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Africa, Adelene R. "An analysis of psychological and legal conceptions of the defence of non-pathological criminal incapacity." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/13901.
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Bibliography: leaves 59-62.The defence of non-pathological capacity presents challenges for both law and psychology because it acknowledges that psychological factors other than mental illness, are grounds for complete exculpation. In this sense, South African law differs from its Anglo-American counterparts as it recognises that non-pathological factors playa role in negating criminal responsibility. Legal and mental health professionals are instrumental in the application of the defence, but both case law and literature reflect differences in the way in which the defence is understood and applied. Disagreement within and between disciplines adds to the controversial nature of the defence. This study examines the interpretation and practical application of the defence by mental health professionals and lawyers. It explores how participants' understanding of the defence informs its application in practice. A sample of ten participants including mental health professionals (comprising psychologists and psychiatrists) and lawyers (comprising advocates) was chosen, in order that a comparison be drawn between the two groups. Semi-structured interviews were conducted so as to enable in-depth exploration of issues regarding conceptions of criminal responsibility, the role of expert testimony and the conceptual understanding and application of the defence.
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Williams, Lynley. "Turning against the self a literature review with clinical illustrations : dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Health Science, Auckland University of Technology, January 2005 /." Abstract Full dissertation, 2005.
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Maynard, Brandon W. "From Dawn to Dan: The Journey of Karate Masters." Antioch University / OhioLINK, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1495216685379078.
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Russon, Ryan K. "Computerized Measurement of Psychological Vital Signs in a Clinical Setting." [Tampa, Fla. : s.n.], 2003. http://purl.fcla.edu/fcla/etd/SFE0000097.
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Robinson, Natasha M. "Comparing the Lived Experience of Men and Women Bereaved by Stillbirth: A Meta- Synthesis of Qualitative Studies." Thesis, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/131814.
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This item is only available electronically.Stillbirth rates in Australia have remained stable in the past 20 years, with some 2,000 families affected each year. Despite this, research into the multi-dimensional impact of stillbirth remains limited. Most research to date focusses on the immediate needs of bereaved mothers, particularly grief and the response of health professionals in hospital settings. What is needed from research is a deeper understanding of the impact of stillbirth on fathers, siblings, grandparents, family systems, mental health, relationships, employment and workplace productivity. The relationship between the experience of stillbirth and social constructs, gender, parenting, stigma and attachment also requires closer attention. Surprisingly, the economic impact of stillbirth is poorly described. The direct and indirect costs of stillbirth in Australia from 2016-2020 is estimated to sum $681 million highlighting the need for action to reduce stillbirth and its devastating and pervasive impacts on those bereaved, and Australian society.
Thesis (M.Psych.Clinical(Defence)) -- University of Adelaide, School of Psychology, 2018
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Palumbo, Lisa. "The impact of mental health, service and transition factors on civilian unemployment in transitioned Australian Defence Force members." Thesis, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/131444.
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This item is only available electronically.The transition from military to civilian life can be challenging for many service members as they learn to cope with changes in their vocational and personal identity, relationships and differences in civilian workplace expectations. Compared with their civilian peers, veterans are more likely to exhibit greater mental health symptomology. The presence of mental health conditions has been found to exacerbate adjustment difficulties, impacting on civilian reintegration and employment outcomes. Further exploration of the facilitators and barriers impacting transition success is needed to better support our veterans.
Thesis (M.Psych(Organisational & Human Factors)) -- University of Adelaide, School of Psychology, 2019
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Velissaris, Vasiliki. "The effect of exposure to parodies of thin-ideal images on women’s body image, body shame and mood." Thesis, 2021. https://hdl.handle.net/2440/133994.
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This item is only available electronically.Social networking sites are abundant with thin-ideal beauty standards for women. As a result, some users are challenging these unrealistic ideals in creative, humorous ways. The aim of the present study was to experimentally investigate the effect of exposure to humorous, parody images on women’s body dissatisfaction, body shame and mood. Participants were 173 women aged between 18 and 61 years, who were randomly assigned to view either one of three sets of Instagram images: thin-ideal celebrity posts; humorous parody images of the celebrity post paired with the thin-ideal; or the humorous parody post alone. Results indicated that exposure to the parody images alone decreased body dissatisfaction, body shame and negative mood, relative to exposure of thin-ideal images alone. Moreover, exposure to the parody images alone resulted in less body dissatisfaction than exposure to parody images paired with the thin-ideal image. The findings were moderated by trait thin-ideal internalisation, whereby individuals with high thin-ideal internalisation experienced less body dissatisfaction after viewing parody images alone, compared to the paired parody and thinideal images. Overall, the findings contribute to existing literature by providing support for the use of humorous parody images for decreasing body dissatisfaction, body shame and negative mood in women.
Thesis (M.Psych(Clinical)) -- University of Adelaide, School of Psychology, 2021
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Lontos, Eleanor. "Personality Traits and Self-Forgiveness: Exploring the roles of Authentic and Hubristic Pride." Thesis, 2021. https://hdl.handle.net/2440/133987.
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This item is only available electronically.Whilst the empirical exploration of forgiveness has grown extensively over the past 30 years, the study of self-forgiveness remains a relatively new topic of interest. Furthermore, few studies have sought to explain how individual difference variables relate to dispositional self-forgiveness. The aim of the present study was to explore how the two facets of pride (authentic and hubristic) relate to and predict our current understandings of self-forgiveness. A secondary aim of this study was to confirm previous findings on shame and guilt-proneness and determine whether pride is still related to self-forgiveness after controlling for these two variables. A convenience sample of 206 participants aged between 18 and 50+ years were recruited from the University of Adelaide first-year psychology pool and through advertising on Facebook and the Relationships Australia database. Participants completed an online questionnaire that measured self-forgiveness and various personality variables. Quantitative analysis involved Pearson’s correlations and conducting three hierarchical multiple regressions. Results indicated that hubristic pride was a significant predictor of genuine self-forgiveness, with authentic pride approaching the borderline of significance. Both pride variables explained an additional 2.90% of the variation in genuine self-forgiveness, with authentic pride being positively related and hubristic pride being negatively related. The results of the present study highlight the impact of dispositional pride as a useful explanatory concept for understanding how individuals perceive, reflect, and move towards the process of genuine self-forgiveness after committing a transgression.
