B015477 - DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION PSYCHOLOGY

Italian

Life Cycle Psychology: theoretical reference models and intervention strategies. The subject of particular study will be constituted by narratives, as an expression of the individual's ability to weave the plot of one's life, and by art therapy, as intervention strategies that can be used throughout the life cycle, from childhood to old age.

Sugarman L (2003), Psicologia del ciclo di vita. Modelli teorici e strategie di intervento, Milano, Cortina.

Knowledge and understanding.
The course aims to provide knowledges on: a) theoretical and methodological aspects of contemporary research in Life Span Psychology; b) life-span perspective, from childhood to the old age; c) psychological processes and mechanisms that regulate psychological development in the various phases of the life cycle; d) being able to understand the needs of the people across the life span and in their context.

Applying knowledge and understanding.
The course aims to provide skills for: a) knowing how to observe contexts, and people in contexts; b) knowing how to grasp the psychological and relational needs, and how to realize interventions; c) knowing how to use some models of design in psychology.

Making judgments.
Particular attention will be paid to develop a critical attitude, and to teach students how to express their opinions and point of view in front of the whole group.

Communication skills.
The course will provide students with the knowledge necessary to use an apppropriate technical language.

Basic knowledge of developmental psychology

Knowledge and understanding.
Frontal lessons to explain theoretical concepts. Presentation of evaluation and intervention methods.

Applying knowledge and understanding.
Class exercises on cases and scenarios related to life cycle psychology. Art therapy experiences.

Making judgments.
Seminars and group discussion of specific topics that are part of examination program.

Communication skills.
Use of a correct technical language.

Learning skills.
Small tasks carried-out in autonomy.

In addition to the slide presented during classes, the time-table of course activities, also Syllabus will be put online on the e-learning site.

Knowledge and understanding
Written test with multiple choices questions and open questions.

Applying knowledge and understanding.
Test of the ability to recognize the main developmental stages, starting from observations and clinical materials.

Making judgments.
Deepening specific topics that are part of the examination program.

Communication skills.
Use of a technical language.

Life cycle psychology. The collection of data on people's lives. The stages of age and the lines of life. The cumulative sequences. Development tasks. Life events and transitions; Dynamic continuity in narratives. The intervention.