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Qualification Examination

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:2.00
Study Course Accepted:28.03.2022 12:03:26
Study Course Information
Course Code:VPUPK_267LQF level:Level 7
Credit Points:4.00ECTS:6.00
Branch of Science:PsychologyTarget Audience:Psychology
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Inese Paiča
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, 5 J. Asara Street, vppkatrsu[pnkts]lv, +37167061587
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)0Lecture Length (academic hours)0Total Contact Hours of Lectures0
Classes (count)24Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes48
Total Contact Hours48
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Observation Practice, Professional Development Group, Personal and Developmental Psychology, Art Therapy History, Theories, Assessment in AT, AT for different patient groups in psychiatry and medical rehabilitation.
Objective:
To test master's competencies and skills in the profession and their ability to evaluate the development process of their competences and skills during their studies, as well as their professional development plan.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Repetition of art therapy guidelines for work in psychiatry and rehabilitation.Classes12.00auditorium
2Training sessions in the form of a simulation for different patient groups individually and in a group.Classes12.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Systematically read the indicated sources. Prepare for a training session (in the specialty of arts therapy) in a simulation game. Searching, selecting and analysing the theoretical sources in the context of the raffled qualification exam case. Preparing a case for presentation.
Assessment Criteria:
The theoretical background of the lottery case, the joint plan of art therapy and the plan of the particular session have been prepared in writing. Practical presentation of a single session in the form of a simulation game. Written self-reflection on the work done with the patient.
Final Examination (Full-Time):National degree examination
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:According to the case description, theoretical substantiation of methods and techniques of art therapy is performed, student justifies the choice of theoretical approach to work with patient groups, critically analyses the peculiarities of organisation of art therapy process and interventions for working with patient groups.
Skills:According to the case description, the patient(s) shall be assessed in the context of their art therapy specialisation, and an appropriate theoretical approach to work with the relevant patient group shall be selected. Student creates an art therapy plan for a particular patient/ group, taking into account the specificity of the patient group, age range and potential risks. Chooses and uses appropriate art therapy techniques and interventions. Critically analyses and evaluates the art therapy process and outcome.
Competencies:Applies art therapy methods, techniques and interventions according to the specificity of the patient group and the goal of art therapy. Organizes and manages art therapy as a simulation game. Analyses the dynamics of the art therapy process and interprets the results. The basic principles of professional and general ethics are followed during the training session. During the training session and analysing the study session, students recognise their professional limitations and opportunities. Perform self-reflection.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Mārtinsone, K. un Krēvica, E. (sast.) (2014). Mākslu terapija dažādām klientu/ pacientu grupām. Rīga: Rīgas Stradiņa Universitāte.
2Rosal, M., & Gussak, D. (2016). The Wiley-Blackwell handbook of art therapy (Wiley Clinical Psychology Handbooks). Wiley-Blackwell.
3Johnson, D. & Emunah, R. (eds.) (2021). Current Approaches in Drama Therapy (3rd ed.). Springfield, Ill. : Charles C. Thomas
4Edwards, J. (Ed.) (2017). The Oxford handbook of music therapy. New York, NY: Oxford University Press
Additional Reading
1Mākslu terapija. (2011). Sast. Mārtinsone K. – Rīga: RaKa.
2Arts therapies in schools: research and practice. (2010). Karkou,V. (Ed.). London; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
3Bite, I., Mārtinsone, K., & Sudraba, V. (Sast.). (2016). Konsultēšanas un psihoterapijas teorija un prakse. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC
4Izvērtēšana mākslas terapijā: principi un metodes. Rakstu krājums. (2016). Strazdiņa E. (sast.) Rīga, RSU.
5Hooley, J.M., Butcher, J.N., Nock, M.K., Mineka, S. (2016). Abnormal Psychology (17th ed.). Pearson Education Limited
Other Information Sources
1The Arts in psychotherapy
2International Journal of Arts Medicine
3International Journal of Art Therapy: Inscape
4Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association
5Rehabilitation Counselling Bulletin
6Исцеляющее искусство. Журнал Арт-терапевтической Ассоциации СПб