Assessment and Treatment 3 - Clinical Adult Psychology

The subject is a continuation of clinical subjects with a focus on the most important psychotherapeutic methods within the adult field. Psychotherapy research and the indications and effects of different psychological approaches for specific mental disorders are the subject's main theme. An introduction to the most common psychotherapeutic methods for work with adults is given. In addition to therapy-specific conditions, emphasis is placed on the importance of common factors for successful treatment. The subject will also focus on development and deepening when it comes to practical psychological skills in psychotherapy.

Knowledge:

The student

• has in depth knowledge of mild, moderate and severe mental disorders in adults, including co-morbidity, trauma reactions, suicidality, substance abuse and addiction
• has in depth knowledge of common factors, specific factors and personal factors in psychotherapeutic transformational work.
• has in depth knowledge of various evidence-based treatment theories and models both for understanding mental disorders and for psychological treatment of adults.

Skills:

The student

• masters relevant professional forms of expression and can independent reflect on different advantages and weaknesses/limitations of different forms of psychological treatment.
• can be critical and independent of research literature.

General competence:

The student

• can critically reflect on ethical dilemmas related to the choice and prioritization of psychological interventions
• can analyze and deal critically with new knowledge in a methodical and scientific way, and keep professionally up-to-date and make professional assessments, decisions and actions in line with evidence-based practice and professional guidelines
• can critically analyze and communicate relevant research and master psychological expressions
• search for relevant scientific literature, and read it independently and critically in order to stay professionally up to date
• can apply relevant digital competence and technology in professional work, contribute to the development of appropriate technology at both individual and system levels, and ensure digital security

Primarily lectures, but also exercises, group work and case discussions may be relevant. The subject must be seen in connection with and also builds on PSYK4604 Clinical practice 2 - adults.