PL1D123 - Introduction to Therapeutic Principles 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PL1D123 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Introduction to Therapeutic Principles | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Youth and Community | ||
| Module Leader: | Mary O'Connell | ||
| Module Team: | James Greville, Kirsty Richards, Dan Bowers, Alexis Jones, Leigh Attwood | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | 2023 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100497 - psychology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To introduce students to the therapeutic perspectives and principles underpinning traditional and contemporary counselling therapies, models and strategies.
Content Summary
The module will be structured based on the triangulated theme of 1) Evidence Based Principles; 2) Ethical Values and 3) Critical Reflective Capability.
Enquiry into the theoretical perspectives of: the Person-centred Approach to Counselling and Psychotherapy; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, psychodynamic/humanistic approaches to psychotherapy and the science of compassionate care. The module will provide an overview of the roots of these psychological therapies. It will also explore them through current sociocultural and epidemiological ‘lenses’. Students will be introduced to the key theoretical assumptions of each approach and will be encouraged to explore similarities and differences between these approaches. They will begin to learn how to evaluate these distinct perspectives and consider situations where each approach may be effective. Finally students will begin to engage with the ethical and professional frameworks used in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 72 |
| Independent Study | 160 |
| Directed Study | 168 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Compare and contrast therapeutic principles from a range of mainstream and evolving psychological therapies. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate a theoretical knowledge and awareness of ethical responsibilities and safeguarding considerations in mental health and well-being care |
| LO3 | Discuss and develop a personal sense of theoretical positioning. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | Presentation is recorded via Panopto/similar and submitted with notes. | 10 | N/A | 33 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Essay covering key topics in therapeutic principles | 0 | 2000 | 34 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study 1 | Students respond to a case study from a counselling psychology perspective | 0 | 2000 | 33 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Case study 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |