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 grief and loss 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 grief and loss. This module explores emotional and behavioural responses to loss; it focuses on theories of attachment, loss and bereavement; therapeutic approaches to counselling clients experiencing grief and loss and the process of therapy as well the use of specific counselling skills. Ethical practice and counsellor self-care are also discussed.

Core texts
Classrooms
Computer, projector
Internet access
Library
VLE Moodle

Worden, W.J. (2009) Grief counselling and Grief Therapy 4th Ed. London: Routledge
Lendrum, S. and Syme, G. (2005) Gift of Tears. London: Routledge
Flatteau-Taylor, S. (2013) Challenges in Counselling: Loss. London: Hodder Education
Machin, L. (2014) Working with Loss and Grief a Theoretical and Practical Approach. 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