PSYn5701 Family violence

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jiří Ammer Ceh (lecturer)
Mgr. Martina Ježková (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jiří Ammer Ceh
Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Jiří Ammer Ceh
Supplier department: Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Fri 4. 10. 9:00–13:00 U23, Fri 11. 10. 9:00–13:00 U23, Fri 18. 10. 9:00–13:00 U23, Fri 25. 10. 9:00–13:00 U23
Prerequisites (in Czech)
Předmět je určen studentům magisterského studia.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 19/20, only registered: 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce students to the issue of domestic violence and its systemic and therapeutic solutions. In the course of the course, students will become familiar with basic theories, the psychology of victims and perpetrators of violence, the neurophysiology of trauma, and we will also mention the legal options for solving this problem. Within case studies, practical demonstrations and exercises, students will gain an insight into working with all actors of the family system in which violence occurs.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, students will be able to:
- use information from the course for personal and professional development
- recognize the occurrence of violence and its types
- understand the basic dynamics of violent relationships and their actors
- determine the necessary steps to ensure safety in the family
- choose an appropriate approach for the systemic solution of various forms of violence in the family
Syllabus
  • 1st block: Historical context of work with violence in the family. Prevalence of violence. Definition of violence. Basic theoretical currents. Typology of partner violence. Introducing the actors. System care.
  • 2nd block: Work with an endangered person. System of care for an endangered person. Effects of violence on the person at risk. Ensuring basic safety and security. Risk Assessment. Therapeutic work with an endangered person. Practice.
  • 3rd block: Work with the perpetrator of violence. Problems and risks when working with the originator. Different therapeutic approaches. The basics of working with anger, a practical self-experiential exercise.
  • 4th block: Working with the family system. Effects on children affected by violence and their care. Work with case studies, exercises in model situations.
Literature
  • HAMEL, John, [2014]. Gender-inclusive treatment of intimate partner abuse: evidence-based approaches. Second edition. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company. ISBN 978-0826196774.
  • STOČESOVÁ, Veronika a David ČÁP, 2020. Psychoterapeutická práce s původci domácího násilí: zvládání vzteku, agrese a násilných projevů. Praha: Portál. ISBN 978-80-262-1655-1.
  • ŠEVČÍK, Drahomír a Naděžda ŠPATENKOVÁ, 2011. Domácí násilí: kontext, dynamika a intervence. Praha: Portál. ISBN 978-80-7367-690-2.
  • Mlčení bolí: postřehy z desetileté praxe intervenčních center, 2016. Ústí nad Labem: Asociace pracovníků intervenčních center ČR. ISBN 978-80-270-0459-1.
  • JOCHMANNOVÁ, Leona, 2021. Trauma u dětí: kategorie, projevy a specifika odborné péče. Praha: Grada. Psyché (Grada). ISBN 978-80-271-2842-6.
Teaching methods
lecture, group discussion, interactive exercises, work in groups
Assessment methods
Credit will be awarded for attendance (min 80 %) with active participation and for group oral examination.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 4 x 4 hodiny.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023.
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