2021-2022 / PSYC5845-2

Relational psychopathology

Duration

20h Th, 10h Pr

Number of credits

 Master in engineering of conflict prevention and management3 crédits 
 Master in psychology (120 ECTS)3 crédits 
 University certificate in clinical psychology with a focus on psychopathology3 crédits 

Lecturer

Maria Elena Brianda

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

The main goal of this course is to introduce students to the systemic approach to the study of psychopathology and to guide them through exercises to put into practice the knowledge acquired.
Course content:


  • psychopathology from the communication theory perspective;
  • theoretical models of pathological functioning of the family and its subsystems;
  • validated tools for assessing the functioning of the family and its subsystems.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

At the end of my course, students should be able to:




  • understand and analyze the hallmarks of pathological communication and their effects on system members;
  • understand and examine symptoms and pathological functioning of families and couples from a systemic perspective;
  • reflect on the application and interpretation of validated tools to understand the complexity of dynamics at play in situations of dysfunction and conflict.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Systemic Psychology

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  • In-person lectures (20 hours);
  • Practical classes on the topics covered (10 hours).

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face-to-face course

Recommended or required readings

  • Slides and personal notes;
  • Reference chapters and papers will be provided to students.

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )

- Remote

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )


Additional information:

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Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Professor: Maria Elena BRIANDA Contact: Mariaelena.Brianda@uliege.be