5 ECVET/ECTS / EQF level 7 / 5th year of study – IP
Module Description:
This module enables participants to develop research, academic, and presentation competences through the preparation of case studies, publication of professional and scientific papers, and participation in congresses and symposiums. The aim is to integrate theoretical and clinical knowledge, enhance critical thinking, and promote academic contribution within the profession.
The module includes:
- Preparation and presentation of a draft case study – analysis of clinical work in connection with contemporary theoretical models and research.
- Analysis and integration of relevant literature – linking theoretical models with clinical practice.
- Application of diagnostic and therapeutic methods – structured evaluation of clinical work.
- Description and analysis of the therapeutic process – presentation of key stages of intervention, challenges, and achievements.
- Writing professional and scientific articles – developing academic writing skills and the ability to argue theoretical and clinical findings.
- Publication of papers in professional journals – contributing to the scientific community through the dissemination of knowledge and clinical experiences.
- Participation in congresses, conferences, and symposiums – attending and actively participating through the presentation of research and professional papers.
- Networking and professional collaboration – connecting with the academic and professional community to exchange knowledge and improve practice.
- Ethical and methodological considerations in research – ensuring scientific validity and ethical standards in the research process.
Learning Outcomes:
Competencies
Upon completion of the module, students will be able to:
a) Independently conduct research analysis through a case study and write academic papers.
b) Integrate theoretical concepts with clinical findings and critically consider theoretical models and clinical practice.
c) Professionally present findings at professional and scientific conferences, and academically argue research results.
d) Critically reflect on and analyse their own therapeutic practice with reference to ethical principles.
Knowledge
Upon completion of this module, students will have acquired:
a) An understanding of the methodology of research and case study development in the field of integrative psychotherapy.
b) Knowledge of the structure and standards of academic writing, publication, and presentation of clinical analysis results.
c) Insight into the processes of peer review and evaluation in the scientific community and their application to their own research.
d) Awareness of the ethical principles in research and case study writing, along with the application of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
Skills
Upon completion of the module, students will have developed:
a) The ability to structure, argue, and precisely document academic and clinical work.
b) The skill of presenting, publicly speaking on professional topics, and analysing therapeutic processes.
c) The competence for professional communication, academic collaboration, and the reflective evaluation of research findings.
d) The application of research methods in psychotherapy through case analysis and the validation of clinical findings.
Assessment of Knowledge and Competencies:
The module is graded through:
– Writing and presentation of a draft case study
– Evaluation of the research paper and mentor feedback
– Analysis of clinical material linked with theory
– Presentation of research data to the mentor and peers
– Publication of at least one professional paper during the course or a presentation of the research at a congress/symposium
Total Learning Hours:
| Total learning hours: 150 hours | Independent study (research, writing, preparation for publication and presentation): 80 hours |
| Contact hours (research seminars, presentations, discussions): 50 hours | Knowledge assessment (work evaluation, feedback, presentation preparation): 20 hours |