The purpose of this module is to develop your 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.

Students will be asked to critically evaluate how theoretical models are applied to counselling children and young people. Ethical issues will also be addressed (LO1, LO2, LO3).

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

A wide range of teaching and learning methods will be used which may include workshops, discussions, group-work, role-play; work based learning and individual tutorials. Reflection and reflective practice along with critical thinking will also be a key element of the programme in order to facilitate professional learning and a commitment to further learning. The teaching and learning activities within the programme are organised to facilitate the transfer of specialist knowledge and skills to a variety of counselling contexts and to reduce the practice-theory gap.

1. Critically evaluate how research and theoretical models are applied to counselling children and young people.
Analysis
Application
Knowledge and Understanding

2. Demonstrate critical understanding and analysis of key ideas and concepts within counselling approaches that are applicable to counselling children and young people.
Analysis
Enquiry
Knowledge and understanding
Learning

3. Critically reflect on the ethical issues involved in counselling children and young people.
Reflection and Problem Solving

Library
IT resources including PowerPoints
VLE - SOALR
Core texts

Geldard, K., Geldard, D., & Yin Foo, R. (2013). Counselling Children – A Practical Introduction. Sage

Geldard, K. & Geldard, D. (2009). Counselling Adolescents – The Proactive Approach for Young People. Sage

Keys, S. & Walshaw, T. (2008). Person-Centred Work with Children and Young People. PCCS

Daniels, D. & Jenkins, P. (2010). Therapy with Children – Children’s Rights, Confidentiality and the Law. Sage

The purpose of this module is to develop your 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.