Course Content
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Assessment
The Foundation Course is structured in 5 modules (200 academic hours*)
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Theory (4 modules) - 120 h
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Self-discovery (1 module) - 30 h
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Practice (Literature discussion & practice) - 20 h
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Preparation for the exam - 30 h
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Module 1: Introduction to Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy (PPT). Three Principles of PPT. Transcultural approach. The concept of "Positum". Balance Model. Case study
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Module 2: Actual Capacities. Micro and Macro Traumas. Key Conflict. Family, Culture and Tradition. Model Dimension. Actual, Basic and Inner Conflict. Case study
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Module 3: Five Stages of Therapy.Positive Psychodynamics. Case study
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Module 4: Self-discovery using stories, symbols, and metaphors in therapy.
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Module 5: Therapeutic relationship and interactions. Five Stages of Therapy. Preparation for the exam.
* the order of the covered material might change depending on the group dynamic.
ASSESSMENT:
KNOWLEDGE AND SELF REFLECTION
1) Written essay about the personal development during the training, reflection on self-discovery and recommended literature (minimum 5 pages).
2) Theoretical colloquium – led by theory trainer – 2 questions from the studied material.
ABILITIES TO WORK WITH CLIENTS
1. Case conceptualisation of a documented case
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2. Role play between participants with case conceptualisation.
NB: the exam is compulsory only for students on the Psychotherapeutic Path