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.
• 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 the results of a diagnostic evaluation (orally and in writing) and inform various representatives.
• 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.
• Learn from practice (based particularly on assessment). Question themselves.
• Analyse their personal functioning and adapt their professional attitudes. Effectively manage their emotions.

Learning Outcomes of UE

In-depth training in the basics of a typical clinical interview (therapeutic alliance, setting the scene, active listening, closing an interview, etc.) adjusted to the specific context of the forensic patient's profile (e.g. hostile patient, assistance under duress, etc.).

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

This AA course reviews the theoretical foundations of clinical interviewing, and puts them into practice through exercises (e.g. video analysis, analysis of clinical vignettes and role-playing).
Course content is based on: -
setting the framework, especially with hostile or uncooperative patients,
- the therapeutic alliance, in particular the place of the requester in the clinical relationship 
- closing the interview
- adjusting the interview framework to certain antisocial patient profiles.

Prior Experience

Not applicable