1500 word report– weighted at 100%. (assessing all LO's)

Formative learning:
Students will be given feedback in group tutorials centred on the development of a plan for their work

In this module you will be introduced to the professional, legal and ethical frameworks that will support your counselling practice. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of the BACP’s Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy and relevant legal requirements in order to practice competently

Topics will include:

• Confidentiality
• Boundaries
• BACP Ethical Framework
• Legalities
• Referrals
• Supervision

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (10 hours)
8 hours lectures
2 hours group tutorials

Guided Independent Study: (140 hours)
24 hours accessing world wide web
60 hours reading and library study
40 hours preparing assignment
16 hours groups activities in preparation for ethical discussions

Library
IT resources including Power point
VLE
Core texts

Bond, T. ((2009). Standards and Ethics for Counselling in Action. 2nd Ed. Sage.
Frankland A. & Sanders, P. (2009) Next Steps in Counselling Practice: A students’ companion for degrees, HE diplomas and vocational courses. PCCS Books.
Hawkins, P. & Shohet, R. (2012) Supervision in the Helping Professions. 4th Ed. Open University
Mitchells, B. & Bond, T. (2011). Legal Issues Across Counselling & Psychotherapy Settings: A Guide for Practice. London: Sage.