Unit CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY AND ELEMENTS OF PSYCHOSOMATIC

Course
Assessment of individual functioning in clinical and health psychology
Study-unit Code
A001621
Curriculum
Curriculum i
Teacher
Laura Muzi
Teachers
  • Laura Muzi
Hours
  • 36 ore - Laura Muzi
CFU
6
Course Regulation
Coorte 2020
Offered
2021/22
Learning activities
Affine/integrativa
Area
Attività formative affini o integrative
Academic discipline
M-PSI/08
Type of study-unit
Obbligatorio (Required)
Type of learning activities
Attività formativa monodisciplinare
Language of instruction
italian
Contents
The present course aimed at provide a core understanding of both clinical psychology and psychosomatic medicine, with a specific focus on the main current diagnostic systems and related criteria.
Reference texts
1. Lingiardi V., McWilliams N. (2017), Manuale Diagnostico Psicodinamico, seconda edizione (PDM-2). Raffaello Cortina Editore, Milano 2018 [INTRODUZIONE + SOLO SEZIONE I – ADULTI]
2. Porcelli. P. (2009). Medicina psicosomatica e psicologica clinica. Raffaello Cortina Editore, Milano [SOLO INTRODUZIONE + CAPITOLI 1, 2, 3, 4 solo pag. 240-260]

Un libro a scelta fra i seguenti:
(I) Mucci, C. (2020), Corpi Borderline. Regolazione affettiva e clinica dei disturbi di personalità. Milano, Raffaello Cortina Editore, Milano [INTRODUZIONE + CAPITOLI 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9]
(II) Spitoni, G.F., Aragona, M. (2019), Manuale dei disturbi alimentari. Carocci Editore, Roma [INTRODUZIONE + CAPITOLI 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11]

English references and texts are available upon requests.
Educational objectives
The main aims of the course are: (1) To provide an in-depth knowledge on clinical psychopathology and psychosomatics within a broad biopsychosocial model; (2) To describe a clinically relevant assessment process oriented to both diagnostic and clinical case formulation; (3) To offer a clinically relevant knowledge of the main diagnostic classifications (PDM-2, along with DSM-5 and ICD-11), with a specific focus on the complex relationship mind-body.
Prerequisites
a) A basic knowledge of the clinical psychology field;
b) A basic knowledge of the main concepts within the psychopathology theories.
Teaching methods
The course will take place as face-to-face class, with group discussions and workshops (if possible).
Other information
Please see the specific page on www.unistudium.unipg.it for further communications about course's materials and/or exams.
Learning verification modality
English exams will take place as an oral examination.
Extended program
Main topics of the course will be: main theoretical models in clinical psychology; main theoretical models in psychosomatics; clinical thinking; main diagnostic systems and the Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual (PDM-2); diagnostic process; psychomatic disorders; personality disorders; eating disorders.
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