Divine Love A. Salvador, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Area
Clinical Psychology
Research Interests
Cognitive, Affective, and Motivational Variables with Clinical Significance; Conflict Resolution; Cultural and Indigenous Concepts Related to Psychology; Developing Modules for: a Clinical Training Program; the CHED GE Subject; LGBT Psychology; Self and Identity; Wellness/Well-being; Psychopathology research; Effectiveness and efficacy of psychotherapies; Transdiagnostic approach to clinical assessment and interventions
Education
Ph.D. in (Clinical) Psychology, University of the Philippines – Diliman
M.A. Psychology, University of the Philippines – Diliman
B.A. Psychology, University of the Philippines – Diliman
Selected Publications
Salvador, D.L.A. (2016). An Exploration of Ethical and Methodological Challenges in Trans-Affirmative Psychotherapy with Filipino Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC) Clients. Philippine Journal of Psychology Special Issue on LGBT Psychology, 49 (2), 189-216.
Salvador, D.L.A. (2011). Pagdududa: An Initial Inquiry Into Filipinos’ Experience of Doubt. Philippine Social Science Review, 63 (1), 35-63.
Salvador, D.L.A. & Bautista, V.V. (2018). UP Diliman Helping Out its Sister Campus: Lessons Learned from the Department of Psychology’s MHPSS Services. In Sakunang Darating, Saklolo’y Tayo Rin Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Handbook: Handbook for Academic Institutions, the UP Experience. Llanes F.C., Bautista V.V., Francisco Ma.L.D.L., Lagmay A.M.A., Luna E.M., Pacheco B.M., Talens E.SM. UP PRESS: 2018.
Bautista, V.V. & Salvador, D.L.A. (2018). When Disaster Strikes A University: Principles and Strategies of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support as Applied in a University Setting. In Sakunang Darating, Saklolo’y Tayo Rin Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Handbook: Handbook for Academic Institutions, the UP Experience. Llanes F.C., Bautista V.V., Francisco Ma.L.D.L., Lagmay A.M.A., Luna E.M., Pacheco B.M., Talens E.SM. UP PRESS: 2018.
PAP Public Interest Committee: Bautista V.V., Salvador, D.L.A., Manalo, A., Melgar, I. With Carlos, B. (2019). A STATEMENT ON PROMOTING A SCIENTIFIC AND HUMANE APPROACH TO ADDICTION AND SUBSTANCE USE. Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP) website, January 7, 2019. Retrieved at https://www.pap.org.ph/position-paper/statement-promoting-scientific-and-humane-approach-addiction-and-substance-use
PAP Public Interest Committee: Bautista V.V., Salvador D.L.A., Galang A.J., and Manalastas E.J.T. (2017). A Statement by the PAP on Death Penalty. Philippine Daily Inquirer, March 21, 2017. Also on PAP website.
Awards and Recognition
Registered Psychologist, Philippine Regulatory Commission
Centennial Faculty Grant (1st Sem, 2018-19), University of the Philippines – Diliman
Ph.D. Incentive Award (AY 2017-18),Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Development, University of the Philippines – Diliman
Outstanding Dissertation Award (2016), 3rd place, Psychological Association of the Philippines
Other Work Experience
Clinical Supervisor/Consultant Psychologist (2017 to Present), UP Diliman Taskforce for Psychosocial Services (UPD PsycServ)
Program Development Associate (2015 to 2017), Office of Counseling and Guidance, University of the Philippines – Diliman