The aim of the course is to introduce the student to the role of psychotherapy in the treatment of mental disorders and to the therapeutic and practical  foundations of the most important psychotherapeutic approaches (psychotherapy schools). The student will familiarize with the most frequently used psychotherapy approaches and techniques as well as indications for the use of psychotherapy in general and within a specific therapeutic approach.

After the course, students will distinguish psychotherapeutic approaches according to their theoretical settings, significant representatives, understanding of the onset of mental disorders and basic mechanisms and techniques of therapy. Among other, students will be familiarized with the basis of consultation as a therapeutic technique as well as with auxiliary techniques like “grounding” and psycho-education.

Through learning about  specific psychotherapeutic approaches, students will be able to deepen their  understanding of personality psychology and  basic psychotherapeutic concepts that are applicable in the work in any medical field. 

The course is are conducted through interactive lectures and seminars with a discussion on the topic. In practicals, students have the opportunity to experience some elements of psychotherapeutic work.

Eligibility for the course is succesful completion of the course of Psychiatry in 4th year of the studies.