Unit PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS AND ELEMENTS OF PSYCHOTHERAPY IN THE LIFE CYCLE
- Course
- Assessment of individual functioning in clinical and health psychology
- Study-unit Code
- A005959
- Curriculum
- Curriculum ii
- Teacher
- Claudia Mazzeschi
- Teachers
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- Claudia Mazzeschi
- Livia Buratta (Codocenza)
- Arianna De Ciechi
- Hours
- 18 ore - Claudia Mazzeschi
- 18 ore (Codocenza) - Livia Buratta
- 6 ore - Arianna De Ciechi
- CFU
- 6
- Course Regulation
- Coorte 2025
- Offered
- 2025/26
- Learning activities
- Caratterizzante
- Area
- Psicologia dinamica e clinica
- Academic discipline
- M-PSI/07
- Type of study-unit
- Obbligatorio (Required)
- Type of learning activities
- Attività formativa monodisciplinare
- Language of instruction
- Italian
- Contents
- The course aims to provide theoretical and technical training on the methodological and clinical dimensions of psychological intervention, whether addressed to individuals or groups, and within the various contexts in which such interventions take place. The goal is to explore in depth the elements traditionally considered fundamental to clinical practice (i.e., the psychological attitude, the different configurations of the setting, the development of clinical dialogue, the psychologist-client relationship, and the reading and interpretation of clinical material), in order to promote a continuous integration between theory and practice.
From this perspective, the course seeks to offer both conceptual and practical tools to support a comprehensive and integrated understanding of the complexity of psychological intervention. This approach is designed to be applicable across multiple levels of action: from individual to group settings, and extending to broader social and institutional contexts, throughout the entire lifespan.
As a complement to the training path, the course will also introduce and examine key foundational elements of psychotherapy. These insights will provide students with an initial orientation toward the field of psychotherapy, understood as a specialized evolution of clinical intervention. - Reference texts
- The final course syllabus will be communicated by the instructor at the beginning of the lessons and published on the Unistudium platform. Additional materials will be provided based on the teaching activities carried out during the course. The reference texts are valid for all students taking the exam, including attending and non-attending students, working students, and students with disabilities and/or specific learning disorders (SLD).
- Educational objectives
- Course Objectives The objectives of the course are defined with reference to the following domains: Knowledge and understanding: to enable students to acquire fundamental knowledge of the main psychological and psychotherapeutic theories and models present in the contemporary landscape. Applying knowledge and understanding: to support students in moving from theories of the mind to psychotherapeutic practice, developing skills necessary to apply knowledge related to technique and the therapeutic relationship. Making judgments: students will be able to integrate the theoretical knowledge acquired with the specificity of real-life cases they may encounter in professional settings. Communication skills: students will acquire specific terminology that will allow them to communicate effectively with both specialist and non-specialist interlocutors, including in interdisciplinary contexts. Learning skills: students will develop the ability to study independently and to search for specialized resources in the field, including through the use of bibliographic research in relevant academic databases.
- Prerequisites
- To fully understand the intervention models presented during the course, it is important that students have prior knowledge in general psychology, dynamic psychology, general psychopathology, and diagnosis. It is also recommended that students possess a basic understanding of psychological interview techniques.
- Teaching methods
- Lectures and interactive classroom activities.
- Other information
- During the course, students will be able to access teaching materials and any announcements or communications from the instructor via the Unistudium platform.
- Learning verification modality
- A final assessment is scheduled, consisting of a written exam lasting 40 minutes, structured as follows:
15 multiple-choice questions (10 minutes)
2 open-ended questions (30 minutes)
Assessment Criteria:
-Multiple-choice questions: 2 points for each correct answer; 0 points for incorrect or unanswered questions
-Open-ended questions: each question is graded from 1 to 15 based on:
Accuracy (relevance of the content), Coherence, Focus and clarity of the response
Final grade: the average of the scores obtained in the multiple-choice and open-ended sections.
Students with disabilities and/or Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) will be granted up to 30% additional time for the completion of the exam and may use any approved compensatory tools. Students with disabilities and/or SLD are invited to consult the dedicated page outlining available accommodations and to arrange any necessary support with the instructor in advance:
https://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e-dsa
If a student wishes to take the exam in advance, i.e., before the academic year in which it is scheduled in their study plan, it is recommended that they attend the full cycle of lectures and sit for the exam at the first available session following the end of the course, in accordance with the scheduled semester of instruction. - Extended program
- The syllabus and assessment are valid for all students taking the exam, including attending and non-attending students, working students, and students with disabilities and/or SLD.
- Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile
- Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages