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. Learning outcomes:

1. knowing in depth a set of studies that evaluate and analyze some of the most relevant family intervention modalities as contemplated in Sylabus;

2. investigate and identify the processes and variables associated with the process and results of family

interventions – e.g. components, therapeutic alliance, therapeutic change or impass factors;

3. understanding and critically evaluate research produced in the field, points on which the student should be able to express both in writing and orally;

4. develop skills for designing and implementing scientific research in this field.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Module I -Prevention

1. Parental Education. Concepts and typologies. Programs:a) Early-Childhood Basic Parenting Program, Incredible Years; b)Parenting Wisely, Urban Teens

Module II – Therapeutic interventions

2. Couple Intervention

3. Family Narratives: Assessment and Intervention

Module III - Therapeutic Process Research

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

Note. from the 4 themes listed in 3 modules each student chooses 3 sub-topics on the basis of their research interest.

Head Lecturer(s)

Maria Filomena Ribeiro Fonseca Gaspar

Assessment Methods

Assessment
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 (two of doctoral course and one external). : 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 of 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

 Rivett, M., & Street, E. (2009). Family Therapy: 100 Key Points and Techniques. N. Y. Routledge.

 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.

White, M. (2007). Maps of narrative practice. Australia: Dulwich Centre.