www.DISabroad.org Psychology of Endings Spring 2017 DIS Copenhagen Credits: 3 Major Disciplines: Human Development, Psychology, Sociology Days: Monday and Thursday Time: 10:05-11:25 Classroom: N7-C23 Course Information and Purpose 1. Instructor: Lars Rossen Cand. Psychology (2007, University of Copenhagen). BA. Psychology (2005, University of Copenhagen). Psychologist and consultant at Copenhagen Municipality in various positions (2007-2010). Consultant for Bornholm and Odense Municipalities, as well as for the closed youth facility Soenderbro in Copenhagen Municipality (2011 – 2014). Psychological supervisor, Den sikrede institution Stevnsfortet, Region Sjælland (2012-2014). With DIS since 2011. Consultation: Should you need additional individual/group advising, please email me or speak to me before/after class Psychology Program Director: Carla Caetano, Ph.D. DIS Contact: Psychology Program Assistant: Collin Shampine Email:
[email protected] Phone: +45 33 76 54 14 Guest Lecturers: Nanna Forced out of one form of life and beginning a new one: Nanna, a political science major, a mother and wife, as well as a person who suffers from bipolar disorder. Peter Hyldekjaer, former DIS Head Librarian Ending a Career: Challenges and Opportunities 2. Course Description: The endings of important life events and relationships are often difficult to enact and troubling to experience. This course visits theory, research, and real world settings that address when and why individuals are tested by endings, how we and health professionals respond to common life endings, and what an ending might tell us about the nature of what has ended. We will study endings such as those of key life’s stages, personal relationships, social roles (e.g., role changes such as becoming a parent or retiring after a long career) and interactions (e.g., saying good bye at a party), psychotherapy, and life itself.