Understanding Child Psycho-Diagnostic Interviews: A Professional Approach
Feeling Parental Images
We can show how a child perceives paternal and maternal figures using test charts and CAT history, illustrating maternal image perception. We also explore how the child identifies with parental roles.
Professional Secrecy and Confidentiality
Testing material and interview content, including verbalizations, drawings, and play, must remain confidential, adhering to professional secrecy standards. Preverbal material requires the same discretion.
Interview Sequence and Anxiety
Structuring
Read MoreScientific Research in Health: Methods, Types, and Priorities
Introduction to Scientific Research in Health
Etymology: The term “research” originates from the Latin in (on) and vestigare (find, inquire, investigate, follow traces), meaning to find or describe something. In science, research is a systematic, controlled, and critical process to discover or interpret facts, phenomena, relationships, or laws.
Research Activity: Develops or contributes to generalizable knowledge, encompassing theories, principles, information, and data collection.
Theoretical Foundations
Scientific
Read MoreScientific Method in Human Sciences: Bunge and Wallace Models
3.3. Deployment Models of Scientific Method in the Human Sciences: Bunge, Wallace.
As mentioned above, the scientific method developed by Galileo and Bacon has undergone numerous modifications and adaptations for greater efficiency and responsiveness to scientific developments. The literature abounds with methodologies that mostly align with the phases of the method and its required assumptions, often adapted to specific research areas. Among these, we will briefly present Mario Bunge’s model and
Read MoreMemory and Cognitive Development in Children: Strategies and Stages
Memory. It is the cognitive process related to the retention and processing of information. Flavell: Children from infancy do not spontaneously produce effective mnemonic strategies, but they can benefit if trained. Stage: Childhood Memory recognition is improved and perfected at this stage; short-term memory is also better. Types of memory strategies: Repetition (review) and organization. These strategies are carried out with a purpose: memory. Differences by age: 5-6-year-old children do not usually
Read MoreUnderstanding Anxiety: Symptoms, Disorders, and Coping Strategies
Anxiety
– Is a phenomenon of every age and culture; it is therefore a universal experience.
It has to do with endocrine and cholinergic mediators on alert that the person experiences, and it has a number of symptoms such as tachycardia and sweating. This is a principle of stress.
Feeling anxious is a way of life for many people and occurs frequently and regularly. Only when anxiety interferes with a person’s life do we talk about an anxiety disorder.
It comes in 100% of major or minor mental disorders
Read MoreEnhancing Workplace Dynamics: DEI, Culture, and Staffing
DEI: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
DEI elements are interconnected, and their true impact emerges in combination.
- Diversity: Differences in race, gender, religion, etc.
- Equity: Justice, impartiality, and fairness.
- Inclusion: Ensuring all voices are heard and considered.
Implementing a DEI Strategy
- Assess the Current Situation.
- Set Clear Goals.
- Develop an Action Plan.
- Allocate Budget and Resources.
- Engage Leadership and Teams.
- Measure, Monitor, and Adjust.
McKinsey’s 5 Actions for Success
- Ensure Representation