MEDICINA FISICA E RIABILITATIVA E PSICOLOGIA CLINICA

Module CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

1. Knowledge and understanding

At the end of the course, students will acquire solid theoretical foundations related to the main clinical intervention models, developing a clinical reasoning framework capable of addressing the complexity of different intervention contexts and the specific demands arising from them. Students will understand the close connection between clinical practice and scientific research, as well as the importance of systematic practices of intervention monitoring, evaluation and critical review.

2. Applying knowledge and understanding

Students will be able to consciously apply intervention techniques consistent with specific psychological reference models and to manage the different phases of the clinical process, from initial observation and exploration to feedback and shared definition of the intervention, including its possible implementation. Particular attention will be given to skills related to the initial phase of intervention and to the evaluation of effectiveness.

3. Making judgements

The course fosters the development of independent judgement and reflective abilities in the assessment of clinical issues and in the selection of appropriate intervention strategies, promoting a critical review of the core concepts of psychological intervention and a comparative understanding of similarities and differences across different demand contexts, within an integrated clinical approach.

4. Communication skills

Students will develop professional communication skills in conducting clinical interviews, providing feedback and sharing evaluations, and communicating with clients and professionals, using appropriate technical language and supporting team-based work.

5. Learning skills

At the end of the course, students will be able to autonomously update their knowledge, integrate theoretical contributions with scientific research findings, and develop methodological competencies consistent with evidence-based clinical practice, supporting continuous learning and professional development.

Frontal lessons, role playing

Should teaching be carried out in mixed mode or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous statements, in line with the programme planned and outlined in the syllabus.

Learning assessment may also be carried out on line, should the conditions require it.

Acquisition of a theory of psychological that allows the use of intervention techniques in the light of a specific theoretical model. Lesson will be proposed in order to develop specific skills for conducting an intervention, with particular reference to the stages that characterize it: observation, exploration, interpretation will be highlight. Integrated management of the main methods of clinical psychology, such as interview, assessment, reporting, analysis of the demand.

Critical review of the basics of psychological intervention. Contextualization of the major theoretical and operational issues within a clinical psychological approach in the light of an integrated theoretical perspective. Focusing on early intervention. Efficacy and effectiveness.

Content of the training

- The different theoretical models in clinical psychology.

-assessment In clinical psychology.

-Psychodiagnostic.

-treatment in clinical psychology.

-Analysis of psychopathological case series.

1) Louis G. Castonguay, Thomas F (2023). Oltmanns. Psicologia clinica e psicopatologia: Un approccio integrato. Raffaello Cortina Editore. Pagine 600

Only chapters 1, 7, 8. 9 e 16

Bisso, E., Caponnetto, P., Auditore, R., Pulvirenti, A., Aguglia, E., Avincola, G., Fakhrou, A., & Signorelli, M. S. (2025). Treatment of cognitive deficits in schizophrenia using a new technique of Cognitive Training in Virtual Reality: a pilot study. Health psychology research, 13, 129550. https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.129550

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11936333/

Oral

The verification of learning can also be carried out by TC, if the conditions require it.