Systems and Skills Interventions in Psychology-I (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24PSY324 (A/B*)
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to understand and apply systemic approaches and intervention strategies in psychological practice.Develop practical skills to implement and evaluate psychological interventions within various systems (e.g., families, organizations).

 

 

Course Outcomes: 

COURSE

Course Outcomes

 

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24PSY 324A

 

 

Systems and Skills Interventions in Psychology-I (Theory)

 

 

CO121: Exhibit comprehensive understanding of unconscious mind and its influence on behavior, approaches to treatment and application of psychoanalytic principles in therapeutic settings

CO122: Acquire understanding of the process of individuation through focusing on integrating unconscious dynamics for personal growth and transformation.

CO123: Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary approaches and insight-oriented interventions for symptom relief and personal growth.

CO124: Gain insight into themes of freedom, responsibility, and meaning-making in therapy and prioritizing client autonomy and existential exploration.

CO125: Cultivate learning about holistic awareness and experiential techniques focusing on present-moment awareness and fostering authentic self-expression.

CO126 : Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Reading assignments

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Psychoanalysis

Freud’s drive theory, object-relations psychology, self-psychology, psychoanalytical approaches to treatment, brief psychoanalytic therapy

 
 

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Therapy System Emphasizing Background and Content

Jungian analysis and therapy- theory of personality, analysis and therapy; Adlerian therapy: theory of personality, theory of therapy and counselling

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Therapy Systems Emphasizing Background and Content

Development of Psychodynamic Theories, Transactional Analysis, Brief Psychodynamic Therapy, Psychodrama

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Therapy Systems Emphasizing Emotions and Sensations

Person-Centred theory of personality and psychotherapy; Existential theory of personality and psychotherapy, Logotherapy

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Therapy Systems Emphasizing Emotions and Sensations

Gestalt Therapy: history, theory of personality and psychotherapy

* Course offered to both, clinical and counselling psychology specializations

 

 

 

 

Essential Readings: 

Essential Readings

  • Corey, G. (2000). Theory and Practice of Counselling and Psychotherapy. Delhi: S. Chand & Company Ltd.
  • Seligman. L. (2011). Theories of Counselling and Psychotherapy: Systems, Strategies and Skills. Delhi: Prentice Hall India.
  • Sharf, R.S. (2011). Theories of Psychotherapy and Counselling: Concepts and Cases. Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers.

 

Suggested Readings

  • Kaslow, H.W. (2004). Comprehensive Handbook of Psychotherapy. (Vol. I to IV). Noida: John Wiley and Sons.
  • Nelson-Jones, R. (2012). Theory and Practice of Counselling and Psychotherapy. London: Sage Publications.
  • Golshan, Shahrokh ; Saks, Elyn R. (2013). Informed Consent to Psychoanalysis: The Law, the Theory, and the Data. Fordham University Press. EISBN: 978-0-82324-979-4.
  • Peruniak, Geoffrey. (2010). A Quality of Life Approach to Career Development. University of Toronto Press. EISBN: 978-1-44268-688-5. EISBN: 978-1-44268-688-5.

 

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Academic Year: 
2024-25
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