Dr Pascal Vrticka (PhD, FHEA)
Associate Professor* in Psychology
(* Senior Lecturer)
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Recent Highlights
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Attachment Science
Summaries of recent studies and theoretical perspectives on attachment to help disseminating attachment science.
Attachment Q & A
Ask your questions about current attachment theory and research and spread state-of-the-art evidence-based information about attachment science.
Myth-Busting
Examples of the most prevalent myths surrounding attachment theory and science as well as more accurate and up-to-date explanations.
“Are Dads Wired Differently” Podcast
Dr Vrticka was a guest in the WHY? Podmasters podcast series hosted by Dr Anna Machin. They talked about the many changes that happen in men’s body and brain during the transition to fatherhood. Listen in!
Attachment & Synchrony Podcast
Dr Vrticka was a guest in the Mommy Brain Revisited podcast series hosted by Dr Jodi Pawluski. They talked about attachment, synchrony, dads, mums, and much more. Listen in!
TEDx Talk
On May 14th 2022, Dr Pascal Vrticka participated in the TEDx University of Essex event and gave a talk on “Caring Dads: The Making of Involved and Confident Fathers”. You can now watch the recording on YouTube.
Caring Dads
A new website section is now available specifically dedicated to the social neuroscience of attachment and caregiving in fathers.
Babygro Charity
Dr Pascal Vrticka is an Associate Trustee of the UK Charity Babygro. Together, they published a free book for parents and are offering professional training for individuals working with children and families based on SoNeAt Lab’s research.
Secure Brain
Is your brain securely attached? If you are looking for a concise and accessible summary of the social neuroscience of human attachment, then this series is made for you!
Social Connection
How are attachment, social connection and energy conservation through social allostasis all linked to one another? Check out this accessible summary.
fNIRS Hyperscanning
Based on the first fNIRS hyperscanning workshop held at the University of Essex in May 2023, Dr Pascal Vrticka compiled an introduction to fNIRS hyperscanning covering the most important questions within the field.
Website Menu
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TEDx Talk
Dr Pascal Vrticka’s 2022 TEDx
University of Essex Talk
SoNeAt Lab
The Social Neuroscience of Human Attachment Lab (SoNeAt Lab): How to become involved (prospective students), current students & research topics, and student alumni & research topics
SIRG SoNeAt
Description of the Special Interest Research Group (SIRG) on the Social Neuroscience of Human Attachment (SoNeAt) within SEAS
About
Dr Pascal Vrticka’s CV as well as current teaching and research
SoNeAt
The Social Neuroscience of Human Attachment
Caring Dads
The social neuroscience of attachment & caregiving in fathers
Research Methods
Experimental methods used within
the SoNeAt Lab
Publications
List of Dr Pascal Vrticka’s publications
Talks & Presentations
List of Dr Pascal Vrticka’s talks and
other presentations –
check out the recordings &
posters available online
Blog
Dr Pascal Vrticka’s blog posts
Press
Press reports and other outlets about SoNeAt Lab’s research
Babygro Book
Free book for parents – including dads – based on Dr Vrticka’s functional neuro-anatomical model of human attachment (NAMA)