2018-2019 / PSYC5883-1

Psychosocial approach of carefor seniors

Duration

30h Th

Number of credits

 Master in psychology (120 ECTS)3 crédits 
 University certificate in clinical psychology with a focus on psychopathology3 crédits 

Lecturer

Stéphane Adam

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

This course will focus on the caregiver's approach and will seek to understand how a older person faces and adjusts to a stressful life event. This will be illustrated through a real situation encountered by individuals suffering from Alzheimer's disease (or a related syndrome) from their relative (i.e. spouse, parent, or other).
Furthermore, according to the time left, other topics could be addressed as the risk (and fear) of falling, the end of life, etc .

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Course of « Aspects psychosociaux du vieillissement » (PSYC1092-1)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

This course will alternate between lecture, and eventually workshops and clinical exchanges based on vignettes or videos.

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

Face to face learning that is intended to be interactive. Active participation and class attendance are required.

Recommended or required readings

Course Content: Oral presentation + Slides available online (via MyULg)
Reading (s) recommended: Bibliographical supplements (articles, chapters) can be posted online (also via MyULg).

Assessment methods and criteria

Written exam (open questions) that will combine theoretical knowledge and clinical standpoint.
If the number of students enrolled in the course was very high, a part of the exam (or all of it) will take the form of multiple choice questions (MCQ). If this MCQ device was considered, students would be notified at least one month in advance.

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Academic: 
ADAM Stéphane (28.46) - stephane.adam@ulg.ac.be
Assistant: 
MISSOTTEN Pierre (20.58) - pmissotten@ulg.ac.be
Secretary: 
BERSOUX Martine (20.81) - martine.bersoux@ulg.ac.be