Why study clinical psychology? You are interested in: the application of psychological science to the assessment and treatment t of mental disorders classification (diagnostics), prediction (prognostics)) and/or modification therapy,, training, rehabilitation) ) of mental disorders. and you want to be professionally active in: Introduction Master in ambulatory mental health care, medical hospitals, nursing homes, psychiatric hospitals, forensic clinics scientific settings: university, university medical center, research institutes, such as TNO, RIVM or NIH, etc. (special) education services, such as schools etc. other: assessment centers, governmental health or commercial enterprises,, etc Why study clinical psychology in Leiden? master is uniquely linked with (clinical) research and patient care Scientist-practitioner model as basis of teaching program Diagnostics and interventions. Teaching by clinically active and registrated psychologists Outstanding facilities Leiden University = research intensive and intimate top university What does the Clinical Psychology program look like? MSc. Programme February 08 Two Master sub-tracks tracks: Track Health Care Clinical Psychology Prepare a future in GGZ /Psychotherapist Track General Prepare a future in Clinical research and.. Master General gives access to.. consultancy / mediation * / training * school and educational psychology youth care * management and policy maker in GZ development and evaluation of prevention programs Cognitieve Behavioral Therapy* * Domain specific post-master opleidingen available 1
MSc Programme Mandatory courses Thesis Internship Including three diagnostic cases (BAPD) and Organisatie en Juridische Aspecten Gezondheidszorg MSc Programme (not PDO eligible) Mandatory courses Thesis Internship Electives ECTS ECTS Mandatory courses Clinical Interviewing and Assessment Cognitive-Behavioural Interventions Elective courses (choose up to ECT depending on length of internship) The Psychodynamic Perspective Transdiagnostic Approach to Eating Disorders 6 7 First semester (January June) 8 9 11 12 13 14 1 16 17 18 19 Clinical Interviewing & Assessment Cognitive Behavioral Interventions 21 First semester (January June) 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 1 16 17 18 19 21 Second semester (September December) Clinical Interviewing & Assessment 3 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 4 46 47 48 49 0 1 Master Thesis Elective Courses Cognitive Behavioral Interventions - - Internship (including BAPD and Juridische en organisatorische aspecten gezondheidszorg) 2
Second semester 3 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Internship (Research, Training) Elective Courses 4 46 47 48 49 0 1 - - Clinical Interviewing and Assessment Instructors: dr. Bernet Elzinga (and others) ECTS: Students develop clinical interviewing and diagnostic skills. The course provides exposure to psychopathology syndromes via tapes and clinical interviews. The final part of the course is designed to provide basic skills in administering and interpreting standardized tests in the areas of intellectual assessment and personality assessment. Instructors: Willem Heuves (among others) ECTS: Lectures on basic treatment aspects such as case formulation, treatment planning, treatment monitoring and evaluation. Training in basic therapeutic skills, such as handling a psychotherapeutic relationship, formulating a treatment plan, monitoring and evaluating the process of treatment, treatment termination Cognitive-Behavioural Interventions Instructors: dr. Nadia Garnefski & dr. Véronique de Gucht (among others) ECTS: Lectures on general aspects of cognitive-behaviour therapy and specific interventions for different forms of psychopathology. Training in basic cognitive-behavioural interventions, such as, case formulation, exposure, response prevention, and changing negative thoughts Applying these interventions as an apprentice therapist with one of the fellow students Instructors: prof.. dr. W. v.d.. Does (and others) ECTS: evaluation of cognitive models of emotional disorders, including panic disorder, generalized anxiety, social anxiety and depression. aim is to review cognitive factors that play a critical role in causing or maintaining dysfunctional emotional states. reviews recent cognitive models of anxiety and depression. Covers research methods commonly employed to study these phenomena, and recent therapeutic innovations based on this research. Elective courses A transdiagnostic approach to eating disorders ( ECTS) The psychodynamic perspective ( ECTS) Elective Course - Internship: ( ECTS Dutch students only) Psychological Coaching of Life- and Lifestyle Issues ( ECTS International students only) 3
