Unit CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Code	40004606
CFU	6
Teacher	Francesca Ciammarughi
Teachers	Francesca Ciammarughi
Hours	36 ore - Francesca Ciammarughi
Learning activities	Affine/integrativa
Area	Attività formative affini o integrative
Academic discipline	M-PSI/08
Type of study-unit

Code	40004606
CFU	6
Teacher	Laura Muzi
Teachers	Laura Muzi
Hours	36 ore - Laura Muzi
Learning activities	Affine/integrativa
Area	Attività formative affini o integrative
Academic discipline	M-PSI/08
Type of study-unit
Language of instruction	Italian
Contents	The present course aims at provide a fundamental knowledge on clinical psychology and its field, including the role of clinical psychologist, diagnostic reasoning, and clinical process.
Reference texts	English materials will be provided under request.
Educational objectives	This is an introductory course to the Clinical Psychology field. The main aim is to offer both theoretical and methodological skills in order to better understand the characteristics of several clinical approaches.
Prerequisites	Basic knowledge of general psychology and basic competence on the main psychological models of human mind.
Teaching methods	Face-to-face lessons; group discussions.
Other information	Further information and additional materials will be provided on Unistudium.
Learning verification modality	Oral examination In English will be available.
Extended program	Main topics will be: main theoretical models in clinical psychology; clinical thinking; main diagnostic systems; diagnostic process; defense mechanisms; mentalization; clinical sessions; therapeutic relationship; psychotherapy research studies and trauma-informed care.