Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Intervision Group
Course Code
VPUPK_260
Branch of Science
Psychology
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Aelita Vagale
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts
Riga, Dzirciema Street 16 vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587
About Study Course
Objective
Focus on improving self-reflection skills and on professional development. Develop and implement continuous interpersonal practices.
Preliminary Knowledge
Supervision History and Theories, Practice I, Supervisor Professional practice.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The student formulates questions about the supervision process, defines basic problems and identifies the resources and difficulties of his or other members of the group, the skills to be developed. A summary of the relevant sources of literature shall be presented.
Skills
1.The student demonstrates a reasoned opinion of the process of the supervision and intervision group in the protocol, uses theoretical material to reflect practical activity, draws up protocols of the intervision group according to the given model, describes the process of each intervision group and its results using professional terminology. Uses a form of questions to update problems about the case and theory examined, integrating it into case-by-case reporting.
Individual work and tests
1. Semester test • 2. Semester test
Competences
1.Theoretical knowledge shall be applied, validated and demonstrated by the various practical working methods in the intervision practice. Working with colleagues on professional issues, making self-reflection.
Individual work and tests
Exam
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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1st semester:
1) Independent reading of the latest sources of literature (study, chapter of the book), compiling a summary, presenting it in the intervision group, the summary is reflected in the protocol, indicating in the protocol the subject of the source of literature, the author, a reference to the subject under consideration; under the heading “questions”, the discussion on the case and the relevant theoretical materials is described.
2) The practice of supervision in the intervision group, discussing case links with basic theories findings from literature sources; correctly completed and passed 4 intervision group protocols (independent protocol of the interpersonal process group for each meeting).
2nd semester:
1) Preparation of a supervision case (each student prepares a supervision case as a client, offers it for supervision in an intervision group).
2) Preparation of the Supervision Protocol (process documentation) for each case of supervision (“Supervision observing Protocol”).
3rd semester:
1) Independent reading of the latest literature sources (study, chapter of the book), prepare 1 (one) supervision method and technique and preparation in the intervision group.
2) Preparation of the supervision protocol (“Description of the method”) for 5 supervision methods/techniques.
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
1. Semester test |
25.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Active participation in the intervision group. All intervision group classes have been attended, the participation reflected in the minutes. Group minutes (documentation of the intervision process) are corrected, completed in accordance with the given sample. The latest study/latest literature (summary of subject) is presented in the intervision group. |
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2.
2. Semester test |
25.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Active participation in the intervision group. All intervision group classes have been attended, the participation reflected in the minutes. Presentation of its own case of supervision in a group, a correctly completed “Oversight minutes” has been submitted for each meeting of the intervision group (except for the meeting at which the student was supervised). |
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3.
Exam |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Active participation in the intervision group. All intervision group classes have been attended, the participation reflected in the minutes. Presentation of the supervision method/technique in a group, a correctly completed “description of the method” has been submitted according to the given sample of 5 methods to be used in the supervision |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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1
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Topics
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Aim of the intervision group, group process. Contract of participants of the intervision group, types of cooperation within the group. Recent studies and literature sources on the role of the intervision group in practice. Creating small intervervision groups.
Description
Abstract: Students are introduced to the conduct, objectives and tasks of the intervision group, as well as to the latest research and literature sources on the role of the intervision groups in the supervisor’s practice. Students divide into small groups, an agreement/contractual agreement on the principles of cooperation is entered into. |
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Lecture
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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1
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Topics
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Aim of the intervision group, group process. Contract of participants of the intervision group, types of cooperation within the group. Recent studies and literature sources on the role of the intervision group in practice. Creating small intervervision groups.
Description
Abstract: Students are introduced to the conduct, objectives and tasks of the intervision group, as well as to the latest research and literature sources on the role of the intervision groups in the supervisor’s practice. Students divide into small groups, an agreement/contractual agreement on the principles of cooperation is entered into. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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1
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Topics
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Aim of the intervision group, group process. Contract of participants of the intervision group, types of cooperation within the group. Recent studies and literature sources on the role of the intervision group in practice. Creating small intervervision groups.
Description
Abstract: Students are introduced to the conduct, objectives and tasks of the intervision group, as well as to the latest research and literature sources on the role of the intervision groups in the supervisor’s practice. Students divide into small groups, an agreement/contractual agreement on the principles of cooperation is entered into. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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1
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Topics
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Work in small groups, building an intervision contract, principles of cooperation. Preparation of intervision protocols – documentation of the group process in the group protocol.
Description
Abstract: students within small groups improve the co-operation contract, discuss the introduction of different rules. The process is documented according to a given minutes form. |
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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1
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Topics
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Work in small groups, building an intervision contract, principles of cooperation. Preparation of intervision protocols – documentation of the group process in the group protocol.
