Module Descriptors
MODULE 5 - COUNSELLING SKILLS 2
PSYC40721
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Seamus Corcoran
Email: seamus.corcoran@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- 1 x 50-minute audio recording of counselling session weighted at 0%
- A critical evaluation of own performance including reference to a transcript of the whole 50-min recording weighted at 100%
Module Details
TEXTS
Bayne, R. Horton, I. Collard, P. Jinks, G. (2008). The Counsellor’s Handbook. Cheltenham: Nelson Thorne
BACP (quarterly journal) Counselling and Psychotherapy Research. Oxon: Routledge
Cully, S. and Bond, T. (2011). Integrative Counselling Skills in Action. London: Sage Publications
Geldard, D. and Geldard, K. (2005). Practical Counselling Skills – an Integrative Approach. London: Palgrave Macmillan
McLeod, J. (2007) Counselling Skill. Milton Keynes: Open University Press
Sanders, P., Frankland, A. and Wilkins, P. (2009) Next Steps in Counselling Practice – A Students’ Companion for Degrees. Manchester: PCCS Books
BACP (quarterly journal) Counselling and Psychotherapy Research. Oxon: Routledge
Cully, S. and Bond, T. (2011). Integrative Counselling Skills in Action. London: Sage Publications
Geldard, D. and Geldard, K. (2005). Practical Counselling Skills – an Integrative Approach. London: Palgrave Macmillan
McLeod, J. (2007) Counselling Skill. Milton Keynes: Open University Press
Sanders, P., Frankland, A. and Wilkins, P. (2009) Next Steps in Counselling Practice – A Students’ Companion for Degrees. Manchester: PCCS Books
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Develop and demonstrate knowledge of appropriate contracting strategies with clients.
(Application, Knowledge & Understanding)
2. Evaluate the appropriateness of different therapeutic interventions, and demonstrate application of this knowledge in counselling practice. (Application, Problem Solving)
3. Develop and demonstrate appropriate skills in challenging clients. (Reflection)
(Application, Knowledge & Understanding)
2. Evaluate the appropriateness of different therapeutic interventions, and demonstrate application of this knowledge in counselling practice. (Application, Problem Solving)
3. Develop and demonstrate appropriate skills in challenging clients. (Reflection)
Module assessment details
1 x 50-minute audio recording of counselling session 0% weighting Pass/Fail
A critical evaluation of own performance including reference to a transcript of the whole 50-minute recording. 100% 2,500 words
Final
A critical evaluation of own performance including reference to a transcript of the whole 50-minute recording. 100% 2,500 words
Final
Module Indicative Content
This module offers an introduction to the basic skills which are essential in initiating, maintaining and concluding a counselling relationship such as contracting with a client, appropriate challenging, utilising different therapeutic interventions and goal setting. Participants will be provided with the opportunity to practise these skills in a safe and facilitative environment. Candidates will also develop skills in reflective practice.
Module Learning Strategies
Learning strategies include interactive lectures and skills practice sessions which consist of workshops, discussions, group-work, role-play and individual tutorials. Reflection and reflective practice along with critical thinking will also be a key element of the programme in order to facilitate professional learning. Independent study time includes reading and reflection as well as assignment preparation.
Module Resources
Core texts
Classrooms
Computer, projector
Internet access
Library
Digital recorders
VLE
Classrooms
Computer, projector
Internet access
Library
Digital recorders
VLE