Cybertherapy

Presentation

The CU of Cybertherapy seeks to frame the existing technological solutions in the context of psychotherapeutic intervention.

Part of this Programme

Cybertherapy and Neurocognitive Rehabilitation

Level of Qualification|Semesters|ECTS

| Semestral | 7

Year | Type of course unit | Language

1 |Mandatory |Português

Code

ULHT776-10818

Recommended complementary curricular units

Virtual reality;

Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

n/a

Professional Internship

Não

Syllabus

1. Introduction: Therapy and cyberspace

2. Virtual Reality in Psychotherapy

a. Presence and Interaction

b. Exposure Therapy through Virtual Reality

3. Cybertherapy in Clinical Psychology: Anxious Disorders

a. Specific Phobias

b. Social phobia

c. Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia

d. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

4. Cybertherapy in Health and Sexuality Psychology

a. Eating Disorders and Obesity

b. Sexual Response Disorders

5. Cybertherapy in Neuropsychological Evaluation and Rehabilitation

a. Language Disorders

b. Cranio-Brain Injuries and Cerebral Vascular Accidents

c. Degenerative Diseases

d. Global Developmental Disorders

f. Cerebral Palsy

6. Online Therapy

a. Online Behavior

b. Telepsychiatry and Telepsychology

c. Support Groups

7. Side Effects and Contraindications

Objectives

To convey skills at the level of therapy through virtual reality in various disorders within the scope of Clinical Psychology and Health.
To convey competences in the evaluation and neuropsychological rehabilitation, using information technologies, namely with regard to virtual reality and the internet.
In this way, the main psychotherapeutic and neurocognitive rehabilitation techniques will be addressed.

Teaching methodologies and assessment

Expositive (ME1) and demonstrative methodology (ME2), where the theoretical foundations that support intervention in clinical context with the aid of digital systems (ME3) are presented, as well as case studies that typify the type of intervention in this area. The evaluation includes, in the continuous evaluation modality, the elaboration of works of critical analysis of the themes indicated, as well as an evaluation exercise (work: 60%, evaluation test: 40%). The minimum grade in each component is 8.0 values. Final evaluation: final exam (100%) that includes theoretical and practical aspects.

References

Guazzaroni, G. (2018). Virtual and Augmented Reality in Mental Health Treatment (Advances in Psychology, Mental Health, and Behavioral Studies) (1ª ed.). Hershey: IGI Global

Magnavita, J. J. (2018). Using Technology in Mental Health Practice (1ª ed.). Washington: APA.

Dewan, N., Luo, J., & Lorenzi, M. (2015). Mental Health Practice in a Digital World: A Clinicians Guide (Health Informatics). Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.

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