AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Acquisition of foundational concepts related to psychodynamic psychotherapy, along with the ability to assess the appropriateness of this therapeutic approach for individual patients.

TEACHING METHODS

Lectures; slide presentations.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Part I: Foundations of Dynamic Psychology: historical premises; the concept of conflict; unconscious processes; anxiety and psychic pain; defense mechanisms; motivational drives; developmental stages; overview of models of the mind; therapeutic relationships.
Part II: Clinical Psychotherapy: elements of psychotherapy; levels and depth of psychotherapeutic intervention; therapeutic alliance; interpretation and insight; transference and countertransference; the therapeutic setting.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Reference text:

G. O. Gabbard, "Psychodynamic Psychiatry in Clinical Practice", 2014

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

GIOVANNI CORSINI (President)

ANGELA MARIA CALDARERA

GABRIELE GIACOMINI

SIMONA PENATI (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Second semester

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Assessment based on two questions related to the course content, with a focus on the ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Evaluation of the level of acquired knowledge and communication skills through an oral examination.

Exam schedule