Psychotherapeutic Intervention Department - (DIP)

Content

The Department of Psychotherapeutic Intervention (DIP) of the Miguel Torga Higher Institute (ISMT) is an organic subunit that coordinates the work developed by the different psychotherapeutic support structures through systematic and coherent integration, capitalizing on the diversity they offer.

DIP promotes theoretical and practical scientific research activities, as well as training, counseling, and psychosocial intervention activities for the ISMT community and the general population. It is composed of academic staff, interns, and volunteer psychologists, and is coordinated by a faculty member with extensive clinical experience, Professor Marina Cunha, PhD.

The work promoted by DIP is carried out in coordination with the Coordination of the 2nd Cycle (Master’s Degree) in Clinical Psychology and with the Research & Development Department, in order to ensure a structured and coherent strategic action plan at ISMT in general, and in the field of Clinical Psychology in particular.

Objectives

Research

In research, DIP promotes the study of mental health, individual well-being, groups and families, and at-risk populations.

Training

In training, DIP organizes training activities, short courses, scientific meetings, and seminars aimed at different professionals. It also offers the possibility of completing a professional internship for the Portuguese Psychologists Association, and for this purpose, DIP has a body of psychologists accredited by the Association.

Intervention

In intervention, DIP provides three psychotherapeutic support services that offer clinical services at affordable prices. These services are delivered by a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals, such as clinical psychologists, family therapists, and a psychiatrist.

The psychotherapeutic support services include:

  • Psychological Support Office (GAPSI)

  • Psychotherapeutic Intervention Office (GIS)

  • João dos Santos Unit (NJS)

Location

The psychotherapeutic support services (GAPSI, GIS, and NJS) are located in a privileged area of the city of Coimbra, on Rua Bernardo de Albuquerque, near Largo da Cruz de Celas.

Coordination

Coordinator

Professor Marina Cunha, PhD

Contacts

Largo da Cruz de Celas, 1
3000-132 Coimbra, Portugal
Phone: +351 239 488 030
E-mail: dip@ismt.pt