Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Trends in Psychotherapy
Course Code
VPUPK_373
Branch of Science
Psychology; Psychology of Personality
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
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LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Amanda Ķule
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts
Riga, 16 Dzirciema Street, vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587
About Study Course
Objective
To acquaint students with different directions of psychotherapy, to develop an understanding of the basic postulates and principles of operation of various directions of psychotherapy, to promote the choice of appropriate methods/techniques in counselling.
Preliminary Knowledge
There is no need for foreknowledge.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students understand and compare the basic postulates and principles of different directions of psychotherapy, analyse contemporary research in psychotherapy.
Skills
1.Students discuss different directions of psychotherapy, evaluate their strengths and limitations, name their basic ideas and methods, use more separate techniques; are able to independently structure their learning.
Competences
1.Students are competent in the variety of psychotherapy directions and choose the techniques/methods appropriate for the client/patient group within their competence.
Assessment
Individual work
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Group presentation |
50.00% from total grade
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Test
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A presentation on one of the given directions of psychotherapy has been prepared and presented in student groups. |
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Examination
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Oral final examination |
50.00% from total grade
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The final examination in the format of a discussion regarding directions of psychotherapy, based on pre-prepared questions and questions asked by the lecturer during the examination. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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2
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The nature and types of psychotherapy.
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The nature and types of psychotherapy.
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Psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
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2
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Humanistic and existential psychotherapy.
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2
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Jung’s psychoanalysis.
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Jung’s psychoanalysis.
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Existential psychotherapy.
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Existential psychotherapy.
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Cognitive-bihevioral psychotherapy. EMDR method.
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Cognitive-bihevioral psychotherapy. EMDR method.
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Family systemic psychotherapy.
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Family systemic psychotherapy.
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Research in psychotherapy.
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Research in psychotherapy.
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Geastalt therapy.
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Geastalttherapy methods. The Ghettalt experiment.
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Client-centered K. Roger psychotherapy. Psychodrama. Psychoorganic analysis. Bodyynamics. Hypnotherapy.
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Adler’s psychoanalysis. Sand therapy. Art therapy. Group psychotherapy. Pastoral psychotherapy.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
36 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Beck, J. S. (2011) Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Basics and Beyond. 2nd ed. New York: Guilford.
2.
Brummers, M. and Enckells, H. (2011) Bērnu un jauniešu psihoterapija. Rīga: Jumava.
3.
Norcross, J. C. (ed) (2011) Psychotherapy Relationships that Work: Evidence-Based Responsiveness. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
4.
Stricker, G. (2010) Psychotherapy Integration. Washington, DC: APA.
5.
Mārtinsone, K., Bite, I., Sudraba. (red) (2016) Konsultēšanas un psihoterapijas teorija un prakse. Autoru klektīvs. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC.
6.
Cottone, R. Rocco. (2017) Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy: Individual and Relational Approaches. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company. eBook., Database: eBook Academic Collection (EBSCOhost)
7.
Gilbert, P. (2019) Psychotherapy for the 21st century: An integrative, evolutionary, contextual, biopsychosocial approach. Psychology And Psychotherapy. Jun; Vol. 92 (2), pp. 164-189; Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; PMID:30932302
8.
Petrocchi, N. and Cheli, S. (2019)The social brain and heart rate variability: Implications for psychotherapy. Psychology And Psychotherapy [Psychol Psychother] 2019 Jun; Vol. 92 (2), pp. 208-223. Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; PMID: 30891894, Database: MEDLI
Additional Reading
1.
Šube, O. (2011) Traumu psihoterapija ar EMDR: rokasgrāmata psihoterapeitu izglītībai. Rīga: Jumava.
2.
Мак-Вильямс, Н. (1998) Психоаналитеческая диагностика. М.: Класс.
3.
Keismenis, P. (2003) Psihoterapeits un viņa pacients. R: RaKa.
4.
Психотерапия детей и подростков / под.ред. Х.Ремшмидта. (2000) М.: Мир
5.
Brewer, D. (2016) Psychotherapy : Methods, Outcomes and Future Directions. New York : Nova Science Publishers, Inc. 2016. eBook., Database: eBook Academic Collection (EBSCOhost)
6.
Makover, R. B.(Ed.) (2017)Basics of Psychotherapy : A Practical Guide to Improving Clinical Success. First edition. Arlington, Virginia : American Psychiatric Association Publishing. 2017. eBook., Database: eBook Academic Collection (EBSCOhost)
7.
Magnavita, J. J., Anchin, J. C.(2014) Unifying Psychotherapy : Principles, Methods, and Evidence From Clinical Science.New York, NY : Springer Publishing Company. 2014. eBook., Database: eBook Academic Collection (EBSCOhost)
8.
Malans, D.H. (1997) Individuālā psihoterapija un psihodinamikas zinātne. Rīga: RaKa
9.
Norcross, J. C., Goldfried, M. R. (eds) (2005) Handbook of Psychotherapy Integration. Oxford: Oxford University Press. EBSCOhost Ebook Academic Collection ProQuest
10.
Gabbard, G. O, Beck, J. S. and Holmes, J. (eds) (2005) Oxford Textbook of Psychotherapy. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Other Information Sources
1.
Arts in Psychotherapy
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Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy
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Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy
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Psychology and Psychotherapy-Theory Research and Practice
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Psychotherapy
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Psychotherapy Research