There are moments where we have to make important decisions as to the path to follow, be it in terms of academic route or life. Hospital da Luz Clínica de Odivelas has now available a Psychology Consultation – Educational and Vocational Guidance , coordinated by psychologist Paula Cristina Avelino , and having for purpose to empower young people and adults to make decisions in a conscious and informed manner. “Vocational and professional guidance is a process consisting of a series of practices, allowing to give answer to the questions of those who resort to it. Interests and motivations, personality traits, abilities and values are analysed, but above all, doubts are cleared, promoting a decision-making enabling the individual to find himself in the academic and professional world”, explains Paula Cristina Avelino. This consultation is particularly destined to those who have to make an academic or professional choice, or simply to confirm the decision-making: Ninth grade students (to choose the area of study or professional course to follow after the 10 th grade); Twelfth grade students (to choose a higher education course); Higher education students who wish to have a vocational reorientation (change of course, selection of a master’s degree or specialization, for instance); People envisioning a career change (professional conversion). The process of educational and vocational guidance: Is initiated with an interview in the consultation of Psychology – Educational and Vocational Guidance; Includes the performance of tests that assess different dimensions (such as abilities, preferences and professional interests, values and personality); It ends with the final presentation of results, and the delivery of a report, during which the psychologist views to clarify the different options, where the individual may maximize his capacities, skills and preferences. The intervention of psychology promotes self-knowledge and reflexion on the professional choices, thus helping to enhance confidence in the decision-making. Schedule your appointment through our usual channels: MY LUZ , by phone 217 104 540 or at hospitaldaluz.pt/odivelas .
