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Carla Crespo is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Psychology of the University of Lisbon, serving as PhD Coordinator. Her work bridges clinical practice and research in Family Psychology and Relationship Research.
- School/College: Faculty of Psychology, University of Lisbon
- Department: Psychology
- Academic Rank: Associate Professor
Her research focuses on family resilience during adversity, including chronic health conditions, pandemics, and economic strain. She emphasizes modifiabale family resources like rituals and cohesion to improve well-being. As a clinical psychologist, she provides therapy to individuals, couples, and families.
Key projects include analyzing family dynamics during global crises, developing assessment tools (e.g., financial identity scales), and studying intergenerational support systems during the pandemic. She serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Family Psychology and Journal of Family Theory & Review.
- 2020 Scientific Award: Universidade de Lisboa/Caixa Geral de Depósitos
Her recent publications examine topics such as family rituals, parental burnout, financial well-being, and intergenerational support. Her work spans cross-cultural studies and clinical applications in pediatric oncology and chronic conditions.
