A study of the principles of psychoanalytic theory and its application to psychotherapy, the course includes an historical survey of major theorists and therapists with emphasis on the importance of the therapist-patient relationship and its influence on the course of therapy. The literature on such topics as psychological aspects of epilepsy, respiratory disturbances, chronic pain, endocrine and eating disorders, and psychoimmunology is reviewed and discussed. Upon completion each resident should have a basic understanding of these different models and some therapeutic interventions associated with each model. A comprehensive study of the major theories of change and an examination of growth and development, the course concentrates on the prenatal period through adolescence, but also includes a consideration of adulthood, parenthood and old age. A series of readings and films are employed to illustrate the evolution of personality and psychological, biological and moral development of the child.
Residents learn how to analyze data and interpret statistical analyses in psychiatric research.
Each participant masters the course concepts by actually entering data and performing statistical analyses on a computer consisting of a data base that will measure anxiety, depression and leisure habits of patients seen in the clinic over a 5 year period.