Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
This module introduces you to some of the theories that underpin current counselling practice in the UK. Some of the major counselling approaches will be explored in this module, for example: Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioural, Transactional Analysis, Psychodynamic. There will be an opportunity to explore how effective counselling is with reference to recent research findings and to consider the ethical framework that underpins counselling practice. Some of the learning will be experiential and you will be invited to look at your own experiences in order to evaluate the usefulness of each therapeutic theory. The learning process is facilitated through taught classes, directed learning activities, and guided reading. This module does not assume any prior knowledge of counselling or psychology.
Aims
To introduce students to counselling theories, ethics, and practices.
Talis Aspire Reading ListAny reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/psy-10021/lists
Intended Learning Outcomes
describe key concepts of counselling theory: 1identify the key components of the ethical framework for counselling: 1answer questions about key methods employed by counselling psychologists: 1answer questions about key issues in counselling and psychotherapy: 1answer questions about the efficacy of counselling using different approaches: 1use counselling theory and literature to discuss personal experiences and explain understandings of self: 1
22 hours of scheduled class time128 hours dedicated to asynchronous guided study, independent learning, including reading around the topics, and preparing for the assignment.
Description of Module Assessment
1: Short Paper weighted 100%Short Answer QuestionsA written assignment of 1500 words in total. The assessment will address theory, practice, research, and self-reflection.
Students will be required to provide short answers to questions based on the theory covered in the Module. Short answers will be 300 words, with one question allowing for a 600-word response to allow for the depth that the question requires.