Thesis (M.Psych(Clinical)) -- University of Adelaide, School of Psychology, 2021
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Gregory, Danica. "Heterogeneity in Adolescent Depression and the Role of Social Supports." Thesis, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/131809.
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This item is only available electronically.The aim of this review is to summarise and critique current knowledge in psychology on Major Depressive Disorder and its associated symptoms throughout adolescence. Depression occurring during this critical period of vulnerability is associated with the risk of long-term negative consequences at both subclinical and diagnostic levels. The progression of depression symptom development, differences in symptom presentation, overall trends in population prevalence, and heterogeneity in longitudinal patterns are examined. Methodological challenges in conducting surveys and longitudinal research with adolescent populations are discussed, and recommendations for future research are made in light of their application in developing and strengthening intervention programs
Thesis (M.Psych(Clinical)) -- University of Adelaide, School of Psychology, 2018
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Green, Racquel. "A systematic review and investigation of avatar- and self-related processes and problematic gaming." Thesis, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/131397.
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This item is only available electronically.Many games feature avatars that enable adoption of, and experimentation with, roles and identities. How avatar- and self-related processes develop and maintain gaming disorder (GD) is unclear. This review examined 18 quantitative studies of avatar- and self-related concepts and problematic gaming, including 13 survey-based and 5 neuroimaging studies. Survey-based studies consistently reported that negative self-concept, avatar identification, and large self-avatar discrepancies were associated with problematic gaming. Poor selfconcept appears to be a GD risk factor. Further research should explain how avatars relate to GD’s addictive mechanisms (e.g., cognitive distortions, reward-seeking), amid calls for GDrelated interventions to focus on avatar identification.
Thesis (M.Psych(Clinical)) -- University of Adelaide, School of Psychology, 2020
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Ristic, Vesna. "Are preterm children with low birth weight differentially susceptible to the best and worst behavioural, ADHD symptom and academic outcomes at 7 years of age depending on family functioning?" Thesis, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/131812.
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This item is only available electronically.Preterm birth is associated with numerous risks, including deficits in behavioural and academic functioning. However, there is wide variability in outcomes, and conclusions regarding factors that moderate developmental outcomes have not yet been drawn. This review examines the literature regarding outcomes of children born preterm and the differential susceptibility hypothesis as a potential framework for understanding differences in outcomes. Findings of this review indicate that further studies investigating differential susceptibility in preterm children are warranted. Future studies may consider using family functioning as a moderating factor as well as examining ADHD symptom severity to capture a wider range of functioning.
Thesis (M.Psych(Clinical)) -- University of Adelaide, School of Psychology, 2018
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Le, Van. "Self-Forgiveness: Attending to Shame and Guilt Through Psychological Flexibility." Thesis, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/131399.
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This item is only available electronically.Research has shown that self-forgiveness – a process that tempers psychological distress while also promoting greater self-acceptance – is one way in which individuals can cope with the distress associated with a moral wrongdoing or transgression. With growing interest in the area, this literature review will summarise and evaluate the current research on selfforgiveness. In particular, it will cover the conceptualisation and measurement of selfforgiveness, and explore significant predictors of self-forgiving responses. The process of self-forgiveness has also been found to be effective in promoting positive psychological and relational outcomes. Accordingly, the research on the therapeutic and clinical applications of self-forgiveness will be reviewed. Lastly, the paper will summarise the limitations of the current literature and explore future directions for research on self-forgiveness.
Thesis (M.Psych(Clinical)) -- University of Adelaide, School of Psychology, 2020
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Barnard, Jorja. "Self-management Interventions for Psychological Outcomes Following Spinal Cord Injury." Thesis, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/131394.
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This item is only available electronically.A spinal cord injury (SCI) is a significant and lifelong neurological injury with devastating physical and psychological consequences. With no established cure, effective selfmanagement of symptoms is essential for maintaining long-term health and wellbeing. Selfmanagement interventions have demonstrated effectiveness for physical symptoms and sequelae. However, less is known about this approach for mental health outcomes. Methodological issues, including variation in the specific skills taught in self-management and a reliance on quasi-experimental and uncontrolled study designs, also limit conclusions regarding efficacy. Greater understanding of the psychological benefits of self-management in SCI may be achieved by consolidating the available high-quality evidence in this field.
Thesis (M.Psych(Clinical)) -- University of Adelaide, School of Psychology, 2020
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Dalmaso, Elise. "Protective factors for externalising behaviour problems in children and adolescents living in out-of-home care: A systematic review." Thesis, 2021. https://hdl.handle.net/2440/133985.
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This item is only available electronically.Children and adolescents in out-of-home care (OOHC) often display disproportionate levels of externalising behaviour problems compared to the general population, which are further linked with detrimental outcomes. Yet, despite similar levels of vulnerability, not all children and adolescents in OOHC develop these behaviours. To inform effective prevention and intervention strategies, it is important to understand individual, familial, and environmental factors that are associated with reduced risk for externalising behaviour problems for children and adolescents living in OOHC. This systematic review aimed to identify and synthesise knowledge on protective factors for externalising behaviour problems in children and adolescents between 0 and 19 years old residing in OOHC. A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, PsycINFO, Embase, CINAHL, and the Proquest Social Abstracts and Social Services databases, with 28 included studies (n=6814). Findings were synthesised in accordance with the Ecological Systems Framework (Bronfenbrenner, 1979; 1994; 2005). Results indicated that protective factors associated with fewer externalising behaviour problems in the microsystem included a better self-concept, active or engaged coping styles, more community interactions, higher school engagement, better school stability, and better quality relationships with biological parents, siblings, caregivers, and peers. In the young person’s exosystem, fewer children in the home and higher neighbourhood income were associated with fewer externalising behaviour problems. No studies in this review investigated protective interactions in the mesosystem, and further research is needed to understand how these could be associated with behaviour problems. Given the short and long-term consequences associated with externalising behaviours, professionals working with children and young people in OOHC should focus on identifying protective factors that can be targeted in prevention and intervention efforts. This review indicated that prevention and intervention efforts can be aimed at individual, relational, and contextual factors.
