Your mother tongue means far more than a way to communicate. It is closely tied to our earliest relationships, emotional development, sense of belonging to a culture and sense of who we are.
In this free talk, authorised psychologist Gita Saadatjou looks at the importance of the mother tongue from biological, neurological, cultural and psychological angles. Drawing on psychological theory and research, she explores how language shapes our relationships, self-understanding and mental wellbeing, with particular attention to children growing up with several languages and cultures.
The talk is aimed at anyone interested in language, culture, child development and mental health, including professionals, parents and curious listeners alike.
