Duration
Introduction and cross-disciplinary elements : 16h Th
The psychopathology of ageing : 10h Th
Psychological traumas : 30h Th
Relational psychopathology : 22h Th
Integrative psychopathology : 20h Th
Number of credits
Lecturer
Introduction and cross-disciplinary elements : Adelaïde Blavier
The psychopathology of ageing : Stéphane Adam
Psychological traumas : Adelaïde Blavier
Relational psychopathology : Maria Elena Brianda
Integrative psychopathology : Frank Laroi
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This course offers different theoretical approaches relevant to psychopathology. Each approach is particularly interested in psychological processes which can be dysfunctional and involved in the emergence and/or maintenance of psychopathology.
The theoretical approaches proposed are as follows:
- relational psychopathology
- integrative psychopathology
- psychotrauma
- psychopathology of aging.
On the one hand, the theoretical material is viewed separatly by different lecturers.
On the other hand, an "introduction and transversality elements" part allows you to approach the integration of subjects using theoretical models and clinical cases.
Introduction and cross-disciplinary elements
The course aims to introduce and integrate the different parts of the teaching unit.
This part includes the overall introduction of the course, integration models and integration exercises based on clinical vignettes or theoretical elements.
The psychopathology of ageing
The course addresses the specificities of psychotherapeutic support for the elderly: do they seek such support? What are the barriers to such care? What necessary and useful adaptations should be considered (e.g., the concept of therapeutic neutrality, etc.)? What is the ultimate goal of these interventions (e.g., maintaining quality of life)?
Based on these elements, the course also explores certain mental disorders that occur during old age: depressive disorders, anxiety disorders (e.g., fear of falling), and loneliness.
Psychological traumas
This course will present the psychological caractheristics of psychotraumatism: history, diagnosis, traumatical events, traumatism in childhood, secondary psychotraumatism, factors of protection and risk, assessment and intervention methods
Relational psychopathology
Description
This course aims to introduce students to the fundamental principles of the complex hypothesis in psychopathology, according to the systemic psychology approach. The course consists of 22 hours of theoretical teaching that will cover the main concepts of relational psychopathology, accompanied by the presentation of clinical cases.
Contents
- Psychopathology from the perspective of the systemic approach
- Analysis of interactions, relationship types, and pathological communication in human systems
- The representational and historical-temporal axis in understanding psychopathology
- Systemic theoretical models of pathological functioning
- Resource analysis of human systems
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The student should be able to master the theoretical concepts of the different approaches offered within the course:
- relational psychopathology
- integrative psychopathology
- psychotrauma
- psychopathology of aging.
Students should be able to understand the models of integration of theoretical approaches and, to a lesser extent, to identify the theoretical concepts relevant to the understanding of clinical signs.
Introduction and cross-disciplinary elements
At the end of the course sessions, students will have to master the first notions of integration in psychology (foundations, interests, models). They will have to be able to mobilize different theoretical knowledge, from the approaches seen in the course, to promote a transversal understanding of a clinical vignette/clinical elements.
The psychopathology of ageing
Illustrate the specificity and challenges of the clinical approach with elderly individuals. Raise awareness about the particular demands of assessment and intervention methods used in addressing mental health disorders in older adults.
Psychological traumas
The purpose of this course is that at the end, students have a clinical knowledge about psychotraumatisms and can assess and give a diagnosis as well as apply appropriate psychological intervention
Relational psychopathology
At the end of this course the student will be able to consider and analyze psychological suffering within its relational context. The acquired knowledge will help guide the student in formulating hypotheses about the role of relational factors in the prevention, development and maintenance of psychopathology.
Integrative psychopathology
Basic concepts will be taught, illustraed via specific examples of psychopathological states.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
The psychopathology of ageing
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Psychological traumas
Bachelor in psychology
Relational psychopathology
The theoretical fundamentals of systemic psychology.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Theoretical contents will be taught in ex-cathedra classes or via podcasts. At the end of the semester, two exercises sessions are proposed, focusing on the understanding of a clinical case.
Introduction and cross-disciplinary elements
Theoretical material seen in ex-cathedra class.
Proposal of exercises at each session carried out in small groups.
The psychopathology of ageing
The courses will alternate between traditional content and clinical vignettes (case studies).
Occasionally, and depending on availability, external speakers will be invited to share their expertise on specific topics (for example, loneliness) or on ethical issues specific to clinical psychology for the elderly.
Relational psychopathology
In-person lectures
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Blended learning
Introduction and cross-disciplinary elements
Blended learning
The psychopathology of ageing
Blended learning
Further information:
Classes in person or in the form of podcasts depending on circumstances or students' preferences.
Psychological traumas
Face-to-face course
Relational psychopathology
Face-to-face course
Recommended or required readings
Course materials will be available via ecampus.
Introduction and cross-disciplinary elements
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
The psychopathology of ageing
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- MyULiège
Further information:
Course subject: Oral presentation during in-person or online sessions + Slides posted online
Psychological traumas
Articles and PPT slides will be given at the course and on myulg
Relational psychopathology
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
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
Further information:
A single exam bringing together all the theoretical approaches, as well as the transversality elements included in the "introduction and transversality elements" section.
Introduction and cross-disciplinary elements
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam
The psychopathology of ageing
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam
Psychological traumas
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam
Relational psychopathology
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
About course organization (timetables, rooms, organization of exams, etc.): Chloé Jeanne (assistant); Chloe.Jeanne@uliege.be
About the subject matter: The teacher in charge of the subject during the course ou Fanny Kreush (assistant); fkreusch@uliege.be. Possibility of making an appointment.
About evaluation: Fanny Kreush (assistant); fkreusch@uliege.be and copy Adélaïde Blavier (coordinator); Adelaide.Blavier@uliege.be
Introduction and cross-disciplinary elements
Assistant :
Fanny KREUSCH - Courriel : fkreusch@uliege.be
Chloé JEANNE - Courriel : chloe.jeanne@uliege.be
The psychopathology of ageing
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Psychological traumas
Assistants: laetitia.dipiazza@ulg.ac.be
Professor: Adelaide.Blavier@ulg.ac.be
Relational psychopathology
Professor: Maria Elena BRIANDA Contact: Mariaelena.Brianda@uliege.be
Association of one or more MOOCs
There is no MOOC associated with this course.