Thesis (M.Psych(Clinical)) -- University of Adelaide, School of Psychology, 2021
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Young, Elise. "The sequential indirect effect of adverse parenting on depressive symptoms through perfectionism and self-compassion." Thesis, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/131400.
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This item is only available electronically.Depression is a leading cause of global disability. Among many other factors, the development of depressive symptoms across the lifespan has been linked to adverse parenting practices. Previous research has addressed perfectionism and self-compassion as factors that individually mediate the parenting-depression relationship; however, very few studies have taken an integrative approach to examine how these factors interact to influence this relationship. The following review examines theory and previous research regarding the associations between parenting, perfectionism, self-compassion and depressive symptoms. The review concludes with aims for future research to address the potential interconnectivity between perfectionism and self-compassion in the parenting and depression relationship.
Thesis (M.Psych(Clinical)) -- University of Adelaide, School of Psychology, 2018
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Hancock, Joanna. "Application and Effectiveness of Online Interventions for Depression in Adults with Multiple Sclerosis." Thesis, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/131524.
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This item is only available electronically.Depression is common in the clinical presentation of multiple sclerosis (MS) and can lead to a range of adverse health outcomes. Online interventions provide a cost-effective, accessible treatment option for those who often have difficulty accessing face-to-face psychotherapy due to MS-related complications. There is preliminary evidence for the efficacy of online service delivery. However, this literature is characterised by small studies with passive control groups; methodological features which may overestimate intervention effects. This review examines the efficacy of online interventions targeted to the MS cohort, highlighting a need for high-quality randomised trials to establish a stronger evidence base.
Thesis (M.Psych(Clinical)) -- University of Adelaide, School of Psychology, 2019
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Chan, Kiu Lam. "Testing the transdiagnostic model of eating disorders in adolescents using longitudinal 8 data: Understanding risk factors for eating disorder symptoms in adolescence." Thesis, 2021. https://hdl.handle.net/2440/133984.
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This item is only available electronically.Objective: Although risk factors associated with eating disorders (EDs) have been widely studied, prospective longitudinal studies that examine risk factors at early adolescence, before the peak age of ED onset, remain limited. The study examined the transdiagnostic model of EDs, and investigated the potential influence of body dissatisfaction, negative reactivity and self-esteem in adolescents aged 10-11, on partial-syndrome ED status at age 16-17. Method: The sample comprised of 2,372 adolescents drawn from Wave 3, 4 and 7 of the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children. Partial-syndrome ED status was measured at age 16-17 using the Branched Eating Disorder Test, to identify adolescents who met partial-criteria for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or binge eating disorder. The associations between risk factors at age 10-11 and partial-syndrome ED at age 16-17 were examined whilst adjusting for relevant confounding family factors at age 8-9. Results: Negative reactivity and self esteem did not show significant association with partial-syndrome ED at age 16-17. Body dissatisfaction significantly predicted partial-syndrome ED in the reverse to expected direction; dissatisfaction was associated with decreased likelihood of meeting partial syndrome ED at age 16-17. Discussion: Findings of the study suggest that the transdiagnostic model of EDs may not represent well the risk factors of EDs in early adolescence. Body dissatisfaction, negative reactivity and self-esteem may be sensitive to time and changes throughout adolescence in their predictive ability for subsequent ED development in late adolescence. Further research is needed to understand the developmental trajectory of these factors in adolescence.
Thesis (M.Psych(Clinical)) -- University of Adelaide, School of Psychology, 2021
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Drewe, Kane. "Correlates and Cognitive Mechanisms Associated with Internet Pornography Use." Thesis, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/131396.
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This item is only available electronically.Since the advent of the Internet, pornography use has proliferated, covarying with increasing rates of Internet pornography (IP) addiction. However, IP addiction is a contentious concept because there are no definitive criteria for it and because it falls under the relatively unexplored category of behavioural additions. In this article, we review various domains of the related literature, such as estimated rates of IP use and problematic use, and evidence that IP use can become addictive including a neuroscientific perspective. We then consider the cognitive mechanisms that may be involved in IP addiction, before offering some directions for future research.
Thesis (M.Psych(Clinical)) -- University of Adelaide, School of Psychology, 2020
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Leech, Teghan. "Acceptability and Effectiveness of App-Based Interventions in Managing Symptoms of Depression, Self-Harm and Suicidal Ideation in Youth." Thesis, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/131398.
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This item is only available electronically.Depression during adolescence has been linked to an increased risk for non-suicidal self-harm and suicidal ideation both preceding risk factors for suicide. However, young people are unlikely to seek help for mental health problems. Given that this group routinely use online services to connect with others and seek information, smartphone applications (‘apps’) present a possible treatment modality. This review critically examines the development and application of apps in the self-guided treatment of depression, self-harm and suicidal ideation among youth. Findings in this area are promising, although inconsistent. Randomized controlled trials are needed to determine treatment safety and effectiveness.
Thesis (M.Psych(Clinical)) -- University of Adelaide, School of Psychology, 2020
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Funnell, Sarah. "A Qualitative Exploration of Individuals Preferences, Expectations, Lived Experiences and Satisfaction with Treatment for Depression." Thesis, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/131522.
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This item is only available electronically.Depression is one of the most commonly occurring disorders that can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life and often leads to increased morbidity and mortality. This paper reviews the existing literature on the prevalence and impact of major depressive disorder. It explores the ongoing issues associated with help-seeking and examines factors that influence or impede individuals accessing help. Research about patient preferences, expectations and satisfaction with treatment for depression are reviewed in the context of both pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy. Limitations of current research, including ongoing discrepancies across the literature, are presented, and recommendations for future research are discussed. In particular, the work concludes that there should be a greater focus on understanding individual perspectives and experiences in more naturalistic community settings, with less emphasis on the use of clinical trial data.
