A 45 minute audio-taped recording of one client from placement. 0% weighted Pass/Fail. Meets LO1

A reflective case study based on working with one client over 8-10 sessions weighted at 100%. Meets LO's 2 and 3

Placement portfolio of evidence. 0% weighted. Pass/Fail

All elements must be passed to achieve the unit

Formative learning:
Client work will be assessed through clinical supervision where feedback on strengths and areas for development will be given. The supervisor will provide a written report on the student’s client work at 50 Hours and 100 Hours of practice. This will form part of the placement portfolio.

Formative feedback from peers and tutors will be an essential component of the PAD groups.

Formative feedback will also involve group tutorials centred on the development of a plan for their work.

This module builds on the previous Practice and Development module studied in Year 1 and aims to support you in the development of your counselling practice in placement. You will consider ethical practice, referral procedures and the use of supervision. You will be required to submit audio-tapes of your client work to the PAD group for peer feedback, this will support a continuous development of a professional attitude towards your work.

Topics may include:
• BACP Ethical Framework
• Process orientated and experientially orientated ways of working
• Fragile process
• Ethical Dilemmas
• Preparation of material for supervision
• Impact of supervision on practice
• Impact of personal therapy on practice
• Referrals
• Equality and diversity
• Case Studies

You will compile a portfolio of evidence, based on your placement practice, which will include:

• Client logs
• Supervision logs
• Client contract
• 2 supervisor reports one at 50 hours and one at 100 hours of client hours
• BACP membership
• Indemnity insurance
• Personal development plan

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (34 hours)
10 hours lectures
6 hours PAD group supervision
18 hours individual tutorials

Guided Independent Study: (266 hours)
40 hours accessing the world wide web
100 hours reading and library study
40 hours preparing assignment
68 hours PAD group activities in preparation for group tutorials
18 hours individual preparation for supervision

Library
IT resources including Power point
VLE
Core texts

Bond, T. (2009). Standards and Ethics for Counselling in Action. 2nd Ed. Sage.
Coles, A. (2003). Counselling in the Workplace. Open University Press.
Bond, T. & Mitchels, B. (2008). Confidentiality & Record Keeping in Counselling and Psychotherapy. Sage Publications
Hawkins, P. & Shohet, R. (2012) Supervision in the Helping Professions. 4th Ed. Open University
Skovholt, T. M. (2012). Becoming a Therapist: On the Path to Mastery. John Wiley & Sons.

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the use of a range of counselling skills and interventions for working in a process and experientially orientated way with clients.
(Application, Communication, Knowledge and Understanding)

2. Critically evaluate strategies and interventions employed to address a variety of client issues and reflect on the impact of supervision on client work. (Problem Solving, Reflection)

3. Demonstrate understanding of the importance of continuing professional development for counsellors and devise a personal development plan to support future development. (Learning, Reflection)