THEORIES AND TECHNIQUES OF THE DIAGNOSTIC INTERVIEW AND CLINICAL ALLIANCE - 40058

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ID:

40058

Dettaglio:

SSD: Clinical Psychology Duration: 36 CFU: 6

Located in:

BERGAMO

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Course Details:

PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES - 40-270/PERCORSO COMUNE Year: 3

Year:

2025

Date/time interval

Primo Semestre (22/09/2025 - 19/12/2025)

Course Objectives

During the course the students will learn the theoretical foundations and the technical principles of conducting the diagnostic interview and the therapeutic relationship. In particular, the student will learn the technical principles to build a relationship of trust and work with his patient. Furthermore the student will learn the basic protocol useful for the collection and organization of the patient's clinical information (in individual, couple and family settings) necessary for the formulation of the diagnosis

Course Prerequisites

No prerequisite is required. The course is recommended to those who would like to work in a clinical setting in different contexts, both institutional (outpatient or hospital and territorial) and freelance professionals

Teaching Methods

Frontal lessons
Video
Group work
Seminars and conferences

Assessment Methods

Verification of the achievement of the objectives will take place through evaluation of the written test.

COURSE TOPIC
Analysis of the theoretical model of attachment as a basis for observing the clinical relationship
Psychological interview and clinical interview
Phases of the clinical interview
Start the therapeutic relationship
Maintain the therapeutic relationship
What are the qualities and abilities that a therapist must have?
What is empathy and how is it developed?
Collect information and formulate hypotheses
Motivate change
Plan treatment procedures
Orient treatment procedures
Principles of the clinical interview in the therapy of psychological disorders
The clinical interview in childhood and adolescence
Metanalysis of the clinical interview
Psychological model