Dr.ª Cláudia Bento

HPA Units

Languages

Portuguese & English

From

June 2012

Academic Training

Post-Graduation in Cognitive Behavioural and Integrative Psychotherapy by APTCCI (Portuguese Association of Cognitive and Integrative Behavioural Therapies of Lisbon)

Pre-Bologna Degree in Psychology (Clinical Cognitive Behavioural, Cognitive and Systemic Psychology variant) from the College of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Lisbon

Professional Activity

Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist for adults and young adults Trainer and Consultant for Philosophy Training for Children in the context of Extra Curricular Activities of the School Group Professor Laura d'Ayres (Esinar a Sorrir Association)

Clinical psychologist and coordinator of the evaluation, training and teamwork of technicians and employees of Casa de Reposo Senhora da Guia (2007-2014)

Guest lecturer in the Postgraduate Course “Continuing Care – Integrated Approach to Health” at the School of Health of Beja

Academic internship in the context of providing continuous, geriatric, rehabilitation and palliative care, in the team of the Continuous Care Team of the Odivelas Health Center

Academic Internship at the Open Service to the Community of the College of Psychology of the University of Lisbon

Scientific / Pedagogical Activity

Seminar lecture on the theme "Teamwork: - Organization and functioning of multidisciplinary teams" in the Postgraduate Course "Continuing Care Integrated Approach to Health" at the School of Health of Beja

Participation in a Panel on the theme: "Clinical Cases" in the Post-Graduate Course “Continuing Care – Integrated Approach to Health” at the School of Health of Beja

Seminar lecture on the theme "Communication: The key to teamwork" in the Postgraduate Course “Continuing Care – Integrated Approach to Health” at Escola Superior de Saúde de Beja

Main Areas of Activity in the HPA Group

Integrative Psychotherapy and Psychological Monitoring in the following situations:

a) Symptomatology linked to Anxiety and Depression;

Ex.: Excessive worries; Concentration difficulties; Panic Attacks; Sleep disturbance; Demotivation; Isolation, Discouragement; Irritability; Guilt, others.

b) Situations causing Psychological Distress:

E.g.: Psychological Trauma; Illness; Loss of a family member or pet; Separation; Adultery; Harassment at work (Mobbing); others.

c) Problematic Behaviour

Ex: Postponing important tasks (Procrastination); Self-boycott; Consumptions; others.

d) Crisis of Identity and Meaning of Life

E.g.: Changes or inconsistencies of the “I”; Self-Awareness and Personal Development issues ("Who am I?"); others.

e) Problems related to Personality and Life History

Ex.: Painful themes repeated throughout life; Patterns of behaviour that are difficult to change, others."