Description
Abstract: students within small groups improve the co-operation contract, discuss the introduction of different rules. The process is documented according to a given minutes form. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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1
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Topics
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Work in small groups, building an intervision contract, principles of cooperation. Preparation of intervision protocols – documentation of the group process in the group protocol.
Description
Abstract: students within small groups improve the co-operation contract, discuss the introduction of different rules. The process is documented according to a given minutes form. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
6 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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1
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Topics
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Introduction to the work of the intervision Group in the 2nd semester. The dynamics of the group in the intervision group. Work in the group. Analysis of protocols for intervision groups. Discussion on issues.
Description
Abstract: students are presented with the tasks and purpose of the interjection group in semester 2. The work focuses on understanding and conceptualizing the group’s dynamic processes. Students shall submit a minutes of the appropriate form regarding work in the intervision groups. Questions to be discussed jointly with the lecturer should be formulated in the groups on observation. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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1
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Topics
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Introduction to the work of the intervision Group in the 2nd semester. The dynamics of the group in the intervision group. Work in the group. Analysis of protocols for intervision groups. Discussion on issues.
Description
Abstract: students are presented with the tasks and purpose of the interjection group in semester 2. The work focuses on understanding and conceptualizing the group’s dynamic processes. Students shall submit a minutes of the appropriate form regarding work in the intervision groups. Questions to be discussed jointly with the lecturer should be formulated in the groups on observation. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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1
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Topics
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Introduction to the work of the intervision Group in the 2nd semester. The dynamics of the group in the intervision group. Work in the group. Analysis of protocols for intervision groups. Discussion on issues.
Description
Abstract: students are presented with the tasks and purpose of the interjection group in semester 2. The work focuses on understanding and conceptualizing the group’s dynamic processes. Students shall submit a minutes of the appropriate form regarding work in the intervision groups. Questions to be discussed jointly with the lecturer should be formulated in the groups on observation. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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1
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Topics
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Work in small groups. Presentation of the case in the group, preparation of an individual protocol, description of the case analysis in the protocol of the intervision group, formulation of questions on the subject under consideration. Linking the latest literature sources and studies to the subject of the issue, discussion in the group.
Description
Abstract: students present a case of supervision according to a given scheme. The description of the case must be submitted in the minutes of the intervision group in the e-studies. The description of the case must be linked to recent studies and literature sources. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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1
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Topics
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Work in small groups. Presentation of the case in the group, preparation of an individual protocol, description of the case analysis in the protocol of the intervision group, formulation of questions on the subject under consideration. Linking the latest literature sources and studies to the subject of the issue, discussion in the group.
Description
Abstract: students present a case of supervision according to a given scheme. The description of the case must be submitted in the minutes of the intervision group in the e-studies. The description of the case must be linked to recent studies and literature sources. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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1
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Topics
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Work in small groups. Presentation of the case in the group, preparation of an individual protocol, description of the case analysis in the protocol of the intervision group, formulation of questions on the subject under consideration. Linking the latest literature sources and studies to the subject of the issue, discussion in the group.
Description
Abstract: students present a case of supervision according to a given scheme. The description of the case must be submitted in the minutes of the intervision group in the e-studies. The description of the case must be linked to recent studies and literature sources. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
6 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 3
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to the work of the intervision group for the 3rd semester. The dynamics of the group in the intervision group. Methods and techniques in supervision, their description and demonstration. Preparation of individual supervision protocols, process documentation.
Description
Abstract: tasks and objectives of the Intervision Group in the 3rd semester. The minutes of the interview groups shall record observations on the dynamics of the group. Students shall train different methods and techniques, describe the purpose of their application, the risks, analyse the linking of the method to the supervisory order and evaluate the conformity of the choice of method. Students shall complete the minutes of the placement in accordance with the given form regarding the intervision group process. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to the work of the intervision group for the 3rd semester. The dynamics of the group in the intervision group. Methods and techniques in supervision, their description and demonstration. Preparation of individual supervision protocols, process documentation.
Description
Abstract: tasks and objectives of the Intervision Group in the 3rd semester. The minutes of the interview groups shall record observations on the dynamics of the group. Students shall train different methods and techniques, describe the purpose of their application, the risks, analyse the linking of the method to the supervisory order and evaluate the conformity of the choice of method. Students shall complete the minutes of the placement in accordance with the given form regarding the intervision group process. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to the work of the intervision group for the 3rd semester. The dynamics of the group in the intervision group. Methods and techniques in supervision, their description and demonstration. Preparation of individual supervision protocols, process documentation.
Description
Abstract: tasks and objectives of the Intervision Group in the 3rd semester. The minutes of the interview groups shall record observations on the dynamics of the group. Students shall train different methods and techniques, describe the purpose of their application, the risks, analyse the linking of the method to the supervisory order and evaluate the conformity of the choice of method. Students shall complete the minutes of the placement in accordance with the given form regarding the intervision group process. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to the work of the intervision group for the 3rd semester. The dynamics of the group in the intervision group. Methods and techniques in supervision, their description and demonstration. Preparation of individual supervision protocols, process documentation.
