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.
• 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).
• 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 research results (orally and in writing).
• Appropriately use presentation materials.
• Work effectively with different actors as part of a team or a network of professionals.
• 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.).
• Assess and pursue professional and personal development.
• Monitor knowledge and methodological approaches in order to evolve their thinking and practice.
• Master scientific research methods in psychology.
• Construct a reference framework, formulate questions or hypotheses from the analysis of scientific literature.

UE's Learning outcomes

- Identify needs, risk and protective factors experienced by the person advancing in age biologically, psychologically and socially, - Explain the impact of the environment and the aging process on the psychosocial development of advanced age person, - Analyze, explain and reorganize psychosocial links maintained with entourage - Apply a decision process about the tools and evaluation methodologies and / or accompaniment to use with an aging person.

UE Content

The course psychosocial approach of aging is based on different chapters : - General approach of advanced process-age and psycho-social models - Social representations associated with advancing age and old age - Ill-treatment during advancing age - Management of end of life: suicide and palliative care - Help family and intergenerational solidarity - Social Gerontology psychologist Roles.

Prior experience

The course requires no prerequisites

Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Presentation and works
• Oral examination
• Written examination

Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Presentation and works
• Oral Examination
• Written examination

Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Presentation and works
• Oral examination
• Written examination