8 ECVET/ECTS / EQF Level 7 / 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th year of study – IP
Module Description:
Ovaj modul se fokusira na procesnu dijagnostiku i kliničke intervencije u psihoterapijskom radu s djecom i adolescentima. Proučavaju se ključni fenomeni koji se pojavljuju unutar terapijskog odnosa, uključujući transfer, kontratransfer, otpore, regresiju, disocijaciju, žalovanje, rad na snovima i i korektivno emocionalno iskustvo.
The module includes:
- Process Diagnostics – understanding the client’s internal dynamics through expressive and nonverbal modes of expression.
- Phenomenology of the Therapeutic Process – recognizing key phenomena in clinical work and their function in therapy (transference, countertransference, projective identification, parallel process).
- Interventions in the Therapeutic Setting – strategies aimed at adaptive restructuring of dysfunctional patterns.
- The Role of the Therapist – analysis of therapeutic boundaries, power dynamics, and responsibilities when working with vulnerable populations.
- Grieving – developmental specificities of mourning, coping strategies, and therapeutic interventions to support the grieving process.
- Phases of Grieving (Kübler-Ross model and developmentally specific models) and how to recognize them in the therapeutic process.
- Dream Work – symbolism of dreams in the psychotherapeutic process, interpretation, and use of dreams as a means of emotional processing.
- Nonverbal Channels of Communication in Therapeutic Work – body language, expressive arts, and nonverbal expressions in therapy.
Learning Outcomes:
Competencies
By the end of the module, students will be able to:
a) Apply process diagnostics in recognizing key phenomena (grieving, the role of dreams, and unconscious processes) in therapy.
b) Analyze and understand transference and countertransference reactions and use them in therapeutic work.
c) Apply integrative therapeutic methods in working with grieving, dreams, and other unconscious content based on the individual needs of the client.
Knowledge
By the end of the module, students will acquire:
a) In-depth understanding of therapeutic process phenomena and their function in psychotherapy, including key concepts such as transference and countertransference dynamics.
b) Familiarity with phenomena such as resistance, transference, and countertransference in the therapeutic setting.
c) Understanding of theoretical models of grieving and their implications in psychotherapy, including developmentally specific reactions to loss, dream symbolism in therapeutic work, and the dynamics of the therapist-client relationship.
Skills
By the end of the module, students will develop:
a) The ability to structure therapeutic work with grieving, including recognizing phases of mourning and adapting the therapeutic approach to the individual needs of the client.
b) Skill in applying various techniques in working with grief, including expressive methods, narrative approaches, and therapeutic interventions for emotional regulation.
c) Competence in working with families, couples, and support systems, integrating a systemic perspective into the grieving process.
Assessment of Knowledge and Competencies:
The module is assessed through:
– Clinical case analysis
– Practical demonstrations of therapeutic interventions
– Reflective essay
Total Learning Hours
| Total learning hours: 240 hours | Knowledge assessment (exams and presentations): 20 hours |
| Contact hours: 140 hours | Independent study: 80 hours |