6 ECVET/ECTS / EQF Level 7 / 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th year of study – IP
Module Description:
This module provides a fundamental insight into the historical, theoretical, and methodological foundations of integrative psychotherapy, exploring key approaches and their application in therapeutic work. It focuses on a holistic approach, which includes emotional, cognitive, behavioral, neurobiological, and interpersonal dimensions. Participants will explore the following key directions and theories:
- Psychoanalytic Concepts and Object Relations (Freud, Klein, Winnicott, Bowlby)
- Gestalt Psychotherapy (Perls, Polster, Yontef)
- Transactional Analysis (Berne, Erskine)
- Systemic, Phenomenological, and Humanistic Approaches (Satir, Bowen, Bertalanffy, Rogers, Maslow, Minuchin, Husserl, Heidegger)
- Cognitive-Behavioral Methods in the Context of Integration (Beck, Linehan)
- Neuroscientific and Body-Oriented Approaches in Psychotherapy (Siegel, Schore, Porges, Levine, van der Kolk)
- Existentialism in Integrative Psychotherapy (Frankl, Yalom)
- Theory of Change in Integrative Psychotherapy (Erskine, Evans)
- Ethics and Social Responsibility in Therapeutic Work (EAP, EAIP, SPUuBiH)
The module empowers participants for critical analysis and integration of various psychotherapeutic methods in order to develop their authentic therapeutic style.
Learning Outcomes:
Competencies
By the end of the module, students will be able to:
a) Analyze the various theoretical foundations of integrative psychotherapy and their implications in clinical practice.
b) Independently research and critically reflect on literature and case studies in the field of integrative psychotherapy.
Knowledge
By the end of the module, students will acquire:
a) An understanding of the historical foundations, development, and principles of integrative psychotherapy.
b) Familiarity with the key directions and theories that have shaped the integrative approach.
c) Introduction to the most significant authors and pioneers of integrative psychotherapy.
Skills
By the end of the module, students will develop:
a) The ability to analyze and apply theoretical models in psychotherapeutic practice.
b) Knowledge of the basic principles of integrative psychotherapy and their application in clinical work.
c) Development of capacity for critical thinking and evaluation of the effectiveness of therapeutic methods.
Assessment of Knowledge and Competencies:
The module is assessed through:
– Written assignment (theoretical analysis or case study)
– Oral presentation in a small group
– Answering two questions inspired by the written assignment and the presentation
Total Learning Hours:
| Total learning hours: 180 hours | Independent study (literature, assignment preparation): 60 hours |
| Contact hours (lectures, interactive activities): 90 hours | Knowledge assessment (exams and presentations): 30 hours |