The purpose of this study is to investigate the social practice of psychologists working at the "third sector", focusing the strategies used to face the wounds of social issues and the professional training required for this practice. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with twenty psychologists working at the "third sector". The interviews were analyzed in a qualitative way using a critical perspective derived from community psychology and psychosocial intervention. We suggest that psychologists should work proactively pursuing the people's, group's and communities' development, organization and emancipation in order to promote real changes in their lives.
community psychology; psychosocial intervention; third sector"; social commitment; human emancipation