This module focuses on the development of knowledge and critical understanding in a variety of theoretical approaches within the field of counselling children and young people. The Sequentially Planned Integrative Children’s Counselling model will be explored along with Narrative therapy, Gestalt therapy and Transactional Analysis amongst others. You will critically reflect on your own personal philosophy of counselling theory and how you apply it.

A Presentation of 15 – 20 minutes on ‘My Personal Philosophy of Counselling’ (LO1, LO2, LO3)

Learning strategies may 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 to facilitate professional learning. Independent study time includes researching, reading and reflection as well as assignment preparation.

1.Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the variety of approaches in the field of counselling applicable to children and young people.
Knowledge
Understanding
2.Critically compare concepts of alternative counselling models with the core models and consider more recent developments within approaches.
Learning
Enquiry
3.Critically reflect on and discuss own personal philosophy of counselling theory and how it might be applied.
Communication

Library
IT resources including PowerPoints
VLE - SOALR
Core texts

Vetere, A., & Dowling, E. (Eds.) (2016). Narrative Therapies with Children and Their Families: A Practitioner's Guide to Concepts and Approaches. Routledge.
Lampert, R. (2003). A Child's Eye View: Gestalt Therapy with Children, Adolescents and Families. Gestalt Journal Press.
Geldard, D., Geldard, K., & Yin Foo, R. (2013). Counselling Children: A Practical Introduction. Sage.
Smith-Adcock, S. and Tucker, M.C. (Eds.) (2016). Counselling Children and Adolescents: Connecting Theory, Development, and Diversity. Sage.
Stewart, I. (2007). Transactional Analysis Counselling in Action. Sage.

This module focuses on the development of knowledge and critical understanding in a variety of counselling approaches. Students will explore the theoretical concepts and philosophies of various counselling models. This could include Transactional Analysis, Logotherapy and Gestalt amongst others. You will critically reflect on your own personal philosophy of counselling theory and how you apply it.