Abstract:

Juvenile detention facilities aim to rehabilitate youth with a stable and severe pattern of antisocial behavior, which were usually raised in harsh rearing environments and display high prevalence rates of psychopathological disorders. The presence of psychopathic traits is also a non-negligible issue in these youth, impacting on therapeutic adherence as well as on treatment efficacy. There is a need to deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to these youth to reduce their inherent clinical/societal costs. Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) is an evolutionary based approach that is specifically focused on developing a compassionate motivation in individuals, a crucial aspect when working with these youth. This workshop builds on presenting the PSYCHOPATHY.COMP, the first CFT-based program specifically designed to reduce antisocial behavior and psychopathic traits. We will present the conceptual model of CFT as well as its application for the conceptualization of antisocial behavior and psychopathic traits. The workshop will then cover crucial aspects when working with youth detained in forensic settings (e.g., therapeutic relationship, motivational interview allied with a CFT approach). Finally, an overview of the program will be presented and illustrated with a clinical case study.

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Duration: 10 AM - 1 PM and 2 PM - 5 PM (6 hours)

Participants: Max. 20

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Authors:

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Diana Ribeiro da Silva, PhD

Diana Ribeiro da Silva is a Researcher at the Center for Research in Neuropsychology and Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CINEICC), from the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Coimbra (FPCE-UC), and holds a PhD in Forensic Psychology (2019 – University of Coimbra). She has been teaching in
graduation and post-graduation degrees, on courses related with Forensic Clinical Psychology. She is also a psychologist at UpC3 (Unidade de Psicologia Clínica Cognitivo-Comportamental from the FPCE-UC) and at a juvenile detention facility form the Portuguese Ministry of Justice. Her research focus is on studying antisocial behavior and psychopathic traits in youth from an evolutionary-based perspective and on developing testing the efficacy of intervention programs for this population. Her research aims to revolutionize the way
researchers, clinicians, and stakeholders look at detention, a unique opportunity to offer these extensively traumatized youth tailored interventions, crucial for their healing, rehabilitation, and societal reintegration.

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Daniel Rijo, PhD

Daniel Rijo is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Coimbra, where he teaches in the clinical and forensic areas. He is an accredited cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist (EABCT / ISST) and is an integrated researcher and the coordinator of the Center for Research in Neuropsychology and Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention (CINEICC), where he also coordinates the research group Cognitive and Behavioral Processes and Change: Health and Psychopathology in Different Settings. He has dedicated himself to the coordination of research projects and doctoral theses with an emphasis on clinical trials to investigate the efficacy of offender rehabilitation programs. His current research interests include the effectiveness of interventions in forensic contexts, compassion focused therapy for young offenders, heart rate variability and emotional regulation, and compassionate mind training with caregivers of youth at risk.

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Abstract:

The European Association of Psychology and Law prioritizes values of inclusiveness and responsibility; the American Psychological Association (APA) has also emphasized the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in their strategic plan with a specific focus on diverse and inclusive curriculum. Specifically, at the undergraduate level, the APA (2013) issued the Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major which highlighted efforts to integrate diversity into courses; at the graduate level, the APA Commission on Accreditation (2015) requires programs to facilitate a supportive learning environment for diverse learners. Despite these recommendations, faculty receive limited support regarding how to accomplish these goals. In this interactive workshop, we offer a comprehensive exploration of the challenges, benefits, principles, and strategies necessary to design and teach a psychology and law course that is grounded in equity, diversity, and inclusion. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to design a syllabus, facilitate discussions and activities, and develop assessments that are relevant to psychology and law and align with the Universal Design for Learning principles.

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Duration: 10 AM - 1 PM (Half-day)

Participants: Max. 25

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Lesley Zannella, PhD

Dr. Lesley Zannella is an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, in Psychology at York University. Prior to York, Lesley was an Assistant Teaching Professor in Law and Behavioral Science at Arizona State University. She also has four years of experience working as a Graduate Educational Developer and Learning and Teaching Specialist. Her teaching research focuses on student engagement and inclusive course design; her teaching philosophy prioritizes flexibility, collaboration, and reflection. Lesley’s research on the reintegration experience of exonerees has been funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and featured by the American Psychological Association.

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