Marlene Paulo

PhD student in Forensic Psychology, developing a project entitled "A eficácia de um Programa baseado na Autocompaixão e no Mindfulness com cuidadores de agressores juvenis em contexto de Centro Educativo: Um ensaio clínico aleatorizado por clusters" (funded by Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (22020.06452.BD). Researcher and Clinical Psychologist: Cognitive ­behavioral interventions in psychological and health problems; cognitive ­behavioral rehabilitation programs with young offenders - group and individual interventions; Classical Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions and Compassion Focused Therapy in forensic settings Current research interests: Antisocial Behavior: etiology, development and maintenance; cognitive ­behavioral rehabilitation programs with young offenders; evolutionary approaches and antisocial behavior; Compassion focused therapy with male young offenders; Other professional interests/activities: Assessment and intervention with adolescents with social anxiety; Psychological assessment of adult inmates; Classical Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions and Compassion Focused Therapy in forensic settings with adults; Assessment and intervention with caregivers in juvenile facilities Area of scientific activity: Clinical and Health Psychology; Forensic Psychology; Second and Third wave of cognitive­ behavioral interventions in forensic settings; antisocial behavior: theoretical models, prevention and rehabilitation programs; Assesment methodologies in forensic and school settings;