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Clinical Psychology: definition.
Clinical concept into Psychology and Medicine
Epistemology basics of and historical evolution. Specific features of medicine. Unconscious meanings of caring. From the dichotomy mind / body to the concept of relationship.
Medical profession motivation
Affective regulation and mentalization (reflective functioning)
Discoveries of psychoanalysis: unconscious (extension, motivating force, continuity with the body), free association, (set) ting, transfert, countertransference.
The relationship with the patient. Communication. Critics and permissiveness in the dialogue with the patient. Explore not interrogate.
The (first) clinical interview.
Diagnostic process.
Alliance diagnostics.
Mental disease: categories or dimensions? DSM / PDM.
Mechanisms defense and theoretical-conceptual evolution. Knowledge of specific mechanisms and clinical examples.
Attachment.
Characteristics of neurotic structure, psychotic structure and borderline organization.
Personality disorders and patient-physician relationship.
Diagnostic instruments.
The send of patient.
The psychotherapies.
Creativity in the life and in the relationship with the patient.