Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Psychotherapy and Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Course Code
RNA_018
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
16.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Sarmīte Skaida
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Narcologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Sarmīte Skaida
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To give an idea of the possibilities of applying psychotherapy methods in the formation and strengthening of motivation, further therapy and resocialization for people with addiction to psychoactive substances and gambling.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.You will gain knowledge about: • About the basic principles of 12-step therapy • About the types of denial of addiction disease • For the short intervention with general assessment of conditions and problems • On direct and indirect intervention • On co-dependence • On the principles and basic methods of rehabilitation
Skills
1.After completing the course, you will be able to: • In written and oral communication • Ability to express oneself logically, argue, draw conclusions • Develop the ability to confront in a group and individually • Make responsible decisions, maintain self-control • Ability to evaluate and build motivation for abstinence • Ability to conduct group, individual and family therapy sessions • Reflect this in the medical documentation in an appropriate manner.
Competences
1.Competences will be acquired: • Be familiar with professional 12-step terminology • Implement the short intervention with problem assessment • Know the principles of multiprofessional team work • Find out about self-help movements • Organize further care in rehabilitation institutions • Be aware of the limits of your professional competence.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
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Prepares a presentation for patients about the nature and development of addiction disease, signs of relapse.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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2.
Examination |
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Test of theoretical knowledge and practical skills 1 time during the study course, oral test, practical participation in a group therapy class.
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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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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Behavioral interventions. Psychotherapy methods. Motivating children and forming new behavior patterns.
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Basic principles of rehabilitation of patients addicted to narcotic and psychotropic substances, stages of resocialization.
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Psychotherapeutic treatment methods of addicted patients, individual, group, family psychotherapy
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Psychotherapy techniques – clarification, confrontation, interpretation. Empathic listening as a psychotherapy technique. Resistance.
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Psychic defense mechanisms for addicts, how to recognize them and what to do with them. Motivational therapy.
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Otto Lesch's classification of addicts and related different approaches to the treatment process.
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Seminar
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Relapse prevention using CBT. Clinical models and interviewing strategies. Relapse processes and warning signs.
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Seminar
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Topics
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Principles of 12-step therapy. Minnesota model. Self-help groups.
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Seminar
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Codependency as a family disease.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
16.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
9
Length (weeks):
12
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
I.Yalom. Theory and practice group psychotherapy, 4th ed. Basic Books, 1995
2.
J.Scott Rutan, Walter N.Stone and Joseph Shay. Psychodinamic Group Psychotherapy, 4th ed. Guilford Press, 2007
3.
Paleg Kim, Jongsma Arthur E. Jr. The group therapy treatment planner. 2nd ed., 2005
4.
Narkoloģija Astrīdas Stirnas redakcijā. Medicīnas Apgāds, 2008.
5.
Autoru kolektīvs. Konsultēšanas un psihoterapijas teorija un prakse. Zvaigzne ABC, 2016
6.
Sudraba Velga, Mārtinsone Kristīne. Grupu psiholoģiskā konsultēšana un psihoterapija. Rīgas Stradiņa Universitāte, 2018
Additional Reading
1.
Sudraba Velga, Skaldere-Darmudasa Gunita. Psihosomatiskā medicīna. Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, 2022