nÃo hà / Esta dissertaÃÃo procura investigar como se dà o fazer de psicÃlogos(as) inseridos(as) no Centro de ReferÃncia Especializado de AssistÃncia Social (CREAS) de um municÃpio da RegiÃo Metropolitana de Fortaleza (RMF) â CearÃ, a partir da percepÃÃo dos mesmos sobre seu trabalho. Para tanto, considera-se como referencial teÃrico, alÃm dos diversos documentos oficiais que versam sobre as polÃticas pÃblicas de AssistÃncia Social e outros que ofereÃam parÃmetros para o trabalho do(a) psicÃlogo(a) no CREAS, os estudos sobre a ClÃnica da Atividade, sem ser excluÃda a colaboraÃÃo de outras clÃnicas do trabalho como a PsicodinÃmica do Trabalho, e tambÃm do conhecimento da Ergonomia. As investigaÃÃes realizadas objetivaram analisar os documentos oficiais e/ou nÃo oficiais atà entÃo existentes e que orientam a atuaÃÃo do(a) psicÃlogo(a) no campo das polÃticas de AssistÃncia Social, mais especificamente no CREAS, e conhecer as aÃÃes desenvolvidas pelos(as) psicÃlogos(as) no exercÃcio de suas atividades de trabalho, mediante o favorecimento de um processo de interpretaÃÃo dos(as) mesmos(as) sobre seu fazer e a repercussÃo de seu trabalho no contexto do CREAS onde exercem suas atividades. à adotado, para a pesquisa, dispositivo metodolÃgico de investigaÃÃo das situaÃÃes de trabalho baseado na anÃlise do contexto de trabalho a partir de uma aproximaÃÃo dos recursos da autoconfrontaÃÃo simples e do mÃtodo de instruÃÃes ao sÃsia. A utilizaÃÃo desses recursos, que teve como base o levantamento de observaÃÃes e de entrevistas realizadas com os(as) psicÃlogos(as) envolvidos no Ãcrea do municÃpio analisado, foi a forma vislumbrada para dar conta da realidade do local de trabalho escolhido e de seus(suas) profissionais. à possÃvel perceber as diversas dimensÃes que envolvem a atividade desses(as) profissionais, e constata-se que o coletivo de psicÃlogos(as) inseridos no especÃfico CREAS encontra-se fragmentado em funÃÃo da dificuldade do compartilhamento de experiÃncias e de instrumentos. No entanto, estes sujeitos ainda encontram, nas atividades que realizam, espaÃos de criaÃÃo, de construÃÃo de sentido e de alcance de prazer. Este estudo tem como mÃrito iniciar um processo de reflexÃo teÃrica e produÃÃo de informaÃÃo empÃrica que busca contribuir para uma melhor compreensÃo do papel do(a) psicÃlogo(a) no CREAS, gerando consideraÃÃes que norteiam o amadurecimento das discussÃes sobre a atuaÃÃo desse profissional num espaÃo relativamente novo para as aÃÃes da Psicologia. Espera-se que, a partir daqui, diretrizes mais firmes para o fazer do(a) psicÃlogo(a) nesta instituiÃÃo possam surgir, de modo a direcionar as atividades dos profissionais, sua seleÃÃo, a avaliaÃÃo de suas aÃÃes e a elaboraÃÃo de capacitaÃÃes mais condizentes com a realidade de trabalho. Do mesmo modo, que novos debates surjam no sentido de se pensar, inclusive, nos currÃculos acadÃmicos de formaÃÃo do(a) profissional de Psicologia, para que este(a) consiga atender Ãs exigÃncias cobradas por esses novos locais de trabalho para o(a) psicÃlogo(a), bem como as dos usuÃrios de seus serviÃos / This paper aims to examine how is the doing of psychologists at the Center of Specialized Reference for Social Assistance (CREAS) in a municipality of the metropolitan region of Fortaleza â CE, Brazil, from the perception of them about their work. So it is considered as a theoretical reference, various official documents about the public policies for social assistance and others that provide parameters for the work of psychologists in the CREAS, as well as studies on the Clinic of the Activity without being excluded from the collaboration of other clinics such as the Psychodynamic of the Work, and also the knowledge of the Ergonomics. The investigations aims to analyze the official and/or not official documents, until then existing, that guide the actions of the psychologists in the field of welfare policies, specifically in the CREAS, and to know the actions taken by the psychologists in carrying out their work activities, by favoring the psychologists a process of interpretation of their activities and the impact of their work within the centers where they carry out their activities. For this research, methodological investigating arrangements of work situations are adopted based on the analysis of the work context of an approach of the resources of the simple autoconfrontation method and the method of the instructions for the double. The use of these resources, which is based on a study of observations and interviews with the psychologists involved in the municipality examined, was the way envisioned to account for the reality of the workplace and their professionals chosen. It is possible to understand the various dimensions that involve the activity of these professionals, and it is found that the collective of psychologists inserted in the specific CREAS is fragmented due to the difficulty of sharing experiences and implements. However, these psychologists still find, in the activities they perform, creating spaces, construction of meaning and pleasure