FI4T002 - Communication, Change and the Development of Therapeutic Practice 12 Jun 2013 - 31 Aug 2021 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: FI4T002
Module Title: Communication, Change and the Development of Therapeutic Practice
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
Faculty Sub Group: Family Institute
Module Leader: Billy Hardy
Module Team:
First Intended Intake: SEP 2013 Final Year of Intake: 2018
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 60 Credit Level: 7
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100495 - counselling
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 12 Jun 2013
Valid To 31 Aug 2021

Module Aims

To enable students to critique and apply theories of change in human interactional systems to a range of therapeutic problems and dilemmas. Additionally be able to utilise these ideas and theoretical positions in the development of therapeutic practice.

Content Summary

This module considers a range of theories of change in human interactional systems with specific reference to their applications in psychotherapy. The implications of these models of change for therapeutic process, the influence on the stance of the therapist, and dynamics within the therapeutic team provide the focus for clinical work within this module. A focus on evidence-based practice is a feature of this module.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Seminar 81
Tutorial 8
Practical classes and workshops 100
Independent Study 395
Supervised time in studio/workshop 16
Total Hours Selected 600

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Critique own and others work with clients/patients accurately and with supporting evidence and formulate a systemic understanding of problem formation and dissolution
LO2 Demonstrate a general understanding and perspective on theories, models and practices in psychotherapy with respect to their models of change and their therapeutic processes and formulate a systemic model of therapeutic change
LO3 Demonstrate the ability to operate as a member of a live supervisory team, utilising reflective processes in working within the range of Mental health problems, Psychiatric diagnosis or related difficulties.
LO4 Demonstrate engagement in a therapeutic relationship, analysis and assessment of problems, utilisation of a range of interventions and management of appropriate endings.

Module Requisites

Code Title Requisite Type
MOD003893 Systemic Approaches to Clinical Practice pre-requisite
MOD003493 Systemic Psychotherapy in Context pre-requisite
MOD004079 Integrating Systemic Theory, Practice and Research pre-requisite
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Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Portfolio Portfolio 1 Clinical competencies 0 2500 0 No 40
Written Assignment (CW) Project (CW) 1 Extended project focused on the development of the therapist a 1st person enquiry. 0 10000 100 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Portfolio 1 ✘ ✘ ✔ ✔
Project (CW) 1 ✔ ✔ ✘ ✔

Reading List

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