26 ECVET/ECTS / EQF level 7 / 3rd, 4th and 5th year of study – IP
Module Description:
Clinical Practice is a key component of education in integrative psychotherapy, enabling participants to apply acquired theoretical and professional knowledge and skills in real therapeutic processes. This module provides the opportunity to work with clients under professional supervision, develop clinical skills, conduct therapy sessions, and maintain case documentation. The focus is on gaining experience in diagnosis, planning, and conducting the therapeutic process, while integrating supervisory guidance.
The module includes:
- Direct work with clients – individual, couple, group, and family therapy sessions.
- Application of diagnostic methods – assessment of clinical cases and formulation of therapeutic goals.
- Development and implementation of therapeutic plans – structuring and adapting treatment to the individual needs of clients.
- Documentation and maintenance of clinical records – keeping session notes, assessing progress, and evaluating interventions.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration – working in multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with other professionals (psychiatrists, educators, social workers).
- Supervised practice – reflection and analysis of one’s own work with feedback from the supervisor.
- Ethical dilemmas and professional boundaries in clinical work – developing a responsible approach.
Learning Outcomes:
Competencies
Upon completion of this module, students will be qualified to:
a) Professionally plan and conduct psychotherapeutic processes.
b) Apply clinical assessment methods and therapeutic interventions.
c) Professionally document therapeutic sessions and assess client progress.
Knowledge
Upon completion of this module, students will have acquired:
a) An understanding of the key elements of the psychotherapeutic process in individual, couples, and group work.
b) Knowledge of diagnostic and evaluation methods in clinical practice.
c) Knowledge of ethical standards and professional norms in clinical practice.
Skills
By the end of the module, students will have developed:
a) The ability to structure therapeutic plans and assess clinical cases.
b) The skill of adapting therapeutic approaches to the individual needs of clients.
c) The competence for interdisciplinary collaboration and integrating supervisory insights into their work with clients.
Assessment of Knowledge and Competencies:
The module is assessed through:
– A clinical work report and case analysis
– A presentation of therapeutic plans and an evaluation of outcomes
– A supervisory evaluation of client work
Total Learning Hours:
Total learning hours: 780 hours | Independent study: 230 hours |
Contact hours (clinical practice): 400 hours | Knowledge assessment (supervision and evaluation of clinical work): 150 hours |