This article describes the particularities of psychological practice and education in the context of working with migrants in the two countries: Russia and Brazil. This descriptive qualitative study included visits to Immigrants’ Assistance Centers and interviews with Psychologists. As a result, it was possible to make recommendations to institutions, which train psychologists, and to Immigrants’ Assistance Centers.
Practices of Psychologist, Immigrants’ Assistance Centers, Immigration in Russia, Immigration in Brazil, Psychological work in Russia, Psychological work in Brazil, Qualitative research
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