"G. d'Annunzio"
A good knowledge of the main concepts on dynamic psychology and technics of the clinical interview
The course aims to provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge about: the conduct of a clinical interview with parents; and short-term dynamic psychotherapy.
This is an integrated course aimed at deepening knowledge about: - the clinical interview with parents and its transcription; - short-term dynamic psychotherapy; - 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 lessons.
Stanghellini, G., Disembodied spirits and deanimated bodies: the psychopathology of common sense, 2004, Oxford University Press.
Frontal lessons, role-playings and guided discussions of clinical cases
Written exam based on multiple choice questions