Thesis (M.Psych(Clinical)) -- University of Adelaide, School of Psychology, 2019
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Min, Claire Ng Shi. "Art Therapy In The Treatment Of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Scoping Review Of Current Applications." Thesis, 2021. https://hdl.handle.net/2440/133990.
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This item is only available electronically.Objective: To examine the current evidence for the use of art therapy in Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) interventions among school-aged children. Background: Symptoms of ADHD often result in functional impairments among school-aged children, as well as associated socioemotional difficulties such as emotion dysregulation. Art therapy may be a promising age-appropriate alternative to common non-pharmacological clinical interventions for ADHD such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Methods: We used a scoping review to investigate the current uses of art therapy in ADHD interventions. We conducted a systematic review of the literature and synthesized the current evidence through a descriptive analysis. Results: 13 studies met the inclusion criteria for analysis, which included art therapy as a primary intervention for school-aged children who met diagnostic criteria for ADHD. The review reflected limited research, with case studies comprising of the bulk of current research. This was sufficient for a thematic analysis, which identified key themes in the current uses of art therapy such as facilitating self-expression and behavioural management. Conclusion: While further evidence may be required before art therapy is incorporated into practice, current literature lends an understanding to how it can be used, either as a complement or promising alternative for treatment-resistant ADHD.
Thesis (M.Psych(Clinical)) -- University of Adelaide, School of Psychology, 2021
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Magann, Michaela. "Early Versus Late Contact with the Youth Justice System: Differences in Characteristics Measured at Birth, Child Protection System Contact and Adolescent Mental Health Outcomes." Thesis, 2021. https://hdl.handle.net/2440/133988.
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This item is only available electronically.Early contact with the youth justice (YJ) system leads to poorer health, wellbeing and recidivism. However, there is little known about how early versus late YJ contact (i.e., before age 14 versus age 14 or older) influences YJ contact patterns, or whether early life circumstances and associated outcomes differ by early versus late YJ contact. This study uses whole-of-population linked data to examine differences between young people who have early versus late YJ system contact. Data were from the Better Evidence Better Outcomes Linked Data (BEBOLD) platform including children in South Australia born 1991-1998, followed from birth to age 18 (n=169,172), of which 1.9% had YJ contact. Compared to the late contact group, young people with early YJ contact had: more serious YJ contact patterns (e.g., 91% versus 59% ever experienced custodial supervision); were more disadvantaged at birth (e.g., 63% versus 44% born into jobless families); had more serious child protection contact by age 10 (e.g., 40% versus 27% had experienced out-of-home care); and experienced more mental health-related hospitalisations from ages 12-18 (e.g., 48% versus 35%). This analysis demonstrates the complex circumstances that precede and co-occur with YJ involvement and point to the need for investment in early supports.
Thesis (M.Psych(Clinical)) -- University of Adelaide, School of Psychology, 2021
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Morante, Brianna. "Psychotherapy with Older Adults: A Gap Between Theory, Research, and Practice." Thesis, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/131810.
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This item is only available electronically.For psychologists, working effectively with older adults (aged 65+ years) requires awareness of the nuanced aspects of psychotherapy with this group. These include the clinical effectiveness of modifying psychotherapy, the variables that influence treatment outcomes such as older adults’ characteristics (e.g., physical comorbidities) or non-specific therapeutic factors (e.g., therapeutic alliance), and psychologists’ own personal reactions towards older clients. This narrative review examined the current knowledge about these clinically-relevant factors. The findings revealed a gap between theory, research, and practice in terms of how psychotherapy fares with older adults in real practice. More extensive, targeted research exploring the nuanced aspects of working with older adults can advance understanding about what may promote or interfere with their therapeutic progress. Ultimately, this can improve the care provided for this growing client base.
Thesis (M.Psych(Clinical)) -- University of Adelaide, School of Psychology, 2018
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Menezes, Marissa Rebecca. "Psychological Interventions for Death Anxiety Among Adults: An Umbrella Review." Thesis, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/131526.
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This item is only available electronically.The aim of the present study was to examine the effectiveness of psychological interventions in alleviating death anxiety. An umbrella review (a review of systematic reviews) was undertaken in accordance with the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology and PRISMA guidelines. Eligibility criteria were systematic reviews on psychological interventions to reduce death anxiety among adults. Systematic reviews that contained an exhaustive search strategy, use of appropriate appraisal tools, utilized quantitative methods, and were published in English were considered. Two systematic reviews were deemed eligible to be included in this umbrella review comprising 24 individual studies of psychological interventions such as cognitive behavioural therapy, meaning-oriented therapies and death education interventions. Participants included adults with and without terminal illness. Findings indicate low quality evidence supporting the effectiveness of psychological interventions for death anxiety. Recommendations highlight the need for future research following rigorous methodology and use of more recently developed psychological interventions.
Thesis (M.Psych(Masters)) -- University of Adelaide, School of Psychology, 2019
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Aldam, Isadora. "Perinatal Care for Women from Africa with Refugee Backgrounds: Intersections with Psychological Wellbeing." Thesis, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/131393.
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This item is only available electronically.People with refugee backgrounds face poorer psychological outcomes than general populations post-resettlement. Contributing to these outcomes are post-migration challenges including experiences with healthcare services. These services include perinatal healthcare, which is essential for many refugee women living in Australia; many of whom are from Africa. Positive perinatal healthcare experiences are pivotal for ensuring women’s access to ongoing care and healthy psychological outcomes. However, disparities persist between refugee and non-refugee populations. This review will critically evaluate the evidence regarding African refugee women’s psychological wellbeing following experiences with perinatal healthcare services, and will inform an empirical study in the Australian context.
