Academic Qualifications
Postgraduate studies in Educational Sciences with Specialisation in Psychology (Family) from the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Coimbra (1993).
Degree in Psychology from the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Coimbra (1988).
Psychologist specialising in Clinical and Health Psychology.
Psychologist specialising in Work, Social and Organisational Psychology.
Professional Experience
President of the Cresaçor Cooperative (since 2010).
President of the Administration Board of the Regional Sociocultural Rehabilitation Association of the Azores (since 2007).
Coordinator of the Regional Commission for the Fight against AIDS (2009-2013).
Guest Lecturer for the course on “Minorities... (Des) Integration” under the Master's Degree in Educational Psychology at the University of Azores (2009 to 2011).
Technical and Educational Manager of the Parenting Skills Training Programme (2002-2004).
Head of the Casa de Saúde de São Miguel Mental Institution (2001-2006).
Technical and Educational Director of ESF and PRODESA Training Courses (2000-2001).
Member of the Portuguese Psychologists' Association.
Speaker at various conferences, seminars and conferences in the areas of Mental Health, Drug Addiction and Psychosocial Rehabilitation.