This module focuses on the development of more specialised counselling skills. Participants will be facilitated to acquire these crucial skills in order to manage counselling sessions with children and young people effectively. Participants will further explore various therapeutic interventions such as Sand-play therapy, Art therapy and Play therapy as well as a variety of other creative interventions. Students will also have the opportunity to develop and practice skills in assessment and use of Outcome Measures Tools.

Summative – 1 x 50 min video tape of counselling session demonstrating client assessment, a minimum of three creative interventions and use of an outcome measures tool. weighted at 0% Pass/Fail. Plus 2,000-word critical evaluation of own performance. – 100 % (LO 1 - 3)

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.

Tutor Contact Hours – 24
14 hours – Interactive lectures
10 hours - Group work – discussion and feedback, peer-partner discussion and feedback.

Independent Study Hours - 126
50 hours reading and reflecting, library and internet searching.
52 hours assignment preparation

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.
Green, E. and Drewes, A. (Eds.) (2013) Integrating Expressive Arts and Play Therapy with Children and Adolescents. Chichester: John Wiley and Sons.
Bradway, K. and McCoard, B. (1997) Sandplay: Silent Workshop of the Psyche. London: Routledge.
Case, C. and Dalley, T. (Eds.) (2007) Art Therapy with Children: From Infancy to Adolescence. London: Routledge.
BACP (quarterly journal) Counselling and Psychotherapy Research. Oxon: Routledge

Core texts
Classrooms
Computer, projector
Internet access
Library
Digital recorders
VLE Moodle

1. Develop and demonstrate knowledge of appropriate assessment and contracting strategies with children and young people.
Knowledge and Understanding
Application

2. Evaluate the appropriateness of different therapeutic interventions applicable to working with children and young people, and demonstrate application of this knowledge in counselling practice.
Problem Solving
Application

3. Develop and demonstrate appropriate skills in use of outcome measures tools.
Reflection