European Clinical Psychology

Early Summer Session 2 | 3 credits | Study Tour:

An overview of the field of European/Danish clinical psychology both as a scientific discipline and a profession. We will cover theories of abnormality, psychological disorders, assessment and treatment approaches, preventative measures, and psychological problem areas related to health and culture. Applying a macro-level analysis, we will discuss controversial issues in the field and consider possible differences between US and Europe. On the tour to Vienna, students will be able to explore the roots of clinical psychology from Freudian to present-day techniques.

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Prerequisites

One abnormal psychology course.

Instructors

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  Kasia Kalinowska

  Authorized psychologist (Cand.psych.aut.), Cand. psych (Copenhagen University 2009) , London Metropolitan University 2004 (BSc Psychology). Experience with individual, family and couple counselling from private clinic in Copenhagen. Recruitment consultant for major oil company. Clinical psychologist at a Psychiatric Hospital with screening, testing, diagnostics, psychopharma and counselling. Teaching experience from London, Beijing and Copenhagen. With DIS since 2012.