1. Demonstrate knowledge and a rationale for the use of active listening skills (Knowledge and Understanding)

2. Demonstrate effective and ethical use of core counselling skills (sga1, 4, 6) (Application, Communication)

3. Evaluate how personal thoughts, feelings and beliefs influence your use of counselling skills (sga 12)
(Analysis, Reflection)

There are three elements of assessment for this module.
1. A 1,500 word ESSAY (100%) to demonstrate understanding, application and reflection on the use of counselling skills. (LO 1 and 3)

2. A log of a tutor assessed skills session showing satisfactory evidence of skills practice (graded as pass/fail, 0%) (LO 2)

3. A minimum of 75% attendance on the module (graded as pass/fail, 0%) (LO 2)

All elements of assessment must be passed in order to pass the module.

Formative Assessment/Feedback:
Students will practice active listening skills and observation skills, within class sessions, and will be given feedback by peers and staff. Formative feedback will be available on essay plans.

This module offers an opportunity for students to develop core counselling skills and personal awareness. There is an introductory lecture, exploring `what is counselling?' Subsequent sessions use experiential exercises in large and small groups to explore self awareness and ethical dimensions. Students will work in small groups to develop their skills and reflective practice. Some sessions will involve recording interactions within the counselling facilities.

Registered on the BSc Psychology and Counselling award

Counselling base room and three cubicles
Access to audio and video facilities in the counselling suite and the observation suite
Blackboard VLE
Library resources
Art and craft materials

BACP (2013) Ethical framework for good practice in counselling and psychotherapy. Lutterworth: BACP.
Claringbull, N. (2010). What is counselling and psychotherapy? Exeter: Learning Matters.

Stafford, R. M. & Bond, T. (2020). Counselling Skills in Action (4th edition). London: Sage

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: Three hours of weekly class contact will incorporate lectures to include theoretical approaches and workshop activity to incorporate experiential learning, as well as skills practice in small and large groups. Students will also be required to do some guided independent study (111 hours). Students will receive regular formative feedback on skills practice and have at least 4 hours module/assessment preparation sessions.

This module offers an opportunity for you to develop core counselling skills and personal awareness. There is an introductory lecture, exploring `what is counselling?' Subsequent sessions use experiential exercises in large and small groups to explore self awareness and ethical dimensions. You will work in small groups to develop your skills and reflective practice. Some sessions will involve recording interactions within the counselling facilities.