BRIDGING HORIZONS: Integrating knowledge beyond the psychological office

Abstract

In this theoretical essay, we explore the imperative to reposition Clinical Psychology, emphasizing the challenges it faces due to limitations imposed by biases that restrict the utilization of its knowledge to conventional therapeutic settings. We contemplate the necessity to, at least partially, overcome the fragmentation of psychological knowledge to foster the emergence of more integrative approaches. We underscore the resistance that emerges from the broad association of Clinical Psychology with the medical model or the dichotomy of health versus disease. To address this misconception, we stress the importance of integratively linking knowledge constructed across various fields of Psychology. Examples are provided to illustrate the imperative use of innovative strategies in integrating transversal and heterodox approaches, incorporating contributions from Clinical Psychology. The application of adaptable clinical techniques for unconventional contexts, such as utilizing Psychodrama in socio-emotional education, underscores the relevance of this adaptation in addressing issues like violence and the deconstruction of prejudices. In conclusion, the promotion of a more integrative Psychology proves essential for delving deeper into knowledge and devising solutions for complex problems. By challenging prejudices and expanding the application scope of practical-scientific knowledge derived from Clinical Psychology, we highlight its potential contribution to constructing a more comprehensive understanding of the human experience.