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Root number
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469714 |
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Semester
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HS2026 |
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Type of course
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Seminar |
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Allocation to subject
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Psychology |
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Type of exam
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not defined |
| Title |
Deliberate Practice - Evidence-based ways of maintaining and improving psychotherapeutic skills |
| Description |
Therapists’ expertise lies on a continuum ranging from very inexperienced to highly skilled. In therapeutic practice, however, it is evident that many therapists overestimate their own effectiveness. A key problem is that there is often a disconnect between knowledge and skills. Whilst psychotherapy is generally effective and more so than no treatment at all, there is surprisingly little data on the specific impact of individual skills. Furthermore, once psychotherapy training is complete, there is often a lack of time for further development, and the majority of therapists stop seeking feedback from supervisors as soon as they are licensed. This often leads to what has been learnt being forgotten and problematic habits becoming entrenched. Traditional training programmes often place greater emphasis on theory than on the development of procedural knowledge.
Unlike simply gaining professional experience, deliberate practice training activities aim to enhance therapeutic expertise through targeted feedback and gradual refinement throughout one’s career. Deliberate practice is not just about how much one practises, but also how one practises, and is characterised by individualised learning objectives, trainer guidance, immediate feedback and constant repetition.
The seminar takes a dual approach combining knowledge and skills:
1. Knowledge: Analysis of empirical studies and theoretical foundations (in particular Hill & Norcross, 2023) relating to therapeutic skills and methods.
2. Skills: Practical implementation of DP exercises using manuals, as well as role-plays in fixed practice groups.
Students learn to break down complex skills into smaller parts and to practise these in a targeted manner. The sessions are based on specific chapters from Hill & Norcross and corresponding exercises.
The following conditions apply for successful completion of the seminar:
- Compulsory attendance: A minimum attendance rate of 80%.
- Active participation: Contributing ideas and taking part in role-plays (improvising therapeutic interventions, giving feedback).
- Presentation: Presenting a chapter from Hill & Norcross |
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ILIAS-Link (Learning resource for course)
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Registrations are transmitted from CTS to ILIAS (no admission in ILIAS possible).
ILIAS
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| Lecturers |
Prof. Dr.
Martin Grosse Holtforth, Institute of Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy ✉
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ECTS
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5 |
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Recognition as optional course possible
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No |
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Grading
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1 to 6 |
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| Dates |
Tuesday 08:15-10:00 Weekly
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Rooms
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