Thesis (M.Psych(Clinical)) -- University of Adelaide, School of Psychology, 2020
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Styles, Philippa Igea. "An exploratory study of South African clinical psychologists' opinions of the insanity defence." Thesis, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/1442.
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This quantitative exploratory study surveyed 64 South African clinical psychologists' opinions of the insanity defence. Clinical psychologists are increasingly becoming meaningful contributors to the judicial process in South Africa with regard to criminal incapacity. It is therefore considered important to canvas their opinions. To the author's knowledge this is the first research on psychologists' opinions of the defence in South Africa, possibly internationally. A standardized Likert scale developed by Skeem and Evans-DeCicco (2004) to gauge jury views on the insanity defence in the United States was used as the data collection tool. This research employed an overall correlational research design. Due to heterogenous variances the more liberal assumptions of non-parametric tests were used to extrapolate findings. The bulk of opinion rested in the moderate to ambivalent support ranges, with few strongly positive or negative opinions of the insanity defence. Significant results suggest that female psychologists, regardless of race, showed less support of the insanity defence than their male counterparts. Furthermore, those whose primary therapeutic orientation was psychodynamic had less support than those who practiced other modalities. However, a disappointingly small sample size and low reliability of the scale makes the generalisability of the results tentative, and thus further research is needed to verify these findingsThesis (M.Soc.Sc.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 2007.
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Lee, Rosalind Jean. "Religious and spiritual issues in clinical and counselling psychology masters training programmes in South African universities : an exploratory study." Thesis, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/9046.
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Religion and spirituality are universal concepts which provide significant platforms of
meaning for many people (Pargament, 1999). However, traditional psychology
training programs have typically omitted these issues (Brawer, Handal, Fabricatore,
Roberts and Wadja-Johnston, 2002; Shafranske, 2001), thus neglecting an important
dimension of human experience. The present study involved sending a survey
questionnaire to all lecturers, coordinators and directors involved in psychology
masters programmes within South Africa. This study explores the extent to which
religious and spiritual issues are currently included in masters programmes, the
perceptions of those involved regarding religious and spiritual issues, and possible
ways of integrating these issues within the existing program. Within an integrative
framework, results are analysed descriptively, using content analysis for the
qualitative responses. Current inclusion of religious and spiritual issues within
psychology training programs is varied between modules and universities, and the
perceptions of those involved regarding inclusion is ambivalently in favour.
Integrating religious and spiritual issues into existing modules is generally favoured.Thesis (M.A.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2007.
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Meese, Debra Gail. "Seeing the wood for the trees : the experience of genograms and family sculpting during clinical psychology masters training." Diss., 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/28397.
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This study seeks to explore students’ subjective and collective experience of an experiential family therapy module within the Clinical Psychology Masters training programme. It looks at the perceptions of nine trainee therapists who used genograms and family sculpting to present their family of origin. The study takes place after the completion of the practical internship year with the purpose of exploring relevant emotional, cognitive, social and therapeutic effects of this module. A literature survey reveals that the use of genograms and family sculpting during training has received little research interest as most studies have primarily focused on their use during therapy with clients and in supervision. There is a scarcity of literature available that pertains directly to psychologists themselves and their wider social context. An exploratory review has been made to supplement the literature and pertains to experiential programmes in training in general and the psychologist’s self in training. The epistemology that directs this research falls within a postmodern frame. The experience is viewed from within the broad systems perspective. This approach acknowledges the dynamic and recursive interactions which occur between and within systems, and permits a broad perspective to be taken that is inclusive rather than exclusive. A qualitative research design was selected as it lends itself particularly well to the study of the ‘lived realities’ of people within their context and allows the information gained from the study to guide the research process. Semi-structured open-ended in-depth interviews were used as they allow for greater freedom and fewer restrictions regarding direction for the participant. A thematic analysis was carried out in order for the central themes of the experience to emerge. These themes were discussed extensively and integrated with the literature available. The multigenerational family presentation seems to create greater awareness of patterns and roles and these insights have a pervasive impact in many contexts. Understandably, the trainees feel emotionally overwhelmed as they become both observer and observed, viewing their interaction from a third-person perspective. This awareness of process results in a loss of spontaneous response and initial debilitation which is associated with feelings of loss and isolation. The self-exploratory behaviour gives rise to a reflexive reconstruction of self as a result of the access to new meanings regarding the dynamics and relationships within the family system, which enhances understanding of the complex interplay of systems, and ultimately facilitates the processes of integration, repair and resolution.Dissertation (MA (Clinical Psychology))--University of Pretoria, 2007.
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Dlamini, Sipho Solomon. "(Re)centring Africa in the training of counselling and clinical psychologists." Thesis, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/27614.
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The mimicry of Europe and United States of America (US) in South African psychology in the early 1900s and the continual presence of Euroamericanised psychology continues to marginalise Black, poor, and working-class people. In this dissertation, I investigated the misalignment of counselling and clinical psychologists’ professional training, specifically the first-year Masters psychology training programme with the South African socio-political context. To counter the usual reliance on hegemonic Euroamerican-centric approaches I elaborated on an Africa(n)-centred perspective so as to make sense of the training of counselling and clinical psychologists in the South African context. I argued that the Africa(n)-centred perspective was pluriversal (accepting of multiple epistemologies), endogenous (developing from within), and focuses on Africans not as the excluded Other but rather as the Subject at the centre of their lifeworlds. I elucidated curriculum practices within the professional training programmes as part of the investigation into the intransigence of Euroamerican-centric epistemologies in the professional training curriculum. I conducted in-depth semi-structured interviews with 23 people, 8 of whom were course coordinators and 15 intern psychologists. The participants were from 5 universities falling into the 4 generic categories: Historically Black University (HBU), Historically White Afrikaans-speaking University (HWASU), merged university (MU), and Historically White English-speaking University (HWESU). For my analysis, I employed what I termed an Africa(n)-centred critical discourse analysis, which builds on the discursive turn in psychology, taking seriously the talk of people in the reproduction of socially unjust practices. All the interviews with the course coordinators and intern psychologists were dominated by talk of race and the Professional Board for Psychology. The interviews yielded a number of discourses, namely: 1) meritocracy, 2) diversity (which referenced issues of race, gender, and curriculum), 3) access, exclusion and privilege as related to language, 4) class, and 5) relevance (including social, market, and cultural relevance, with cultural relevance spoken about in relation to the curriculum). I conclude the dissertation by gesturing towards a constructive engagement (by which I mean a building) of an Africa(n)-centred professional training of counselling and clinical psychologists.Psychology
Ph. D. (Psychology)
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Lage, Mónica Cristina Fernandes. "Relatório de estágio." Master's thesis, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.14/13694.
