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Psychotherapeutic Methods (B-KUL-L07F9B)

5 ECTSEnglish41 First termCannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Germeys Inez |  Kirtley Olivia
POC Revalidatiewetenschappen en kinesitherapie

Aims

After completing the course, the student:

- will have basic knowledge of the psychotherapeutic principles with emphasis on psychotherapeutic strategies that are most relevant for physiotherapists in mental health.
- will be able to make an optimal referral of the patient to a psychotherapist, if necessary.

- has received a general introduction and hands-on experience into the most important psychotherapeutic methods.

- has advanced knowledge of cognitive behavioral therapy for physiotherapists (including acceptance and commitment therapy, rational emotive therapy; mindfulness, solution focused therapy, …).

- has knowledge on systemic therapy for physiotherapists

Previous knowledge

Prerequisites for students who are not enrolled in the Bachelor/Master programme of rehabilitation sciences and physiotherapy, but who wish to include the course as an optional course in the diploma contract of their programme: These students must contact the course coordinator. On the basis of the student's previous knowledge and motivation, the coordinator will decide whether or not to admit the student to the course.

Previous knowledge (highly recommended)
Students have knowledge of the major psychopathological diseases in children and adults.

Order of Enrolment

Mixed prerequisite:
You may only take this course if you comply with the prerequisites. Prerequisites can be strict or flexible, or can imply simultaneity. A degree level can be also be a prerequisite.
Explanation:
STRICT: You may only take this course if you have passed or applied tolerance for the courses for which this condition is set.
FLEXIBLE: You may only take this course if you have previously taken the courses for which this condition is set.
SIMULTANEOUS: You may only take this course if you also take the courses for which this condition is set (or have taken them previously).
DEGREE: You may only take this course if you have obtained this degree level.


( ( FLEXIBLE(L00A0A) OR FLEXIBLE(B3105O) ) AND ( FLEXIBLE(L03A5C) OR FLEXIBLE(B3090O) ) ) OR
FLEXIBLE(L03G4C)

The codes of the course units mentioned above correspond to the following course descriptions:
L00A0A : Psychologie
B3105O : Psychologie
L03A5C : Introductie in de revalidatie in de geestelijke gezondheidszorg
B3090O : Introductie in de revalidatie in de geestelijke gezondheidszorg
L03G4C : Rehabilitation in Mental Health Care

This course unit is a prerequisite for taking the following course units:
L09G6B : Stage in de geestelijke gezondheidszorg
L09G7B : Internship in Mental Health Care

Identical courses

This course is identical to the following courses:
L07F9A : Psychotherapeutic Methods (No longer offered this academic year)

Is included in these courses of study

Activities

5 ects. Psychotherapeutic Methods (B-KUL-L07F9a)

5 ECTSEnglishFormat: Lecture41 First term
Germeys Inez |  Kirtley Olivia
POC Revalidatiewetenschappen en kinesitherapie

Content

The basic principles of different psychotherapeutic methods:

1: Bio-psycho-social model of psychopathology

2: The therapeutic relation and Motivational Interviewing

3: Recovery-oriented work and first-person perspective

4: How to deal with non-suicidal self-injury and suicidal ideation

5: Psychodynamic therapy

6: Behavioral therapy and exposure

7: Psycho-education and lifestyle interventions 

8: Systemic therapy

9: Cognitive Behavioral therapy

10: Third Wave Cognitive Behavioral therapy (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness based therapy,..)

11: New therapy developments (eHealht & mHealth; trauma therapy; virtual reality;..)

Course material

PowerPoint presentations (Toledo)

Language of instruction: more information

english

Format: more information

interactive classes with problem-based learning and skills training

Evaluation

Evaluation: Psychotherapeutic Methods (B-KUL-L27F9b)

Type : Partial or continuous assessment with (final) exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written, Presentation, Self assessment/Peer assessment
Type of questions : Open questions

Explanation


The evaluation of this course will consist of 3 parts:

  • A peer evaluation of the active participation in the problem-based learning modules and the preparation of the final presentation.
  • A group presentation in class
  • A written exam, consisting of open questions about the content of the course.

Weighting factors for partial scores will be presented to the students in the first lectures of the first semester and posted on Toledo.

The students are expected to be acquainted with the education and the examination regulations of the KU Leuven and the faculty additions, including regulations concerning plagiarism.

Information about retaking exams

Potential re-evaluation in September will consist of a written exam, consisting of open questions about the content of the course.