Catalog Number: 8446 Covers current cognitive-behavioral approaches to the treatment of common psychological disorders in adults. Emphasis is on the practical aspects of treatment, and on treatment outcome research. Includes theoretical underpinnings of cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Note: Limited to Harvard graduate students in clinical psychology.
Catalog Number: 5628 Provides instruction and experience conducting clinical research in laboratory and clinical settings, with a special focus on severe psychopathology. Topics will include: Self-Injurious behaviors, depression, and adult attachment patterns in close relationships.
Note: Open to graduate and undergraduate students working in the instructor’s laboratory.
Half course (fall term; repeated spring term). Hours to be arranged.
Catalog Number: 4157 Enrollment: Limited to 12. Students develop clinical interviewing and diagnostic skills using the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-III-R and other instruments. Examines issues in diagnosis and assessment; provides exposure to psychopathology syndromes via tapes and clinical interviews.
Catalog Number: 6702 Jill M. Hooley 1191 Examines ethical principles and legal issues involved in the practice of psychology, with an emphasis on clinical psychology. Covers ethical principles and code of conduct; uses case examples to highlight the application of these principles.
Catalog Number: 4439 Jill M. Hooley 1191 and members of the Department Faculty interview psychiatric inpatients to demonstrate establishing treatment alliances, gathering histories, and initial assessment. Group discussion will consider how theoretical principles are applied to clinical work.
Note: Limited to graduate students in clinical psychology.
Half course (fall term; repeated spring term). Hours to be arranged.
Catalog Number: 6299 Jill M. Hooley 1191 Students work in clinical settings locally and, under supervision, are directly involved in the treatment and clinical care of patients.
Note: Limited to Harvard doctoral students in clinical psychology.
Extends the material covered in Psychology 18 in a more clinical direction. Provides students with an opportunity to approach issues in clinical psychology from a scientist-practitioner perspective. Focuses on how research-based approaches to the study and treatment of psychopathology can translate into high quality ethical care for patients with major psychiatric problems.
Prerequisite: Science of Living Systems 20 or its predecessors; Psychology 18; and at least one other course in psychopathology...
