Optional Thematic Seminar 2

Recommended Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Teaching Methods

Expository-teaching methodology (lectures): presentation of research models with exemplification of ongoing investigations; discussion groups calling for critical analysis; relevant bibliographic search carried out autonomously by the students followed by group discussion to explain the knowledge acquired.

Learning Outcomes

Objective: this mandatory UC, allows students to opt for sub-themes to achieve deepening of knowledge, conceptualization and investigation concerning Family Intervention in a direct manner and towards specific research interests of each student.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Module I -Prevention

1-Parental Education

1.1.1. Concepts and typologies. Programs:1) Early-Childhood Basic Parenting Program, Incredible Years; 2)

Parenting Wisely, Urban Teens,

1.2. Marital promotion and enrichment.

1.2.1. Objectives and diversity of interventions. Models and programmes (pre-marital and marital)

Module II – Family and community mediation

2. Modalities and conditions. Indications on target-subjects and objectives. Associated variables and efficacy assessment.

Module III – Therapeutic interventions

3.1. Therapeutic process research

3.1.1. Study of the process and therapeutic results. Variables associated to therapeutic change in diverse settings and problems.

3.2. Crisis intervention

3.2.1. Concept and typologies of crisis. Evaluation and psychological intervention in crisis, catastrophe and emergence situations; the case of loss and bereavement.

Note. from the 5 themes listed in 3 modules each student chooses 3 sub-topics on the basis of their research interest

Head Lecturer(s)

Ana Paula Pais Rodrigues Fonseca Relvas

Assessment Methods

Evaluation
drafting of a scientific paper on a topic of students' research interest, which will be graded and subject to oral discussion by a panel of professors : 100.0%

Bibliography

Almeida,A.,Cruz, O.,Gaspar,M.,Brandão,T.,Alarcão,M.& Machado,J. (2012). Parent education interventions: Results from a national study in Portugal. The European Journal of Developmental Psychology,9(1),135-149.

Carr, A.(2009). The effectiveness os family therapy and systemic interventions for adult-focused problems. Journal of Family Therapy,31,46-74. doi:10.1111/j.1467-6427.2008.00452.x

Romano,J.& Hage,S.(2000). Prevention and Counseling Psychology: revitalizing commitments for the 21st century.The Counseling Psychologist,6(28), 733-763.

Sprenkle, D., Davis, S., & Lebow J. (2009). Common Factors in Couple and Family Therapy: The Overlooked

Foundation for Effective Practice.NY:Guilford

Walsh, F., & McGoldrick, M. (2004). When a Family Deals with Loss: Adaptational Challenges, Risk, and Resilience

Winsdale & Monk (2001).Narrative Mediation:A new approach to conflict resolution.SFrancisco:Jossey-Bass