This module runs concurrently with all workshops of the Independent Studies 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 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 remains 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. Attention is given to the consolidation of this learning in order to determine professional readiness for UKCP registration as an autonomous, self-directed professional practising within the Person-Centred and Experiential framework. You will explore professional issues including maintaining professional memberships and registration together with consideration of ways in which continuing professional development might be undertaken post-graduation. Self-assessment together with peer and tutor feedback will support 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

MEARNS, D. & THORNE, B. (2000) Person-Centred Therapy Today. London: Sage.

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

PALMER, S. & BOR, R. (eds.) (2008) The Practitioner’s Handbook. 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 capacity to effectively communicate the qualities and expertise necessary for qualification and readiness for UKCP professional registration as an autonomous and self-directed person-centred/experiential practitioner.
(Communication)

2. Demonstrate the initiative, personal responsibility, self-direction, originality and transferable qualities and skills necessary for continuing professional development and the maintenance of your professional body membership/s and registration/accreditation.
(Reflection)

Portfolio evidencing Parallel Clinical Obligations module learning outcomes and UKCP registration requirements comprised of the following completed documentation:

Part A - Learning Journal: minimum of 15 entries (each entry being equivalent to one-side of A4) with links to learning outcomes of modules 1 AND the Parallel Clinical Obligations learning outcomes relevant to the year of training

Part B – PCO Workshop Assessments
• Annual self-assessment form (form code R29)
• Annual peer-assessment forms (form code R30)
• End of Independent Studies Stage Assessment/Tutorial Form (form code R18)

Part C – Independent Studies Stage Evidence
• 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 6 hours of clinical work.
• Placement Provider Report/s (form code P05) evidencing 120 hours of clinical practice undertaken throughout the form together with a minimum of 30 hours of recognised training supervision undertaken throughout the form and with a ratio of 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 of recognised training supervision undertaken throughout the year and with a ratio of 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 D – UKCP Readiness Evidence (upon completion of a minimum of 450 supervised clinical contact hours)
• A written report in relation to readiness for UKCP registration (form code R19) evidencing learning outcomes 1 and 2 of the PCO module (2000 words +/- 10%).
• Statement of support for readiness for UKCP registration from primary Clinical Supervisor/s (form code S05).
•
Please refer to relevant module handouts for additional information including grading criteria (where appropriate), presentation and submission details.

YOU SHOULD ONLY SUBMIT ‘PART D’ IF YOU HAVE COMPLETED 450 SUPERVISED CLINICAL CONTACT HOURS BY THE END OF YEAR FOUR.
Please note:
• Parts A, B, C and D will be awarded either PASS/FAIL
• 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.

THE FOLLOWING PORTFOLIO SUBMISSION DETAILS APPLY TO THOSE SUBMITTING ADDITIONAL UKCP EVIDENCE POST-QUALIFICATION.
Those submitting evidence of outstanding supervised clinical contact hours post-qualification are required to submit the following in support of UKCP registration:

• Supervisor Report/s (form code S04) evidencing a minimum of 15 hours of recognised training supervision undertaken within one year of qualification and with a ratio of 1 hour supervision to 6 hours of clinical work.
• Placement Provider Report/s (form code P05) evidencing a minimum of 90 hours of clinical practice undertaken within one year of qualification together with a minimum of 15 hours of recognised training supervision undertaken throughout the year and with a ratio of 1 hour supervision to 6 hours of clinical work.
• Practice Log/s (form code P03) evidencing a minimum of 90 hours of clinical practice undertaken within one year of qualification together with a minimum of 15 hours of recognised training supervision undertaken throughout the year and with a ratio of 1 hour supervision to 6 hours of clinical work.
• A written report in relation to readiness for UKCP registration (form code R19) evidencing learning outcomes 1 and 2 of the PCO module (2000 words +/- 10%).
• Statement of support for readiness for UKCP registration from primary Clinical Supervisor/s (form code S05).
Please note, you have one year post-qualification to complete the 90 supervised clinical contact hours.

Please refer to your Assessment Briefing Pack for further details.