Course: Introduction to Working with Client

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Course title Introduction to Working with Client
Course code PCH/UPKD
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
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. Introducing to the topic, the structure of the clinical psychological examination. 2. How to start a clinical consultation, testing, examinations, clinical observation. 3. How to consult, how to find the history, current problems of the client. 4. The psychologistś uncertainty. 5. The clientś uncertainty. 6. Analysis of clinical examination. 7. Experience with the clinical context.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Observation, Demonstration, Training in job and motor Skils
  • Attendace - 20 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 5 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 15 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 25 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 10 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
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 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 interview with clients.
Prerequisites
no prior assumptions

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Written exam

Active involment into the lectures.
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.


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