This module runs concurrently with all workshops of the PG Diploma Stage, focusing on your continued personal development and professional development which is cumulative throughout all training Stages. It combines a dynamic mix of philosophical, theoretical, research and clinical based learning, aiming to provide you with opportunities to critically examine the principles of Person-Centred and Experiential approaches and apply these to your developing expertise as an ethically minded practitioner. You are expected to continue within personal therapy, clinical placement and supervision and are encouraged to widen clinical experience wherever possible (for example, by securing an additional placement or broadening or increasing caseload). 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. You will continue to critically evaluate the use of audio-recording in clinical work and supervision and relational dynamics within groups are explored with an emphasis placed on personal learning. Specific attention is given to consolidation of learning via self, peer and tutor feedback together with the compilation of a portfolio of written evidence (see below), 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.

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

ROGERS. C. R. (1973) Encounter Groups. Harmondsworth: Penguin Books.

ROSE. C. (2008) The Personal Development Group: The Student’s Guide. London: Karnac.

• 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.
Reflection

3. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and critical evaluation of the interconnectedness of personal and professional development within the Person-Centred and Experiential framework.
Analysis

4. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding and critical evaluation of relational dynamics and processes typical within groups when reflecting on your development as a person-centred/experiential psychotherapist.
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: five-part assessment evidencing Parallel Clinical Obligations module learning outcomes and UKCP registration requirements

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, 2 and 3 AND the Parallel Clinical Obligations learning outcomes relevant to the year of training

Part B – PCO Workshop Assessments
Annual peer-assessment forms (form code R30)
Continuing Training Assessment form with your personal statement in relation to readiness to continue into the next year of training (form code R08).

Part C - Annual self-assessment (form code R29): evidencing learning outcomes of the Parallel Clinical Obligations module (2,000 words + /- 10%)

Part D – Reports
• Therapist Report/s (form code T02) evidencing a minimum of 40 hours of personal therapy undertaken weekly throughout the year.
• Supervisor Report/s (form code S04) evidencing a minimum of 30 hours of recognised training 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 (form code P05) evidencing 120 hours of clinical practice undertaken throughout the year together with a minimum of 30 hours of recognised training 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. .
• Practice Log/s (form code P03) evidencing 120 hours of clinical practice undertaken throughout the year together with a minimum of 30 hours recognised training 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’ (form code H02) evidencing learning outcome 7 of the PCO Mental Health component (where applicable).

Part E – Attendance requirements: confirmation of 100% attendance
Attendance report
Independent learning packages and missed attendance: completion of Independent Learning packages associated with Module 3 and the Parallel Clinical Obligations modules should be included via the Independent Study Log. Those evidencing any missed attendance should also do so via this document together with any additional evidence agreed with the Programme Leader

Please note:
All components will be awarded either PASS/FAIL
You must pass each component independently in order to receive an overall pass for the module.

Please refer to your Assessment Briefing Pack for further details.