PhD student @sabrinabenz.bsky.social joined a week on current developments in network modeling, with a strong focus on Bayesian approaches (featuring a full day for the first time). Excited to see this flow into our research.

🚨 New paper out! Using EMA & actigraphy in depressed inpatients (N = 59; 7-week RCT), we found strong same-day associations in networks between mood, repetitive negative thinking, emotion regulation difficulties, and physical activity, with some carry-over across days. rdcu.be/e0vRS

Great to present with @a-seewald.bsky.social our ideas on personalizing psychotherapy at the DFG network meeting at Universitätsklinikum Freiburg. Excited about the stimulating discussions - looking forward to continued collaboration and follow-up projects.

Ein inspirierender Austausch beim 1. Deutschen Lehrtherapeut:innenkongress in Bochum. Als Team der Berufsqualifizierenden Tätigkeit III nehmen wir neue Perspektiven, anregende Gespräche und wertvolle Kontakte aus dem bundesweiten Treffen mit in die Lehrtherapie an unseren Hochschulambulanzen.

Can Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) reduce binge-eating frequency and enhance emotional skills in adults with Binge-Eating Disorder (BED)? @heidrunmutter.bsky.social, a doctoral researcher, will explore this in a randomized controlled trial with N=100. Stay tuned for updates!

(1/2) In our Outpatient Center for Psychological Treatment, we provide cognitive behavioral therapy for adults, with a focus on trauma-related disorders. We also combine clinical care with research on PTSD, treatment outcomes, and traumatic memories as well as teaching.

🎄 Before the Christmas break begins, we want to thank you for your support - we're looking forward to continuing to share our work in 2026. Wishing you a restful winter break and a good start into the new year! ✨

We’re offering a 2-day workshop on SCID-5-AMPD in November 2026! Designed for professionals who want to deepen their skills in dimensional personality diagnostics. More info: www.lmu.de/psy/en/chair...

(1/3) We were thrilled to hear that the G-BA-Innovationsausschuss has recommended implementing the ImPuls intervention, a transdiagnostic group exercise program for mental disorders, in standard care (see innovationsfonds.g-ba.de/downloads/be...).

Measuring Negative Thought Spirals in Real Time 🧠📱 In two studies, we used ecological momentary assessment (EMA) via smartphones to track repetitive negative thinking in real time. 🔗 Read the studies: doi.org/10.1371/jour... doi.org/10.1016/j.br...

(1/8) A substantial number of traumatized patients discontinue psychological treatment early or do not benefit sufficiently. But what do we know about treatment failure in the treatment of traumatized patients?

In his keynote lecture, “Treatment of PTSD: State-of-the-Art and Beyond,” Professor Thomas Ehring @thomasehring.bsky.social, Chair of Clinical Psychology and Psychological Treatment at LMU Munich @lmu-klips.bsky.social, offered an overview of current evidence-based interventions for PTSD and CPTSD.

(1/11) How can we better understand and prevent postpartum depression – one of the most common psychological complications in mothers after childbirth? Last but not least, we introduce @lea-vogel.bsky.social's dissertation, which addressed this important question.

We were very glad to host the meeting of Clinical Psychology Professors this year. As always, we discussed issues related to teaching, research, clinical training. This year, we invited @maxneufeind.bsky.social to additionally talk about how (Clinical) Psychology can impact on politics and society.

Wir haben uns sehr gefreut, in der vergangenen Woche das jährliche Treffen der Hochschullehrer:innen Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie hier an der @lmumuenchen.bsky.social ausrichten zu können. An zwei Tagen haben wir uns intensiv über aktuelle Themen unseres Faches ausgetauscht.

(1/5) How are emotional skills linked to mental health – and can physical activity make a difference? @eva-herzog.bsky.social's PhD research explored how emotional intelligence, emotion regulation & repetitive negative thinking relate to mental health and psychopathology.

For the first time, we’re offering a 2-day workshop on the SCID-5-CV in October 2026! Designed for professionals in psychotherapy, psychiatry, and clinical psychology, it covers DSM-5 diagnostics, interview structure, and hands-on practice. More info: www.lmu.de/psy/en/chair...

(1/2) @maxganslmeier.bsky.social completed his PhD on the effects of trauma-focused therapy on memory.

✨Wunderbare Neuigkeiten: Die Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft fördert unser neues Netzwerk SNEPP – das Scientific Network for Experimental Psychopathology and Psychotherapy! www.uni-goettingen.de/de/3240.html...

(1/11) Do trauma-focused interventions change what we remember – or only how we remember it? In her dissertation, @milenaaleksic.bsky.social explored this question through a series of experimental studies.

Grateful to have joined the #mitnb workshop last week at TESC, Tilburg. Five days of inspiring talks, engaging hackathons, and great people from around the world! Thanks to MITNB and @tesc-tilburgu.bsky.social for organizing such an energizing and insightful event on timescales in #ESM research.

(1/4) Why is it so hard to quit smoking? Franziska Motka explored this question in her PhD at our department, completed on Oct 20, 2025. She investigated the psychological and neurobiological processes that keep chronic smoking going – and how they can be changed.

(1/12) This year, six colleagues from our team successfully completed their PhDs. We’ll introduce them and their research in a short series. We start with @miamgunak.bsky.social, whose dissertation asked: How are trauma and PTSD related to cognitive functioning and dementia risk?

(1/12) This year, six colleagues from our team successfully completed their PhDs. We’ll introduce them and their research in a short series. We start with @miamgunak.bsky.social, whose dissertation asked: How are trauma and PTSD related to cognitive functioning and dementia risk?

Excited to share our new paper in Journal of Sex Research. The SPTQ is a validated tool to assess sexual problems after trauma - it captures issues like boundaries & sexual agency. For clinicians & researchers supporting survivors’ sexual well-being. #Trauma #SexualHealth 📄 doi.org/10.1080/0022...

Being a Therapist in a Time of Climate Breakdown is now available free through Open Access.

📅 In March 2026 we’ll also offer our first course on Psychosocial Oncology — for psychological & medical psychotherapists aiming to deepen their expertise in oncology care. 🔗 Info & registration: www.lmu.de/psy/en/chair...

Alongside research and teaching, we also offer further education opportunities: In October, our curriculum “Spezielle Psychotraumatherapie (DeGPT) für Erwachsene” started for the 5th time. We’re happy about the continued interest and already planning the 2026 cohort! 🔗 www.lmu.de/psy/en/chair...

👋We are excited to join the Bluesky community. Stay tuned for updates on our research on PTSD, transdiagnostic processes, and translational research! 🔗For more information on our team: www.lmu.de/psy/en/chair...