Learning objectives

Know and understand the psychological theories that explain attitudes and behaviors of the individual and groups. SPECIFIC TRAINING OBJECTIVES To know and understand the different approaches characterizing clinical psychology, as well as the salient aspects dealing with psychopatholgy and the diagnosis in psychological field; to know the tools of clinical psychology (relationship, interview, testing, observation), to know and understand the principles of the different psychological and psychotherapist approaches: psychoanalysis and psychodynamic therapists; behaviourism; cognitivism; systemic approach.

Prerequisites and basic notions

No prior knowledge is required

Program

• Introduction to clinical psychology
• Clinical psychology tools
• Communication techniques in health care
• Mindful practice and self-awareness
• Attachment theory and motivational systems
• Adaptation to Illness
• Coping and defense mechanisms
• The biopsychosocial model and the patient-centered clinical approach
• Patient empowerment and engagement in clinic and research
• Narrative medicine and medical Humanities
• Objectives and tools of clinical psychology in the hospital setting
• Clinical psychology in chronic disease conditions
• Safety and error in medicine
• The experience of the health worker (phenomenon of second victims)
• Risk of error and psychological impact of the pandemic on health workers
• Clinical psychology in the emergency context
• Clinical psychology in the different stages of life: developmental age
• Clinical psychology in the different stages of life: elderly
• Clinical psychology in the different stages of life: end of life • Clinical psychology in the surgical oncological context
• Introduction to psychotherapeutic models and approaches • Psychoanalysis - theory and techniques
• Cognitive behavioral psychotherapy and third generation therapies
• Elements of Psychopathology
• Tools and methodologies of research on communication in psychology clinical
• Adult learning and educational tools in healthcare

Didactic methods

Lessons will take place mainly in frontal mode with moments of discussion and brainstorming in plenary and small groups.

Learning assessment procedures

Assessment of learning will take place through a written multiple-choice test.
Students are asked to demonstrate to understand the relevant elements that underpin theory and intervention in clinical psychology.

Students are strongly recommended to study the material provided by the teacher during the lessons and also available on e-learning pages.

Evaluation criteria

The test consists of 31 questions, one point is assigned for each correct answer question and 0 points for wrong ones. The exam is considered passed with a minimum score of 18/30.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

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Exam language

Italiano. A richiesta per gli studenti ERASMUS: inglese.