The course has one main goal and a set of secondary goals connected to it. The primary objective is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the ontological, epistemological, theoretical, and clinical-applicative foundations of the major approaches in cognitive psychotherapy. The secondary objectives aim to deepen students' knowledge of neuropsychological cognitive psychotherapy, supported by clinical examples and the analysis of videotaped psychotherapy sessions.
Expected Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be able to: a) Understand the key approaches within the global landscape of cognitive psychotherapy; b) Understand the foundational ontological and epistemological principles that underpin each approach, even when they are not explicitly articulated; c) Recognize the significance of the psychotherapeutic process as a journey of self-transformation, which transcends the mere application of techniques or protocols.
Course Prerequisites
Non sono richiesti
Teaching Methods
The course is delivered through in-person lectures. For each credit (25 hours), the breakdown is as follows: 5 hours of content delivery (using slides, scientific papers, textbooks, etc.), 1 hour of interactive teaching (small group work, role-plays, and critical discussions in small groups), and 19 hours of independent study based on the course reading list and materials provided in class. There will also be meetings with a tutor to monitor progress and self-assess acquired knowledge. To ensure an inclusive learning environment, the lecturer offers up to two hours of office hours per week, available by appointment.
Assessment Methods
Interview. During the lessons, the evaluation criteria for the oral exam will be explained in detail: critical understanding of the topics; comprehensive knowledge of the topics; communication skills (a fundamental skill for a clinical psychologist).
Texts
Mandatory for everybody
Liccione D. (2019). Psicoterapia Cognitiva Neuropsicologica. Bollati Boringhieri Editore. Torino.
Choose a text from the following two books, for which a general critical reading is required along with an in-depth analysis of at least two selected chapters:
Liccione D. (eds.) (2024). Argomenti di Clinica Psicologica. Libreriauniversitaria Editore. Padova. Liccione D. (eds.) (2023). Identità e Orientamenti sessuali. Elementi di lavoro clinico affermativo. Bollati Boringhieri. Torino.
Contents
The course is divided into three educational areas: ontological/epistemologicalpsychological/neuroscientific, and clinical/applicative.
Course Language
Italian
More information
TEACHING TUTOR: dr.ssa Luisa Siciliano. The tutor can be contacted for information and further discussion on course topics. The tutor is available to students for clarifications and deeper insights into the course material.