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O presente relatório de estágio, foi elaborado no âmbito do estágio curricular em
Psicologia Clínica e da Saúde realizado na Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Barcelos. O
seu objetivo principal consiste na descrição das atividades efetuadas ao longo do estágio
curricular, que foi realizado entre Novembro de 2011 a Setembro de 2012. As
atividades foram dirigidas à valência idosa desta instituição.
O relatório é constituído por sete capítulos. No primeiro capítulo será descrita a
caracterização da instituição, bem como, o papel do psicólogo neste contexto. No
segundo capítulo, serão apresentadas as atividades iniciais, nomeadamente a observação
de casos clínicos, bem como, a avaliação das necessidades da instituição. No terceiro
capítulo, serão descritas as atividades de intervenção, que incluirão os casos de
avaliação e intervenção psicológica, bem como, a descrição detalhada de um caso
clínico. No quarto capítulo será apresentada a intervenção em grupo. No quinto capítulo
será descrita a ação de sensibilização realizada aos funcionários da Santa Casa da
Misericórdia de Barcelos. No sexto capítulo são apresentadas outras atividades que
foram feitas durante o estágio. E por fim, no sétimo capítulo será realizada uma
conclusão, onde será apresentada uma reflexão pessoal acerca do estágio curricular
realizado.This stage report is inserted in the ambit of the curricular stage in Clinical Psychology and Health realized at the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Barcelos. Its main objective is the description of the activities made during the curricular stage, realized between November 2011 and September 2012. The activities were directed to the old aged valence of this institution. The report is constituted of seven chapters. In the first chapter will be described the characterization of the institution, as well, as the function of the psychologist in this context. In the second chapter will be presented the initial activities, namely the observation of clinical cases as well as the evaluation of the needs of the institution. In the third chapter will be described the intervention activities, which include cases of evaluation and intervention psychological, as well, as a detailed description of a clinical case. In the fourth chapter will be presented the intervention in group. In the five chapter will be described the action sensibility realized with the employees of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Barcelos. In the six chapter will be presented others activities that were made during the stage. And finally, in the seven chapter will be realized a conclusion, where will be presented a personal reflection about the curricular stage accomplished.
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Oliveira, Sílvia Andreia Gomes de. "Relatório de estágio." Master's thesis, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.14/15858.
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O presente relatório, insere-se no âmbito do estágio curricular em Psicologia Clínica
e da Saúde, realizado na Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Barcelos. O seu objetivo
principal consiste na descrição das atividades efetuadas ao longo do estágio curricular,
realizado entre Novembro de 2011 e Setembro de 2012. As atividades foram dirigidas à
valência idosa desta instituição.
O relatório é constituído por sete capítulos. No primeiro capítulo será descrita a
caraterização da instituição, bem como o papel do psicólogo neste contexto e, o
levantamentos das necessidades e restrições. No segundo capítulo, serão apresentadas as
atividades iniciais, nomeadamente a observação de casos clínicos. Seguidamente no
terceiro capítulo, serão descritas as atividades de intervenção, que irá incluir os casos de
avaliação e de intervenção psicológica, bem como a descrição detalhada de um caso
clínico. No quarto capítulo serão apresentadas as atividades de intervenção em grupo.
No quinto capítulo, será descrita a atividade de ação de sensibilização cujo tema é “ é
impossível não comunicar” realizada para os funcionários da Santa Casa da
Misericórdia de Barcelos. Seguidamente apresenta-se o sexto capítulo onde são
descritas algumas atividades propostas pela instituição nomeadamente o projeto ELOS,
a participação na elaboração de um panfleto sobre a demência tipo do Alzheimer e ainda
uma atividade proposta pelas estagiarias à instituição intitulada de “O Cantinho da
Misericórdia”. Por fim, no sétimo e último capítulo, será realizada uma conclusão, onde
se apresentará uma reflexão pessoal acerca do estágio curricular realizado.This report falls under the traineeship in Clinical Psychology and Health, held at the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Barcelos. Its main objective is the description of the activities performed during the traineeship, conducted between November 2011 and September 2012. The activities were directed to the valence of this old institution. The report consists of seven chapters. The first chapter will describe the characterization of the institution as well as the role of psychologists in this context, and the surveys of needs and constraints. The second chapter will present the initial activities, including the observation of clinical cases. Then in the third chapter will describe the intervention activities, which will include cases of psychological assessment and intervention, as well as a detailed description of a clinical case. In the fourth chapter will present the activities of group intervention. In the fifth chapter, will describe the action-raising activity whose theme is "it is impossible not to communicate" held for employees of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Barcelos. Following is the sixth chapter where we describe some activities proposed by the project ELOS particular institution, participation in drafting a pamphlet about dementia of the Alzheimer type and even a proposed activity by the institution interns titled "The Corner of Mercy". Finally, the seventh and final chapter, there will be a conclusion, where he will present a personal reflection about the curricular performed.
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Gonçalves, Diana Catarina de Sá. "Relatório de estágio." Master's thesis, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.14/16032.
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O presente relatório de estágio, insere-se no âmbito do estágio curricular em Psicologia Clínica e da Saúde da Universidade Católica Portuguesa, realizado na Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Barcelos. O seu objetivo primordial consiste na descrição das atividades desenvolvidas ao longo do estágio curricular, que foi realizado entre Outubro de 2012 a Junho de 2013. As atividades foram dirigidas apenas à valência idosa desta instituição.
