Module Descriptors
MODULE 9 - DEVELOP A THEORETICAL BASE 2 - Further Developments in Counselling Theory
PSYC50725
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 5
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Seamus Corcoran
Email: seamus.corcoran@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 102
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- Coursework - Written Essay (2500 words) weighted at 100%
Module Details
INDICATIVE CONTENT
- Transactional Analysis
- Gestalt
- Further developments within core models
- Further developments in Counselling – other approaches
- Personal philosophy of counselling – theory and practice
- Gestalt
- Further developments within core models
- Further developments in Counselling – other approaches
- Personal philosophy of counselling – theory and practice
LEARNING STRATEGIES
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (48 hours)
30 hours – Interactive lectures
18 hours - Group work and discussion
Guided Independent Study: (252 hours)
172 hours reading and reflecting, library and internet searching.
80 hours assignment preparation
30 hours – Interactive lectures
18 hours - Group work and discussion
Guided Independent Study: (252 hours)
172 hours reading and reflecting, library and internet searching.
80 hours assignment preparation
RESOURCES
Core texts
Classrooms
Computer, projector
Internet access
Library
VLE Moodle
Classrooms
Computer, projector
Internet access
Library
VLE Moodle
TEXTS
De Board, R. (1997) Counselling for Toads. London: Routledge
Stewart, I. (2007) Transactional Analysis Counselling in Action. London: Sage Publications
Mann, D. (2010) Gestalt Therapy: 100 Key Points and Techniques. London: Routledge
BACP (quarterly journal) Counselling and Psychotherapy Research. Oxon: Routledge
Stewart, I. (2007) Transactional Analysis Counselling in Action. London: Sage Publications
Mann, D. (2010) Gestalt Therapy: 100 Key Points and Techniques. London: Routledge
BACP (quarterly journal) Counselling and Psychotherapy Research. Oxon: Routledge
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the variety of approaches in the field of counselling and Psychotherapy (Knowledge and Understanding)
2. Critically compare concepts of alternative counselling models with the core models and consider more recent developments within the core models (Enquiry, Learning)
3. Critically reflect on and discuss own personal philosophy of counselling theory and how it might be applied - both personally and with clients (Communication)
2. Critically compare concepts of alternative counselling models with the core models and consider more recent developments within the core models (Enquiry, Learning)
3. Critically reflect on and discuss own personal philosophy of counselling theory and how it might be applied - both personally and with clients (Communication)
Assessment Details
Written Essay 100% 2500 (words)
A written 2,500-word essay that requires students to critically reflect on their personal philosophy of counselling as well as critically evaluate models of counselling theory and how they are applied. LO 1 - 3
A written 2,500-word essay that requires students to critically reflect on their personal philosophy of counselling as well as critically evaluate models of counselling theory and how they are applied. LO 1 - 3