Personal development is a fundamental component of counsellor training which is facilitated through activities and group work. This module focusses on the group process, where you will have the opportunity to further increase your self-awareness and understanding of self.
Within the module you will explore, constructs, group process, congruence, integrating personal development with theory and practice and understanding self in relation to self-development.

Task 1 - Personal Development Report – including a minimum of two selective journal extracts. This will reflect on personal development throughout the course and within the personal development group (LO 1, LO2, LO3, LO4)

Task 2 – 10 Hours Personal Development Report – reflecting on personal therapy undertaken whilst on the course. Pass/Fail

Formative Assessment
Q and A, discussion, peer evaluation and feedback, self-evaluation, reflective journal,
role-play, quiz, presentation, debate

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. Analyse and demonstrate congruence within Personal Development group.
Learning & Analysis

2. Critically analyse and discuss family culture and constructs and their affects on behaviour and perception.
Communication & Analysis

3. Reflect on and evaluate personal growth experienced during counselling training.
Reflection &
Subject specific

4. Demonstrate the ability to recognise and make use of own understanding of self, gained through participation in the Personal Development group.
Reflection

Library
IT resources including PowerPoints
VLE - SOALR
Core texts

McLeod, & McLeod, J. (2014). Personal and Professional Development for Counsellors, Psychotherapists and Mental Health Practitioners. McGraw-Hill Education.

Rose, C. (2018). The personal development group: The students guide. Routledge.

Johns, H. (2012). Personal development in counsellor training. Sage.

Personal development is a fundamental component of counsellor training which is facilitated through activities and group work. This module focusses on the group process, where you will have the opportunity to further increase your self-awareness and understanding of self.
Within the module you will explore, constructs, group process, congruence, integrating personal development with theory and practice and understanding self in relation to self-development.