Systematic Approach in Counselling (VPUPK_181)
About Study Course
Objective
To introduce postgraduate students to the main principles and theories of systemic psychotherapy, to develop the understanding of the use of systemic principles in the work of the psychologist, to develop skills to use the principles of systemic counselling in work with the individual, the couple and the family.
Prerequisites
Developmental psychology, Personality psychology, Family psychology, Differential psychology, Psychological counselling, Group counselling and psychotherapy.
Learning outcomes
Students describe differences between individual and systemic approach in counselling, they describe the main principles of the systemic approach, the main theories and key concepts. They describe the main interventions of the systemic approach in counselling.
Students find patterns at family genograms. They demonstrate the systemic interventions – ask systemic questions, develop family sculpture during seminars in training situations.
Students evaluate the resources of family system functioning and the needs of the family system. They distinguish between a functional and dysfunctional family, give recommendations of how to improve the functioning of the system.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health psychology, LFVPSM | 2 | Master’s | Limited choice | ||
| Health Psychology, VPM | 2 | Master’s | Limited choice | ||
| Health psychology, VPMp | 2 | Master’s | Limited choice |
