Syllabus (PSYCHOLOGY)

Course Type: MAJ-15

Semester: 8

Course Code: BPSYMAJ15T

Course Title: PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC APPROACHES

(L-P-Tu): 2-0-2

Credit: 4

Practical/Theory: Theory

Course Objective: To enable in-depth understanding of detail for concepts and theories in terms of learning psychology in relation to psychopathology and treatment.

Learning Outcome: 1) Orientation to different schools of psychotherapy and therapeutic techniques 2) Understanding implication of various therapeutic techniques in different symptomatology 3) Learn contemporary advancements in psychotherapy

Course Content

UNIT I: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOTHERAPY

Objectives and Principles of Psychotherapy, Types of Psychotherapies, Ethical and cultural issues in Psychotherapy, record keeping; Stress, Burnout and personal growth of the therapist

UNIT II PSYCHODYNAMIC THERAPIES

Psychoanalysis and other psychodynamic approaches (including brief dynamic therapy)

UNIT III: BEHAVIORAL & COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL THERAPIES

Behavioral therapy, Cognitive therapy (Beck), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (Ellis).

UNIT IV: HUMANISTIC THERAPIES

Client-Centered, Existential and Gestalt therapies.

UNIT V: COUPLES THERAPY, FAMILY THERAPY AND GROUP THERAPY

Theoretical frameworks, Issues and therapeutic approaches. Evidence based practices, Treatment planning

UNIT VI: NEW GENERATION PSYCHOTHERAPIES

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, DielecticalBehaviour Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy; Interpersonal psychotherapy; Cognitive remediation and neuropsychological based intervention.

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6. Hecker,J.E., &Thorpe,G.L. (2005). Introduction to clinical psychology: Science, practice, and ethics (Low Price Edition). Delhi: Pearson Education

7. Ivey, A.E., Ivey, M.B., &Simek-Morgan, L. (1997). Counseling and psychotherapy: A multicultural perspective (4th ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

8. Koocher, G.P., Norcross, J.C., & Hill III, S.S. (eds.). (1998). Psychologists’ desk reference. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

9. Miltenberger,R.G.(2001). Behavior modification: Principles and procedures (2nd Ed.). Belmont,CA: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning.

10. Palmer, S. (ed.). (1999). Introduction to counseling and psychotherapy: The essential guide. New Delhi: Sage.

11. Prochaska, J.O., & Norcross, J.C. (2003). Systems of psychotherapy: A transtheoretical analyses (5th ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Thomson-Brooks/Cole.