The course aims to provide a thorough understanding of the dynamic processes involved in group relations. The main theoretical models concerning the characteristics of the group, from the psycho-social and psycho-dynamic orientations, will be explored. Particular attention will be paid to the intervention methods that make the group a powerful instrument for change.

I (20 h)

1. Introduction

2. Mass psychology

3. The group

4. Psycho-social aspects of the group

5. Psycho-dynamics of groups

6. The field

(II 16 h)

7. The emotional life and the group-thought

8. Main intervention techniques

9. Psychoanalitic groups

No specific prerequisites are needed.

With regard to the course “Psychological intervention on groups” students must show to possess:

• knowledge about the specialistic discipline

• understanding of the advanced concepts of the discipline

• the ability to use knowledge and concepts in order to produce autonomous thinking about the topics and problems concerning the discipline.

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

Integrative lectures

Excercises

Teaching

Lectures, working groups, papers on lecture topics

Attendance

No

Course books

Bion, W., R., Esperienze nei gruppi, Armando Editore, Roma, pp.199

Freud, S., Psicologia delle masse e analisi dell’Io, Boringhieri, Torino, pp.105

Neri, C., Gruppo, Borla, Roma pp.379

Assessment

Oral examination; it is possible to have a written exam if students’ bookings are more than 35.

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

Lectures, working groups, papers on lecture topics

Attendance

No

Course books

Bion, W., R., Esperienze nei gruppi, Armando Editore, Roma, pp.199

Freud, S., Psicologia delle masse e analisi dell’Io, Boringhieri, Torino, pp.105

Hinshelwood, R.D. Cosa accade nei gruppi, Raffaello Cortina, Milano pp.270

Assessment

Oral examination; it is possible to have a written exam if students’ bookings are more than 35.

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.

NO