Aims

Introduction to the systemic familial therapy.
At the end of this course, the students
- will be familiarized with the systemic perspective of the transmittals and repetitions in the families
- will be able to have a critical but positive look towards the various models of psychotherapies.

Main themes

- Summary of the basic concepts : theory of communication and general theory of the systems
- Familial fates and myths, distribution of the roles and powers
- Systemic reading of some psychiatric and medical affections (asthma, mental anorexia… ) evidencing the psychological and relational implications
- Reflection on the relations between autonomy and belonging, freedom and determinism in the frame of a therapeutic relation

Content and teaching methods

This course aims at clearing up with the help of psychoanalytical theory the difficulties of life in couple and family. We will specially examine the destiny of sexuality of man and woman through case histories and audio-visual material and learn about the particularities of male and female sexuality and its specific conflict potential and its pathologies throughout life.

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

A collection of key papers will be at the disposition of the students.
The student's knowledge will be evaluated by a written exam.

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