The main goal of the course is to illustrate the fundamental concepts of psychodynamic psychotherapy (transference/countertransference, therapeutic alliance, interpretation, resistance, etc.) and of the interventions and techniques adopted. The concepts will be discussed following a multiple perspective: theoretical, clinical and empirical. The student will be provided with the conceptual instruments to comprehend and evaluate on an empirical perspective the therapeutic process.

The initial part of the course will focus on the presentation of the fundamental concepts of psychodynamic therapy, with a particular attention on therapist’s interventions (interpretation, clarification, etc.) and on the therapeutic relationship (transference/countertransference, therapeutic alliance, projective identification, etc.). 

The central part of the course will be dedicated to the illustration of the empirical research in psychodynamic psychotherapy and specifically on research on the most relevant construct for the subject (therapeutic alliance, reflective function, defense mechanisms, etc.). 

The final part of the course will be dedicated to the analysis of specific dynamic treatment modalities in relation to specific diseases such as Borderline Personality Disorder, Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Depressive Disorder.

None. 

Learning Achievements (Dublin Descriptors)

In relation to the discipline the student must show competence con: 

• the knowledge of the specific discipline; 
• the comprehension of the advanced concepts of the subject; 
• the capacity to use the knowledges and concepts to reason autonomously on the problematics of the subject.

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

The teaching material and other supporting activities made available by the lecturer can be found, inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

Teaching

Lectures, lessons and workshops

Attendance

Attendance is not compulsory. 

Course books

Dazzi, N., Lingiardi, V., Colli, A. (2006). La ricerca in psicoterapia. Modelli e strumenti. Cortina Editore Milano. Capitoli (1;6;7;11;13;14;15;17;20;21;22;24;25;28;30) = p.274

Gabbard G.O (2011). Introduzione alla psicoterapia dinamica. Cortina Editore Milano = p. 236

Safran J.D., Muran, C. (2003). Teoria e pratica dell'alleanza terapeutica. Laterza, Bari. = p. 310

Shedler J. (2010). The efficacy of psychodynamic psychotherapy. American psychologist, Vol. 65, No. 2, 98-109 (Scaricabile gratuitamente dal sito http://www.jonathanshedler.com). = p. 11

Colli, A. (2013). La ricerca empirica in psicoanalisi e in psicoterapia dinamica può essere utile alla pratica clinica svolta nei servizi di salute mentale? Psiche - Rivista di cultura psicoanalitica Vol. 1, 2013. (http://www.psiche-spi.it/Psiche/indice4.html) = p. 6

If the course book written by Safran and Muran is not available it can be substituted by the papers found at this link MATERIALE DIDATTICO SCARICABILE

Assessment

Oral

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

Teaching

There is no difference with the informations provided for Attending Students. 

Attendance

There is no difference with the informations provided for Attending Students. 

Course books

There is no difference with the informations provided for Attending Students. 

Assessment

There is no difference with the informations provided for Attending Students. 

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

None.