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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:4 / 6
Course supervisor:Inese Paiča
Study type:Full time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Psychology
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Psychology

Objective

To test master's competencies and skills in the profession and their ability to evaluate the development process of their competences and skills during their studies, as well as their professional development plan.

Prerequisites

Observation Practice, Professional Development Group, Personal and Developmental Psychology, Art Therapy History, Theories, Assessment in AT, AT for different patient groups in psychiatry and medical rehabilitation.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

According to the case description, theoretical substantiation of methods and techniques of art therapy is performed, student justifies the choice of theoretical approach to work with patient groups, critically analyses the peculiarities of organisation of art therapy process and interventions for working with patient groups.

Skills

According to the case description, the patient(s) shall be assessed in the context of their art therapy specialisation, and an appropriate theoretical approach to work with the relevant patient group shall be selected. Student creates an art therapy plan for a particular patient/ group, taking into account the specificity of the patient group, age range and potential risks. Chooses and uses appropriate art therapy techniques and interventions. Critically analyses and evaluates the art therapy process and outcome.

Competence

Applies art therapy methods, techniques and interventions according to the specificity of the patient group and the goal of art therapy. Organizes and manages art therapy as a simulation game. Analyses the dynamics of the art therapy process and interprets the results. The basic principles of professional and general ethics are followed during the training session. During the training session and analysing the study session, students recognise their professional limitations and opportunities. Perform self-reflection.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Art Therapy, RFMT5Master’sRequired