B2805 - Counselling in The Community (I.C.)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student

- knows the the theoretical models and method of community interventions

- knows and uses instruments to promote participation, health, and well-being in the communities

- knows the existing services addressed to the persons in the local community,

- is able to use specific instruments to work in preventive, remedial and empowerment projects especially regarding gender violence

Course contents

-community programs

-programs evaluation

-mentoring

-peer education

-consultation and managing risk of gender violence

Readings/Bibliography

-Arcidiacono, De Piccoli, Mannarini, Marta (2021). Psicologia di comunità. Volume II. Metodologia, ricerca e intervento (chapter 1). Franco Angeli.

-Santinello M. e Vieno A.(a cura di) (2013) Metodi di intervento in psicologia di comunità (chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 e 5). Il Mulino, Bologna

-Anna Costanza Baldry (2016). Dai maltrattamenti all'omicidio. La valutazione del rischio di recidiva e dell'uxoricidio. Franco Angeli.

Teaching methods

Lectures

Group discussions

Exercises on methods and techniques presented in class.

Assessment methods

The final written exam aims to evaluate the learning of the contents of the course.

The final written exam will include (3/6) open ended questions aimed to assess the acquired basic knowledge in the topics of the course and the critical thinking in the analysis of the psychosocial phenomena. Grade 18 (essential knowledge) will be obtained when answers show basic knowledge, without critical discussions or reference to specific experiences and research exemplifying concepts/topics. Grade 30 (excellent knowledge) will be obtained when answers show critical knowledge of the topic/concept, and good capacity to discuss relevant projects and research analysed during classes and in the texts.

Active participation in class will contribute to the final grade up to 20%.

In order to be admitted to the exam, students must register on the exam session on Almaesami considering the deadline.

Erasmus students may ask to take the written examination in English.

Non-attending students will take the exam in the same manner as attending students.

Teaching tools

PC, Internet, power point presentations, web resources.

Office hours

See the website of Gabriele Prati