MASTER THESIS Within the research program of clinical psychology entitled Stress-regulation, cognition,, and psychopathology. Online list of (broad( broad) ) topics that fits this program will be online in Clinical Master General BB. Procedure: Friday September 19: thesis/internship internship market (1.00 17.00 hrs) Presentation of possible master thesis subjects Talk to the corresponding staff member: : does he/she have the possibility to supervise you? Upon agreement: choose a specific topic together with your supervisor. Start looking in time for an interesting topic! Thesis coordinators : Anne van Giezen / Jolijn Drost (giezen@fsw.leidenuniv.nl) CLINICAL MASTER INTERNSHIP 66-0 Days of Learning and Working in a certified mental health care setting External Supervision by Health Care (GZ) or Clinical psychologist Internal Supervision by staff member (in small groups) Includes Organisatie en Juridische aspecten van de Gezondheidszorg Clinical internships in other countries need to be formally approved Procedure of finding an internship-position: position: Procedure: Start searching 6-9 months before you want to start Detailed information is available online in Clinical Master General Blackboard Internship application (phone, write a letter, selection procedure) Suggestions for other institutes possible, but requires a permission sion- procedure (count + 2 months) Internship coordinator: : Marc Cleiren (klistage@fsw.leidenuniv.nl( klistage@fsw.leidenuniv.nl) OTHER MASTER INTERNSHIP S (including field experience)(only for Dutch speaking students) Research internship (for international students in particular) Only International students may also choose elective courses ( ECT) instead of internship What courses can you take besides the mandatory program? Internship coordinator: : Marc Cleiren Admission to Postmaster Programmes Master's programmes that grant admission to the Post Master's programmes Postdoctorale opleiding tot GZ-psycholoog Postdoctorale opleiding tot Psychotherapeut Child and Adolescent Psychology,, Clinical Neuropsychology and Health Psychology Please note that additional requirements have to be met. Postmaster BIG programmes Bachelor 3 yr Master 1 yr CP HP CNP CAP GZ-psychologist K&J/V&O 2 yr Psychotherapist K&J/V&O (3 yr for GZ) Clinical psychologist Clinical neuropsychologist 4
Additional requirements postmaster programmes Additional requirements postmaster programmes Obligatory for postmaster GZ-psycholoog psycholoog: Three diagnostic cases with diverse assessment questions and diagnostic instruments and supervised by a licensed supervisor (equivalent to BAPD) Obligatory for Postmaster Psychotherapeut: Cultuurgebonden psychische problematiek (3 ECTS from Ba Electives) Sexual dysfunctions ( ECTS from Ba Electives) Biological aspects of Psychopathology and Psychofarmacology ( ECTS from Ba Electives) Trainers Course Communication Skills (limited availability) Dr Marc Cleiren & Dr Chris Verhoeven developing knowledge, insight and skills to design & perform professional training aimed at personal development and social skills in communication Subjects on task level: Core perceptual- and behavioral trainer-skills & professional attitude Training & Workshop design Creating and maintaining optimal learning climate & context Subjects on relational level: identifying personal talent, qualities and pitfalls dealing with dysfunctional patterns leadership style, responsive and reactive behavior Identifying and managing group processes Course format: lectures, work groups, integrative homework, real-life life practice, master-project Selected participants are given the opportunity to teach 2nd year BA students Interpersoonlijke Beroepsvaardigheden (January( June 08). Mentor-system Students will get a personal mentor (Willem Heuves,, Peter Putman) Aim: To discuss choices within the master program (e.g. electives) To discuss future perspectives (e.g. internship, postmaster courses) To discuss problems with the study (e.g. progress or organisational problems) To get referred to the right persons Requires: Fluent mastery of Dutch language, leadership qualities, ability for self-reflection & behavioral change, personal involvement. Questions?? EXTRA EXTRA session about the Research Master, from 14-1 1 uur in SA09 Hope to welcome you in February! Please fill out the questionnaire at the entrance