Psychology Direction

The primary goal of Poliambulatorio Oberdan is to take care of people in a 360-degree way by valuing the complexity and uniqueness of each person, with treatment “sewn” to specific characteristics and needs. For this, we adopt an integrated approach, which involves different professionals working in synergy to meet the needs of diagnosis, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation.

Among other professionals, we in the psychology team take charge of each patient with a focus on the psychological and social spheres, complementing the purely organic aspect. Through welcoming and empathic listening, we understand with the patient how the pathology and the symptoms he or she reports are affecting his or her quality of life and, conversely, how psychological factors may play a role in their onset or maintenance. In addition, we ensure pathways of support, counseling, and psychotherapy. The attention paid to the person and his or her experiences, as well as to the symptom, is particularly relevant in the healing process: several researches, in fact, emphasize how the perception of a closeness with the professional and a climate of security allows the patient to abandon a state of alarm, calm down and channel his or her energies toward the path of recovery.

However, health does not only mean treatment of illness, but also information, prevention and promotion of well-being. It is from this premise that for years we have also been engaged in the social sphere, collaborating and dialoguing with the local area and the population, including through outreach and awareness on psychological issues.

Among the projects carried out in pursuit of these aims is “Cheers! An aperitif with the expert,” a monthly event where health-related content is explored in depth through the meeting and interaction between exponents of different scientific disciplines and the broader community.

Today we want to introduce a new initiative, “Psychology Direction: a compass for everyday life.” Have you ever found it difficult to concentrate and sleep poorly and poorly, without knowing why? Of giving up on something for fear of failure? Of not knowing how to deal with a sudden event? Starting with episodes from daily life, in short articles we will reflect together, always accompanied by scientific references, on how we function, what we feel and why. We will rendezvous with a new episode on Mondays every fortnight in the hope that we can suggest food for thought and build an open and generative dialogue together. At the bottom of each publication you will find a space where you can report suggestions, reflections and any requests to the psychology team.