This module runs concurrently with all workshops of the PG Certificate Stage, focusing on your continued personal and professional development which is cumulative throughout all Stages. It combines a dynamic mix of philosophical, theoretical, research and clinical based learning, aiming to provide you with opportunities to critically examine Person-Centred and Experiential principles and apply these to your developing expertise as an ethically minded practitioner. Specific attention is given to the interconnectedness of personal and professional development within the Person-Centred and Experiential framework. You will refine the use of audio-recording in the training and clinical context with consideration of the ethical implications of this endeavour as well as the potential benefits and/or detriments for both therapist and client. The development of professional identity is a primary focus with ongoing attention to the therapist developmental agenda via use of your learning journal, personal therapy and learning from within the training context, clinical supervision and work with clients in placement. Specific attention is given to consolidation of learning via self, peer and tutor feedback together with the compilation of a portfolio of written evidence enabling you to meet the requirements for registration with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy.

Incorporated across all core modules

BROWN, E., MOOLER, N. & RAMSEY-WADE, C. (2013) Recording Therapy Sessions: What do clients and therapists really think? Counselling & Psychotherapy Research. Vol. 13, No. 4.

GOSSMAN, M. & MILLER, J. H. (2012) ‘The third person in the room’: Recording the counselling interview for the purpose of counsellor training – barrier to relationship building or effective tool for professional development. Counselling & Psychotherapy Research. Vol. 12, No. 1.

JOHNS. H. (2012) Personal Development in Counsellor Training. 2nd Ed. London: Sage.

OLDALE, M. & COOKE, M. (2015) Making the Most of Counselling and Psychotherapy Placements. London: Sage.

• Access to an approved placement which provides suitable learning opportunities, and a suitably qualified supervisor to provide the required ratio of supervision hours to clinical practice
• Access to a suitably qualified therapist to provide the required sessions of personal therapy

• Audio-recording/playback devices

1. Demonstrate the independent learning ability required to develop therapeutic style with attention to relational ethics, therapist attitudinal qualities and specific skills in regard to relating, listening and responding. Learning

2. Illustrate your capacity to develop originality in clinical practice informed by critical awareness and knowledge of intrapersonal and interpersonal phenomena requiring attention from an equality and diversity perspective.
Application

3. Demonstrate a critical awareness and evaluation of the relevance of person-centred supervision to your well-being and development as a person-centred/experiential psychotherapist.
Analysis

4. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the ethical implications associated with recording clinical work and critical evaluation of your practise through the review of recordings in person-centred supervision.
Enquiry

5. Communicate key aspects of your ‘developmental agenda’ with attention to identified ways in which this may be addressed to enhance your efficacy and professionalism.
Communication

Portfolio (100%): comprising of four parts which incorporate the following completed documentation.
Part A – Learning journal (minimum of 24 entries; each entry being equivalent to one-side of A4) with links to learning outcomes of Modules 1-3 and the Parallel Clinical Obligations learning outcomes relevant to this stage of training.
Part A will be awarded either PASS/FAIL.

Part B – PCO Workshop Assessments with links to learning outcomes of Modules 1-3 and the Parallel Clinical Obligations learning outcomes relevant to this stage of training.
• Annual self-assessment form
• Annual peer-assessment forms
• Continuing Training Assessment form with student’s personal statement in relation to readiness to continue into the next Stage of training
Part B will be awarded either PASS/FAIL.

Part C - Therapist Developmental Review - Development Profile: a reflective report evidencing learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3 of the Parallel Clinical Obligations module (2,000 words + or – 10%)
Part C will be awarded either PASS/FAIL.

Part D – Reports
- Therapist Report/s evidencing a minimum of 40 hours of personal therapy undertaken weekly throughout the year.

- Supervisor Report/s evidencing a minimum of 30 hours of clinical supervision undertaken throughout the year and with a ratio of 1 hour supervision to 4 hours of clinical work until 150 hours have been recorded. At which point, the ratio changes to 1 hour supervision to 6 hours of clinical work.¿

- Placement Provider Report/s evidencing 120 hours of clinical practice undertaken throughout the year together with a minimum of 30 hours of clinical supervision undertaken throughout the stage and with a ratio of 1 hour supervision to 4 hours of clinical work. until 150 hours have been recorded. At which point, the ratio changes to 1 hour supervision to 6 hours of clinical work.¿

- Practice Log/s evidencing 120 hours of clinical practice undertaken throughout the year together with a minimum of 30 hours of clinical supervision undertaken throughout the year and with a ratio of 1 hour supervision to 4 hours of clinical work until 150 hours have been recorded. At which point, the ratio changes to 1 hour supervision to 6 hours of clinical work.¿

- A completed mental health familiarisation placement report evidencing learning outcome 7 of the PCO Mental Health component (where applicable).

Part D will be awarded either PASS/FAIL.


Please note:
• You must pass each component independently in order to receive an overall pass for the module.
• 100% attendance of scheduled workshops is required in line with professional registration requirements.

In order that the Programme continues to meet the standards set by regulatory bodies, the above requirements will be regularly reviewed and may be subject to change.