| CODE | PSY2643 | ||||||||||||||||
| TITLE | Practical Psychology | ||||||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Psychology | ||||||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | Practical Psychology Skills Part 1 This first part of a second level course introduces students in a hands on fashion to basic interpersonal and intrapersonal attitudes and skills, including: - Basic Group dynamics; - Decision making; - Assertiveness and reciprocity; - Leadership skills and teamwork; - Dealing with conflict. Skills will be learned in a workshop setting through a brief theoretical exposition of the subject followed by practical exercises focused on the execution of the skills and their application to daily life and personal growth. Practical Psychology Skills Part 2 This second part of the study-unit builds on Practical Psychology Skills I. In this study-unit students will have the opportunity to apply the skills previously learned by acting as co-facilitators. Student teams have to choose a psychological skill from a pre-assigned list provided by their tutor, prepare and deliver the topic in the group and participate constructively in a feedback evaluation. In effect they will be running a life-skills session with peers and getting constructive feedback regarding their execution of this task. This part of the study-unit places students in a leadership and educational role and provides a setting where they can get feedback on the execution of these roles from peers and professionals (i.e. lecturers). Study unit Aims: Practical Psychology Skills Part 1 - To teach basic personal and interpersonal skills. - To foster a collaborative, safe atmosphere conducive to experiential learning. - To foster and increase awareness and reflection. Practical Psychology Part 2 - To provide students with an opportunity to lead a group in a guided way. - To foster a collaborative, safe atmosphere conducive to experiential learning. - To foster an evaluative awareness and an ability to communicate feedback constructively. Learning Outcomes: Practical Psychology Skills Part 1 - Awareness of self, other and interpersonal processes. - Elementary reflexivity. - Awareness and skills in the practical side of psychology. - Personal formation necessary for the formation of future psychologists. Practical Psychology Skills Part 2 - Deepened skill and awareness obtained in Practical Psychology 1. - Ability to lead a group in experiential learning experience. - Elementary understanding of group process and individual experience. - Ability to evaluate self and others constructively. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: - Corey, G., & Schneider Corey, M. (2002). I never knew I had a choice: Explorations in personal growth. California: Brooks/Cole. - Carnegie, D. (1997). How to stop worrying and start living. London: Vermillion. - Corey, G. (1990). Theory and practice of group counseling. California: Brooks/Cole. - Corey, G. (1996). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy. Fifth Edition. CA: Brooks/Cole. - Corey, M.C., & Corey,G. (1993). Becoming a helper. New York: Brooks/Cole. - Fensterheim, H., & Baer, J. (1989). Don't say 'yes' when you want to say 'no'. London: Futura. - Gladding, S.T. (1995). Group work: A counseling speciality. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall. - Kennerley, H. (1997). Overcoming anxiety: A self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques. London: Robinson. - Lindenfield, G. (1995). Self-esteem. London: HarperCollins. - Lindenfield, G. (2000). Managing anger: Simple steps to dealing with frustration and threat. London: Thorsons. - Looker, T., & Gregson, O. (1997). Managing stress. London: Thorsons. - Willmot, W., & Hocker, J. (2010). Interpersonal Conflict. New York: McGraw Hill. - Yalom, I.D. (1985). The theory and practice of group psychotherapy. New York: Basic Books. - Yalom, I.D. (1989). Love's Executioner. New York: Basic books. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Seminar and Workshop | ||||||||||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Julian Caruana Marlene Cauchi Alexia Rossi |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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