The UCL student psychotherapy scheme -- Experiences of supervisors on the UCL student psychotherapy scheme -- Students' experiences of the UCL studnet psychotherapy scheme -- The Bristol student psychotherapy scheme -- Developing student Balint groups at University College London -- Professional identity and confusion of boundaries -- Students' experiences of being in a Balint group -- Research into the two schemes
Summary
Good communication between the doctor and patient is essential for the patient to establish a trusting relationship with their doctor and to make the best use of the appropriate treatment. Traditional methods for teaching communication skills have focused on simulated clinical situations in which students learn how to improve their communication, with actors playing the part of the patients, rather than from live experiences with patients. Psychodynamic psychotherapy, with its emphasis on learning to reflect on experiences, offers the student the possibility of learning from a real experien
