Professional Training Activities (APS) aim to replace the traditional postgraduate internship, integrating it directly into the university curriculum. They aim to prepare students for professional practice by fostering the development of practical, procedural, and interpersonal skills necessary for practicing as a psychologist. The purpose of APS is to: - Offer contextualized learning that integrates theoretical and practical knowledge - Develop fundamental procedural and interpersonal skills - Promote the initial development of a professional identity It is important to emphasize that APS are not traditional teaching activities: their primary objective is professional development. This means that they are not only aimed at acquiring theoretical knowledge, but also at the practical application of what has been learned, helping prepare students for the concrete challenges of the professional world in psychology.
a) activity carried out individually or in small groups, with the goal of learning methods, tools and procedures relevant to a practical psychological context b) practical work, workshops, simulation, role play, project writing, carried out individually or in groups involving tools, methods, and procedures geared to the development of knowledge necessary to operate in the contexts in which psychologists intervene.
Module B, "GROUP MANAGEMENT", has the following specific learning objectives and expected learning outcomes: - Knowledge, understanding, and experimentation with group dynamics - Knowledge and experimentation with the tools and different types of activities that psychologists can perform in working with groups - Understanding the ethical implications of working in group
The methodology will be exclusively experiential. Simulations, small-group and plenary exercises, and case studies will be used, under the supervision and debriefing guidance of the tutor.
The first meeting will focus on the formation of the group; in particular, the transition from "individual to group" will be addressed through experiential activities in small groups and in plenary. Time will be devoted to introducing the participants, building a learning agreement with them, and explaining the program and objectives of the program. The second meeting will explore the application of listening and observation within the group. Simulation will be used, and participants will alternate between different roles: facilitator, participant observer, and non-participant observer. The third meeting will analyze a transcript of a group psychological supervision session held at an institution. The fourth meeting will focus on presenting and correcting assignments and group reviewing of the progress made. Each meeting will begin with the instructor providing feedback on the students' reflective diaries.
Ricevimento: Students can schedule an office appointment by writing to valentina.guiducci@unige.it
VALENTINA GUIDUCCI (President)
LIDIA COMPAGNINO (President Substitute)
The timetable for this course is available here: EasyAcademy
Eligibility will be achieved based on the following criteria: - Mandatory attendance at all meetings - Active participation - Homework
