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The course aims to illustrate the main theories of dynamic psychology, encouraging students to reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of individual theories, and to consider the aspects of continuity and discontinuity among different orientations. An initial review of the most classic authors (for example, Sigmund Freud, Melanie Klein, Donald Winnicott) will be followed by a more "thematic" continuation on contemporary perspectives. Particular attention will be paid to themes most relevant and useful to Social Work. In this sense, topics of in-depth exploration will include the concept of complex and relational trauma, constructs of attachment and mentalization, and the identities and incongruences of gender. The course aims to provide comprehensive preparation on these themes and the fundamental concepts of dynamic psychology: the unconscious, defense mechanisms, the dream world, and the stages of psychosexual development. Each topic will be explored in depth with particular reference to a multidisciplinary approach, based on a biopsychosocial model. The course includes lectures that will provide ample space for discussion, shared reflection, conceptualization of clinical cases, and the design of treatment plans. The instructor will ensure that each discussion takes place in a safe and inclusive environment, guaranteeing confidentiality with respect to the topics discussed. Course Objectives By the end of the course, students will have acquired the basic knowledge necessary to: a) have an in-depth understanding of the main theories of dynamic psychology; b) possess the fundamentals for a psychodynamic understanding of psychosexual development; c) develop a detailed knowledge of complex traumatic experiences and their consequences; d) deepen their understanding of the processes underlying gender identity and emerging forms of sexuality. Knowledge and understanding Passing the exam ensures that students acquire theoretical knowledge on the main theories of dynamic psychology. Additionally, topics such as complex trauma, attachment, mentalization, the dream world, and gender identity will be explored in depth. Applying knowledge and understanding By the end of the course, students will have the ability to use theories of dynamic psychology to perform complex analyses of individual, relational, and family dynamics that they will encounter in their future profession or with which they are already coming into contact during internships. Special attention will be dedicated to interactions with transgender and non-binary individuals. Making judgments The course includes both lectures and laboratory activities. By the end of the course, also thanks to active participation in class discussions, students will have developed the skills necessary for a thorough understanding of clinical and ethical aspects essential for an in-depth comprehension of the main theories of dynamic psychology. These skills are acquired during the course through the discussion of clinical cases and the viewing of video material (interviews and films). Communication skills Passing the exam requires students to acquire effective and empathetic communication skills through the learning of an inclusive, accurate, and appropriate scientific language tailored to the specificities and purposes of interventions, with particular attention to the family dynamics underlying complex traumatic experiences. Learning skills Passing the exam involves the acquisition of learning capabilities that will enable students to further their understanding of the main theories of dynamic psychology throughout their training, providing a historical perspective that highlights changes in psychological and clinical understanding, in diagnostic models, and in psychological intervention and treatment. Furthermore, students will acquire the fundamentals for a psychodynamic understanding of concepts such as complex trauma, gender identity, the dream world, attachment, and mentalization. These competencies are acquired through various means, both during lectures and laboratory activities, particularly dedicated to the presentation of clinical material.