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,
• 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.

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

-    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 made available by the lecturer can be found, together with other supporting activities, inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

Teaching

Front lessons, seminars, lectures

Attendance

Attendance is not compulsory

Course books

Colli, A. (2016). Psicoterapia dinamica. Teoria, clinica e ricerca. Carocci Editore

Dazzi, N., Lingiardi, V., Colli, A. (2006). La ricerca in psicoterapia. Modelli e strumenti. Cortina Editore Milano. (13; 14; 15; 17; 19; 20; 21; 22; 24;25; 28; 30)

Shedler J. (2010). The efficacy of psychodynamic psychotherapy. American psychologist, Vol. 65, No. 2, 98-109 (Scaricabile gratuitamente dal sito http://www.jonathanshedler.com). = Pag. 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. (Scaricabile gratuitamente alla pag. http://www.psiche-spi.it/Psiche/indice4.html) = pag. 6

Assessment

The objectives are verified by a oral exam. It is possible to have a written exam if students’ bookings are more than 40.

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.

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