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Livia von Siebenthal

Master’s student, University of Zurich

Livia von Siebenthal is currently pursuing a master’s degree in psychology at the University of Zurich. She is particularly interested in clinical psychology, especially in the context of children and adolescents. For over seven years, Livia has volunteered as a group leader at Jungwacht Blauring, where she has had the chance to work closely with children and support their personal development. This experience has deepened her fascination with the psychological challenges and growth that occur during childhood and adolescence.  

Contributions by Livia

Jessica Felder, Tamesha Dirr, Livia von Siebenthal, Yaëlle Eschmann, David Bürgin / 7 October 2025

Articles Society Development Psychology Individual differences

A boy looks at his phone.

Quality Coordinator at a primary school in the Netherlands 

Ellis Stevelink

PhD Candidate at the Laboratory for the Psychology of Child Development and Education, Université Paris Cité

Mélanie Maximino-Pinheiro

Associate Professor, University of Amsterdam

Eddie Brummelman, photo by Sander Nieuwenhuys

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