ACAmanda Colares
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Clinical Research

Psychology Path & Research

Exploring the formation of subjectivity, hands-on community intervention, and qualified clinical listening. A path aimed at supporting the autonomy of adolescents under protective care, and refining mental and cognitive processes.

Academic Highlight of the Semester

Integrative Project: Care and Autonomy

A qualitative, exploratory academic project that produced the "Who Am I" and "Emotions Freeze" playful interventions, along with autonomy workshops for institutionalized adolescents in Bagé, RS.

Dinâmica 'Stop das Emoções' e lanche coletivo durante atividades do Projeto Integrador.

Practical Outreach Experience

Direct engagement with the local community and supervised interventions

Joined Instituto Plural

2026 – Present

Psychoanalysis, Psychology & Praxis (Bagé, Brazil)

Began participating in Instituto Plural, a study and transmission space dedicated to Psychoanalysis, Psychology, and Praxis, broadening theoretical and clinical training beyond the degree program.

A moment from the gathering at Instituto Plural, a space dedicated to Psychoanalysis and Psychology in Bagé.
  • ›Taking part in study groups and theoretical discussions on Psychoanalysis and Psychology.
  • ›Deepening clinical praxis through spaces devoted to the transmission of psychoanalytic knowledge.

Integrative Project: Shelter Home

2026

Community Outreach Practicum (1st Semester)

Ran socio-educational interventions and playful group dynamics with adolescents in institutional care to strengthen bonds and promote autonomy.

  • ›Facilitated dynamics grounded in qualified listening within an institutional care setting.
  • ›Wrote qualitative reports observing behavior and social adaptation.
  • ›Created safe spaces for listening and support to promote adolescent autonomy.

Started Psychology Degree

Early 2026

Urcamp

Enrolled in the Bachelor's in Psychology, beginning a 10-semester (5-year) program focused on human development, social psychology, and subjectivity.

Studies, Articles, and Analyses

Writing grounded in classic and contemporary theoretical frameworks

Psychology 2026

WHO AM I, OR WHO WILL I BE, OUTSIDE OF CARE?

The challenges of social reintegration for institutionalized adolescent girls.

Study Highlight

“Play and sensitive listening are powerful tools for untying knots of silence and building the subjective agency of adolescents who, above all, need to be heard.”

Classic Frameworks Applied

Attachment Theory (Bowlby)

Investigating the importance of secure emotional bonds and the consequences of early rupture.

Developmental Psychology (Erikson)

Focused on the conflict of identity versus role confusion during adolescence.