Ordem dos Psicólogos

"Positive Attitude" Programme

«The Order is willing to work with schools and communities»

23.March.2012

A guarantee from the President of the Ordem dos Psicólogos (OPP) during a visit to Escola Padre Vítor Melícias, in Torres Vedras.

The President of the Ordem dos Psicólogos (OPP), Telmo Mourinho Baptista, in the company of Alderman of the Municipal Council of Torres Vedras, Ana Umbelino, visited, last Wednesday, the Escola Padre Vítor Melícias. It is one of the schools in the County of Torres Vedras which is covered by an intervention programme called "Positive Attitude", promoted by Académico de Torres Vedras. The project is aimed at the development of socio-emotional competences and involves various psychologists and students from several schools in the County.

 The committee from the Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses (OPP) was received by the School Board and was able to get to know the impact that this type of programme has on the adaptation of youths, and, how it also allows for a selective intervention in certain situations due to the fact the programme is being developed.

 Elizabete Jerónimo, Director of the School Group, mentioned the importance of the work done by the psychologists, and suggested that more knowledge be given among the school community of the types of psychological interventions available, so that the community can make the most of the resources more effectively. The Director also mentioned the importance of the contribution made by the psychologists to the resolution of problems related to education.

 The President mentioned the promotional work from the various roles played by the psychologists, and how the “Order is available to work with the school and the community” in order for there to be better information, an establishment of partnerships and various protocols.