Using patient narratives to teach psychopathology

Author(s): Vanmeir, E.

Journal/Book: J Marital Fam Ther. 1996; 22: 1100 17TH St NW, Tenth Fl, Washington, DC 20036. Amer Assoc Marriage Family Therapy Inc. 59-68.

Abstract: Psychopathology courses are usually taught using a biomedical perspective and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV (DSM IV) as the primary text. This can result in students developing little empathy for their patients and objectifying them as disorders rather than people with problems. Using narrative, music, and art in teaching psychopathology can balance the scientific, objective style of the DSM IV. Resources and suggestions for ways to humanize a psychopathology course are given.

Note: Article JE Patterson, Univ San Diego, Marriage & Family Therapy Program, Alcala Pk, San Diego, CA 92110 USA

Keyword(s): FAMILY-THERAPY

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