1. Personal Development JOURNAL (pass/fail)
A personal development journal kept throughout the module recording personal learning and reflections on the process of being engaged in this module, both the taught aspects and relationships with self and others. The whole journal will be submitted as evidence at the end of the module (weighted at 0%, to assess LO's 1, 2 and 4).

2. ESSAY (weighted at 50%, to assess LO's 1, 2 and 4)
The second element will be a 2,500 essay that is informed by the journal. The essay will draw on personal, professional, ethical and theoretical strands and will be a critical evaluation of your personal development in the light of these strands.

3. A transcribed Video (pass/fail)
A Video tape (20 minutes) and transcript of a counselling skills practice session with a peer demonstrating safe counselling skills (weighted at 0%, to assess LO 3).

4. A PROCESS REPORT (weighted at 50% to assess LO 3)
A 2,000 word critique of the counselling session on video (submitted under 3 above) in which students will be asked to provide evidence of understanding of safe use of counselling skills and demonstrate in-depth knowledge of counselling skills including critical evaluation of self as a beginning user of these skills.

5. Minimum of 75% attendance on the module (0% Pass/Fail)

All elements of assessment must be passed in order to pass the module

Formative learning and feedback will be provided through feedback given by peers and tutor in their skills practice sessions work

Blackboard
Library
Video/DVD
Video/DVD recording equipment
Learning Resource Centre
Access to counselling suite or equivalent

Bond, T (2010). Standards and Ethics for Counselling in Action (3rd Edition). London: Sage.
McLeod, J. (2009): An Introduction to Counselling (4th Edition). Maidenhead: Open University Press.
McLeod, J. (2007). Counselling Skill. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Nelson-Jones, R. (2015) Nelson Jones’ Theory and Practice of Counselling and Psychotherapy (6th Edition). London:Sage
Tolan, J. (2012). Skills in Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy (2nd Edition). London: Sage

1. Demonstrate extensive self-awareness and awareness of others in response to course content, personal history and personal values and the awareness of impact of this on their use of counselling skills. (Reflection)

2. Demonstrate an ability to reflect on ethical issues and problems that underpin the use of counselling skills. (Reflection, Problem Solving)

3. Show competence in relating to others in a one-to-one setting and demonstrate a professional attitude in the use of counselling skills and the techniques associated with counselling.
(Application, Communication, Enquiry)

4. Demonstrate knowledge of the origins, underpinnings and limitations of counselling theories in relation to counselling skills practice enabling critical evaluation and analysis of different ways of applying counselling skills. (Analysis, Knowledge & Understanding)

Be registered on BSc Psychology and Counselling or BSc Psychological Studies

Achieve a non-condoned pass on PSYC50678 Counselling Theory, Ethics and Personal Development

This module provides students with the opportunity to become more self-aware and practice counselling skills to the level required for safe use of counselling skills in voluntary settings and employment (not professional counselling). Using knowledge of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ¿s Ethical Framework, the module will focus on the development of core counselling skills grounded in awareness of self and others, and will draw upon a critical evaluation of origins, theoretical underpinnings and limitations of counselling theories to facilitate this. Counselling skills practice and self-awareness are located in awareness of professional settings, client issues, ethical considerations theoretical traditions and research evidence. The module focuses on increasing self-awareness hand in hand with self-acceptance. The emphasis is on personal learning within the group and focuses on increasing ability to process and enhance development of self.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: Three hours of weekly class contact will incorporate lectures to include theoretical approaches and workshop activity to incorporate experiential learning, as well as skills practice in small and large groups. Students will also be required to do some guided independent study (222 hours). Students will receive regular formative feedback on skills practice and have at least 4 hours module/assessment preparation sessions.

This module provides you with the opportunity to become more self-aware and practice counselling skills to the level required for safe use of counselling skills in voluntary settings and employment (not professional counselling). Using knowledge of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy’s Ethical Framework, the module will focus on the development of core counselling skills grounded in awareness of self and others, and will draw upon a critical evaluation of origins, theoretical underpinnings and limitations of counselling theories to facilitate this. Counselling skills practice and self-awareness are located in awareness of professional settings, client issues, ethical considerations theoretical traditions and research evidence. The module focuses on increasing self-awareness hand in hand with self-acceptance. The emphasis is on personal learning within the group and focuses on increasing ability to process and enhance development of self.