Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Analyse a situation (individually or collectively) in reference to theories and methodological approaches within psychology.
• Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge and methodological approaches to understand and explain the normal/atypical/pathological functioning of individuals, groups or organisations.
• Analyse and model a situation (individually or collectively) by critically selecting theories and methodological approaches.
• Justifiably choose an intervention and implement and evaluate it.
• Master knowledge on interventions to improve a given situation (individually or collectively), as well as implement them.
• Critically analyse the extent and limitations of different types of intervention.
• Develop a plan of intervention or management in a rigorous and justified manner, taking into account all relevant factors (including underlying issues and associated risks).
• Implement intervention with reference to theoretical models of intervention, taking into account the constraints and resources in the situation encountered.
• Appropriately apply different types of intervention.
• Evaluate the intervention.
• Alter the intervention.
• Communicate and exchange information in a structured and adapted way to the intended purpose and relevant public.
• Present and structure data in a clear, precise, neutral, and non-oriented way.
• Present the results of a diagnostic evaluation (orally and in writing) and inform various representatives.
• Write a report arguing over an intervention (including evaluation).
• Present research results (orally and in writing).
• Appropriately use presentation materials.
• Work effectively with different actors as part of a team or a network of professionals.
• Contribute to the coordination and animation of a multi-professional and multi-disciplinary team.
• Implement the most effective ways of collaboration in a given situation.
• Share knowledge and data to carry out a common project.
• Listen to team members and partners. Encourage expressing a shared opinion. Accept and discuss a different point of view than theirs.
• Identify professional networks, interact and collaborate with them, and research external expertise if necessary.
• Act ethically and professionally.
• Refer to ethical principles to define the framework of their professional practice.
• Act in compliance with specific legislative frameworks and the code of conduct of Belgian psychologists.
• Adopt professional attitudes (think critically, avoid prejudices, respect professional confidentiality, etc.).
• If necessary, appeal to peers or other professionals of other disciplines or expertise.
• Assess and pursue professional and personal development.
• Monitor knowledge and methodological approaches in order to evolve their thinking and practice.
• Learn from practice (based particularly on assessment). Question themselves.
• Analyse their personal functioning and adapt their professional attitudes. Effectively manage their emotions.
• Continue to train and improve their skills.
• Master scientific research methods in psychology.
• Appropriately apply different methods of scientific approaches.
• Construct a reference framework, formulate questions or hypotheses from the analysis of scientific literature.

Learning Outcomes of UE

Understand what a brief intervention is
To place one's intervention within the legal framework
Explore the different types of brief interventions, understand the models behind them

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

- what is a brief intervention? a brief therapy?
- Exploring the different theoretical models of brief interventions
- Understanding what is a first line intervention
- Change and persistence to change
- Crisis intervention: child and adult psychiatry

Prior Experience

Not applicable