Course: Introduction to psychotherapy for special educators

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Course title Introduction to psychotherapy for special educators
Course code USS/ECPST
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + On-line Activities
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Potměšil Miloň, prof. PhDr. PaedDr. Ph.D.
  • Jurkovičová Petra, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Růžička Michal, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Regec Vojtech, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Langer Jiří, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The discipline treats the system and functioning of the counselling.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
Learning outcomes
The aim of this course is to introduce the basic concepts of psychotherapy and therapeutic possibilities in the field of Special Education. The topics discussed over the course will cover the definition of psychotherapy, the types of psychotherapy, main psychotherapeutic school and approaches; methods used within psychotherapy. The practical part of the course will focus on self-experiential activities, hands-on activities and experiential learning based on the premise that to know oneself (one´s own skills as well as limits) is the important element for successful psychotherapy. Students will get to know the principles of group dynamics and basic rules for work with groups. The content of this course covers topics from psychology of personality, and other general psychological disciplines. Student will learn the most general concepts of psychotherapy, the system of psychotherapeutic methods; and will try to use selected psychotherapeutic techniques (i.e.: CBT, family therapy, art therapy). Students will also get to know the most recent psychotherapeutic literature.
The outcomes of the subject are based on partial profile of the subject`s absolvent.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam

Fulfilment of subject requirements as stipulated by the teacher at the beginning of the semester.
Recommended literature
  • MUHIĆ, J. (2004). Interkulturní poradenství. Praha: IPPP.
  • Novosad, L. (2009). Poradenství pro osoby se zdravotním a sociálním znevýhodněním. Praha: Portál.
  • NOVOSAD, L. (2000). Základy speciálního poradenství. Praha: Portál.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Special Education (BB22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Special Education (BB23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter