Module Descriptors
COUNSELLING THEORY
PSYC40597
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Beverley Meakin
Email: B.J.Meakin@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 37
Independent Study Hours: 113
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Resources
Counselling textbooks, access to Learning Resource Centre.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Introduction to Basic Counselling Skills, min. 24 hours.
Prior experiences and/or alternative qualifications may be accepted where possible.
The minimum age requirement for this course is 21+ years.
Prior experiences and/or alternative qualifications may be accepted where possible.
The minimum age requirement for this course is 21+ years.
Module Texts
Frankland A & Sanders P(2003) Next Steps in Counselling, PCCS Books
McLeod J (2004). The Counsellor's Workbook: Developing a Personal Approach. Open University Press.
McLeod J (2003). An Introduction to Counselling (3rd Edn). Open University Press.
Nelson-Jones R (Ed) (2000). Introduction to Counselling Skills
Palmer S. Wolfe R (Eds) (2000). Integrative & Eclectic Counselling & Psychotherapy. Sage Publications
ProchaskaJ, Norcross J (2002). Systems of Psychotherapy: A Transtheoretical Analysis (5th Edn). Prentice-Hall
McLeod J (2004). The Counsellor's Workbook: Developing a Personal Approach. Open University Press.
McLeod J (2003). An Introduction to Counselling (3rd Edn). Open University Press.
Nelson-Jones R (Ed) (2000). Introduction to Counselling Skills
Palmer S. Wolfe R (Eds) (2000). Integrative & Eclectic Counselling & Psychotherapy. Sage Publications
ProchaskaJ, Norcross J (2002). Systems of Psychotherapy: A Transtheoretical Analysis (5th Edn). Prentice-Hall
Module Learning Strategies
Weekly 4 hour sessions over 27 weeks, (which incorporate elements from all modules), plus a one-day workshop (6 hrs contact time) and a residential weekend (16 hrs contact time). The Counselling Theory module will include discussions, and exercises, working in triads and larger groups. The interactive sessions will include tutor-led presentations and allow for opportunity to discuss and study counselling theory in some depth. Students will be expected to undertake extra reading, both general and as directed by the course tutors, this is a necessary requirement to help develop and broaden knowledge of counselling theory with the purpose of accomplishing the assessed work. Developing theoretical knowledge will form an integral part of weekly sessions, workshops and the residential weekend.
Module Indicative Content
The counselling theory module provides an introduction to the main theoretical approaches used in counselling. These include Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioural and Integrative approaches. These will be grounded in a historical context and the similarities and differences between the approaches explored and evaluated. The applications of the theories within a therapeutic setting will be considered.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Summative Assessment
One 2,000 word written assignment integrating learning from different areas of counselling theory. (Learning outcomes 1-3). Assessment will be made using Pass/Fail criteria.
This will ask students to:
1. Provide evidence of an understanding and wider reading in terms of the module content
2. Demonstrate their knowledge and understanding through evaluating the issues that are raised
3. Demonstrate their ability to engage with some of the fundamental theoretical issues.
Formative Assessment
Continual assessment through individual and peer group discussion. Students will have the opportunity to submit an essay plan relating to the topic area, which will be reviewed by peers and tutors.
One 2,000 word written assignment integrating learning from different areas of counselling theory. (Learning outcomes 1-3). Assessment will be made using Pass/Fail criteria.
This will ask students to:
1. Provide evidence of an understanding and wider reading in terms of the module content
2. Demonstrate their knowledge and understanding through evaluating the issues that are raised
3. Demonstrate their ability to engage with some of the fundamental theoretical issues.
Formative Assessment
Continual assessment through individual and peer group discussion. Students will have the opportunity to submit an essay plan relating to the topic area, which will be reviewed by peers and tutors.