LEARNING OUTCOMES

The main objective is to promote theoretical -applicative skills in the psychology of healthy and pathological cognitive processes, in the various contexts in which healthcare professionals work and collaborate with a psychologist (e.g.: public and private care facilities, in hospital-services and in educational institutions). The course will provide students with the necessary knowledge about the most important psychological theories. Particular emphasis will be given to understand the importance of implementing evidence-based treatments.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Describe through the main models of psychology with which interpretations it is possible to face the critical situations that may arise in the rehabilitative activity;
2. Propose, through the group discussion of experimented problems, a way to compare and search for solutions.

TEACHING METHODS

Lectures (16 hours).

Lectures are performed in all the teaching location by teacher and are explained with slides. The Students/Teachers percentage report allows a direct comparison and a use of collaborative methodology, discussion about rehabilitation and working groups.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

1. The major theories and models of psychology: evolution of theoretical and methodological models, skills and fields of intervention

2. Organization and development of the personality

3. Emotions, emotional regulation and health

4. Health behaviors: the most important models and theories

5. Assertiveness and resilience

6. Theoretical models and specificity of therapeutic-rehabilitation interventions

7. Clinical psychology and health care: quality of care and communication with the patient

8. Mourning processing: the difficulties of helping professions

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

The slides used during lectures and other educational materials (such as in-depth tutorial, E-book) will be provided by teachers; they may also indicate books, articles and scientific journals.

The notes taken during the lectures and material provided by teachers are sufficient for the exam.

Text: M. Fioravanti (2010) Psicologia Clinica per i professionisti della sanità. McGraw-Hill Education.

Other texts:

• O. Matarazzo, VL. Zammuner (2009) “La regolazione delle emozioni”, Il Mulino
• N. Rossi (2004) “Psicologia Clinica per le professioni sanitarie”, Il Mulino.
• S. Soresi (1994) “Psicologia della disabilità e dell’inclusione”, Il Mulino.
• P. E. Ricci Bitti, P. Gremigni (2013) “Psicologia della salute. Modelli teorici e contesti applicativi”, Carocci.