O relatório é constituído por 7 capítulos. No primeiro capítulo será descrita a caracterização da instituição, bem como o papel do psicólogo neste contexto. No segundo capítulo, serão apresentadas as atividades iniciais, nomeadamente a observação de casos clínicos, bem como, a avaliação das necessidades da instituição. No terceiro capítulo, serão descritas as atividades de intervenção, que incluirão os casos de avaliação e intervenção psicológica, bem como, a descrição detalhada de um caso clínico. No quarto capítulo será apresentada a intervenção em grupo. No quinto capítulo será descrita a ação de sensibilização. No sexto capítulo são apresentadas outras atividades que foram feitas durante o estágio. E por fim, no sétimo capítulo será realizada uma conclusão, onde será apresentada uma reflexão pessoal acerca do estágio curricular realizado.This stage report is inserted in the ambit of the curricular stage in Clinical Psychology and Health realized at the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Barcelos. Its main objective is the description of the activities made during the curricular stage, realized between October 2012 and June 2013. The activities were directed to the old aged valence of this institution. The report is constituted of seven chapters. In the first chapter will be described the characterization of the institution, as well, as the function of the psychologist in this context. In the second chapter will be presented the initial activities, namely the observation of clinical cases as well as the evaluation of the needs of the institution. In the third chapter will be described the intervention activities, which include cases of evaluation and intervention psychological, as well, as a detailed description of a clinical case. In the fourth chapter will be presented the intervention in group. In the five chapter will be described the action sensibility. In the six chapter will be presented others activities that were made during the stage. And finally, in the seven chapter will be realized a conclusion, where will be presented a personal reflection about the curricular stage accomplished.
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Silva, Cátia Marina Barros da. "Relatório de estágio." Master's thesis, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.14/17351.
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O presente Relatório de Estágio insere-se no âmbito do 2º ano do 2º ciclo do Mestrado de
Psicologia, Especialização em Psicologia Clínica e da Saúde da Universidade Católica
Portuguesa – Faculdade de Filosofia -Centro Regional de Braga, sendo fruto do estágio
curricular realizado no Centro Social de Durrães, entre Março de 2012 e Março de 2013. No
referido estágio, procurou-se aplicar as diferentes abordagens teóricas aos diversos contextos
de prática psicológica e promover o contato e a aprendizagem de boas práticas, de forma a
desenvolver competências profissionais adequadas e autónomas, num contexto clínico
adaptado à população infanto-juvenil e idosa. As atividades desenvolvidas foram dirigidas
sobretudo aos utentes do Centro de dia (idosos) e às crianças integradas nas Atividades de
Tempos Livres (ATL). As dinâmicas levadas a cabo durante o estágio contemplaram
diversas atividades de avaliação e intervenção individual e em grupo, bem como ações de
formação. Numa primeira fase, procedemos à caracterização do contexto institucional ou
organizacional e dos respectivos serviços de psicologia, efectuando uma descrição sumária
da instituição e dos seus objetivos, do seu organigrama, do papel do profissional de
psicologia, da tipologia de ações desenvolvidas e das populações alvo. Em seguida, faremos
uma descrição dos casos e dos atendimentos observados durante o estágio, nos quais não
participamos de forma directa. Numa terceira etapa, apresentaremos a planificação,
execução e avaliação de eventuais ações de formação, das intervenções em grupo e das
intervenções junto dos agentes do local de estágio ou da instituição, fazendo a discussão e a
análise dos casos práticos (avaliação e intervenção). Por último, concluímos com uma
reflexão pessoal sobre o impacto que o estágio terá na minha experiência como futuro
profissional de psicologia.The following internship report is for the 2nd year of the 2nd cycle of the MA in Psychology, with a specialization in clinical psychology and health in the faculty of philosophy, Universidade Católica Portuguesa (Catholic University of Portugal), Braga. It presents the result of an internship which took place in the Centro Social of Durrães between March 2012 and March 2013. The internship attempted to apply different theoretical approaches to psychological practice and promote the learning of good practice as a way to develop adequate and autonomous professional skills in a clinical context made up of a juvenile and elderly population. The activities promoted were directed primarily towards users of the day center (the elderly) and the children integrated in the program of “free time activities” (Atividades de Tempos Livres). The activities carried out during the internship were made up of various assesment activities, both group and individual, as well as training activities. Initially, we characterized the organizational or institutional context and the respective psychological services, making a summary of the institution and its objectives and goals, organizational structures, the role of the psychologist and the actions undertaken along with the target populations of the institution. Next we made a description of the cases and consultations observed during the internship in which we did not participate directly. Following this the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the training activities for group interventions are presented. Finally, we conclude with a personal reflection on the impact the internship will have on me as a future psychological professional.
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Valadares, João Manuel Fidalgo. "Relatório de estágio." Master's thesis, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.14/20823.
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O presente relatório pretende espelhar as atividades desenvolvidas no âmbito do estágio do segundo ano do Mestrado em Psicologia Clínica e da Saúde da Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Faculdade de Filosofia e Ciências Sociais de Braga, realizado na Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Barcelos (SCMB), durante o ano letivo de 2014/2015.
O objetivo deste estágio consiste na aplicação de diversas abordagens teóricas, adquiridas ao longo do percurso académico, aos diversos contextos da atividade psicológica. Refletir sobre as práticas e as aprendizagens no contato com a realidade, desenvolvendo assim, competências adequadas, para vir a exercer a sua atividade profissional com qualidade e competência.
