Psychoterapeutic approaches
Psychoterapeutic approaches
This course provides an introduction to the field of psychology and explores its application in social work practice. It examines key psychological perspectives and discusses how social workers can integrate psychological concepts into their work.
By the end of this course, participants should be able to:
- Define the term ‘psychology’.
- Analyze various ways psychology can be utilized by social workers.
- Critically evaluate the application of psychological principles in social work practice.
Description of the four main schools in psychology.
Introduction to Module 1
Behaviourism
Humanism
Psychodynamic theory
Cognitive theory
Summary of Module 1
Introduction to Module 2
Introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Core principles of CBT
Key CBT techniques for social work practice
Introduction to psychodynamic theory
Goals of psychodynamic theory
Applying psychodynamic theory in social work practice
Criticisms of psychodynamic theory
Introduction to humanistic psychotherapy
Introduction to Gestalt therapy
Gestalt therapy concepts
Gestalt therapy techniques
Gestalt therapy and its applications in social work
Benefits and limitations of Gestalt therapy