The discipline aims to provide the main conceptual, theoretical and methodological references necessary for understanding the psychological and relational dynamics that develop in a group, focusing on a perspective that examines the individual and social interaction in its fundamental aspects . Therefore, the analysis of the dynamic processes and emotional experiences that occur in a group will constitute an object of study, assuming the theoretical and applicative position of humanistic and existential psychology, and in particular, of the meeting group proposed by Carl Rogers, and by other reference authors such as Thomas Gordon and Irvin Yalom. The deepening of the epistemic and methodological field of the group dimension will be achieved through the narration of stories and clinical events, which in its experiential implications will constitute a resource for reflection and classroom discussion of the most recent research in dynamic psychology.

PART I (14 hours): the first part will cover the theoretical-applicative concepts useful for the investigation of group psychology, and for the analysis of group dynamics. Ample space will be given to the conceptions of Rogers, Maslow, Gordon and Yalom, as essential references for analyzing the dynamisms of psychic and relational, individual and group life.

PART II (14 hours): the second part will present the constitutive characteristics of the group both as an influence on psychic and emotional activities and as a training process. The dynamic phenomena of group life will be investigated, as well as the various types of setting and use of the group in different fields: from clinics to psychotherapy, from training to rehabilitation work, from institutional therapy to prevention, etc.), signaling their theoretical position and application also through reports and clinical and training examples. The skills to manage and facilitate group processes will also be deepened.

PART III (8 hours): the third part will be dedicated to the exploration of intrapsychic dynamics and relationality in contemporary psychology: the internalization of relationships in the family, social and cultural spheres. The person as a subjectivity inserted in social and relational processes will be studied.

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bout Theory and Techniques of group dynamics the student must show:

- knowledge, understanding and mastery of the fundamental concepts of the discipline;

- ability to use knowledge related to dynamic and social psychology to understand group dynamics;

- ability to read and interpret group phenomena;

- ability to use the knowledge and concepts acquired to reason according to theoretical models and the logic of 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

Exercises, experiential groups, seminars

Teaching

Lectures, lessons, seminars, experiential groups

Attendance

There is no obligation to attend

Course books

Rogers C. Un modo di essere, Giunti, 2012. (300 pagine)

Vignati R., Lo sguardo sulla persona. Psicologia delle relazioni umane, Libreriauniversitaria, Padova, 2023 (4. Ed.)    (esclusi cap. 1 e 5; 250 pagine)

Giunta S., Lo Verso G., Fare gruppi. Indicazioni per la clinica, la formazione e la ricerca, Il Mulino (184 pagine)

Assessment

The exam consists of a written test with 3 open-ended questions, to be completed in 30 minutes and, if necessary, the possibility of oral integration of insufficient answers, which aims to verify.

- Oral exam (student Erasmus). 

In order to ascertain the level of learning, the following will be assessed in particular:

- mastery of specialized knowledge and language,

- the ability to articulate reasoning, ideas and concepts in an organic way and with critical competence,

- the development of ideas and insights relating to the various aspects of the discipline,

- the use of concepts to analyze group dynamics and contemporary phenomena.

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 are no differences between attending and non-attending students.

Attendance

There are no differences between attending and non-attending students.

Course books

There are no differences between attending and non-attending students.

Assessment

There are no differences between attending and non-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.

Le studentesse e gli studenti che hanno registrato la certificazione di disabilità o la certificazione di DSA presso l'Ufficio Inclusione e diritto allo studio, possono chiedere di utilizzare le mappe concettuali (per parole chiave) durante la prova di esame.

A tal fine, è necessario inviare le mappe, due settimane prima dell’appello di esame, alla o al docente del corso, che ne verificherà la coerenza con le indicazioni delle linee guida di ateneo e potrà chiederne la modifica.