PSY6462 - Counselling Psychology

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Understand and critically evaluate a range of theoretical approaches to psychotherapy and counselling Psychology.
Appreciate the challenges faced by psychotherapists and counselling psychologists working with different populations.
Demonstrate an awareness of the relationship between counselling practice, ethics and counselling theory.
Demonstrate an awareness of the theory underpinning the skills used in the delivery of counselling.

Content:

Introduction to psychotherapy and counselling psychology. Critical consideration of a variety of psychotherapy and counselling schools and theories. Consideration of the challenges faced by psychotherapists and counselling psychologists working in a variety of contexts with a variety of populations.

Wider counselling perspectives including eclectic and integrative, time-limited and the influence of positive psychology. The wider applications of counselling psychology with specific groups. Introduction to the skills used by psychotherapists and counsellors. Consideration of health economics and of broader modes of delivery, for example, group and internet counselling.

Learning and Teaching Information:

This module will be taught using a combination of brief lectures supported by small group exercises, workshops, tutorials, research seminars and case studies. Contact time will be supported by resources displayed on the VLE.

Lectures/workshops/research seminars/ tutorials
Contact hours: 30
Intended Group size: 70 or small groups of 5

Guided independent study
Hours: 170

Further Details related to assessment
Opportunities will be offered to students to receive feedback as they develop their case study throughout the module.

Assessment:

001 Case study; 3,000 words; end of semester 2 100%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Bruce Rainford
Level - 6
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 6S2

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