The community psychology approach addresses reality in the encounter
between individual dimensions and contextual events. It therefore addresses
discomfort and pathology by considering the factors that promote resilience but
also the social determinants that more easily induce discomfort and suffering
(Orford, 2008; Amerio 2000; Nelson 2014; Prilleltensky, 2015).
The reference thus goes to the examination of social factors such as democracy,
justice and fairness. This is the referential from which we approach well-being
in a value driven approach. In this vein, the organizational variables of the
contexts are the core element to consider and prioritize intervention.
Community psychology considers how to intervene in social contexts to
promote well-being and its transdisciplinary perspective makes the
contributions of sociology welcome. However, this knowledge of social and
environmental factors is only an additional dimension of the psychological
cornerstone and their application in interventions. Transdisciplinarity is
therefore, to define in relation to evidence-based and community-based
research. A systemic approach that has its basis in systems theory and
ecological models is important, but the competence of psychology in creating
welcoming contexts, building trust and helping to build individual boundaries
and dialogue between differences cannot be overlooked. The knowledge of
individual dimensions (such as hope, depression, hopelessness, self-esteem,
mattering, inclusion and exclusion issues) are at the roots of a community
perspective. In brief, community psychology vision and actions belong to the
psychological domain, even if sociological knowledge give a special key for its
use. Moreover, Community psychology advances innovative psychological
methods to improve social relations, shared actions to reach empowering goals