20711653 - Psychodynamic intervention methods

The course aims at exploring the evolutionary trajectory of psychoanalytic technique theory by presenting a range of intervention methodologies, each rooted in a distinct theoretical-conceptual framework. Specifically, the course delves into the intricate workings of unconscious dynamics within therapeutic settings and examines the concept of "therapeutic action", emphasizing how clinicians can effectively facilitate understanding, promote change, and nurture patient growth.
The Learning Objectives of the course are as follows:
1) Illustrate the evolution of psychoanalytic technique theory through an exploration of its historical origins and contemporary contributions.
2) Provide students with the necessary skills to recognize and understand unconscious dynamics in the therapeutic context, and how they contribute to promoting the patient's process of change.
3) Deepen understanding of the concept of "therapeutic action" within the psychodynamic/psychoanalytic approach
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Mutuazione: 20711653 PSICOLOGIA DINAMICA E METODOLOGIE DI INTERVENTO in Scienze filosofiche LM-78 GUGLIELMUCCI FANNY

Programme

The course offers a comprehensive exploration of fundamental aspects of psychodynamic treatment and key intervention methodologies. Through a blend of lectures and guided practical exercises, students will develop a nuanced understanding of essential elements such as working alliance, negotiation processes, and the dynamics of rupture and repair, which form the bedrock of clinical practice.
The course further explores diverse themes, including free association, transference and countertransference dynamics, interpretation and insight, resistance analysis, enactment, affective regulation and mentalization-based interventions, as well as the use of reverie and oneric thinking within the field theory and intersubjective perspective.
Real clinical cases are presented and supervised in class, facilitating a reflective practice approach that enables students to analyze and understand what is happening in the "here and now" of a specific therapeutic session. Through this direct experience, students will have the opportunity to put into practice the theoretical concepts learned during the lectures, gradually developing their clinical reasoning abilities.


Type of evaluation

The course provides a different evaluation method for attendees and non-attendees, given its practical-experiential and dialogical-reflective nature. For attendees: Participation in classes represents a moment of learning and evaluation, during which it's possible to assess the degree of acquired skills and the student's ability to apply them to clinical cases presented in class and/or scenes from everyday life, which is central to acquiring clinical reasoning and understanding of the self and others. Additionally, at the end of the course, attending students will be required to formulate a clinical case (in writing) from a psychodynamic/psychoanalytic perspective, which will be subject to evaluation. For non-attendees: Students who have not attended classes may take the exam orally. The evaluation of their level of knowledge and competence will focus on an oral examination on the indicated books (see Bibliography section) and on the study of the educational material provided and discussed in class.