Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Observation Practice
Course Code
REK_131
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Health care sciences and services
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Rehabilitation
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Jana Duhovska
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, vppk@rsu.lv, +371 67061590
About Study Course
Objective
To create an opportunity for master students to observe art therapy sessions in different work environments, to observe them and analyze the structure of the session, the process and result of art therapy, to develop self-reflection, the ability to express their feelings and attitudes, to update therapeutic values. By observing and hospitalizing art therapy in different specializations and different work environments and under the supervision of a teacher analyzing the art therapy process, to form an understanding of the diversity and opportunities of professional activity, the importance of supervision in professional development and professional competence.
Preliminary Knowledge
Professional activity in art therapy and its legal basis.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students will be able to name, compare therapeutic relationship models and the basic principles of art therapy process in different work environments and team work. Characterise the session's tripartite structure, name a safe therapeutic environment characteristics. Explain chosen approach (directive/ undirective), evaluation/ assessment tools and interventions. Describe the patient's choice of art resources, patient reflection on the creative process and outcome. Characterise art therapist role as a member of multidisciplinary team.
Skills
1.Students will be able to analyse structure of the art therapy session and compare approaches (directive/ undirect). Apply theoretical knowledge to critically evaluate used art therapist methods, evaluation/ assessment tools and intervention. Compare and explain the art therapist specifics (individual and as a member of a multidisciplinary team). Analyse the patient's non-verbal communication in the art therapy context, observe the patient's mental state. Compare the different customers'/ patients' group reflection on the creative process and its outcomes.
Competences
1.Students will be able to explain significance of safe therapeutic environment, analyse and compare the therapeutic relationship models within the art therapy sessions and explain used methods in the particular case (direct/ undirect). Explain art tools, properties and choice of therapeutic contact signs used in sessions. Supervision importance in professional development. Demonstrate a presentation about art therapist working specifics in different work environments (individual and as a member of a multidisciplinary team). Evaluate and explain professional competence. Perform self-reflection.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Observe and provide a writtend analysis of art therapy sessions in different working environment – health care, social care and special education environment.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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Analysis and self-reflection, participation in the closing discussion. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Introductory seminar: requirements, criteria and organisational aspects.
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On site
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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Introductory seminar: requirements, criteria and organisational aspects.
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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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Closing seminar – discussion concerning students' experience while observing work of an art therapist in health care, social care and special education institutions.
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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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Closing seminar – discussion concerning students' experience while observing work of an art therapist in health care, social care and special education institutions.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
8 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Report (Placement)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Mākslu terapija. (2011). Sast. K. Mārtinsone. Rīga: RaKa. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Mākslu terapija dažādām klientu/pacientu grupām. (2014). Sast. Mārtinsone K., Krevica E. Rīga: Rīgas Stradiņa Universitāte
3.
Izvērtēšana mākslas terapijā: principi un metodes. (2016). Sast. Strazdiņa, E., Mārtinsone, K. Rīga: Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte
Additional Reading
1.
A comprehensive guide to music therapy: theory, clinical practice, research, and training. (2019). Sast. Lindahl Jacobsen, S., Nygaard Pedersen, I., Bonde, L.O. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
2.
The Oxford handbook of dance and wellbeing. (2017). Red. Karkou, V., Oliver, S., Lycouris, S. London: Oxford University Press
3.
Handbook of art therapy (second edition). (2012). Malchiodi, C.A. New York; London: Guilford Press
4.
Acting for real: drama therapy process, technique, and performance (second edition). (2019). Emunah, R. London: Routledge
Other Information Sources
1.
The arts in psychotherapy
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Drama therapy review
3.
Nordic journal of music therapy
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Body, movement and dance in psychotherapy
5.
International journal of art therapy