Journeys Psychology Days
Three days of conferences and presentations on the Masters in Psychology, with the participation of employers, students and former students
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
The event features presentations by employers, alumni and researchers, covering innovative topics in areas such as Neuropsychology, Cybertherapy and Sexology. Participants will be able to attend roundtables and lectures on advanced topics in psychology, exploring the connections between research and professional practice.
Programme
7 April
9:30 AM – Opening and Presentation of the Master's in Neuropsychology
- Jorge Oliveira
- Ana Cruz
9:45 AM – Roundtable: Advanced Topics in Neuropsychology
- Joana Lopes
- Margarida Oliveira
- Miguel Oliveira
- Patricia Monteiro
- Moderator: Ana Rita Cruz
10:15 AM – Tatiana Sousa
- Moderator: Jorge Oliveira
10:45 AM – Closing Session
- Jorge Oliveira
- Ana Cruz
11:00 AM – Coffee Break
11:30 AM – Opening and Presentation of the Master's in CYBER
- Pedro Gamito
- Teresa Souto
11:45 AM – Roundtable: Advanced Topics in Cybertherapy
- Daniel Vélez
- Ilya Kulagin
- Alexandre Rodrigues
- Diogo Gomes
- Moderator: Teresa Souto
12:30 PM – Closing Session
- Pedro Gamito
- Teresa Souto
3:00 PM – Opening of the Transdisciplinary Sexology Course
3:15 PM – Sexual Violence in the LGBTQIA+ Community
- Nélio Brazão – University of Coimbra
3:45 PM – Substance Use and Sexuality: The Phenomenon of Chemsex
- João Moreira – GAT Portugal
4:15 PM – Sexology Without Borders: The Path Towards a European Master’s Degree
- Ana Beato – Lusófona University
- Francisca Simão – Lusófona University
4:30 PM – Activism and Sexuality (to be confirmed)
8 April
Social and Organisational Psychology
10:00 AM – Opening
10:10 AM – Talk 1: INTEC – Institute for Behavioural Technology
- Susana Dias
10:30 AM – Talk 2: “Spirituality, Optimism and Social Participation: Differences between Religious and Atheist Youth”
- Lisete Mónico – University of Coimbra
10:50 AM – Talk 3: “Art Work and Work in the Arts: YOUSOUND and RestART Projects”
- Rita Grácio – Lusófona University
11:20 AM – Discussion / Q&A
11:40 AM – Experiences in the MPSO
- Eliana Portugal – HEI-Lab, Lusófona University
- Alumni
- Amanda Cei – Lusófona University
- 2nd Year MPSO Student
Clinical and Health Psychology
2:00 PM – Opening Session
2:10 PM – Caring for the Carers: The Importance of Self-care in Clinical Psychologists and Psychotherapists
- Ana Catarina Silva (FPUL)
2:30 PM – Bridging Practice and Science in Clinical and Health Psychology: Promoting Parental and Infant Mental Health through Emotion-Focused Programmes Adapted and Validated for the Portuguese Population
- Stephanie Alves – EPCV, Lusófona University – Lisbon Campus
2:50 PM – From Master’s to PhD: First Steps in Perinatal Mental Health Research and Infant Development
- Daniela Tavares – Alumna and PhD Student at Lusófona University
3:10 PM – Promoting Health and Wellbeing in the Academic Context: The Contribution of SPIC
- Tânia Gaspar – EPCV, Lusófona University – Lisbon Campus
3:30 PM – The Role of the Psychologist in Sport: Promoting Wellbeing and Performance in Athlete Development – The Case of Sporting Football Academy
- Paulo Gomes – Sporting Clube de Portugal
3:50 PM – Internship Experience at Sporting Football Academy
- Maria Inês Parreira – EPCV, Lusófona University – Lisbon Campus
9 April
Forensic Psychology
10:00 AM – Opening and Presentation of the Master's in Forensic Psychology
10:15 AM – “Preventing Radicalisation and Violent Extremism in the Criminal Justice System”
- Dr Pedro Liberado – Chief Research Officer & Portfolio Coordinator, IPS (Innovative Prison Systems)
11:00 AM – Debate
11:15 AM – Q&A Session
- 2nd Year Master's Students in Forensic Psychology
12:00 PM – Closing





