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Psychologist and Psychotherapist

Silvia Della Morte, MSc

Psychotherapist

Clinical Psychologist, Psychotherapist & Mindfulness Instructor

Silvia Della Morte is a Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience. Her integrative approach combines affective neuroscience, humanistic-existential psychotherapy, and third-wave cognitive behavioral therapies. She is a recognized practitioner in implementing Compassionate Mind Training (CMT) and Mindfulness interventions tailored specifically for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers.

Contribution to FuerteVida Parkinson No Limits Association

Since 2022, Silvia Della Morte serves as a key psychological consultant for FuerteVida Parkinson No Limits in Fuerteventura, enhancing the organization through:

  • Tailored Psychological Support: Designing and supervising holistic psycho-educational programs that help patients and family members cope with the emotional challenges of Parkinson’s.

  • Staff and Volunteer Empowerment: Conducting specialized training and supervision for professional staff and volunteers to enhance caregiving skills and prevent burnout.

  • Evidence-Based Mind-Body Interventions: Introducing scientifically backed modalities—such as Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and MBSR Mindfulness—to improve emotional regulation, self-compassion, and quality of life.

  • Bridging Clinical Practice & Research: Connecting Fuerteventura’s local community projects with international neuroscientific research and academic standards.

Key Qualifications & Certifications

  • EMDR Level 1 & 2 Certification: Italian EMDR Institute (2025).

  • Certified Compassion Focused Therapist: Compassionate Mind Italy (2021).

  • Certified Mindfulness Instructor (MBSR): ITCI Institute, Rome (2019–2020).

  • Specialization in Phenomenological-Existential-Humanistic Psychotherapy: ASPIC School, Rome (2003–2008).

  • Master’s in Legal Psychology & Family Mediation: (2000–2002).

  • Master’s Degree in Clinical and Community Psychology: Sapienza University of Rome (1991–1998).

Research, Publications & Academic Conferences

Active researcher in non-pharmacological psychological therapies for movement disorders:

  • Scientific Publication (2024): Co-author of “Compassionate mind training for people with Parkinson’s disease: A pilot study and predictors of response”, published in the European Journal of Neurology.

  • LIMPE-DISMOV National Conferences: Poster presentations in Rome (2025) and Naples (2022) focusing on CMT outcomes, Virtual Hospital models, and patient empowerment.

  • Published Books: Author of “Ho paura cosa faccio?” (Paoline Publishing, 2007) and co-author of “Il counseling psicologico” (Sovera Publishing, 2014).

Professional Accreditation

  • Psychologist Board Registration: Registered Psychologist at the Board of the Lazio Region, Italy (Licence No. 9456).