PST453 Psychotherapy: Theory, practise and research

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2012
Extent and Intensity
1/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Ester Danelová (lecturer)
PhDr. Roman Hytych, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. MUDr. Jan Roubal, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. Mgr. Tomáš Řiháček, Ph.D. (lecturer)
MUDr. David Skorunka, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. PhDr. Zbyněk Vybíral, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. MUDr. Jan Roubal, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies
Supplier department: Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Mon 14:00–15:40 U23
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course is offered for foreign students of BA and MA programs. At the end of the course students will understand the basic topics of the field of psychotherapy as an independent discipline (theory, practice, research). They will be able to identify and discuss common questions and dillemas connected to the psychotherapy profession.
Syllabus
  • Introduction to Theory, Practice and Research in Psychotherapy The lecture offers basic overview covering themes such psychotherapy as a profession, scientific view in psychotherapy and variety of research designs. The focus on psychotherapy as both, the science and “gift” includes several issues for questioning and discussion. Some biases are mentioned as well.
  • Narrative and psychotherapy; from psychological to post psychological perspective In this lecture, a metaphor of story and narrative is discussed with regard to both major psychotherapeutic approaches and practice. A particular emphasis is given to narrative therapy inspired by theory of social construction.
  • How many psychotherapies we have (List of recognized treatments) We decided to create and henceforth manage a comprehensive list of widely (i.e. scientifically) recognized contemporary psychotherapies (particularly in North America and Europe) that is aimed to be as complete and valid as possible. The lecture is based on some papers from conferences.
  • Contemporary family therapy and systemic practice The lecture introduces main assumptions and variety of practice in contemporary family therapy including integrative approaches in this field. Major research findings regarding both outcome and process of family therapy will be presented.
  • Fringe psychotherapies: What are they? Looking at fringe or alternative psychotherapy practices in context of psychotherapy research, mental health care systems, history of psychotherapy, western culture and psychotherapy profession.
  • Psychotherapy integration from the perspective of training and professional development.After a brief introduction to psychotherapy integration, the lecture will focus on various ways how therapists develop to integrative perspective, analyzing their potential advantages and drawbacks.
  • Diagnostics and case formulation in psychotherapy Psychotherapeutic diagnostics (e.g. Bartuska et al., 2008) is a system of clues helping the therapist to continuously orientate himself in the ongoing therapeutic process and to create a useful map of a therapeutic situation. Case formulation is a method of organizing complex information about the client, to extrapolate the individual treatment, to observe the changes and to transform the theory and research into clinical practice (Eells, 2007).
  • Mindfulness in contemporary psychotherapy: Clinical practice and research findings Mindfulness is a core skill for life coping developed within Buddhist tradition. Recent years of its psychotherapy application and scientific research have showed a huge range of its benefits for psychotherapy clients as well as psychotherapists themselves.
  • Is psychotherapy "researchable"? Introducing main branches of psychotherapy research, paying special attention to original or controversial research designs and discussing their implications.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Psychotherapeutic diagnostics : guidelines for the new standard. Edited by Heinrich Bartuska. New York: Springer, 2008, xx, 286. ISBN 9783211773093. info
  • Handbook of psychotherapy case formulation. Edited by Tracy D. Eells. 2nd ed. New York: Guilford Press, 2007, xiv, 448. ISBN 9781593853518. info
  • Clinical strategies for becoming a master psychotherapist. Edited by William T O'Donohue - Nicholas A. Cummings - Janet L. Cummings. Amsterdam ; Boston: Elsevier Academic Press, 2006, xiv, 352. ISBN 012088416X. URL info
  • Handbook of psychotherapy integration. Edited by John C. Norcross - Marvin R. Goldfried. 2nd ed. New York: Oxford University Press, 2005, xix, 548. ISBN 9780195165791. info
  • CARR, Alan. Family therapy : concepts, process and practice. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons, 2000, xx, 564. ISBN 0471491241. info
Teaching methods
Theoretical preparation - reading of recommended texts. Active listening to the lecture. Discussion with the teacher and within the group of the students.
Assessment methods
80% attendance on lectures is compulsory. The final exam will take form of an essay (8 - 10 pages) on a chosen theme. Themes for final essay: 1. Short outline of situation of psychotherapy in your country; 2. Main psychotherapy approaches, personalities and training institutes in your country; 3. Psychotherapy politics in your country (legal framework); 4. What are the researchers focused on in the field of psychotherapy in your country?
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
General note: Předmět je určen jen pro zahraniční studenty.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Předmět je určen JEN pro zahraniční studenty. The course is aimed ONLY for foreign students.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2012, recent)
  • Permalink: https://is.muni.cz/course/fss/spring2012/PST453