32152 - Laboratories I (A)

Learning outcomes

Module A/1 - M-PSI/05 (Community Psychology) - Teacher: Professor Francesca Esposito (26 hours)

At the end of the activity, students will: know the dynamics of different groups in social and community contexts; develop and improve civic and democratic competences (soft skills); know how to apply models of community intervention and techniques of community needs and assets analysis.

 

Modules A/2/1 and A/2/2 - M-PSI/08 (Clinical Psychology) – Teachers: Professor Laura Sirri (13 hours) and Professor Chiara Rafanelli (14 hours)

At the end of the classes the student:

- learns the psychological assessment in relation to the clinical case;

- learn the clinical methodology applied to the clinical case.

Course contents

The course will take place during the first semester (October 2025-January 2026) for the Module A/1 (M-PSI/05 – Community Psychology - Professor Francesca Esposito) and during the second semester (March-May 2026) for the Modules A/2/1 and A/2/2 (M-PSI/08 – Clinical Psychology - Professor Laura Sirri and Professor Chiara Rafanelli).

The Laboratory is for students of the first year of the Second Cycle Degree/Two Year Master in Clinical Psychology and will take place at the Department of Psychology, Cesena Campus (address: piazza Aldo Moro, 90 and viale Europa, 115).

 

Module A/1 - M-PSI/05 (Community Psychology) - Teacher: Professor Francesca Esposito (26 hours)

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.

 

Module A/2/1 - M-PSI/08 (Clinical Psychology) - Teacher: Professor Laura Sirri (13 hours)

Identification of signs, symptoms and syndromes in clinical psychology. Differential diagnosis. Formulation of diagnostic hypotheses and treatment strategies.

 

Module A/2/2 - M-PSI/08 (Clinical Psychology) - Teacher: Professor Chiara Rafanelli (14 hours)

The clinical perspective: knowledge, competences and emotions in clinical practice.

Basic principles of clinical assessment.

Readings/Bibliography

Module A/1 - M-PSI/05 (Community Psychology) - Teacher: Professor Francesca Esposito (26 hours)

- Weis, L., & Fine, M. (2012). Critically bifocality and circuits of privilege: Expanding critical ethnographic theory and design. Harvard Educational Review, 82(2), 173–201. https://doi.org/10.17763/haer.82.2.v1jx34n441532242 [https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.17763/haer.82.2.v1jx34n441532242]

- Lykes, M. B., & Távara, G. (2020). Feminist participatory action research: Coconstructing liberation psychological praxis through dialogic relationality and critical reflexivity. In L. Comas-Díaz & E. Torres Rivera (Eds.), Liberation psychology: Theory, method, practice, and social justice (pp. 111–130). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000198-007 [https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/0000198-007]

- Lykes, M. B. (2017). Community-based and participatory action research: Community psychology collaborations within and across borders. In M. A. Bond, I. Serrano-García, C. B. Keys, & M. Shinn (Eds.), APA handbook of community psychology: Methods for community research and action for diverse groups and issues (pp. 43–58). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/14954-003 [https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/14954-003]

- Esposito, F., Caja, E., & Mattiello G. (Eds.) (2022). Corpi reclusi in attesa di espulsione. Torino: SEB27. Sopratutto i capitoli: Il confinamento della mobilità. Innovazioni e continuità nella storia della detenzione amministrativa in Italia (pp. 41-73); “Ormai non ci guarda più nessuno”: un confinamento nel confinamento (pp. 75-121); E dopo il lockdown, cosa? (pp. 123-165); e Storie di violenza, storie di resistenza: note a margine per un futuro abolizionista (pp. 309-320).

- Esposito, F., Ornelas, J., Briozzo, E., & Arcidiacono, C. (2019). Ecology of Sites of Confinement: Everyday Life in a Detention Center for Illegalized Non-citizens. American journal of community psychology, 63(1-2), 190–207. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajcp.12313

- Prilleltensky, I. & Arcidiacono, C. (2010). Modello ecologico e migranti: benessere, giustizia e potere nella vita degli immigrati. Psicologia di comunità, 1, 11-23.

 

Module A/2/1 - M-PSI/08 (Clinical Psychology) - Teacher: Professor Laura Sirri (13 hours)

American Psychiatric Association (2022). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision. Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Association.

Further references will be provided during classes.

 

Module A/2/2 - M-PSI/08 (Clinical Psychology) - Teacher: Professor Chiara Rafanelli (14 hours)

Othmer E., Othmer S.C. L’intervista clinica con il DSM-IV-TR. Milano: Raffaello Cortina Editore, 2004.

Nussbaum, A.M. L’esame diagnostico con il DSM-5. Milano: Raffaello Cortina Editore, 2014.

Teaching methods

Module A/1 - M-PSI/05 (Community Psychology) - Teacher: Professor Francesca Esposito (26 hours)

Short lectures, small group work, guided discussions, production of documentation products, and feedback to local stakeholders.

 

Module A/2/1 - M-PSI/08 (Clinical Psychology) - Teacher: Professor Laura Sirri (13 hours)

Practical examples of structured clinical interviews. Role playing. Group work.

 

Module A/2/2 - M-PSI/08 (Clinical Psychology) - Teacher: Professor Chiara Rafanelli (14 hours)

Theoretical contents will be supported and integrated with:

• practical applications
• exercises in group
• clinical scenarios
• role-playing

 

As concerns the teaching methods of this course unit, all students must attend Module 1, 2 [https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/health-and-assistance/health-and-safety/online-course-on-health-and-safety-in-study-and-internship-areas ] on Health and Safety online.

Assessment methods

Module A/1 - M-PSI/05 (Community Psychology) - Teacher: Professor Francesca Esposito (26 hours)

• 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.
  
  

Module A/2/1 - M-PSI/08 (Clinical Psychology) - Teacher: Professor Laura Sirri (13 hours)

Active participation to the activities proposed during classes and full attendance are essential in order to be admitted to the final examination. The final evaluation will consist in a written exam (multiple-choice questions) concerning the topics discussed during classes. The final evaluation will take place during the last class scheduled.

 

Module A/2/2 - M-PSI/08 (Clinical Psychology) - Teacher: Professor Chiara Rafanelli (14 hours)

The final evaluation will consist in a written exam aimed to assess the student's knowledge regarding the topics discussed in class.

Teaching tools

Module A/1 - M-PSI/05 (Community Psychology) - Teacher: Professor Francesca Esposito (26 hours)

Video projector, DVD player, computer, Onedrive, Padlet.

 

Module A/2/1 - M-PSI/08 (Clinical Psychology) - Teacher: Professor Laura Sirri (13 hours)

PC, Video projector, handouts provided during classes.

 

Module A/2/2 - M-PSI/08 (Clinical Psychology) - Teacher: Professor Chiara Rafanelli (14 hours)

Handouts, Slides projector, Lamp projector, DVD player.

 

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Office hours

See the website of Laura Sirri

See the website of Francesca Esposito

See the website of Chiara Rafanelli