2024
Introduction to Expressive Therapies
Name: Introduction to Expressive Therapies
Code: PSI12096L
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area:
Psychology
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English
Regime de Frequência: Presencial
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
A - To know:
1- Foundations for Expressive Therapies (ET)
2- Role of expression and communication in different contexts, particularly in therapeutic relationship
3- Conceptual and methodological aspects of ET (Dance Therapy, Music Therapy, Dramatherapy, Art Therapy and Intermodal ET)
4- Development of processes and programs using expressive arts mediators as therapeutic element;
5- Basic techniques of ET that can be used by psychomotor therapists in different settings;
6- And be sensitive to ethical and deontological dimensions of these practices
B - Developing skills of
1- understanding relationships between body, emotions and creative process;
2- Sensitivity to these mediators as facilitators of emotional expression and interpersonal relationships, understanding their impact on relational dynamics;
3- Reflection and personal development based on lived experiences with these mediators;
4- Identifying needs, choosing appropriate methodologies and techniques to different populations
1- Foundations for Expressive Therapies (ET)
2- Role of expression and communication in different contexts, particularly in therapeutic relationship
3- Conceptual and methodological aspects of ET (Dance Therapy, Music Therapy, Dramatherapy, Art Therapy and Intermodal ET)
4- Development of processes and programs using expressive arts mediators as therapeutic element;
5- Basic techniques of ET that can be used by psychomotor therapists in different settings;
6- And be sensitive to ethical and deontological dimensions of these practices
B - Developing skills of
1- understanding relationships between body, emotions and creative process;
2- Sensitivity to these mediators as facilitators of emotional expression and interpersonal relationships, understanding their impact on relational dynamics;
3- Reflection and personal development based on lived experiences with these mediators;
4- Identifying needs, choosing appropriate methodologies and techniques to different populations
Contents
1- Theoretical Foundations of Expressive Therapies
1.1. Art and Expression
1.2. History aspects of Expression and Arts in Special Education, Rehabilitation and Therapy
1.3. Theoretical and Practical influences
2- Embodiment, Intersubjectivity and Symbolic Process -Imagination and creativity
3- Expression and Communication in Therapeutic Relationship
4- Principles and Practice of Expressive Therapies
4.1. Theoretical and Practical Models
4.2. Intervention Potentials
5- Conceptual and methodological aspects
5.1. Dance/Movement Therapy
5.2. Music Therapy
5.3. Drama Therapy
5.4. Art Therapy
5.5. Intermodal Expressive Arts Therapy
6- Expressive Therapies and Psychomotor Practice
7- Expressive Arts Workshops
1.1. Art and Expression
1.2. History aspects of Expression and Arts in Special Education, Rehabilitation and Therapy
1.3. Theoretical and Practical influences
2- Embodiment, Intersubjectivity and Symbolic Process -Imagination and creativity
3- Expression and Communication in Therapeutic Relationship
4- Principles and Practice of Expressive Therapies
4.1. Theoretical and Practical Models
4.2. Intervention Potentials
5- Conceptual and methodological aspects
5.1. Dance/Movement Therapy
5.2. Music Therapy
5.3. Drama Therapy
5.4. Art Therapy
5.5. Intermodal Expressive Arts Therapy
6- Expressive Therapies and Psychomotor Practice
7- Expressive Arts Workshops
Teaching Methods
Theoretical component aim to deepen theoretical frameworks and to develop personal skills, focusing on work in small groups after exposure of topics using audiovisual materials
Theoretical-Practical Component - aim to deepen students' personal development and relationship skills, it uses an experiential group dynamics where basic techniques of ET are lived and articulated with theoretical contents.
Tutorial Orientation- aim to guide the student in his / her autonomous work and in other tasks subject to evaluation.
Continuous assessment:
- theoretical work on a theme in the scope of the discipline (40%), which will be presented in a group dynamics (10%);
- individual diary with a register of experiences from workshops (40%)
- Active participation in classes (10%)
Examination assessment:
- written exam about all contents course (60%);
- individual diary with a register of experiences from workshops (or an oral exam) (40%)
Theoretical-Practical Component - aim to deepen students' personal development and relationship skills, it uses an experiential group dynamics where basic techniques of ET are lived and articulated with theoretical contents.
Tutorial Orientation- aim to guide the student in his / her autonomous work and in other tasks subject to evaluation.
Continuous assessment:
- theoretical work on a theme in the scope of the discipline (40%), which will be presented in a group dynamics (10%);
- individual diary with a register of experiences from workshops (40%)
- Active participation in classes (10%)
Examination assessment:
- written exam about all contents course (60%);
- individual diary with a register of experiences from workshops (or an oral exam) (40%)
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