Class Modelo Cognitivo- Comportamental de Avaliação Clínica

This UC seeks to address the different stages of the psychological assessment process in a clinical context, namely, collecting information through different methods, case conceptualization, intervention planning, returning results and carrying out psychological reports. All these components will be evaluated according to the development phase, with the 1st part of the semester dedicated to the assessment of children and adolescents, and the 2nd to the assessment of adults.

1. Psychological assessment in clinical practice

2. Types and specificities of assessment and adequacy for childhood/adolescence and adulthood.

3. Interview: Application to minors, family, teachers and adults.

4. Assessment modalities and instruments: Questionnaires/tests/inventories, self-monitoring records, observation.

5. Case conceptualization models: Vulnerability, functionality and symptomatology.

6. Intervention planning: Return of results, formulation of therapeutic objectives and intervention modalities

7. Psychological assessment reports

In theoretical classes, the expository and interrogative method will be used. In practical classes, demonstrative and participatory methodologies will be used, such as: case analysis, quotation/interpretation of results of evaluation instruments, role-play, interview skills training, training in returning results in small groups, application of models from conceptualization to specific cases, among others.

Continuous assessment will be carried out through:

a) 2 written mini-tests on the syllabus taught in theoretical classes (test 1: children/adolescents; test 2: adults), with a quotation of 25% each.

b) Group work with two components: 1. Presentation and role-play of returning results carried out in class (25%), and written document submitted in Moodle 5 days after the presentation (25%).

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Kuyken, W., Padesky, C. A., & Dudley, R. (2011). Collaborative case conceptualization: Working effectively with clients in cognitive behavioral therapy. Nova Iorque: Guilford.