CODE 67553 ACADEMIC YEAR 2017/2018 CREDITS 8 cfu anno 3 SCIENZE E TECNICHE PSICOLOGICHE 8751 (L-24) - SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR M-PSI/08 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION SEMESTER 1° Semester PREREQUISITES Propedeuticità in ingresso Per sostenere l'esame di questo insegnamento è necessario aver sostenuto i seguenti esami: Psychological Sciences and Techniques 8751 (coorte 2015/2016) GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY 55975 2015 DYNAMIC PSYCHOLOGY 55995 2015 TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW The teaching of clinical psychology concerns one of the main theoretical and applied branches of psychology including the scientific study and applications of psychology about the understanding, prevention and intervention of psychological and relational problems in individuals, families and groups. AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES The teaching of clinical psychology aims to provide a framework of clinical psychology, as regards the main theories and methods of intervention. The teaching will be specifically focused on clinical methods and their application fields, models and contexts of assessment, with particular attention to the following themes: diagnostic and care processes, analysis of psychological and relational dynamic processes, the consulting and intervention methodologies. TEACHING METHODS Combination of traditional lectures in the presence through slides presentations and classroom discussion of clinical cases both in small and large group. A critical and active participation of the students will be encouraged. SYLLABUS/CONTENT The teaching aims at providing students with theoretical and methodological knowledge on Clinical Psychology, its intervention methods and research field. The teaching will address the main issues of clinical psychology and it will be organized in three parts: Part 1: Concepts, definitions and paradigms of Clinical Psychology. Definition of Clinical Psychology – Theoretical models of motivation – Psychopathology – Intervention techniques – Diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitative activities – Psychological intervention in different contexts Part 2: Assessment of clinical disorders and personality disorders. Mental functioning - Psychopathological suffering - Affect Regulation - Relational patterns - Developmental issues - Defense mechanisms - Personality organizations –Psychodynamic diagnosis Part 3: Models and Methodologies of Clinical Intervention. Therapeutic relationship - Transference and countertransference – Emotional resonance – Clinical Training - - Efficacy of treatments - Ethical principles and professional ethics RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY Attending students: Comer, R. J. (2014). Psicologia clinica. Trad. it. Utet, Torino, 2017 (Do not study - only read- the following pages: from p. 9 to p. 24, from p. 77 to p.101, from p. 423 to p. 492) Ferro, A. (2016). La clinica psicoanalitica oggi. Carocci, Roma. Not attending students: Comer, R. J. (2014). Psicologia clinica. Trad. it. Utet, Torino, 2017 (Do not study -only read- the following pages: from p. 9 to p. 24, from p. 77 to p.101, from p. 423 to p. 492) Ferro, A. (2016). La clinica psicoanalitica oggi. Carocci, Roma. Ferro, A. (2013). Psicoanalisi oggi. Carocci, Roma (don't study chapter 6 from p. 261 to p.308). The first book (Comer, R.J.) can be also found in English. The other two books can be replaced with other books agreed with the Lecturer. TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD ANNA MARIA ROSSO Ricevimento: The office hours will take place by appointment . To make an appointment, write to rosso@unige.it Exam Board DONATELLA CAVANNA (President) ANNA MARIA ROSSO (President) PATRIZIA VELOTTI LESSONS LESSONS START I semester Class schedule CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION Written form, Registration ASSESSMENT METHODS The exam is in written form. The students must be able to demonstrate both that they have acquired the contents of teaching.
