Acquisition of foundational concepts related to psychodynamic psychotherapy, along with the ability to assess the appropriateness of this therapeutic approach for individual patients.
Lectures; slide presentations.
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.
Reference text:
G. O. Gabbard, "Psychodynamic Psychiatry in Clinical Practice", 2014
Ricevimento: Students can contact the teacher and schedule an appointment via email at: gabriele.giacomini@hsanmartino.it
Second semester
The timetable for this course is available here: EasyAcademy
Assessment based on two questions related to the course content, with a focus on the ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice.
Evaluation of the level of acquired knowledge and communication skills through an oral examination.
