"G. d'Annunzio"
A good knowledge of the main concepts on general psychopathology
CLINICAL PHENOMENOLOGY The aim of the course is to develop students' knowledge and understanding of mental pathology (in particular schizophrenia and affective disorders) and to transmit a relational method useful in psychodiagnostic practice, as well as in clinical and psychotherapeutic encounters.
This is an integrated course aimed at deepening knowledge about: - the clinical interview with parents and its transcription; - short-term dynamic psychotherapy; - phenomenology.
CLINICAL PHENOMENOLOGY The main topics of the course are the following: Genealogy of psychopathology Common sense and psychopathology Intersubjectivity Vulnerability to schizophrenia Vulnerability to melancholia The aim is to provide the student with a conceptual insight to understand schizophrenia and depression. The Teachers will provide case materials suitable for the simulation of psychotherapy sessions. Students will be invited to offer their insight into case studies and simulate interactions (questions, remarks, etc.) with the patients whose experiences are described during each lesson. Students are also invited and guided to express their emotions and personal narrative on the clinical material presented during lessions.
CLINICAL PHENOMENOLOGY -Stanghellini, G., Disembodied spirits and deanimated bodies: the psychopathology of common sense, 2004, Oxford University Press. Slides of the course and lecture notes take from the reference text will be provided.
Frontal lessons, role-playings and guided discussions of clinical cases
Written exam based on multiple choice questions
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