32152 - Laboratories I (B)

Learning outcomes

M-PSI/05: At the end of the laboratory, the student: - knows the methods of applying the main theoretical models of community psychology; - understands group dynamics in social and community contexts.

M-PSI/08: At the end of the laboratory, the student: -understands assessment in relation to the clinical case; - knows the clinical methodology in relation to the clinical case.

Course contents

Learning outcomes

The course is in the first semester (October-January 2025) for the M-PSI/05 Module (Module 1: Community Psychology - Prof. Christian Compare Prof. Cinzia Albanesi)

The course takes place in the II Cycle of lessons (March-May 2025) for Module M-PSI/08 (Module 2: Roberto Cattivelli)

The lessons are held at the Cesena (FC) campus of the School of Psychology and Education Sciences, at Piazza Aldo Moro 90 and Viale Europa 115.

M-PSI/05

Students will learn how to apply the methods and tools of Community Psychology and utilize them in designing and possibly implementing projects for analysis and/or intervention within the community. These projects will be focused on areas such as psychosocial, educational, and prevention/well-being promotion within the context of the service-learning (SL) course.

SL integrates meaningful community engagement activities into the students' curriculum, dedicated to addressing emerging societal issues identified by and with local community organizations. This active involvement of students aims to meet the identified needs from a perspective of social justice and sustainable development.

This approach fosters experiential learning and empowers students to apply theoretical knowledge and disciplinary skills developed in the academic setting. Through service-learning, students can acquire civic and active citizenship competencies, which are further strengthened through their engagement experiences.

The proposed reflective activities enable students to grasp the challenges of applying the principles and methods of the discipline in real-world settings, utilizing the competencies of the psychologist profession.

 

M-PSI/08

The course aims to deepen the comparison between different theoretical models in Clinical Psychology and their practical application to specific cases. This includes techniques and exercises on conducting psychological interventions, both for assessment and support. Diagnostic evaluation and the main lines of intervention will be explored in depth, with practical exercises planned on the topics covered.

Readings/Bibliography

M-PSI/05

 Compare, C., & Albanesi, C. (2023). Belief, attitude and critical understanding. A systematic review of social justice in Service‐Learning experiences. Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology, 33(2), 332-355. https://doi.org/10.1002/casp.2639

Service Learning and Community Engagement Lab: https://site.unibo.it/servicelearning-labpsicom/it

European Association of Service Learning in Higher Education: https://www.easlhe.eu [https://www.easlhe.eu/]

Further references will be provided at the beginning and during the lab activities, depending on the specificity of the context in which the SL project is developed.

 

M-PSI/08

American Psychiatric Association (2014). DSM-5: Manuale diagnostico e statistico dei disturbi mentali - Quinta edizione. Raffaello Cortina Editore: Milano.

Hooley J.M., Butcher J.N., Nock M.K., Mineka S. (2025). Psicopatologia e psicologia clinica. Milano – Torino: Pearson Italia.

 

Other pertinent bibliographic references will be recommended during the laboratory sessions. Planned activities include small group work, clinical case presentations, screenings of patient session videos, role-playing, simulations of psychological interviews, and exercises on psychological assessment interviews.

Teaching methods

M-PSI/05

The working methodology is based on the service-learning approach that integrates academic training (learning) with a 'community engagement experience' (service) on concrete real-world issues through intervention/field research. There will be short lectures, small group work, guided discussions, collection and analysis of qualitative and/or quantitative data, production of documentation products and feedback to local stakeholders. The classroom will be divided into small groups that will work continuously on the same project.

The SL includes a part of classroom activities (approximately 6 hours) and a part of field work (approximately 20 hours). The instructor's responsibilities will involve conducting training sessions, providing consultancy support, and offering supervision to the students in relation to:

• Promotion of empowerment, a sense of community, and social justice.
• Promotion of citizenship skills, critical reflexivity, and social responsibility.
• Documentation of the process.
• Monitoring of the project's progress and outcomes.

In their field work students will carry out:

• contextual analysis
• drafting an analysis/intervention and evaluation plan
• design of the intervention
• documentation of the process

M-PSI/08

The planned activities include small group and/or individual work consisting of clinical case presentations, viewing of videos of sessions with patients, role-playing, simulations of psychological interviews, and practical exercises on psychological assessment and support sessions.

Assessment methods

Assessment methods

M-PSI/05

• Attendance to classroom activities, fieldwork activities, and the activity of giving back to stakeholders and the community.
• Participation in the drafting and presentation of a final report or presentation (individual or group) documenting their experience. Instructions on how to write the report and final presentation will be provided during the course.
• Producing an individual reflection on the course and the learning gained using the reflective diary and participating in monitoring meetings.
• Producing a report to the tutors of the organization where they carried out the service/community-based activity in the form of a letter.
• Completing a questionnaire to evaluate their experience in the SL course.

M-PSI/08

The planned activities include small group and/or individual work consisting of clinical case presentations, viewing videos of sessions with patients, role-playing, simulations of psychological interviews, and practical exercises on assessment and psychological support sessions

Teaching tools

M-PSI/05: Video projector, overhead projector and PC, teaching materials provided during lessons.

M-PSI/08: Video projector, overhead projector and PC, teaching materials provided during lessons.

Office hours

See the website of Roberto Cattivelli

See the website of Cinzia Albanesi

See the website of Christian Compare