Systemic Models and Dynamic Models
3
2014-2015
01008896
Psychology
Portuguese
Face-to-face
SEMESTRIAL
6.0
Compulsory
1st Cycle Studies
Recommended Prerequisites
None.
Teaching Methods
Theoretical / practical methodologies using lectures, active methods and tutorial guidance.
Learning Outcomes
Module I - Systemic Models
* To acquire the basic knowledge of the theoretical grounding and epistemological and structuring foundation of the systemic paradigm and constructivist perspective
* to learn about the types and modes of intervention in a systemic perspective
* to develop the basic skills to assess and intervene systemically
Module II – Dynamic Models
* To acquire the fundamental theoretical knowledge related to the main psychoanalytic dynamic models (ex.: Freud, Klein, Winnicott and Bowlby) considering their conceptual differences and psychological implications in human being compression and in psychotherapeutic work;
* To develop basic skills related to dynamic clinical work, having as reference the therapeutic position and the correlative aspects of transference/countertransference, resistance and defenses, interpretation and insight, therapeutic alliance and therapeutic setting.
Work Placement(s)
NoSyllabus
I - Systemic Models
1. "Seeing different to think differently" - the conceptual basis of the systemic paradigm and constructivism
1.1. Systems Theory, Cybernetics and Pragmatics of Human Communication. Implications for intervention
1.2. The life cycle of the individual and family
1.3. Constructivism and narrative
1.4. Psychopathology in a systemic perspective
2. "Think different to listen and act differently" - foundations of systemic and family intervention
2.1. Types, methods and contexts
2.2. Tools for systemic assessment and intervention
II - Dynamic Models
1. Introduction to the Study of Psychoanalysis and dynamic psychotherapies
2. Dynamic psychopathology: anxiety, conflict and symptom, organization and structure; neurosis and psychosis
3. Introduction to dynamic psychotherapy: fundamental "technical" concepts
4. The different dynamic psychotherapeutic techniques (psychoanalysis, psychotherapies led to insight, group psychotherapy, institutional psychotherapy).
Head Lecturer(s)
Ana Paula Pais Rodrigues Fonseca Relvas
Assessment Methods
Final
Exam: 100.0%
Bibliography
Alarcão, M (2000). (des)Equilibrios familiares: Uma visão sistémica. Coimbra: Quarteto Editora.
Campos Pellanda, N.M. & Cabral Pellanda, L.E. (1996). Psicanálise Hoje: uma revolução do olhar. Petrópolis: Vozes
Mitchell, S.A.& Black, M.J. (1995). Freud and beyond: a history of modern psychoanalytic thought. New York: BasicBooks
Paixão, R. (2002). Manual de Psicopatologia Infantil e Juvenil. Vol. I, Coimbra: FPCE-UC
Relvas, A. P. (2000). Psicopatologia do desenvolvimento e contexto familiar: Perspectiva sistémica. In I. Soares (coord.), Psicopatologia do desenvolvimento: Trajectórias (in)adaptativas ao longo da vida, 435-468. Coimbra: Quarteto Editora.
Relvas, A.P. (1999) Conversas com famílias. Discursos e perspectivas em terapia familiar. Porto: Afrontamento.
Shedler, J. (2010). The efficacy of psychodynamic psychotherapy. American Psychologist, 65 (2), 98-109.
Tridon, A. (2006). Psychoanalysis: Its History, Theory and Practice. London: Kessinger Publishing