2500 word essay – weighted at 100%. (assessing all LO's)

Formative Learning:
Students will be given feedback on small group presentations on chosen models of counselling

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (40 hours)
30 hours lectures
7 hours group work
3 hours individual Student activities

Guided Independent Study: (260 hours)
60 hours accessing world wide web
100 hours reading and library study
80 hours preparing assignment
10 hours groups activities in preparation for presentations
10 hours groups activities in preparation for group tutorials

Library
IT resources including Power point
Blackboard
Core texts

1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of some of the underlying concepts and principles of some key approaches to counselling (Knowledge and Understanding)

2. Analyse and evaluate the strengths and limitations of the person-centred, gestalt, existential, transactional analysis and cognitive behavioural approaches to counselling (Analysis, Enquiry)

3. Create simple arguments for and against key theoretical approaches in counselling (Learning)

In this module you will have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the Person-centred approach to counselling, as well as the theory, practice and philosophy that underpins the Humanistic approach to counselling.
Topics will include:
- Person-Centred
- Gestalt
- Existential
- Transactional Analysis
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Cooper, M. (2012). The Existential Counselling Primer: a Concise, Accessible and Comprehensive Introduction. PCCS Books.

Joyce, P. & Sills, C. (2014). Skills in Gestalt Counselling & Psychotherapy. (3rd ED.). Sage Publications

Mearns, D. & Thorne, B. (2007) Person-Centred Counselling in Action. (3rd Ed.). Sage Publications.

Stuart, I. & Joines, V. (2012) A New Introduction to Transactional Analysis. Lifespace Publishing

Tolan, J. (2003). Skills in Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy. Sage
Publications