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On Writing a Diploma Paper 13th. European Symposium in Group Analysis Molde 11th. August 2005

On Writing a Diploma Paper 13th. European Symposium in Group Analysis Molde 11th. August 2005. Thor Kristian Island and Sigmund Karterud. Guidelines and requirements for the Norwegian diploma paper. Purpose

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On Writing a Diploma Paper 13th. European Symposium in Group Analysis Molde 11th. August 2005

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  1. On Writing a Diploma Paper13th. European Symposium in Group AnalysisMolde 11th. August 2005 Thor Kristian Island and Sigmund Karterud

  2. Guidelines and requirements for the Norwegian diploma paper

  3. Purpose • The candidate shall, by the written paper, show that he/she is able to reflect group analytically regarding clinical observations, and articulate these reflections systematically in a written form. • The paper should demonstrate through the application of theory on the clinical material that the candidate has read and comprehended relevant literature. • The paper must also indicate how the candidate understands and reflects upon his/her own role as therapist.

  4. Material: • The paper must build on material from the group conducted during the qualifying course • A general description of the group is recommended (appendix or table) • The clinical part should illustrate how the candidate is working group analytically • Group process • Interpretations • Awareness of transference and countertransference • The discussion should illustrate how the candidate understands the total dynamics and structure of the psychological field

  5. Form and method: • The candidate must present a problem relevant to the clinical material • Theory and literature relevant to the problem must be presented • The clinical material must illustrate the problem • The discussion must demonstrate how the candidate integrates his understanding of theory in his clinical work • A final conclusion summing up the theory, the clinical material and the discussion regarding the problem is advocated

  6. Practical guidelines: • The paper should be 6000-10 000 words • The paper should be organised in chapters a.Problem formulation b.General description of the group c.Clinical material with relevant information regarding • Individual participants • Group interactions • Particular group phenomena • Transference/ countertransference themes • Interpretations and interventions d.Discussion of clinical material in relation to selected theory and literature e.Conclusion

  7. Evaluation: 1=disapproved, 2=approved, 3=excellent scale 1-3 Conclusion:

  8. Training started in 1984 • First candidates finished training 1989 • 1989-2004. 198 candidates have finished training (five years) • 109 candidates (55%) have had their diploma approved

  9. Guidelines from other Institutes in Europe • The diploma paper must show how the candidate is able to apply the group analytic theories and concepts in the practical work with the group. • The paper should demonstrate how the candidate uses and understands interpretations as well as aspects of transference and countertransference reactions.

  10. Continued… • A description of the group is advocated • (”appropriate details of the candidate’s personal life….”) • There are some differences regarding assesment procedures • Some Institutes have time limits for writing the paper

  11. Challenges for EGATIN? ”Presentation of a clinical paper, theoretically informed, is an essential requirement for completing the training” EGATIN: Esential Training Standards in Group Analytic Psychotherapy

  12. Should EGATIN work out general recommendations for guidelines and procedures for a diploma paper?

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