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
clients experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder 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 and understanding of theories of counselling and key ideas and concepts within counselling models that are applied to counselling clients experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This module explores the historical background to PTSD; it focuses on cultural responses to trauma, therapeutic approaches to counselling clients experiencing PTSD, client assessment and the process of therapy as well the use of specific counselling skills. Ethical practice is also discussed.

Core texts
Classrooms
Computer, projector
Internet access
Library
VLE Moodle

Joseph, S. and Regel, S. (2010) Post Traumatic Stress (The Facts). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Rothschild, B. (2000) The Body Remembers – The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment. London: WW Norton and Co. Ltd.
Scott, M. J. and Stradling, S. G. (2006) Counselling for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder 3rd Ed. London: Sage.
Williams, M. B. (2013) The PTSD Workbook Simple, Effective Techniques for Overcoming Traumatic Stress Symptoms. California: New Harbinger Publications Inc.

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