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
couples 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 couples. This module explores the historical background to couples counselling; it focuses on issues of diversity, therapeutic approaches to counselling couples and the process of therapy as well the use of specific counselling skills. Ethical practice is also discussed.

Crawley, J. and Grant, J. (2008) Couple Therapy – The Self in the Relationship. Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan.
O’Leary, C. J. (2012) The Practice of Person-Centred Couple and Family Therapy. Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan.
Bobes, T. and Rothman, B. (2002) Doing Couple Therapy – Integrating Theory with Practice. London: WW Norton & Company.
Payne,M. (2010) Couple Counselling – A Practical Guide. London: Sage

Core texts
Classrooms
Computer, projector
Internet access
Library
VLE Moodle

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