Summative
Coursework – 3,500 words - weighted at 100 % (Learning Outcomes 1 - 3).

Students will be asked to critically evaluate how theories of counselling are applied to counselling
children and young people in a theoretical or practical context. Ethical issues will also be addressed.

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

The purpose of this module is to develop learner knowledge as well as a critical understanding and analysis of theories of counselling and key ideas and concepts within counselling models that are applied to counselling children and young people. This module explores the work of the early pioneers in child and adolescent counselling; it focuses on theories of child development and attachment, therapeutic approaches to counselling children and young people, client assessment and the process of therapy as well the use of specific counselling skills. Ethical practice and multi-agency working are also discussed.

Core texts
Classrooms
Computer, projector
Internet access
Library
VLE Moodle

Geldard, K. and Geldard, D. Yin Foo, R. (2013) Counselling Children – A Practical Introduction. London: Sage
Geldard, K. and Geldard, D. (2009) Counselling Adolescents – The Proactive Approach for Young People. London: Sage
Keys, S. and Walshaw, T. eds (2008) Person-Centred Work with Children and Young People. Herefordshire: PCCS
Daniels, D. and Jenkins, P. (2010) Therapy with Children – Children’s Rights, Confidentiality and the Law. London: Sage

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (48 hours) including:
- Interactive lectures.
- Group work and discussion

Guided Independent Study: (252 hours)
180 hours reading and reflecting, library and internet searching.
72 hours assignment preparation