Journeys II Psychology Conference: Practices and Applications

The Second Edition of the Psychology Conference at Lusófona University - Porto University Centre is an event specially designed for Psychology students. It is primarily aimed at third-year students of the Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and those enrolled in the Master's programmes in Clinical and Health Psychology, Justice Psychology: Crime Victims, and Clinical Neuropsychology.

The aim of this conference is to deepen theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas of Psychology. Furthermore, the event seeks to help students gain a better understanding of the different applications of these specialisations, supporting them in making more informed decisions about their future academic and professional paths.

Programme

29 April

09h30 | Opening Session

10h00 | Emerging Topics in Psychology

• Clinical Neuropsychology – “Problematic Internet Use vs. Digital Health: Present Challenges”
Professor Dr Artemisa Rocha Dores (E2S-PPorto)

• Clinical and Health Psychology – “Psychological Interventions in Oncological Disease: The Mind Project”
Professor Dr Andreia Soares (Neuropsychology and Cognitive-Behavioural Intervention Research Centre, University of Coimbra)

• Justice Psychology – “Psychopathy and Emotional Processing in Women Who Have Committed Crimes”
  Dr Marina Pinheiro (Psychology Research Centre [CIPsi], University of Minho, Braga).

12h00 | Lunch

14h30 | Clarification Session on the Junior Professional Year

• eAcademia OPP (Dr Marta Alves, Portuguese Psychologists’ Association)

16h00 | What Research is Being Conducted at Lusófona University - Porto University Centre?

• Coffee Break & Speed Dating with Researchers

30 April

10h00 | Psychology in Practice: Contexts and Challenges

• Clinical and Health Psychology
Dr Carolina Paixão (Casa de Saúde Santa Catarina, Porto)

• Justice Psychology
Dr Teresa Silva (Psychology Association of the University of Minho, Braga)

• Clinical Neuropsychology
Dr Isabel Almeida (Gaia Professional Rehabilitation Centre)

12h00 | Lunch

14h30 | Workshops | Limited places

• Justice Psychology – “Trauma-Informed Practices in Prison Settings”
Dr Tânia Gonçalves (Victims, Offenders, and Justice System Research Unit, “Adverse and Traumatic Experiences” team, Psychology Research Centre [CIPsi], University of Minho, Braga)

• Clinical Neuropsychology – “Remote Neuropsychological Assessment: Ethical Considerations and Practical Aspects”
Dr Soraia Monteiro (Neuropsychophysiology Laboratory of the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Porto, William James Center for Research [WJCR], Department of Education and Psychology, University of Aveiro)

• Clinical and Health Psychology – “Transdiagnostic Application of Emotional Regulation Skills in Clinical Settings”
Professor Dr Julieta Azevedo (University of Exeter, United Kingdom)

Moderators: Professor Dr Andreia Geraldo, Professor Dr Diogo Carreiras, and Professor Dr Marta Sousa