Module Descriptors
COUNSELLING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE SKILLS 1
PSYC40271
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Seamus Corcoran
Email: seamus.corcoran@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 252
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- Practical - 1 x 30 min audio tape demonstrating Person-centred weighted at 0%
- Coursework - 1,500 words critical evaluation weighted at 50%
- Practical - 1 x 30 min video tape demonstrating two creative interventions weighted at 0%
- Coursework - 1,000 words critical evaluation weighted at 50%
Module Details
Indicative Content
This module offers an introduction to the basic skills which are essential in initiating, maintaining and concluding a counselling relationship with children and young people. Participants will be provided with the opportunity to practise these skills in a safe and facilitative environment. Participants will be introduced to various therapeutic interventions such as Sand-play therapy, Art therapy and Play therapy as well as a variety of other creative interventions. Candidates will also develop skills in reflective practice.
Assessment Details
Summative: Two Parts
1 x 30 min audio tape demonstrating Person-centred counselling skills (weighted at 0%) pass/fail
A 1,500 words critical evaluation of own performance including reference to a transcript of tape weighted at 50 % (LO 1 - 3)
1 x 30 min video tape demonstrating two creative interventions for working with children and young people (weighted at 0%) pass/fail.
A 1,000 words critical evaluation of own performance weighted at 50%
Formative – Q and A, discussion, peer evaluation and feedback, self-evaluation, reflective journal,
role-play, quiz, presentation, debate, Profile of formal and informal feedback sheets from peers and tutors.
1 x 30 min audio tape demonstrating Person-centred counselling skills (weighted at 0%) pass/fail
A 1,500 words critical evaluation of own performance including reference to a transcript of tape weighted at 50 % (LO 1 - 3)
1 x 30 min video tape demonstrating two creative interventions for working with children and young people (weighted at 0%) pass/fail.
A 1,000 words critical evaluation of own performance weighted at 50%
Formative – Q and A, discussion, peer evaluation and feedback, self-evaluation, reflective journal,
role-play, quiz, presentation, debate, Profile of formal and informal feedback sheets from peers and tutors.
Learning Strategies
Tutor Contact Hours – 48
20 hours – Interactive lectures
28 hours – skills practice
Independent Study Hours – 252
100 hours reading and reflecting
152 hours assignment preparation.
20 hours – Interactive lectures
28 hours – skills practice
Independent Study Hours – 252
100 hours reading and reflecting
152 hours assignment preparation.
Texts
Geldard, D., Geldard, K., Yin Foo, R. (2013) Counselling Children: A Practical Introduction. London: Sage.
Geldard, D., Geldard, K. (2015) Counselling Adolescents: The Proactive Approach for Young People.
London: Sage.
Sherman, L. (2014) Skills in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Children and Young People. London: Sage.
Milner, j., Bateman, J. (2011) Working with Children and Teenagers Using Solution Focused Approaches. London: Jessica Kingsley.
McLeod, J. (20011) Counselling Skills. Milton Keynes: Open University Press
Geldard, D., Geldard, K. (2015) Counselling Adolescents: The Proactive Approach for Young People.
London: Sage.
Sherman, L. (2014) Skills in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Children and Young People. London: Sage.
Milner, j., Bateman, J. (2011) Working with Children and Teenagers Using Solution Focused Approaches. London: Jessica Kingsley.
McLeod, J. (20011) Counselling Skills. Milton Keynes: Open University Press
Resources
Core texts
Classrooms
Computer, projector
Internet access
Library
Digital recorders
VLE Moodle
Classrooms
Computer, projector
Internet access
Library
Digital recorders
VLE Moodle
Learning Outcomes
1. Develop and demonstrate counselling skills and practice by utilising a theoretical base.
Learning
2. Develop and demonstrate skills necessary to initiate, maintain and conclude a counselling relationship with children and young people.
Application
3. Demonstrate the ability to reflect on own performance and evaluate feedback
Reflection
Learning
2. Develop and demonstrate skills necessary to initiate, maintain and conclude a counselling relationship with children and young people.
Application
3. Demonstrate the ability to reflect on own performance and evaluate feedback
Reflection