achievements. This study has the merit to initiate a process of theoretical and empirical production of information that sought to contribute to a better understanding of the role of the psychologist in the CREAS, generating considerations that guided the maturation of the discussions on the role of a professional in a new area for the actions of Psychology. It is expected that, from here, firmer guidelines to make the psychologist may arise at this institution so as to guide the activities of professionals, their selection, evaluation of their actions and the development of skills more consistent with the reality of the work. Similarly, it is expected that new debates arise in order to make think, even of academic records of training psychology professionals, so that it can meet the demands imposed by these new workplaces for the psychologist, as well as the users of these services

Background: Present literature highlights early years as an important phase of child development. Whilst Educational Psychologists have a role within early years, there is little research to state what this looks like and how it is conducted in practice. Therefore, this research considers the role an Educational Psychologist could take within an early years setting and explores the variety of work they could conduct. Participants: One early years setting from the researcher’s current Local Authority was used for this research. A total of 33 participants were involved including 11 early years staff, eight Educational Psychologists, 13 parents/carers and a Health Visitor. Methods: This study describes an academic year long Action Research (Tripp, 2003) project with the use of a Research and Development in Organisations framework (Timmins, Shepherd & Kelly, 2003). This included pre-model questionnaires, interviews with early years staff, a focus group with Educational Psychologists and a further focus group with early years staff in order to develop an initial model of educational psychology practice. Work was then completed by the researcher as part of the model of practice. Discrete pieces of work were evaluated via questionnaires, while the project as a whole was evaluated via post-model questionnaires, focus group, interview and researcher diary. Analysis/Findings: Quantitative data were summarised using descriptive statistics and qualitative data were transcribed and a thematic analysis applied. Within this study, the researcher developed a model of practice based on the needs of the setting that included being more frequently involved with casework and conducting work specifically aimed at supporting staff and parents/carers. Additionally, there were discrepancies found in the value placed by participants upon the different pieces of the work as well as the overall approach taken. Conclusion/Implications: This research suggests that there is a greater role for Educational Psychologists within early years, involving more than conducting casework but through providing a more holistic and intensive approach to supporting staff and parents/carers. This supports the existing limited literature as well as advocating a more extensive role for them within early intervention services.

MELO, Eleonora Pereira. E vamos a luta: o fazer do(a) psicólogo(a) no Centro de Referência Especializado de Assistência Social – CREAS. 2011. 132f. – Dissertação (Mestrado) – Universidade Federal do Ceará, Programa de Pós-graduação em Psicologia, Fortaleza (CE), 2011. / Submitted by Márcia Araújo (marcia_m_bezerra@yahoo.com.br) on 2013-11-25T12:36:03Z No. of bitstreams: 1 2011-DIS-EPMELO.pdf: 1086901 bytes, checksum: 8f02f67047d6d167bc3c56f873a57cb2 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Márcia Araújo(marcia_m_bezerra@yahoo.com.br) on 2013-11-25T13:52:24Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 2011-DIS-EPMELO.pdf: 1086901 bytes, checksum: 8f02f67047d6d167bc3c56f873a57cb2 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2013-11-25T13:52:24Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 2011-DIS-EPMELO.pdf: 1086901 bytes, checksum: 8f02f67047d6d167bc3c56f873a57cb2 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2011 / This paper aims to examine how is the doing of psychologists at the Center of Specialized Reference for Social Assistance (CREAS) in a municipality of the metropolitan region of Fortaleza – CE, Brazil, from the perception of them about their work. So it is considered as a theoretical reference, various official documents about the public policies for social assistance and others that provide parameters for the work of psychologists in the CREAS, as well as studies on the Clinic of the Activity without being excluded from the collaboration of other clinics such as the Psychodynamic of the Work, and also the knowledge of the Ergonomics. The investigations aims to analyze the official and/or not official documents, until then existing, that guide the actions of the psychologists in the field of welfare policies, specifically in the CREAS, and to know the actions taken by the psychologists in carrying out their work activities, by favoring the psychologists a process of interpretation of their activities and the impact of their work within the centers where they carry out their activities. For this research, methodological investigating arrangements of work situations are adopted based on the analysis of the work context of an approach of the resources of the simple autoconfrontation method and the method of the instructions for the double. The use of these resources, which is based on a study of observations and interviews with the psychologists involved in the municipality examined, was the way envisioned to account for the reality of the workplace and their professionals chosen. It is possible to understand the various dimensions that involve the activity of these professionals, and it is found that the collective of psychologists inserted in the specific CREAS is fragmented due to the difficulty of sharing experiences and implements. However, these psychologists still find, in the activities they perform, creating spaces, construction of meaning and pleasure achievements. This study has the merit to initiate a process of theoretical and empirical production of information that sought to contribute to a better understanding of the role of the psychologist in the CREAS, generating considerations that guided the maturation of the discussions on the role of a professional in a new area for the actions of Psychology. It is expected that, from here, firmer guidelines to make the psychologist may arise at this institution so as to guide the activities of professionals, their selection, evaluation of their actions and the development of skills more consistent with the reality of the work. Similarly, it is expected that new debates arise in order to make think, even of academic records of training psychology professionals, so that it can meet the demands imposed by these new workplaces for the psychologist, as well as the users of these services. / Esta dissertação procura investigar como se dá o fazer de psicólogos(as) inseridos(as) no Centro de Referência Especializado de Assistência Social (CREAS) de um município da Região Metropolitana de Fortaleza (RMF) – Ceará, a partir da percepção dos mesmos sobre seu trabalho. Para tanto, considera-se como referencial teórico, além dos diversos documentos oficiais que versam sobre as políticas públicas de Assistência Social e outros que ofereçam parâmetros para o trabalho do(a) psicólogo(a) no CREAS, os estudos sobre a Clínica da Atividade, sem ser excluída a colaboração de outras clínicas do trabalho como a Psicodinâmica do Trabalho, e também do conhecimento da Ergonomia. As investigações realizadas objetivaram analisar os documentos oficiais e/ou não oficiais até então existentes e que orientam a atuação do(a) psicólogo(a) no campo das políticas de Assistência Social, mais especificamente no CREAS, e conhecer as ações desenvolvidas pelos(as) psicólogos(as) no exercício de suas atividades de trabalho, mediante o favorecimento de um processo de interpretação dos(as) mesmos(as) sobre seu fazer e a repercussão de seu trabalho no contexto do CREAS onde exercem suas atividades. É adotado, para a pesquisa, dispositivo metodológico de investigação das situações de trabalho baseado na análise do contexto de trabalho a partir de uma aproximação dos recursos da autoconfrontação simples e do método de instruções ao sósia. A utilização desses recursos, que teve como base o levantamento de observações e de entrevistas realizadas com os(as) psicólogos(as) envolvidos no ócrea do município analisado, foi a forma vislumbrada para dar conta da realidade do local de trabalho escolhido e de seus(suas) profissionais. É possível perceber as diversas dimensões que envolvem a atividade desses(as) profissionais, e constata-se que o coletivo de psicólogos(as) inseridos no específico CREAS encontra-se fragmentado em função da dificuldade do compartilhamento de experiências e de instrumentos. No entanto, estes sujeitos ainda encontram, nas atividades que realizam, espaços de criação, de construção de sentido e de alcance de prazer. Este estudo tem como mérito iniciar um processo de reflexão teórica e produção de informação empírica que busca contribuir para uma melhor compreensão do papel do(a) psicólogo(a) no CREAS, gerando considerações que norteiam o amadurecimento das discussões sobre a atuação desse profissional num espaço relativamente novo para as ações da Psicologia. Espera-se que, a partir daqui, diretrizes mais firmes para o fazer do(a) psicólogo(a) nesta instituição possam surgir, de modo a direcionar as atividades dos profissionais, sua seleção, a avaliação de suas ações e a elaboração de capacitações mais condizentes com a realidade de trabalho. Do mesmo modo, que novos debates surjam no sentido de se pensar, inclusive, nos currículos acadêmicos de formação do(a) profissional de Psicologia, para que este(a) consiga atender às exigências cobradas por esses novos locais de trabalho para o(a) psicólogo(a), bem como as dos usuários de seus serviços.