Francesca Giannone

Francesca Giannone is a Full Professor in the Department of Psychological, Pedagogical, Physical Exercise and Training Sciences at the School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Palermo. Her academic career spans decades of research and practice in clinical psychology, with a focus on group psychotherapy, attachment theory, and the long-term effects of childhood maltreatment.

• Teaches Psychodynamic Models of Development and Psychodynamics of the Set(ting) in the Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology
• Leads research on therapeutic communities, borderline personality disorder in adolescents, and social representations of mental health

Research Trends: Her recent publications (2024-2018) analyze the interplay of adverse childhood experiences, attachment disorders, and psychopathology. Key methodologies include CECA interview analysis, longitudinal group process studies, and validation of clinical assessment tools like the Group Questionnaire.

Office Hours: Tuesdays 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (Building 15, Viale delle Scienze) and by appointment via Microsoft Teams. Additional Friday sessions during October-December 2024.