Course content

The subject is a continuation of clinical subjects with a focus on the most important psychotherapeutic methods within the adult field. Psychotherapy research and the indications and effects of different psychological approaches for specific mental disorders are the subject's main theme. An introduction to the most common psychotherapeutic methods for work with adults is given. In addition to therapy-specific conditions, emphasis is placed on the importance of common factors for successful treatment. The subject will also focus on development and deepening when it comes to practical psychological skills in psychotherapy.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

The student

• has in depth knowledge of mild, moderate and severe mental disorders in adults, including co-morbidity, trauma reactions, suicidality, substance abuse and addiction
• has in depth knowledge of common factors, specific factors and personal factors in psychotherapeutic transformational work.
• has in depth knowledge of various evidence-based treatment theories and models both for understanding mental disorders and for psychological treatment of adults.

Skills:

The student

• masters relevant professional forms of expression and can independent reflect on different advantages and weaknesses/limitations of different forms of psychological treatment.
• can be critical and independent of research literature.

General competence:

The student

• can critically reflect on ethical dilemmas related to the choice and prioritization of psychological interventions
• can analyze and deal critically with new knowledge in a methodical and scientific way, and keep professionally up-to-date and make professional assessments, decisions and actions in line with evidence-based practice and professional guidelines
• can critically analyze and communicate relevant research and master psychological expressions

Learning methods and activities

Primarily lectures, but also exercises, group work and case discussions may be relevant. The subject must be seen in connection with and also builds on PSYK4604 Clinical practice 2 - adults.

Compulsory assignments

• 80% attendance

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

PSYK4600 must be passed.

The class will be divided into two from this semester. One group will take the two children clinic courses PSYPRO4601 and PSYPRO4602, the second group the two adult clinic courses, PSYPRO4603 and PSYPRO4604, and reverse the following semester. A student who has not passed either PSYPRO4602 or PSYPRO4603 cannot proceed until this has been passed.

Credit reductions