A estrutura do presente relatório é constituída por três partes principais: primeira parte - caraterização do contexto institucional e funções do psicólogo; segunda parte - caraterização da observação e avaliação das necessidades de intervenção; terceira parte - atividades de avaliação e intervenção psicológica.The present report intends to present the main activities developed during the second year’s internship of the Masters in Clinical and Health Psychology of the Portuguese Catholic University – Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences of Braga. Internship took place in Santa Casa da Misericórdia of Barcelos (SCMB), during the academic year of 2014/2015. The main purpose of this internship is to apply distinct theoretical approaches to multiple contexts, learnt throughout the Masters, in order to be able to practice one’s professional activity with accuracy and competence. This experience allows not only to establish the link between the intellectual contents acknowledged and realistic situations, but also to reflect on them and how these can be put into action in specific situations. The report is structured in three different sections. Firstly, the institutional context and the psychological function are characterized. Then, the needs of intervention are pointed out and evaluated, summing up in the presentation of the evaluation activities, as well as the psychological interventions.
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Saldanha, Joana Maria Coimbra. "Relatório de estágio." Master's thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.14/17240.
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O presente relatório de estágio enquadra-se no âmbito do segundo ano do Mestrado em Psicologia Clínica e da Saúde, da Faculdade de Filosofia no Centro Regional de Braga da Universidade Católica Portuguesa. O estágio curricular foi realizado no FACes, situado na Faculdade de Filosofia da Universidade Católica Portuguesa e teve a duração de nove meses (506 horas). Este documento pretende apresentar uma descrição das atividades realizadas por nós, enquanto estagiária, durante o ano letivo de 2013/2014, atividades essas que decorreram no FACes. A realização de um estágio curricular é uma oportunidade única para a obtenção de competências de avaliação, intervenção e formação psicológica, num contexto clínico do ensino superior. Este estágio curricular possibilitou-nos, enquanto estagiária, a oportunidade de aplicar os conhecimentos teóricos, adquiridos academicamente, de modo a nos permitir desenvolver as competências necessárias para que, futuramente, possamos exercer a nossa atividade profissional, com excelência. Desta forma, o presente documento expõe, primeiramente, a caraterização da instituição e o papel do profissional de Psicologia, neste contexto. Em seguida, serão descritas as atividades de observação efetuadas e reflete-se acerca das necessidades institucionais encontradas. Por último, serão apresentadas as atividades de avaliação, intervenção e de formação desenvolvidas. Finaliza-se com uma breve reflexão, acerca das aprendizagens por nós efetuadas, enquanto estagiáriaThis internship report is part of the Masters in Clinical and Health Psychology, at the Faculdade de Filosofia of Centro Regional de Braga. This internship was carried out at FACes, situated at the Faculdade of Filosofia of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa and lasted nine months (506 hours). This document is intended to provide a description of the activities performed by us as an intern during the academic year of 2013/2014 that toke place at FACes. The realization of a curricular internship is a unique opportunity to obtain assessment and intervention skills in a clinical context of higher education. This curricular internship has enabled us, the opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge acquired academically, to allow us to develop the skills required so that in the future, we may exercise our professional activity, with excellence. Therefore, this paper presents, first, a characterization of the institution and the role of the professional psychologist in this context. And then, we will describe the observational activities that were conducted as well as we will reflect on the institutional needs that were found. Finally, the activities of assessment, intervention and training developed will be presented. This document finishes with a brief reflection on what we learnt by doing this internship.
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Leal, Ana Luísa Rodrigues. "Relatório de estágio." Master's thesis, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.14/15859.
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O presente relatório de estágio insere-se no âmbito do estágio curricular em Psicologia
Clínica e da Saúde e foi realizado na Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Barcelos.
O objetivo principal consiste na descrição das atividades efetuadas, dirigidas à valência
idosa desta instituição, ao longo de todo o estágio curricular. Este, teve início a 1 de Fevereiro
de 2013 e terminou a 31 de Julho de 2013.
O relatório é constituído por oito capítulos. No primeiro capítulo será feita a
caracterização da instituição e a descrição do papel do psicólogo no contexto clínico. No
segundo capítulo será feita uma reflexão acerca das diferenças principais entre trabalhar como
psicólogo clínico e da saúde com a população idosa, em comparação com outras valências,
diferenciando aspetos específicos do meio e da valência em questão. No terceiro capítulo
serão apresentadas as atividades iniciais, nomeadamente a observação de casos clínicos, bem
como a avaliação das necessidades da instituição. No quarto capítulo serão descritas as
atividades de intervenção individual e a sua caracterização e, em seguida, os casos de
avaliação e intervenção psicológica, assim como, a descrição detalhada de um caso clínico
acompanhado em estágio de intervenção e outro de avaliação, com duas utentes diferentes.
No quinto capítulo será apresentada a intervenção em grupo “Tempo de Sorrir”, realizada
com alguns utentes do Lar D. Leonor. No sexto capítulo procede-se à descrição da ação de
sensibilização “Bem-me-quer, mal não quero”, realizada com utentes do Lar St. André. No
sétimo capítulo serão apresentadas outras atividades que foram feitas durante o final do
estágio. Por último, no oitavo capítulo, será realizada uma reflexão individual acerca da
experiência de estágio curricular.This internship report refers to the curricular traineeship in Clinical Psychology and Health, and was conducted at Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Barcelos. The main objective is the description of the activities carried on throughout the traineeship and aimed at the elderly valence of this institution. This began in the first of February, 2013 and ended on the thirty-first of July, 2013. The report consists of eight chapters. The first chapter will be the characterization of the institution and the description of the role of the psychologist in the clinical context. The second chapter will be a reflection on the major differences between working as a clinical psychologist and health with the elderly population, in comparison with other facilities, differentiating specific aspects of the environment and valence in question. The third chapter will present the initial activities, including the observation of clinical cases, as well as assessing the needs of the institution. In the fourth chapter it will describe the activities of individual intervention and its characterization, and then cases of psychological assessment and intervention, as well as the detailed description of a clinical case followed during the traineeship and evaluation with two different users. In the fifth chapter, it will be presented the group intervention "Time of Smiling", carried on with some users of D. Leonor’s Home. The sixth chapter will proceed to the description of the action of awareness" Loves me, I won´t hate" held to some users of the St. Andrew’s Home. In the seventh chapter, other activities made during the final stage will be presented. Finally, the eighth chapter will be a personal reflection on the experience of traineeship.