Description
Abstract: tasks and objectives of the Intervision Group in the 3rd semester. The minutes of the interview groups shall record observations on the dynamics of the group. Students shall train different methods and techniques, describe the purpose of their application, the risks, analyse the linking of the method to the supervisory order and evaluate the conformity of the choice of method. Students shall complete the minutes of the placement in accordance with the given form regarding the intervision group process. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to the work of the intervision group for the 3rd semester. The dynamics of the group in the intervision group. Methods and techniques in supervision, their description and demonstration. Preparation of individual supervision protocols, process documentation.
Description
Abstract: tasks and objectives of the Intervision Group in the 3rd semester. The minutes of the interview groups shall record observations on the dynamics of the group. Students shall train different methods and techniques, describe the purpose of their application, the risks, analyse the linking of the method to the supervisory order and evaluate the conformity of the choice of method. Students shall complete the minutes of the placement in accordance with the given form regarding the intervision group process. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to the work of the intervision group for the 3rd semester. The dynamics of the group in the intervision group. Methods and techniques in supervision, their description and demonstration. Preparation of individual supervision protocols, process documentation.
Description
Abstract: tasks and objectives of the Intervision Group in the 3rd semester. The minutes of the interview groups shall record observations on the dynamics of the group. Students shall train different methods and techniques, describe the purpose of their application, the risks, analyse the linking of the method to the supervisory order and evaluate the conformity of the choice of method. Students shall complete the minutes of the placement in accordance with the given form regarding the intervision group process. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The closing of the intervision group. Analysis of protocols. The dynamics of the group in the intervision group. Feedback and self-reflection.
Description
Abstract: in the final lesson of the Intervision Group, students reflect on the dynamics of the group processes, the development of personal skills. Students and lecturers provide feedback on what has been observed. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The closing of the intervision group. Analysis of protocols. The dynamics of the group in the intervision group. Feedback and self-reflection.
Description
Abstract: in the final lesson of the Intervision Group, students reflect on the dynamics of the group processes, the development of personal skills. Students and lecturers provide feedback on what has been observed. |
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The closing of the intervision group. Analysis of protocols. The dynamics of the group in the intervision group. Feedback and self-reflection.
Description
Abstract: in the final lesson of the Intervision Group, students reflect on the dynamics of the group processes, the development of personal skills. Students and lecturers provide feedback on what has been observed. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The closing of the intervision group. Analysis of protocols. The dynamics of the group in the intervision group. Feedback and self-reflection.
Description
Abstract: in the final lesson of the Intervision Group, students reflect on the dynamics of the group processes, the development of personal skills. Students and lecturers provide feedback on what has been observed. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The closing of the intervision group. Analysis of protocols. The dynamics of the group in the intervision group. Feedback and self-reflection.
Description
Abstract: in the final lesson of the Intervision Group, students reflect on the dynamics of the group processes, the development of personal skills. Students and lecturers provide feedback on what has been observed. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The closing of the intervision group. Analysis of protocols. The dynamics of the group in the intervision group. Feedback and self-reflection.
Description
Abstract: in the final lesson of the Intervision Group, students reflect on the dynamics of the group processes, the development of personal skills. Students and lecturers provide feedback on what has been observed. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Gulbe, Z., Mihailovs, I. J., Paiča, I., Dubiņins, K., Bergmane, T. (2021). Attālināta psiholoģiskā palīdzība un konsultēšana: [Sast. Z. Gulbe]. Rīga: Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte
2.
Giblin, N. J., Chen, M. (2025). Individual Counseling and Therapy Skills and Techniques. New York: Routledge
3.
Corey, G. (2023). Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy. Cengage Learning
4.
Ivey, A. E., Ivey, M. B. (2022). Intentional Interviewing and Counseling Facilitating Client Development in a Multicultural Society. Cengage Learning
5.
Aubert, A.M., Valjaots, E., Apine, E., Stankus-Viša, I., Peets, K., et.al. (2014). Supervision training toolkit: Nordplus.
6.
Carol, H. (Ed.). (2011). Handbook of adult development and learning. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (akceptējams izdevums)
7.
Caroll, M. (2014). Effective supervision for the helping professions. Thousand Oaks, CA : SAGE Publications (akceptējams izdevums)
8.
Falender, C. A., Shafranske E. P. (2008). Casebook for clinical Supervision: a competency-based approach. Washington, DC : American Psychological Association (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Apine, E. (projekta vadītāja). (2007). Supervīzija sociālajā darbā. Supervizora rokasgrāmata. Rīga: Latvijas Universitāte.
2.
Proctor, B. (2008). Group supervision: a guide to creative practice. Los Angeles, L.A.: SAGE.
Other Information Sources
1.
ANSE Journal