Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Theories of Psychotherapy
Course Code
RPH_051
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
13.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Artūrs Utināns
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Psychotherapist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Artūrs Utināns
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
Provide knowledge on different theories on potential transformations of mental symptoms and human emotions.
Students have to master the understanding of shared and distinctive aspects of different theories of psychotherapy; understanding on the mechanisms of changes in functioning of the psyche; analyse the scientific and the non-scientific information among the theories of psychotherapy.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.To define common and different features of diverse theories of psychotherapy.
Skills
1.Analyse theories of psychotherapy, apply latest discoveries and conclusions, scientific approaches.
Competences
1.Example-based knowledge, skills and attitude essential for working at a hospital and for research, raising public awareness via media; understanding of a team-work (work in groups) and its functions, psycho-dynamics, crisis situations and their solution; as well as the ability to manage the work of a multi-disciplinary team and be part of such team, supervise doctors and medical staff.
Assessment
Individual work
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Analysis of mental state of patients according to various theories of psychotherapy — 4 patients per week.
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Examination
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Examination |
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Resident expresses his/her knowledge and clinical/psychodynamic thinking about broad range in psychotherapeutic theories spectrum.
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Examination |
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Written exam on the topics covered in the study course.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Theories of psychodynamic psychotherapy, theories of orthodox psychoanalysis, object relations, psychology of the self, theories of affects, theories of cognitive therapy; theories of behavioural therapy; systemic theories; theories of existential-humanistic approach; attachment theory, theories of group therapy; common and different features of theories of psychotherapy; natural sciences versus social sciences paradigm. Therapeutic factors in different psychotherapy approaches.
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Seminar
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Theories of psychodynamic psychotherapy, theories of orthodox psychoanalysis, object relations, psychology of the self, theories of affects, theories of cognitive therapy; theories of behavioural therapy; systemic theories; theories of existential-humanistic approach; attachment theory, theories of group therapy; common and different features of theories of psychotherapy; natural sciences versus social sciences paradigm. Therapeutic factors in different psychotherapy approaches.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
13.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
2
Length (weeks):
10
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
John C. Markowitz. Brief Supportive Psychotherapy: A Treatment Manual and Clinical Approach. Oxford university press, 2022.
2.
Michael Barkham , Edited by Wolfgang Lutz , Edited by Louis G. Castonguay, Ed. Bergin and Garfield's Handbook of Psychotherapy and Behavior Change. 7th Edition. John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2021.
3.
The patient and the analyst. The Basis of the Psychoanalytic Process.Joseph Sandler and Anna Ursula Dreher. 1992.
4.
Freud and Beyond. History of Modern Psychoanalytic Thought. Stephen A. Mitchell, Margaret J.Black.1995.
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Psychiatric Problems. A practical Guide/K.Hawton, The patient and the analist. The Basis of the Psychoanalytic Process.Joseph Sandler and Anna Ursula Dreher. 1992.
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Introduction to Psychoanalysis. Contemporary theory and practice/Anthony Bateman and Jeremy Holmes. 1995.
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Introduction to Psychodynamic Psychotherapy technique/Sarah Fels Usher.2nd ed..1994.
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The theory and practice of group psychotherapy/Irvin D.Yalom.1995
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Coping with ethical dilemmas in psychotherapy/Martin Lakin 1995
10.
Individuālā psihoterapija un psihodinamikas zinātne/Deivids Malans 1997.
11.
Kulbergs “Dinamiskā psihiatrija”, Jumava, 2001
12.
Contemporary Controversies in Psychoanalytic Theory, Techniques, and their Applications. Otto Kernberg. Yale University press, 2004.
13.
Nicholas A. Cummings, Janet L. Cummings. The Essence of Psychotherapy. Academic Press, 2000.
Additional Reading
1.
The American Psychiatric Publishing textbook of psychoanalysis / edited by Ethel S. Person, Arnold M. Cooper, Glen O. Gabbard.—1st ed. 2005 American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc.