Maura AvaglianoCURRENT POSITION
Adjunct Professor for the "Professional Specialization Laboratory in Educational Prevention and Care of Social Distress" I [code 73327] and II [code 73328] - [Section G.A] within the Master’s Degree Program in Design and Management of Educational Intervention in Social Distress, Department of Education Studies "Giovanni Maria Bertin," University of Bologna.
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
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2024 – 2026 (Ongoing): Regional Project - Casa Community Lab (Savena Idice and Porto Saragozza) This project is part of the regional transition of "Health Houses" into "Community Houses" (DM77/2022) and the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) Mission 6. It promotes the Community House as an organizational model for local proximity care, proactive medicine, and service continuity. It involves multidisciplinary teams, holistic patient care, and community participation (especially for adolescents). Collaboration with: Local Authorities, Bologna Local Health Authority (AUSL), Third Sector (Volabò), high schools, and cultural institutions (Teatro dell’Argine).
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2025 – (Ongoing): Research Study - The use of Brief Motivational Interviewing in Community Houses A Controlled Trial on quality of life and perceived health status, promoted by the Department of Public Health (AUSL Bologna). Principal Investigator: Prof. Paolo Pandolfi. This two-year study is conducted at the Borgo Reno and Navile Community Houses.
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2025 – (Ongoing): Three-year Co-design and Action-Research Activity Managed by the Health Promotion Program (DSP - AUSL Bologna) in collaboration with the Department of Education Studies "G.M. Bertin." Focus: Actions for school well-being and prevention of adolescent distress within the Regional Project "Health Promoting Schools Networks" (academic years 2024/25 and 2025/26).
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2025 – (Ongoing): Three-year Co-design of the Regional Project "Youngle" Managed by the Health Promotion Program (DSP), Youth Space, Area 15, and the Communication Office of AUSL Bologna, in collaboration with the Municipality of Bologna. Starting in 2026, includes collaboration with the University of Communication Sciences for student internships.
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2026 – (Ongoing): Representative for "Mission 7 - New Generations" Part of the Metropolitan Strategic Plan (PSM) of Bologna. This "Civic Lab" aims to regenerate culture, schooling, and the role of youth to build an integrated metropolitan educational ecosystem. It connects knowledge, quality work, participation, and well-being with support from the third sector and financial institutions.
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2026 – (Ongoing): National Project and Research Study "Salute in Sintesi" (Health in Summary) Funded by the Ministry of Health under the PNRR "Health, Environment, Biodiversity, and Climate" plan. Focus: Residents in areas of national interest (specifically the former Officine Grandi Riparazioni area in Bologna). Developed by AUSL Bologna in collaboration with four Third Sector entities to provide prevention and well-being opportunities.
TEACHING ACTIVITIES
AFFILIATIONS
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Since 2025: Member of the Italian Society of Hygiene, Preventive Medicine, and Public Health (SItI).
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Since 2023: Staff Psychologist (Dirigente Psicologa) at the Territorial Psychology Unit, assigned to the Public Health Department - Health Promotion Program - AUSL Bologna.
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Since 2022: Affiliated Member of the Italian Institute of Group Psychoanalysis (IIPG - Rome).
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Since 2018: Registered with the Order of Psychologists and Psychotherapists of Emilia-Romagna (No. 6003, Section A).
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Since 2016: Member of DIPAST - International Center for History and Heritage Education, University of Bologna.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
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2026: Lecturer for "Therapeutic Metaphors as an Intervention Technique" – School of Specialization in Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (PPB Modena).
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2025: Planner and trainer for "Brief Motivational Interviewing (BMI)" training courses for the Emilia-Romagna Region.
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2018/19: Co-instructor of "Art and Psychoanalysis" at IIPG Rome.
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2014–2020 & 2023–2026: Private Practice (currently Intramural/ALP). Individual and group psychotherapy for adults/families, Balint groups, and inter-institutional supervision.
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2020–2023: School Principal (Dirigente Scolastica) Managed Cultural Welfare projects, urban redevelopment, and social inclusion (Parent/Teacher training) in collaboration with ATS Milan and Umanitaria University. Served at:
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IC 11, Bologna (2022/23)
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IC Cadorna, Milan (2021/22)
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Liceo Artistico Boccioni, Milan (2020/21)
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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1997: Diploma in Piano "Antonio Tonelli" Music Institute (Carpi). Equivalent to a Conservatory Degree. Grade: 9/10.
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2002: Degree in Contemporary Philosophy University of Bologna. Focus: Mind-body relationship (Jaspers, Binswanger, Minkowski) and "care of the self." Grade: 110/110 cum laude.
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2008: Master’s Degree in Clinical and Community Psychology University of Bologna (Cesena). Thesis: Mourning in Freudian and post-Freudian thought (P.C. Racamier). Grade: 108/110.
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2014: Specialization in Individual and Group Psychotherapy Italian Institute of Group Psychoanalysis (IIPG - Rome). Authorized to lead therapeutic and experiential groups for various demographics (children, adults, institutional staff).
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2013/14: Level II University Master’s Focus: Management of School Structures, organizational well-being, and anti-bullying strategies.
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2022: Level II University Master’s (Governance) IUL University of Florence. Governance of autonomous schools and strategic roles. Grade: 30/30 cum laude.
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2020: Level II University Master’s (Health Management) University of Parma. Management of Health and Social-Health Services. Thesis: "Humanization Practices in Health Facilities." Grade: 30/30 cum laude.
