Course: Introduction to Working with Client

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Course title Introduction to Working with Client
Course code PCH/BUPK
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Jochmannová Leona, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Introduction to the topic of clinical practice and healthcare. Clinical methods. 2. How to start a clinical consultation, N.O.: current client issues. Exploration. 3. Clinical observation, s.p.p. 4. Anamnesis and hetero-anamnesis. 5. Formulation of a psychological report and findings according to the context. Analysis of clinical methods. 6. Specific client. Child and family. 7. Stages of the process of change, transference and countertransference. 7. Experience with the clinical context. The psychologistś uncertainty.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Observation, Demonstration, Group work
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 15 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 25 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 10 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 20 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 5 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Clinical practice. The work of the clinical psychologist during the diagnosis and psychological consultation, the scheme of the psychological case studies, practical training with clients. The course followed by the first clinical experience with output in the form of psychological case histories.
The aims of course is gaining knowledge about clinical work and practical clinical diagnostic skills for psychologists. The aim of this course is to acquire basic skills in technique of exploration of psychological problems of client and familiarize with basic methods and work procedures in diagnostic interview with clients.
Prerequisites
basic knowledge of psychopathology, clinical psychodiagnostic methods

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam, Student performance

Dates of classes: 22.9. no classes Joint classes classroom 215: 29.9., 3.11., 10.11., 24.11., 1.12., 8.12. Group A, B exercises - classroom 340: Group A: 6.10., 20.10. Group B: 13.10., 27.10. Study of video materials and other materials stored on Moodle during the semester. Credit: Active participation in exercises and classes. 2 absences without a reason + 1 absence with a doctor's certificate are possible. Changing the selected group is possible only after agreement with the teacher and a classmate from the other group. Exam: written, according to the structure of the Guide, open-ended questions on topics covered in the lessons, exercises and materials on Moodle.
Recommended literature
  • Rehan, V.:. Úvod do práce s klientem. Skripta, VUP Olomouc, 2007.
  • Říčan, P., Krejčířová, D., et al. Dětská klinická psychologie. Praha.
  • Svoboda, M., Cešková, E., Kucerová, H.:. Psychopatologie a psychiatrie.Portál, Praha .2006.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Psychology (2019) Category: Psychology courses 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter