Objectives of general skills

• Analyse a situation (individually or collectively) in reference to theories and methodological approaches within psychology.
• Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge and methodological approaches to understand and explain the normal/atypical/pathological functioning of individuals, groups or organisations.
• Analyse and model a situation (individually or collectively) by critically selecting theories and methodological approaches.
• Justifiably choose an intervention and implement and evaluate it.
• Master knowledge on interventions to improve a given situation (individually or collectively), as well as implement them.
• Critically analyse the extent and limitations of different types of intervention.
• Develop a plan of intervention or management in a rigorous and justified manner, taking into account all relevant factors (including underlying issues and associated risks).
• Implement intervention with reference to theoretical models of intervention, taking into account the constraints and resources in the situation encountered.
• Appropriately apply different types of intervention.
• Evaluate the intervention.
• Alter the intervention.
• Communicate and exchange information in a structured and adapted way to the intended purpose and relevant public.
• Present and structure data in a clear, precise, neutral, and non-oriented way.
• Present the results of a diagnostic evaluation (orally and in writing) and inform various representatives.
• Write a report arguing over an intervention (including evaluation).
• Work effectively with different actors as part of a team or a network of professionals.
• Contribute to the coordination and animation of a multi-professional and multi-disciplinary team.
• Implement the most effective ways of collaboration in a given situation.
• Share knowledge and data to carry out a common project.
• Listen to team members and partners. Encourage expressing a shared opinion. Accept and discuss a different point of view than theirs.
• Identify professional networks, interact and collaborate with them, and research external expertise if necessary.
• Act ethically and professionally.
• Refer to ethical principles to define the framework of their professional practice.
• Act in compliance with specific legislative frameworks and the code of conduct of Belgian psychologists.
• Adopt professional attitudes (think critically, avoid prejudices, respect professional confidentiality, etc.).
• If necessary, appeal to peers or other professionals of other disciplines or expertise.
• Assess and pursue professional and personal development.
• Monitor knowledge and methodological approaches in order to evolve their thinking and practice.
• Learn from practice (based particularly on assessment). Question themselves.
• Analyse their personal functioning and adapt their professional attitudes. Effectively manage their emotions.
• Continue to train and improve their skills.
• Master scientific research methods in psychology.
• Collect data and analyse it qualitatively and quantitatively.
• Adequately interpret results taking into account the reference framework within which the research was developed.

UE's Learning outcomes

Students should be able to: - Know the main currents and concepts that underlie family and marital therapy - Set an indication of the type of family intervention (support therapy, change therapy, concertation), married or single!

UE Content

1. Systemic theories - Advanced 2. TF currents: transgenerational, structural, strategic, solution-oriented, singular authors, Current Approaches - MDFT, TMP, McMaster 3. Therapeutic Hypnosis and suggestions

Prior experience

Not applicable

Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Presentation and works
• Written examination

Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Presentation and works
• Written examination

Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Presentation and works
• Written examination