Maria Minas

Maria Minas is an Invited Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Psychology, University of Lisbon (FPUL) since 2019, teaching across bachelor's, master's, and PhD programs in Clinical Psychology, Family Psychology, and Community Psychology. She co-founded ComParte (Maria Rosa Foundation), promoting civic engagement among students, refugees, and policymakers through participatory action research.

Her educational background includes:

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology (Systemic)
• Master's degree in Clinical Psychology (Systemic)
• PhD in Clinical Family Psychology and Family Intervention

Her research centers on reciprocity dynamics in socio-economically disadvantaged communities, integrating Family Psychology, Community Intervention, and Poverty Alleviation through Narrative Approaches and Qualitative Methods. She examines migration impacts, social policies, and community mental health to develop frameworks for systemic transformation and social justice, emphasizing participatory methodologies that empower marginalized groups.

Her 2017-2024 publications analyze refugee camp psychological impacts, community program efficacy, and reciprocity frameworks across journals like Journal of Community Psychology and Peace and Conflict. These works demonstrate consistent use of participatory action research to translate community voices into policy recommendations, particularly regarding refugee integration, educational relationships, and social inclusion practices.

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She supervises theses and internships at FPUL while leading externally funded projects including 15/25 Participa (Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation), EMBRACE (European-funded social inclusion), and ComParte & Refugees (UNHCR partnership). These grants focus on participatory policy influence in education, refugee integration, and child protection systems.

As co-founder of ComParte, she leads interdisciplinary teams connecting citizens, professionals, and policymakers. Her community therapy practice creates co-construction spaces for refugees, students, and asylum seekers, fostering reciprocal relationships that drive systemic change in Portuguese municipalities.